New York, NY—HBO’s airing of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on May 20 has caused a stir in the natural products industry for mischaracterizing the dietary supplements industry. The 16-minute segment called “In Harm’s Way” implied that no one is looking out for the military personnel who take “dangerous workout...
The raw foods category has enjoyed popularity in the natural products industry for quite some time, but some of its most prominent companies are coming together to take it in an exciting new direction. Since early last year, raw foods companies have come together to try and create a...
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...
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...
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...
Element has introduced gourmet rice and corn cakes, which are all gluten free, GMO free, all natural and made in Italy. These crunchy treats come in four flavors: Milk Chocolate, Sweet Orange, Strawberry N’ Cream and Dark Chocolate, which is dairy free and certified vegan. Element’s rice and corn cakes...
The top supplements for a variety of male-specific health concerns. Though we should always keep in mind what makes us the same, there are lots of important differences between men and women. These differences start biologically, and as a result, certain health issues more frequently apply to men (or, as...
