In a country where one in every 10 Americans suffers from various liver diseases, attentive liver care is extremely important (1). Daily supplementation can be beneficial to avoid or manage these issues. The American Liver Foundation warns that unnatural products containing certain chemicals can harm the liver due to their...
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) on Tuesday provided testimony against HB 1195, a bill that would restrict those 18 years and younger from purchasing weight loss and muscle building products. CRN does recognize that the misuse and abuse of these dietary supplements by minors is a potential concern for...
Elders in nursing homes are at a high risk of developing serious illnesses like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, COPD, and dementia due to lack of proper oral care. According to top health researchers, there may be a simple solution to this problem. Research using products made cranberry extract, specifically with...
Washington, D.C. — In July, legislation was introduced which would make multivitamin dietary supplements an allowable purchase for the 8 million people receiving assistance through the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC). Now, a new piece of legislation, has been introduced by Representative Mike D. Rogers...
In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated its "Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label" page stating, "FDA intends to extend the compliance dates to provide the additional time for implementation. The framework for the extension will be guided by the desire to give industry more time and decrease costs,...
Collagen is derived from the Greek word kolla, meaning glue. It is the glue that literally holds the body together and is vital to maintaining our health (1). Medical News Today reports collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and provides structure and strength to skin, muscles, bones...
A new study conducted by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that the consumption of the proprietary yeast fermentate EpiCor results in beneficial modulation of the gut microbiome and improvement of gastrointestinal comfort and constipation. EpiCor is a natural immune strength ingredient fermentate created by a proprietary fermentation method researched,...
Certainly the words probiotic and prebiotic are hot, but what do they mean and why their sudden popularity? In fact, the probiotics concept has been around for at least a century; however, in recent years is increasingly gaining popularity due to advancements in research and a growing understanding of how...
As natural health products retailers, this is the time to shine in your communities by serving take-charge women who are concerned about staying healthy and are not hesitant to talk about it. With modern lifestyles growing at warp speed, and the status of insurance coverage for their gender-specific health issues...
Whether instinct or intuition, one’s gut reaction is often a guide to making the right decisions. In addition, the gut’s reaction is essential to making sure the body is fed. For many, eating is a simple action of chewing and swallowing. To others, constipation, diarrhea and gas are among the...
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