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Vitamin D3: Common Uses, New Research & Different Sources
In a 2013 issue of Vitamin Retailer I wrote an article titled, “Vitamin D: A Research Update.” Then, in the February 2024 issue of Vitamin Retailer I wrote an article titled, “Synthetic vs. Vegan D3: Impact on Health & Sustainability.” So why write another article on vitamin D? The answer is that there is so ...
Country Life Vitamins Unveils Picks for “Must Have” Supplements in 2025
According to a study from Popular Science, 13 percent of U.S. adults said they felt tired or exhausted. This national fatigue might be linked to not getting enough vitamin D, vitamin B12 or omega-3 fatty acids. However, consumers are often confused by dietary supplement choices and uncertain about what is and isn’t necessary for optimal ...
CRN Encourages Greater Inclusion of Dietary Supplements in Dietary Guidelines
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) acknowledged efforts of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee in reviewing extensive data on nutrient intake in the United States, but expressed “disappointment” that the guidelines do not consider scientific evidence pertaining to dietary supplements. According to CRN, the report revealed troubling trends, particularly how Americans’ diets consistently fall short of aligning with Dietary Guidelines recommendations, leading ...
Parkinson’s and Other Neuro Disorders: The Broken Brain
There is nothing quite as scary as finding out your brain isn’t working properly. It is not an overstatement to say that many of us feel our brains house our identity, our mind, our personality. While we like to reassure ourselves that our thoughts and behavior are fully under our conscious control, having a brain ...
Low Vitamin D Associated With Slower Fracture Healing
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), low levels of vitamin D can impact the healing of fractures in children. The study titled Low Vitamin D Levels Are Associated With Longer Healing Times in Pediatric Fracture Patients examined 186 extremity fracture cases in children from 2015-2022 and found low levels of vitamin D correlated ...
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 ...
NOW Launches Product Line Exclusively in Physical Stores
NOW Health Group (Bloomingdale, IL) introduced 20 new product sizes that are only available for sale in brick and mortar stores. “The idea originated with the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) as something that would support these stores, which very much appeals to NOW,” said Dan Richard, vice president of global sales and marketing ...
12 Tips for Fighting Alzheimer’s
1. Think With Your Heart Have you ever been told not to think with your heart? Well, think again! Several factors famous for heart health are turning out to be just as important for brain health. High blood pressure, cholesterol and atherosclerosis all increase your risk of Alzheimer’s. Elevated homocysteine is a known risk factor ...
The Brain is Connected to the …What? Yes. The Intestines!
Have you ever been so stressed that you got a stomachache? Have you ever noticed a mood change (a little anxious, or a little down) after a course of strong antibiotics? Has your fear ever made you lose your appetite? As much as we know about the brain, we are barely scratching the surface of ...
[Extra! Extra!] Talking Heart Health With Carl Germano CNS, CDN
Carl Germano CNS, CDN, Vice President of Verdant Nature, Consultant for Bluebonnet Nutrition, NY Bd. Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Sugar Land, TX (bluebonnetnutrition.com) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for 928,741 premature deaths in the year 2020. In men and women aged 60 to 79, over 75 percent ...
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