WholeFoods Magazine Editor-in-Chief Maggie Jaqua and Merchandising Editor Jay Jacobowitz (also President of Retail Insights®) give an overview of key findings and research from the 42nd Annual Retailer Survey and the 2020 Retail Insights® Retail Universe for Premium Natural, Organic Food, Supplement & Personal Care Sales.

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing due to changing lifestyle which encompasses increasing prevalence of obesity and physical inactivity. According to WHO, in 2014, 9% of adults worldwide, 18 years and older had diabetes. Further, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths in 2012. It is estimated that...

Probiotics has a long history of human use, and cultured dairy products, for example, are traditionally consumed in several parts of the world. The FAO/WHO defines probiotics as 'Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host' (FAO/WHO, 2001). Across the globe, about 20...

Although the body produces a small amount of choline on its own, we need to obtain the rest from our diets in order to help us meet optimal levels and maintain good health. While new diet fads and lifestyle choices might lead us to less choline intake, luckily there are...

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  [video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://wholefoodsmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BioCell-Skin-60-w-Logo.mp4"][/video] In one of the most substantial studies of a skin health supplement, BioCell Collagen® was found to visibly reduce common signs of skin aging, including lines and wrinkles, within 12 weeks of daily use. The findings reported in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial included...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [caption id="attachment_71955" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Both men and women of all ages may experience sexual dysfunction caused by physical and/or psychological factors.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_73064" align="aligncenter" width="406"] There is a significant correlation between age and sexual dysfunction. Both men and women experience physiological mid-life changes that may decrease sexual desire and...

When an element plays multiple supporting roles, it can often get lost behind some of its better-known constituents. Such is the case with sulfur—the often-forgotten nutrient. Which is unfortunate, as sulfur is an essential nutrient for the human body, and overlooking its role may come at the expense of...

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Probiotics are all the rage—but how do your customers maintain a healthy microbiome? The answer: prebiotics, the workhorse of the microbiome. The below e-book, sponsored by AIDP, goes into detail regarding what they are and how to get enough of them. Click the image to find out more. This content...