There are countless ways to get sick, but thankfully, there are also many means of supporting immune function naturally.Regarding what falls into the immune health products space, we can check off a number of boxes: vitamins, minerals, herbs, digestive health products, homeopathies as well as others. Adding another wrinkle to...
What you need to know about keeping the urinary tract healthy.Despite shoppers’ openness with many health topics, some are still very taboo. The list of “hush-hush” issues frequently includes urinary problems, which often are only discussed in whispers with close confidants. Given this backdrop, retailers must have what it takes...
Natural ways to support women’s health.A woman may wear many hats: caregiver, meal provider, breadwinner, fitness extraordinaire, dog walker, advice giver…and often many of these simultaneously! Since a woman’s job is never done, she must put her own health first so that she can be there for all who depend...
How enzymes help support digestive, immune and overall health.What causes apples or bananas to brown? The culprits are enzymes, which oxidize phenolic compounds to make o-quinones. O-quinones produce a brown color by reacting to form compounds with amino acids or proteins. These catalysts serve a similar role in our bodies,...
Plant-based omega fatty acids can meet many consumer health and lifestyle needs.Plants give us so much of what we need to survive and thrive. For a long time, it’s been understood that many plant species house a large and diverse supply of omega fatty acids. The research world and most of...
Why cosmeceuticals are the perfect companion to topical products.When it comes to beauty, many consumers are drawn to topical products. But there’s more to the story of moisturized, healthy and vibrant skin, hair and nails. Tell shoppers that beauty starts from the inside, and not just figuratively speaking. Cosmeceuticals can...
A guide to finding the right balance for mineral intake.Kids are taught how to balance, whether it’s learning to walk, carrying dinner plates to the sink or keeping the momentum on a seesaw without falling off. Most Americans are not applying what they learned on the playground to their eating...
How marine oils from all over the spectrum are staking their claim, and what the future holds. The wide and diverse range of marine oil products, and the omega-3 content they all offer, has ascended the ranks to health staple status over recent years. Consumers are now beginning to plumb...
Why it’s important to keep homocysteine levels in check. Part Four of a Five-Part Series on Heart Health Pop quiz: Which of the following could be indicators of future heart problems? a. Unhealthy cholesterol levels b. High blood pressure c. Elevated homocysteine levels d. All of the above e. What’s...
What to recommend to athletes in search of supplements. With such a heavy emphasis on supplements and nutrition today in sports, it is important for athletes to understand their specific needs. These needs vary across a wide range of sports and topics. While some aspects of sports nutrition are...
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