Cancun, MX— From February 14 to 19, Xlear Inc. hosted an educational conference for media, here, on the antimicrobial natural sweetener xylitol. Daily seminars conducted by pioneering xylitol researchers, dental hygienists and other experts highlighted the benefits of xylitol for oral and overall systemic health. Early research on the antibacterial...
You may have heard that vitamin D has many health benefits, specifically that it aids in the absorption of calcium in the body. Now, there is evidence that vitamin D holds even more benefits than originally thought. Researchers have found that certain cancers and diseases, as well as allergies...
The Natural Products Foundation of Washington, D.C. said it addressed 60 cases in 2010 through its Truth in Advertising Program. In 50 of the cases, the organizations responsible for the advertisements received explicit warning letters from the Foundation. The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED)’s first GOED...
Bordeaux, France—Omega-3s. You’ve probably heard that term a million times, and you’ve probably heard that these fatty acids are good for your heart, brain and skin. Now, there’s additional published data indicating that omega-3s can support a healthy mood. The study, which was recently published in Nature Neuroscience, examined...
Having a gluten intolerance doesn’t make grocery shopping simple, but now it may be easier for them to find foods that won’t make them sick. Naples, Italy—Celiac disease, once thought to be quite rare, has been found in recent years to affect about three million Americans. Having a gluten intolerance...
Bethesda, MD—The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) recently developed its third strategic plan to further research about Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). The goals will take five years to complete, and its main objectives include informing Americans about CAM and possibly integrating CAM into the healthcare system...
Ann Arbor, MI—A new set of standards for natural personal care products is in the works from NSF International and NATRUE, who have teamed up to define the term “natural.” They are seeking to protect the integrity of verified natural personal care products. The guidelines for exactly what will...
Arizona, California—Arizona-based Sprouts Farmer’s Market and Henry’s Farmer’s Market, headquartered in California, are teaming up to prove that two heads are better than one. Both companies were founded by the same family at different periods in time, and have operated under different owners ever since. In February, they announced...
North Bergen, NJ—In its 2010 year-end report, Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. announced it had a great year with an increase in net sales of 11.4% and the opening of 47 stores. Rick Markee, Vitamin Shoppe chairman and chief executive officer, announced that the chain of stores will expand further in...
Santa Ana, CA-based Robinson Pharma Inc. received a quality certification for its compliance with the STR RQP standard of manufacturing. According to the firm, it passed a “rigorous, multi-day, in-depth inquiry into all aspects of facilities, production practices, staff training and qualifications, and ingredient and finished product testing and...
