Help shoppers pick the best weight-management products for them.“To thine own self be true,” may be one of the most famous lines from Hamlet, and it’s good advice for the weight management category. For years, the concept of “healthy weight management” has butted heads with those “lose 10 pounds in...
Making sure you have the right amounts of all the necessary minerals. Minerals play a vital role in many of our major bodily functions, and deficiencies can lead to health issues. Despite this, mineral deficiencies are still very common, with 61% of Americans 19 and older having dietary intakes of...
Marketing, product trends and the shifting views on cholesterol.People want their heart health supplements. The category’s sales always tops the charts, as the desire to preserve and protect cardiovascular wellbeing remains consistent among adults of all ages. But the ways these products are designed, produced and promoted are all changing...
The scientific opinion on weight management trends.Many consumers want to live a healthier lifestyle, and one of the most common reasons for doing so is weight management. Weight management is a big sales draw for multiple sectors, with revenues totaling $61 billion in 2013 (1). This number encompasses several categories,...
Using natural supplements to support common issues.Urologic diseases and conditions affect around 20 million Americans per year and medical interventions for some of these issues can be very expensive (1). While healthy lifestyle choices such as keeping hydrated, regularly exercising and avoiding excess consumption of caffeine or salt are key...
New uses for sea buckthorn.While used in Europe and Asia for centuries, the Himalayan superfood sea buckthorn has only taken hold in North America relatively recently (1). Despite this, it is already making quite a name for itself, drawing interest both from the scientific community and shoppers for many purported...
Advances in the immune health category and insights on the market.If we think of the body as a fortress, then we can liken the body’s endlessly complex immune system to the ramparts, the masonry, the moat and drawbridge (if we’re going medieval), and the soldiers within that fortress. Developments within...
Naturopathy, meaning “to follow the path of nature,” is the essence and foundation of Michael’s Naturopathic Programs, San Antonio, TX, started 30 years ago. The company’s commitment to the natural products industry and to healthy longevity has shined through over the past three decades, and is unwavering to this...
Demand is increasing for kosher-certified and halal-approved products.Due to a growing interest in food products and supplements with “clean labels,” it is important to provide consumers with diverse options that meet their wide range of lifestyle needs. Many savvy shoppers to question the integrity of nutritional and ingredient information on...
Plant-based fatty acids are essential in more ways than one.Who knew a bunch of plants could be such big business? According to a report by Amadee + Company, sales of plant-based omega-3s are set to grow twice as fast as their fish and marine counterparts over the next several years...
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