Many people believe in hemp. For food, culinary oil and even textiles hemp has become a big part of the natural products industry. However, where it stands in the dietary supplement space is more complex. You may know such products as hemp oil or cannabidiol (CBD), but we shall refer...
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...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Besides the enormous array of innovative products showcased at Natural Products Expo West, the show is an exceptional source of education as well as a time to meet and reconnect with fellow industry professionals. Taking place again at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA from March 8 – 12, Expo...
Many of your customers are sure to have pets whom they value like members of the family and wish to sustain with a wholesome diet. In fact, according to poll cited in a report by Nielsen, 95% of pet owners consider their pets to be part of the family, up...
Many people may be aware of the potential health benefits of the cranberry. Cranberries are known to be high in antioxidants, which can support heart health and shown in studies to reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s. Cranberries are also anti-inflammatory and can be helpful for reducing the occurrence...
We hear it all the time, “It’s not about going on a diet; it’s about making better lifestyle choices.” While this is absolutely true, implementing feasible changes that someone is more likely to stick with, rather than crack under the pressure, makes the weight loss journey not only more attainable...
Orangeburg, NY — Mediterranean populations have lower levels of heart disease compared to the U.S. where one in four deaths are due to heart disease. These Mediterranean populations have been studied and it was found that their daily intake of five to ten milligrams of olive oils and olive fruit...
An article was recently published in The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry titled “The Essential Medicinal Chemistry of Curcumin: Miniperspective.” In it, authors provide an overview of research on curcumin that they claim, “provides evidence that curcumin is an unstable, reactive, nonbioavailable compound and, therefore, a highly improbable lead.” This, like...
Just like the rest of the body, our skin too needs adequate amounts of nutrients, not only to function properly, but to thrive as well. Unfortunately, with busy lifestyles that often include a large workload and caring for others — and thus, the accompanying stresses — we are left with...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Everyone understands the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Unfortunately, most people’s actions don’t reflect this understanding and they take for granted whatever health they do have. According to the Center for Disease Control, 610,000 people die in the United States every year from...
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