Proper nutrition is an important element in any exercise regimen, and more and more people are turning toward supplements and protein to boost their workouts. In 2009, $19.6 billion was spent on nutritional supplements, sports and energy drinks, nutrition bars, low-carb foods and weight-loss supplements in 2009, and for...
Over the past few decades, the number of research articles on omega-3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) has grown to more than 9,000 (per this month’s Vitamin Connection column on page 52). And, that doesn’t even count the important published studies on other fatty acids...
Probiotics are making their mark on the natural and mainstream markets, becoming the go-to products for addressing a range of conditions and promoting health. Research has steadily uncovered more crucial information about these friendly bacteria, highlighting digestive health as a gateway to total-body wellness. Combined Effort As industry has...
Retailers discuss their private label lines. Below are interviews with retailers nationwide. We want to hear from you, too! To be included in "Q & As with Retailers: Private Labeling" please email katieagin@wfcinc.com. Click here for the full private labeling feature, "The ABCs of Private Labeling." ...
Part Two of a Four-Part Series on Digestion Let’s take a trip to digestion utopia for a moment. You eat an enzyme-rich meal and the food travels to your stomach. Here, food enzymes predigest 75% of the meal and stomach acids like hydrochloric acid and pepsin break down a good...
Pair up your customers with the right supplement delivery mode. Consumers now have a wide range of choices when it comes to how they take their supplements. But sometimes, there can be too many great choices, leading to some confusion about which supplement form is best for each individual. Some...
Private labeling experts divulge important tips for creating a successful line. For the last few years, consumers have been reevaluating their buying habits, doing their research and looking for more value for their dollars. As a result, private label brands have seen an upswing in sales because of the value...
Bone and joint supplements can help America’s gears run smoothly again. In March 2002, President George W. Bush signed a proclamation declaring that the U.S. National Bone and Joint Decade would begin. The initiative’s intent was to raise awareness, promote the prevention of musculoskeletal diseases and advance research that would...
If you’re a supplement manufacturer, the date June 25, 2010 may be etched into your memory. It’s the date by which all supplement makers must comply with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s good manufacturing practices (GMPs) guidelines for dietary supplements. The three stages of compliance have been...
A look at how a few ounces of prevention can make a big difference in prostate health. Sometimes, the smallest things in life can cause the biggest amounts of trouble. Such is the case in the men’s health arena. The prostate, a gland that is just the size of a...
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