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Phytomelatonin: Results of Human Clinical Research
In June of 2024 I wrote an article for Vitamin Retailer called, “Synthetic Melatonin vs. Phytomelatonin: The Scientific Difference,” in which I made a case for the advantages of plant-sourced phytomelatonin over conventional, synthetic melatonin. Since then, there have been studies on phytomelatonin from two different sources, expanding upon my earlier argument. That is what ...
Biohacking Longevity: Nutrigenomic Targets with Proven Nutraceuticals – Part 2
In Part 1 of “Biohacking Longevity: Nutrigenomic Targets with Proven Nutraceuticals,” which was published in the January issue, I discussed concepts related to “biohacking” and “longevity,” including flipping your genetic switches, longevity, gene expression and nutrigenomics. I also discussed the impact of spermidine as an evidence-based nutraceutical that helps biohack longevity. In Part 2, this ...
USP Named Participating Certifier in Amazon’s New Compliance Fast-Track Program
To ensure quality dietary supplements and enhance consumer trust, Amazon (Seattle, WA) announced USP has been selected as a participating certifier in Amazon’s Compliance Fast-Track Program. This means supplements bearing the USP Verified Mark are automatically recognized as meeting Amazon’s enhanced safety and quality requirements, eliminating the need for manual submission of documentation and allowing ...
Sleep Is Essential for Optimum Athletic Performance
According to the National Sleep Foundation, there is a widespread struggle with sleep. Millions of people experience insufficient sleep and sleep disorders, negatively impacting health, well-being and productivity. In fact, more than one-third of adults sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night, leading to fatigue during the day and a higher risk of ...
Trade Associations Respond to Study on Melatonin and Heart Failure
In a new preliminary study, the American Heart Association (AHA) claims long-term use of melatonin supplements was associated with a higher risk of heart failure. According to the AHA, melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in the body by the pineal gland and helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin supplements are often used as ...
Nutraceuticals for Autism Spectrum Disorder
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 36 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).1 That statistic includes my son who has Asperger’s syndrome, an ASD. Although he is now a high functioning 26-year-old man who effectively manages his Asperger’s, it was a bit of a bumpy ...
Wooden Spoon Herbs Expands Into Sprouts Farmers Market
Wooden Spoon Herbs (Chattanooga, TN), an herbal wellness brand, officially launched nationwide in all Sprouts Farmers Market locations through the retailer’s Innovative Center program. The launch features five herbalist-formulated items including the exclusive debut of Magic Magnesium Tart Cherry, a fruit-forward blend of magnesium glycinate, organic tart cherry and plant-based melatonin designed to support sleep, ...
The Top 10 Natural Supplements for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is becoming an epidemic in our culture. So many people have it, and there is little that conventional medicine can do to help control it. Of all the disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, IBS is the most common, affecting at least 11 percent of all people. That’s a lot of people ...
Synthetic Melatonin vs. Phytomelatonin: The Scientific Difference
Are natural source nutraceuticals better than the synthetic version? The honest answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no. It really depends on whether the science on that nutraceutical can show a demonstrable difference. For most of the time melatonin has been on the market there has really been no opportunity to answer this question since synthetic ...
CRN Releases New Guidelines for Melatonin and Gummy Supplements
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the adoption of two new sets of voluntary guidance. One focuses on the formation, labeling and packaging of melatonin supplements. The other focuses on labeling of gummy supplements. The new guidelines were adopted by CRN’s Board of Directors on Mar. 28. According to the association, the updated melatonin ...
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