The Friday keynote address from David Perlmutter, M.D., focused on the impact of gut health on disorders of the brain. “The set point for inflammation happens not to be in the brain, but in the gut,” he said. Dietary changes like GMO and pesticide ingestion may alter the microbiome...
Natural Vitality showed off its recently redesigned company Web site (http://naturalvitality.com), which toggles with Organic Connections (http://organicconnectmag.com), now an electronic-only magazine that focuses on positive news and healthy living. Said company president Ken Whitman, “Being healthy is not just about taking a supplement; it’s also about lifestyle.” Stressing the...
At the “Your Right to Know: Next Steps in the GMO Labeling Fight” session, Gary Hirschberg, chairman of Just Label It, led a panel discussion on the current state of GMO labeling and what it means for the industry. One of the biggest topics was the upcoming Safe and Accurate...
San Diego, CA; Omaha, NE—According to researchers, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin D is only one-tenth of what is necessary to prevent conditions related to vitamin D deficiency. The IOM currently suggests an intake of 600 IU per day...
Jerusalem, Israel—A new peer-reviewed study published in the International Journal of Toxicology has shown an algae-based omega-3 oil to be safe. According to the ingredient supplier, Qualitas Health, this is an initial step to achieving GRAS status in the United States. This study is also the first to test the...
Vitamin Angels hosted its 6th Annual League of Angels event at Angels Stadium, where attendees enjoyed food and drink as well as trying their hand at the batting cages. Bottles of vitamin A were also available for purchase to assist in the foundation’s mission of providing vitamins to children and...
Barlean’s has partnered up with Experticity to offer a unique online retailer education tool. Natural products retailers can take a short course on topics like omega-3s, omega-7s and Barlean’s company history on a special training Web site. Upon completion, retailers will take an online test for the chance to rack...
At the “Sustainable Harmony: The Successful Marriage of Activism, Research, and Business” session sponsored by Aker BioMarine U.S., several speakers came together to discuss sustainability initiatives born from the joint contributions of scientists and business owners dedicating to the future of our natural resources and spaces. Alan Lewis, director...
Steven Smith, co-founder of several tea brands including Tazo and Stash, passed away in late March due to health issues stemming from liver cancer. He was 65. Smith served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and came to the tea industry after returning home in 1971. He invented...
The natural products industry is home to numerous family businesses. While many families love working together, friction can surface when several family members are involved in the business and everyone isn’t on the same page. Joseph Semprevivio, founder of Joseph’s Lite Cookies, started making and selling sugar-free ice cream as...
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