Virtual—The Naturally Informed event Nutri-Beauty: Mastering the Market was as jam-packed with information as expected, ranging from deep dives on specific ingredients to even deeper dives the skin microbiome. Fortunately, if you missed it, the majority of the content is available for free on-demand at www.NaturallyInformed.net. Kicking it all off...
“Big picture: The important thing here is that the supplement industry has grown tremendously over the last 20+ years,” said DSQC Steering Committee Chair Christine Burdick-Bell, in an interview with WholeFoods Magazine. “The industry has literally grown 10-fold since DSHEA was passed.” That growth comes with issues that DSHEA didn't...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In a time when there are so many toxic substances in our environment, liver health is top of mind for many: A report from Grand View Research shows that the market has been growing, reaching $707.16 million in 2018, and is expected to register a CAGR of 4.32% from 2019...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Awareness of the benefits of immune-supporting nutrients has grown significantly over the past 12 months, but supplements are just one of the tools consumers can turn to help safeguard their wellbeing. Here, we take a wider look at the immune category. Functional Foods & Beverages When it comes to...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Something that we’ve known for over a decade: There’s more pollen in the air than ever before. In 2006, NPR interviewed horticulturist Tom Ogren, inventor of the Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS), who explained that we’re planting more male plants than female ones, because male plants don’t produce fruit or...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We’ve all been there: Despite efforts to ward off sniffles, coughs, and sneezes, we still end up reaching for the tissues. And when we’re feeling blah, we just want fast relief. For your customers who find themselves under the weather, they’ll appreciate that their local health food store is stocked...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Iron is nearly as important to humans as oxygen—because without it, the body can’t get oxygen. Those who become iron deficient can develop iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells, preventing proper oxygenation of the body’s tissues (1). Symptoms can include extreme fatigue,...
How important are omega-3s? Absolutely vital, according to Alex Richardson, DPhil (Oxon), PGCE, FRSA, Keynote Speaker at the Naturally Informed event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market. “The human brain is 60% fat, and it matters what kind,” she told attendees. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential. We evolved as...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Immune health is a top focus at the moment, but how does it compare to heart health? Melanie Bush, Director of Science, Artemis International, Inc., says the two are connected. “The COVID-19 pandemic turned our world upside down and drastically reorganized and shifted priorities among consumers,” she says. “The immune...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In Part 2 of our four-part series, we focus on lifestyle factors that can help your customers optimize their immune health. For a cheat sheet on immune system definitions, check out Part 1. 1) Healthy Diet Diet is an incredibly important component of immune health. One study on the...
