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!?! Staffing. You’re not alone.

October 20, 2022

Jay Jacobowitz, President & Founder, Retail Insights

A late September survey of independent natural products retailers across the country about their workforces reveals common problems, continuing pressures, and some silver linings. Midwest Retailer: “Staffing keeps us up at night.” “Staffing is the number one thing that keeps us up at night. In the old days, you could...

Supplements for a Happy, Healthy Gut

October 20, 2022

Jennifer Joseph

$89.9B anticipated size of digestive health category by 2030 Consumers are prioritizing digestive health more than ever, and demand for digestive health aid supplements is soaring. A report from Grand View Research suggests sales in this category, which encompasses prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, and more, is set to reach $89.9...

Fostering Immune Resilience

October 20, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

$31.50B projected size of the global immune health supplements market in 2028 This season, medical advisors are cautioning that we should brace for “a pretty bad flu season.” One reason: Australia is seeing a more severe season than usual, which experts say could be an indication of what we...

“Not the Final Word”—CRN Responds to Reporting on 2 Vitamin D & COVID-19 Studies

September 23, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Washington, D.C.—Two new studies published in the British Medical Journal focus on vitamin D and COVID-19: Prevention of covid-19 and other acute respiratory infections with cod liver oil supplementation, a low dose vitamin D supplement: quadruple blinded, randomised placebo controlled trial Effect of a test-and-treat approach to vitamin D supplementation on...

Studies Investigate Probiotic Impact on COVID-19

September 16, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Three independent global studies showed positive reduction against COVID-19 and upper respiratory illnesses when consuming BLIS K12, according to a press release from Blis Technologies. The company released the three studies in a white paper to demonstrate the benefit of BLIS K12 for respiratory health for both adults and children, and...

It's Official: Vitamin D Reduces the Incidence of Autoimmunity

August 25, 2022

Michael E. Passwater

Note: This article was originally published by the Orthomolecular Medicine News Service (OMNS). To subscribe to OMNS, visit http://orthomolecular.org/subscribe.html, and access the OMNS archives as http://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/index.shtml. The Harvard-led Vitamin D and Omega 3 trial (VITAL), recently published findings showing a meaningful (22%) and statistically significant (p = 0.05, Hazard ratio...

“Harsh Reality Check” as Consumers Face Concerns of Extreme Weather

August 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

All around the world, people are worried. What used to be a fringe concern is now a top global issue, with fears over climate change escalating. According to the 2022 Mintel Consulting Sustainability Barometer, the number of global consumers who now cite climate change as a top three environmental concern...

In Memoriam: Sami-Sabinsa CEO V.G. Nair

July 25, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

[caption id="attachment_91336" align="alignright" width="354"] VG Nair, Sami-Sabinsa[/caption] Bengaluru, India–Dr. Muhammed Majeed Sami-Sabinsa Group founder, Chairman, and Managing Director, shared the news that Mr. V.G. Nair, Director and CEO of the Sami-Sabinsa Group, passed away on July 6 due to complications from COVID-19. “We offer our sincere condolences to the grieving...

The Eco-Friendly Solution to "The Great Tampon Shortage of 2022"

July 21, 2022

Connelly Jaqua

From toilet paper to cleaning supplies to immune-support supplements and more, we’ve all been feeling the impact of supply chain disruptions since 2020. The latest item missing from shelves: tampons (1). The effects of COVID-19 are only one factor contributing to the tampon shortage. As Andre Schulten, Chief Financial Officer...

AHPA, NPA Co-sign Letter to President Biden Regarding West Coast Port Labor Agreement

July 5, 2022

Maggie Jaqua, Content Director

Silver Spring, MD—The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) shared the news that AHPA and the Natural Products Association (NPA) are among the 90+ organizations that co-signed a letter sent to President Jospeh Biden on July 1. At issue: The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA)...