[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sports nutrition market is going strong—and growing stronger. Global sales are expected to reach $44 billion by 2021—up 43% from 2016, according to a report from Allied Market Research (1). “The sports nutrition market has evolved significantly over the last decade,” explains Cliff Barone, head of global ingredient marketing...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to urological issues, social stigma can cause many to suffer in silence. Of course, it’s important for people to consult their healthcare provider to get the care they need, but the good news is that there are many natural options that can be used to help maintain...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bone and joint health and inflammation are universal concerns—and while they’re often considered the realm of the aging, research suggests a shift: “Joint health is a key concern across all generations, with 73% of U.S. supplement users likely to use supplements to help manage joint pain/stiffness if proven effective,” says...
There are so many choices when it comes to what phytocannabinoids products to stock. “In this unregulated space right now, I strongly recommend retailers stick with the reputable, respectable companies that have been around for decades, and not the thousands of fly-by-nights that have been coming into this space,” says...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Beauty is big business—and getting even bigger. The category of nutricosmetics, or the use of diet and nutritional supplements to elicit a cosmetic effect naturally, is expected to rise at a 5.0% CAGR from 2017 to 2025, climbing to a worth of $7.93 billion worldwide, according to a report from...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In January 2015, WholeFoods took a deep dive into the legal cannabis market, hemp-based products and cannabidiol (CBD), alerting readers that something big was brewing. Jane Wilson, director of program development for the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and author of the article, predicted: “The next few years are anticipated...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Probiotics are a popular topic these days—Google Trends shows that searches for “probiotics” have doubled over the past five years. But they’re only the tip of the iceberg, and, according to Google Trends, the rest of the iceberg is way underwater. Prebiotics receive less than a tenth of the searches...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Healthy aging. To many, the phrase is an oxymoron, like ‘working vacation’ or ‘instant classic.’ How can the process of aging, with its mental and physical declines and indignities—wrinkles and gray hair and weight gain and increasing frailty—be considered healthy? Well, there’s over $200 billion invested in proving the oxymoron...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For those who suffer from allergic rhinitis, the year can be filled with itchy eyes, a runny nose, an unshakable cough and an overall sense of blah. Here, we look at what is triggering discomfort in each season, and ways to naturally combat the symptoms that dampen one’s ability to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]All those perfectly lovey-dovey couples in the commercials and ads we see everywhere in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day make it seem like every romantic encounter is magical. In reality, our love lives aren’t quite so sweet-n-spicy. According to a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 26%...
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