Astaxanthin, a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment, is a powerful antioxidant with a multitude of health and beauty benefits. Known for its distinctive red pigment, astaxanthin reduces free radicals in the body and protects cells against oxidation (1). Astaxanthin is used for eye support, brain health and immune support. Astaxanthin can...
We began our series on Vitamin C with a brief overview of the history of vitamin C and its health benefits. Now let’s discuss healthy dosages with vitamin expert Professor Manfred Eggersdorfer. What is the current RDA and what should the RDA be? What is the optimal intake? Manfred Eggersdorfer,...
Our appearance is a reflection of our health. Many people have changed their diets, removing processed foods, meat and gluten because they have found a correlation between certain foods and the way their bodies react both internally as well as in their physical appearance. Nutricosmetics also rely on this idea...
Stress. Overwork. Too much salt. Sedentary lifestyle. Genetics. Many factors contribute to cardiovascular disease but there are ways to help your customers stave off the effects by using nutritional supplements and practicing better eating habits. Let’s start with high blood pressure, or the more formally known “hypertension.” New guidelines from...
A single common denominator in our lives is stress. It pervades the life of every individual in a variety of ways and it can affect our overall health in negative ways. Chronic stress creates overstimulation that exhausts us physically and impacts our immune function, making us vulnerable to disease. There...
Indianapolis, IN — According to IndyStar, Indiana Attorney General (AG) Curtis Hill declared that cannabidiol (CBD) oil is illegal to sell or own in the state, following a great a deal of confusion about CBD’s legal status that included raids of grocery stores and the arrest of a man with...
Oslo, Norway — Kappa Bioscience has launched a free vitamin K2 MK-7 quality testing program, which it announced at CPhI India. This will allow for testing and verification of any finished K2 product’s K2 label claim. A goal of this program is to educate markets about K2 stability and how...
According to a new report published by Transparency Market Research, marine oils, particularly the fish oil market, is expected to hit $1.7 billion by 2018 (1). Global awareness of the importance of omega-3 fatty acids was stated as the primary driver for the growth in this market. However, as consumers...
RidgeCrest Herbals 3683 W 2270 St. Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT 84120 www.RCherbals.com EYE SUPPORT Ridgecrest Herbals’ EssentialEyes provides full-spectrum eye support, simultaneously addressing the need to strengthen the circulatory system and related organs while providing essential nutrients to help combat the effects of blue-light damage caused by our...
Trace Minerals Research P.O. Box 429, Roy, Utah 84067, www.traceminerals.com MAGNESIUM Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and participates in more than 300 biochemical reactions, including energy production, digestion, heart health, and healthy bones. However, recent studies estimate that almost 70% of Americans are not getting...
