weight management
Weighing Options
Consumers actively seek retailers’ help to find safe, natural ways to deal with their weight issues. The end of each year causes people to reflect on the things they have accomplished (or failed to) and what they plan to complete in the coming year. And for those who choose to make a New Year’s resolution, ...
Stearic Acid & Magnesium Stearate: Examining the Facts
Perhaps you’ve read or heard that stearic acid and magnesium stearate are undesirable substances to be included in dietary supplements. Certainly the internet is rife with articles and blogs indicating that these substances are harmful, as well as articles and blogs refuting those claims. So, what is true? Let’s examine the facts. We’ll begin by ...
Strength Of Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), based on 2009 deathrate data, coronary heart disease accounted for one in six deaths in the U.S. In addition, more than 2,000 Americans die of cardiovascular disease(CVD) each day (approximately one death every 40 seconds). Further, ...
L-Arginine: A Semiessential Amino Acid
L-arginine is an amino acid necessary for protein synthesis. It is found naturally in foods such as red meat, poultry, fish and dairy products.1 Although the body can synthesize it, L-arginine is considered a semiessential amino acid. The reason is that dietary intake remains the primary contributor of L-arginine levels since the rate of Larginine ...
Lowering Levels
As American’s blood sugar levels continue to rise, and consumers are looking for clinically proven supplements to help gain control. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3 percent of the population— have diabetes. And in 2010, there were 1.9 million new cases of diabetes diagnosed ...
Responding To Inflammation
Awareness of inflammation has come to the forefront in the scientific and medical communities—now health conscious consumers are catching on as well. In the past, inflammation has been viewed as an acute (short term) response to tissue injury that produces characteristic symptoms and usually resolves spontaneously. However, more contemporary revelations show chronic inflammation to be ...
Adding Exercise to the Equation
Digestive Health: When it comes to health and wellness, digestive health is vitally important. Those that are proactive and take control of their digestive health will realize significant improvement in overall health and quality of life … and retailers can play a part. That said, retailers must understand the digestive health basics to provide the ...
Adding A Branded Punch
Offering retailers a look through formulators’ eyes, VR provides case studies highlighting how the selection of branded ingredients makes for markedly better products. Life Extension Primes the Immune Category With Paractin Serving the industry for 32 years, Florida-based Life Extension prides itself as being a leader in the antiaging and longevity field, of which it ...
Enzyme Importance
While enzymes are a staple in aiding digestive health issues, their benefits reach far beyond an upset stomach. Americans have earned a stereotype of living their lives to certain extremes. From eating too much of the wrong foods, to being overcome with stress from working long hours and not getting enough sleep, many consumers are ...
Can Retailers Impact Parents and the Childhood Obesity Epidemic?
As I begin to formulate my thoughts for this column, I find myself thinking about my 6- and 7-year-old boys Nick and Noah. I also think about spending my entire childhood overweight. I think about what I experienced from both a physical and psychological perspective, and I don’t want my boys to ever have to ...
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