Washington, D.C.—For the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans (73%) report taking dietary supplements, according to the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The latest number do indicate a decrease in usage, at 73% in 2020, down from 77% in 2019, 75% in...
Austin, TX—U.S. consumers spent an estimated $9.602 billion on herbal dietary supplements in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council’s (ABC) 2019 Herb Market Report. That's an 8.6% increase in total U.S. sales from 2018. And the growth continued as COVID-19 became a public health crisis: During the first six...
When Expo West was cancelled in March, the announcement was met with mixed emotions. Relief, anxiety, anger...this event, and the many others that were subsequently cancelled, postponed, or shifted to virtual, have become central to business for many of us. We miss the education and the valuable networking. We miss...
Natural Products Expo West, SupplySide East, IFT, Fancy Food...spring and early summer is usually a prime time for conferences, and the networking opportunities and educational sessions that we all value to help our businesses thrive in support of helping people live healthier, happier lives. Of course, this industry is known...
RSP Nutrition has introduced Immunity & Hydration Shot, a non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free wellness shot. Immunity + Hydration Shot features organic coconut water, electrolytes & minerals, Himalayan Pink Sea Salt and amino acids. It also combines Vitamin C, elderberry, echinacea, ginger and astragalus. With only 15 calories and 0 added...
Denver, CO—When focusing on maintaining overall health and strengthening the immune system, it is important to consider the role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), Carl Germano, Clinical Nutritionist & VP Chief Business Development at Verdant Oasis, said in recent article on www.WholeFoodsMagazine.com. "The role the endocannabinoid system plays in strengthening...
WholeFoods Magazine has partnered with Trust Transparency Center to bring you a series of virtual “conferences” designed to deliver high impact, engagement and ROI for sponsors and participants--without having to travel. This first event in the series, taking place June 11-12, is focused on the immunity and wellness market. Covering...
Mayfield Heights, OH--Immune system support was ranked as the top reason consumers buy healthy lifestyle products in a survey of over 11,000 consumers in 14 global markets. The survey comes from Wellmune, a natural ingredient in Kerry’s ProActive Health portfolio that is clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system.
The guy in the middle seat coughs and sneezes as you shiver in the icy airplane cabin. Just an allergy he reassures, you won’t catch it. Still, whether it's an allergy or summer cold, the body’s hard-working respiratory system gets no vacation. Our microbes figure prominently in shoring up respiratory...
A new randomized placebo-controlled study examines the effects of aged garlic extract (AGE) on inflammation and immunity in obese individuals. Fifty-one obese subjects were randomly assigned to receive 3.6 g of AGE or placebo for six weeks. Their blood lipid and inflammatory markers were assessed at baseline and after six...
