Minerals are essential to the human body’s growth and development. They can be obtained from food, fortified food products, and supplements. The body uses minerals to keep the bones, muscles, heart, and brain functioning properly, and also for creating enzymes and hormones (1). Humans need different amounts of each mineral...
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...
Cerritos, CA – Dietary supplement contract manufacturer Captek Softgel International, has acquired J+D Labs Pharma Manufacturing for an undisclosed price. Captek is a portfolio company of Swander Pace Capital and this acquisition, announced by SPC, continues the firm’s focus on investing in and growing industry-leading vitamin, mineral and supplement companies.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re of a certain age, you likely remember those metallic-yet-sweet-flavored Flintstones vitamins, as they were pretty much the only children’s multi available. And for the most part, moms didn’t feel we needed anything more — other than making sure we didn’t leave the table without eating our veggies before...
Ah-choo! That’s the usual clarion call for a person to say to himself or herself, “Is it a cold or allergies? And I need to boost my immune system right now!” People don’t call doctors when something signals their immune systems may be off, listing a bit, feeling dull or...
With multiple diets and lifestyles being touted as the healthiest, it’s easy to get confused about which one may be right for you. Some of the diets and lifestyles gaining popularity are vegan, paleolithic, gluten-free, lacto-ovarian, pescatarian, and lacto-ovarian. Whether the diet is organic or conventional, minerals play an essential...
As nationwide programs including My Plate and Fruits & Veggies – More Matters continue to emphasize the importance of a nutritious diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables, the importance of organic and natural foods and supplements continues to be paramount. Although most Americans include a multi-vitamin in their natural...
For natural products retailers, immune health is a vital segment of the dietary supplements marketplace. “According to a survey we conducted in 2015, consumers are most likely—43% in fact—to take a supplement that supports their immune system everyday to keep them healthy,” says Larry Robinson, Ph.D., vice president of scientific...
As children, we were all reminded to drink milk to grow strong bones or to eat bananas to prevent cramping up on the soccer field. What our parents did not tell us, however, was that a variety of important minerals are crucial to our wellbeing. Minerals are elements created in...
