Tehran, Iran—The Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research published new data suggesting that a branded curcumin ingredient supports heart health. For two months, 33 coronary artery disease patients took a placebo or 2,000 mg of curcumin (as 500 mg capsules, four times daily, Curcumin C3 Complex from Sabinsa). Researchers took bloodwork...
While there is little doubt that a nutritious and well-balanced diet is the ideal way to meet our nutritional needs, the reality is that our fast-paced lifestyles and modern food production methods can make this difficult, if not impossible, for some people. This goes a long way to explain...
Yea or Nay? Are the dietary supplements you sell in your store really natural? And importantly, does it matter? Hear two viewpoints from nutrition experts: Nature-Identical vs. Food-Based Nutrients – What’s the Difference? By Amy Kosowski, M.S., LDN, NOW Foods Most vitamins that go into dietary supplements are, as...
Does the word "synthesize" kindle thoughts of things that are unnatural? The human body synthesizes about 10 billion cells a second, also synthesizing energy billions of times a second, for a total of around 10 trillion synthetic activities a day. The word synthesis has been getting a bad rap. It's...
It Worked for Me: Moving from Employee to OwnerFrom the time personal trainer Michelle Homrich was a part-time employee at Warren Nutrition of Grand Rapids, MI, she felt a strong connection to the store. "It was a win-win situation for me," she states. "I was able to learn more about...
Is retailing a dead-end job? Many people think so. But if you were one of them, you wouldn’t have opened your store. So, how can you communicate your enthusiasm to current and prospective employees, most of whom likely work out of necessity, not aspiration? First, let’s agree that an engaged...
SENPA Organizes Southeast RoadshowNew Port Richey, FL—Southeast Natural Products Association (SENPA) is packing its bags and heading to several cities with its Strategies for Success Road Show. The tour has two prongs. SENPA members and those interested in joining the group can attend a free three-hour workshop to learn business...
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) Europe conducted its first meeting as an official association in Brussels. Representatives from Danone, Dupont, Yakult, Chr. Hansen, Probi, Lallemand and the IPA were present. Reviva Labs, Inc. of Haddonfield, NJ, and its founder/president Stephen Strassler received the Chapel of the Four Chaplains, for...
NBTY of Ronkonkoma, NY, made several additions to its leadership team. Andre Branch joined the company as chief marketing officer; Derek Bowen was named senior vice president and general manager for vitamins, minerals, herbals and supplements; Bradley Charron is now senior vice president, general manager for sports and active...
Natural food company Eden Foods, Clinton, MI, has relocated its West Coast warehouse facility to Fremont, CA, 12 miles south of its current location in Union City. The 45,000 square foot facility has been completely renovated with green technology like internal and external LED lighting and a white roofing...
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