Natural options to maintain healthy blood sugar.Our bodies use nutrients from food to fuel many everyday functions—this fact is well-known. However, this relationship means that when food is converted improperly, all of these functions are at risk. One way that this relationship plays out is blood sugar imbalance. The first...
The core nutrients that support a healthy joint structure. Millions of Americans suffer from joint pain related to deteriorating cartilage, and many want a magic bullet to vanish the aches and pains into thin air. The reality is that no supplements in your store can be promoted to cure, treat...
Five fiber sources you should know.Taking “fiber” isn’t as straightforward as shoppers may think. Your shelves are stocked with numerous different kinds and it’s your job to differentiate them all for shoppers. Here’s a primer on some of the main forms of fibers and what consumers need to know about...
The underrated role of bone flexibility. In last month’s kickoff to our Bone/Joint Health Editorial Series, we discussed bone density, as well as some of the potential options that help maintain it. However, that is only one part of a much larger equation for bone health. Many of the measures...
Exploring the many nutrients that support a healthy brain and mood. Stand outside on a clear night and gaze at the sky. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, you might see up to 4,500 stars. As bountiful as the stars in the skies may seem, the amount pales in comparison to...
The incredible feat of salmon swimming upstream to spawn is a wonder of nature. How do these fish get the energy to battle their way against the rapids? Some say it’s all due to their diet, which is rich in astaxanthin. This red microalgae, which turns a salmon’s flesh pink,...
How to build a strong foundation for bone strength. Fact or fiction: Bones are mainly “calcium sticks,” developed until the teen years and frozen until they become brittle from old age. No way! Set the record straight in your store with some basic education about how bones evolve throughout our...
Studies and advancements bring new options for eye health.While many of us turn to supplements to improve our quality of life, there are some facets of health that are often missed. One frequently overlooked category is eye health. Like any other part of the body, the eyes have specific health...
Private label products are not an area retailers tend to dabble in lightly. Store brand dietary supplements are often an integral part of the business, and not just a sort of bonus option for customers that can be tacked on to the vitamin department without any planning or forethought. Innovative...
Six mushrooms you should know.The nutritional benefits of mushrooms are widely discussed by health aficionados. Despite all of the benefits of consuming mushrooms during meals, however, these advantages pale in comparison to the health-promoting properties of medicinal mushroom supplements. What is known about these supplements includes thousands of years of...
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