59Boosting The Burn
Boosting The Burn
Responsible retailers depend on reputable manufacturers to provide carefully chosen and scientifically proven ingredients in weight management products— and to shift away from gimmicks. WIth the holidays over, it’s time to get back to reality and keep “hedonic hunger” eating patterns in check.Consumers seeking natural ways to help them, as well as the buyers at ...
What’s In Store for 2011?
Vitamin Retailer conducted a roundtable discussion of industry professionals and association leaders to reflect on 2010 and forecast what’s to come in the New Year. Panel Andreas Koch, marketing director for Barlean’s (Ferndale, WA), manufacturer of flaxseed and fish oil Omega Swirl products Keri Marshall, MS, ND, and medical director for Gaia Herbs (Brevard, NC), ...
Sugar Alternatives for Better Health
The American Heart Association (AHA) is so concerned with the health problems related to the intake of excess sugar that in August 2009, it issued more specific recommendations: no more than half of the discretionary allowance of calories should come from added sugar. AHA said that most American women should consume no more than 100 ...
Best New Products 2010
Natural product retailers nationwide weighed in to crown the winners For the third year in a row, Vitamin Retailer (VR) editors have sifted through and discussed the thousands of press releases submitted throughout the year to come up with a list of Best New Product candidates. Then retailers weighed in on VR’s picks based on ...
In The Market For Mushrooms
As research supporting the medicinal benefits of mushrooms expands, retailers will find success in passing information to interested shoppers.When it comes to supplements, the beauty of attaining time-tested status is often found in the awareness of retailers and shoppers alike. Logically, if a product has broken into the market and enjoyed long-term success, even shaky ...
Sexual Wellness: It’s Only Natural
Manufacturers and retailers keep an open mind to grow the sexual function categorySexual dysfunction refers to a problem during any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevents the individual or couple from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.Dysfunction may develop gradually over time, or may occur suddenly as a total or partial inability to ...
Regaining Control
Expanding waistlines and staggering statistics have consumers actively seeking natural options to help get their blood sugar in line.According to the American Diabetes Association, 23.6 million children and adults have diabetes—7.8 percent of the US population. Of these, 5.7 million do not know they have the disease.Each year, about 1.6 million people aged 20 or ...
Good, Clean Living
No matter how healthily we may live our lives, exposure to toxins is unavoidable, making natural, gentle cleansing programs a necessity.Throughout history, nearly every recorded culture has, in some form or another, relied upon the natural cleansing power of herbs and other botanicals to remove toxins from the body and restore vibrant health and energy. ...
Beyond The Brain And Beyond Boomers
Supplement manufacturers are appealing to more shoppers with cognitive health products appropriate for any age or concern. The newest cognitive supplements speak to more than just brain health, but take into account immunity, anti-aging and more.According to a 2007 national poll by the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, women are more afraid of ...
The Liquid Gain
With difficulty swallowing tablets common, retailers are quickly finding out that liquid supplements are becoming the preferred choice for many.Manufacturers are well aware that making things easier for consumers will help make things easier for themselves. When it comes to supplements, the number and size of pills and tablets that need to be consumed often ...
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