As we’ve learned throughout this editorial series on immune health, there are many ways we may become vulnerable to illness and many ways we may fortify our bodies against it. Herbs have a long history of use in a variety of cultures, the most notable of which include India’s Ayurvedic...
The eye is one of the most vital sensory organs in the entire body. It’s easy to take for granted the ability to see, especially with medical advances providing glasses, contact lenses and other ways to correct poor vision and maintain a quality of life. However, we should be aware...
Recently, plant-based protein powders have gained popularity, competing more effectively with their dairy-based counterparts. As the name suggests, plant-based protein powders are derived from plants and made from ingredients such as rice, peas, leucine, chia seeds and hemp that are a powerhouse of good nutrition with remarkable health benefits. These...
[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...
Your customers have one thing in common; they want to feel good. As we’ve learned throughout our editorial series on immune health, there are a variety of approaches when it comes to supporting one’s immune health, but perhaps the most obvious and least explored impacts are lack of sleep and...
When thinking of optimal nutrition, bone health may not be a first concern for most. After all, a condition like osteoporosis, which causes bones to become weaker and brittle, affects older adults, so why should a younger generation be concerned today? With up to 90% of peak bone mass being...
Boca Raton, FL — A new study by the University of Georgia published in the journal Foods, found that use of a proprietary blend of macular carotenoids (lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin) may protect the eyes from damage inflicted by blue light emitted from our smartphones and other electronic devices. The study...
New York, NY — On May 27, 2016, sweeping changes were made to the nutrition and supplement facts labels. Originally, compliance deadlines established required companies with more than $10 million in sales to comply by July 2018 and those below $10 million to comply by July 2019. These deadlines have...
New York, NY — The American Conference Institute’s 5th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, in partnership with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), gave the industry a picture of where it needs to concentrate its efforts through various panels this week. For one, as we continue...
New York, NY — At the American Conference Institute’s 5th Annual Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Forum on Dietary Supplements, in partnership with the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Cara Welch, Ph.D., senior advisor for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, U.S. Food and...
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