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- Bitter Orange: An Alternative to DMAA - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalOn April 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to 10 fitness supplement companies selling weight loss and sports nutrition products containing the controversial ingredient, DMAA. The FDA further warned that DMAA was not a botanical ingredient since it is ...
Views: 2664 - Omega 3’s May Offer Allergy-Protective Benefits to Children - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalIn the last few decades the incidence of allergic diseases in the United States and other developed countries has been on the rise. The reason for this is poorly understood but scientists believe these changes cannot be explained by genetic factors alone. Environmental issues that include ...
Views: 495 - Vitamin E May Protect Against Oxidative Stress - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalOxidation is considered to be the underlying cause of premature aging and several chronic degenerative diseases. It is for this reason that antioxidants are one of the fastest-selling segments in the natural product market. Antioxidants have natural free radical scavenging capabilities and in ...
Views: 816 - Optimal Vitamin D Linked To Lower Heart Disease Death - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalVitamin D has always been known for its vital role in supporting calcium and bone metabolism. However, in the past decade, a plethora of research completed on Vitamin D has revealed that 1:Vitamin D receptors (VDRs) are found in almost every human cell, indicating that it plays a role in almost ...
Views: 709 - Wild Blackberries Extracts May Boost Brain Health - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalWhat do wild blackberries have that commercial blackberries don’t? According to a new study reported in the European Journal of Nutrition, wild blackberries demonstrate neuron-protective benefits that may decrease the process of brain degeneration.1 Commercial blackberries, on the other hand, ...
Views: 757 - Hot Peppers Deliver Heart Health Benefits - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalStudies conducted over the years have shown that capsaicin, an active component in chili peppers, promotes a variety of health benefits, ranging from regulating healthy blood pressure levels to providing quick relief for joint pain. But now, a recent research study from the Chinese University of ...
Views: 519 - More Good News on Omega-3 for Heart and Health - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalToday’s shoppers are more educated than ever before but have less disposable income to spend on high ticket items. This trend presents a tremendous opportunity to supplement business owners that are eager to offer well formulated products that will provide consumers with the biggest bang for ...
Views: 490 - Green Tea May Offer Protection against Age-Related Frailty and Disability - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalIn 1946, 3.4 million babies were born in the United States, increasing the percentage of new births by 22 percent from the previous year. Enjoying post-war prosperity, the number of babies born into this world reached a record high, marking a trend which continued every year until 1964. During ...
Views: 620 - Raspberry Extracts Show Natural Protection for Joint Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalCreaking bones aren’t the only reason people are turning to joint and bone health supplements. While growing consumer awareness and a burgeoning aging population continue to propel the joint and bone health industry, new formulas based on emerging science continue to hold significant value not ...
Views: 912 - Raspberry Extracts Show Natural Protection for Joint Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalCreaking bones aren’t the only reason people are turning to joint and bone health supplements. While growing consumer awareness and a burgeoning aging population continue to propel the joint and bone health industry, new formulas based on emerging science continue to hold significant value not ...
Views: 1116 - The ABC Nutrients for Bone Health - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalJoint pain is a major national health concern affecting 50 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia. Although these are not life-threatening diseases, the severity of this disease can debilitate lives in more ways than one leading to social, ...
Views: 1562 - Vitamin D & K Supplementation for Celiac Sufferers - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalThe amount of people being diagnosed with celiac disease is on the rise and in tandem, the need for condition-specific nutritional supplements for celiac suffers. Marked by a compromised digestive system, those people suffering from celiac disease are at high risk of nutritional deficiencies, ...
Views: 552 - Goji Berry Juice May Help Trim Waistlines - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin AgrawalGoji berries are already being regarded as being “superfruits” because of their nutrient density and antioxidant potency. A recent preliminary study, however, was the first to highlight goji’s unique effects on the body’s metabolic systems. The 14-day study published in The Journal of the ...
Views: 945 - Vitamin E May Help Ease Memory Problems Associated with Lack of Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalThe 2011 Sleep in America survey conducted on behalf of the National Sleep Foundation found that more than 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 13 and 64 rarely got sufficient sleep on weeknights and more than 60 percent reported having trouble sleeping almost every night.1We all know ...
Views: 827 - Nutritional Supplement Ingredients for Joint Pain - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalChronic joint pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Supplement business owners can help alleviate this common public health concern affecting 70 million Americans by producing nutritional supplements that have high potential to promote joint health, alleviate pain and ...
Views: 772 - What’s All the Buzz about White Bean Extract? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalHow do you take the calories out of a potato without taking the potatoes out of your low-caloric diet? Apparently, eating potatoesshould no longer be a guilty pleasure enjoyed sparingly. There’s good news for carb addicts, couch potatoes and avid potato lovers. An astounding discovery has led ...
Views: 756 - Emerging Benefits of Omega-3 - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalWith a global worth estimated at$8 billion, the market for Omega 3 fatty acids continues to grow as more scientific evidence bolstering a myriad of potential benefits for health is made public.1 The research being published stresses theimportance of Omega-3 fatty acidsnot only for maintaining ...
Views: 797 - Probiotics Show Benefits for Mother and Child - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalThere are about 300 to 500 different species of bacteria naturally living in the intestinal tract of a healthy human being.1 Different strains populate different areas of the intestinal tract and studies have linked various probiotic strains to specific health benefits. For years, scientists ...
Views: 792 - Soy Protein May Lower Cholesterol - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalHeart disease, the nation’s number one health concern, continues to encourage consumers to try out new and better methods for improving heart health. Along with a heart-healthy diet and regular exercise, there is increasing interest in cholesterol-lowering dietary supplements, giving retailers ...
Views: 575 - Can Fish Oil Prevent Age Related Macular Degeneration? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalAt the top of the list of popular supplements, fish oil has earned the number one position according to a 2011 online survey. The survey showed that 75.7 percent of respondents used fish oil supplements, making it the most popular supplement for the second consecutive year.1 Reliable research ...
Views: 624 - Starting a Supplement Company? Ask These 5 Questions before You Select a Manufacturer - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalIt has been over a year since the final installation of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) designed to raise and regulate the quality standards of the dietary supplement industry. Subsequently, the FDA has taken serious steps to make sure that supplement manufacturers fully implement ...
Views: 1063 - Vitamin E Supplement May Reduce Lung Disease Risk - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalA healthy dose of Vitamin E as part of a daily vitamin regimen may offer a host of healthy benefits for promoting fitness and wellbeing particularly of the heart, lung, and immune system, according to steady stream of epidemiological research and clinical trials. Recent research has been ...
Views: 586 - Vitamin D May Slash Diabetes Risk - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalOnce known mainly for its role in supporting bone health, Vitamin D is now the fastest growing nutrient in the United States market, playing a pivotal role in several metabolic functions of the body and supporting a range of health conditions. In response to the influx of science-supporting ...
Views: 614 - Increase in Demand for Heart Health Supplements - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalAccording to a recent market research released by Windrose Partners, an advisory firm for the healthcare industry based in Boston, MA, new product launches in the heart health category of the food, drink and dietary supplements market, were estimated to have tripled in the last five years and ...
Views: 562 - Benefits of Green Tea Extract - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalA recent study published in The Journal of Medicinal Studies (April 2011) suggests that daily supplementation with green tea extracts may boost mental alertness and enhance memory. Researchers who conducted the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in Korea concluded that a ...
Views: 859 - Spring 2011 Supplement Manufacturing Trends - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalThe winter season is winding down, the economy is recovering and more consumers, now more than ever, are showing a preference towards natural, nutritional and herbal products to meet their health needs. This is a great time to focus on enhancing your product line for spring 2011. Historically, ...
Views: 862 - Creatine May Beef Up Brawn and Brain Functions - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalCreatine was first discovered in the 1800’s as an organic pre-protein compound found in meat. The scientific name for it is methyl guanidine-acetic acid. Synthesis of creatine takes place in the liver and kidneys by amino acids. It is then transported by the blood to other parts of the body for ...
Views: 680 - Vitamin D Supplementation May Help the Elderly Avoid Frailty - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalThe medical dictionary describes “frailty” as “a state of delicacy or weakness which, which encompasses age-related fragility, in particular osteoporosis”. Osteoporosis mainly affects women, but can also affect men. In her book “Women’s Health and Fitness Guide” Michelle Kettles and her ...
Views: 907 - Resveratrol May Boost Eye Health - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Kevin AgrawalTwo of the most predominant diseases leading to vision loss are age-related macular disease (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. These two diseases affect millions of Americans. Age-related macular disease (AMD) is a retinal disease that progresses with age causing loss of central vision, leaving ...
Views: 631(1 vote) - Role of Probiotics In Overall Body Care - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalProbiotics were first introduced to Americans in 2003 as a functional ingredient in dairy products, breakfast cereals and snacks. Although Americans were initially skeptical about ingesting live bacteria, the benefits far superseded any reservations, causing probiotics sales to quickly grow. In ...
Views: 1268 - Cognitive Supplement Manufacturing Trends - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalThe demand for supplements that support cognitive health is booming. Although aging is associated with declining memory, the alarming news is that symptoms of cognitive deficiencies are occurring more frequently and exhibited in younger age groups as well. As research develops consumers are ...
Views: 1322 - Pet Supplements Gaining In Popularity - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalAccording to reports published in Nutraceuticals World and by the National Animal Supplement Council, the pet supplement industry as a whole has grown 15 percent annually since 2000 and is currently worth more than $1.3 billion. In addition, Simmons Market Research Bureau recently reported that ...
Views: 841 - Supplements for Maintaining Cardiovascular Health - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalThe past decade has seen significant growth in condition-specific health supplements. According to Packaged Facts, condition-specific health supplements make up about 33 percent of the total nutritional supplement sales. Driving and pushing these upward sales statistics are the baby boomers and ...
Views: 946(1 vote) - Understanding the Myths of Soy Protein Supplements - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalSoy is a part of the pea family and has been linked with several health controversies over the years causing supplement companies to wonder whether they should or should not produce a soy-based supplement. Recognizing the facts and debunking some of the myths related to soy consumption will help ...
Views: 662(1 vote) - Spring 2010 Nutraceutical Manufacturing Trends - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalSpring fever has hit us, again! As temperatures warm up in most parts of the United States, the young and old alike are itching to enjoy the warm sunshine, the wonderful fragrance of Spring flowers and the refreshing outdoors. What kind of nutritional supplements are expected to be consumer ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Popular Supplements for Improving Brain Function - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalFrom pregnant health nutrition that supports fetal brain development to memory empowering nutrition for Baby Boomers and the elderly, the brain boosting supplement industry is a high potential growth market, which is still virtually untapped by supplement manufacturers.Although this field of ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Importance of Supplements and Maintaining Vision Health - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalWhat's the biggest health fear facing Americans today? According to a survey done by the American Foundation for the Blind, most Americans fear loss of vision even above the fear of getting cancer, heart disease, diabetes, HIV or any other life-threatening health problem. The national poll ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - Latest Supplement Delivery Solutions to Meet Consumer Needs More Efficiently - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalTablets, chewables, gummies, hard capsules, gel capsules, liquids, powders, creams, gels, lotions, powders, and liquid sprays? What’s your preference? Consumer preference and convenience are major factors driving the choice of delivery systems for dietary supplement manufacturers. For instance, ...
Views: 833 - Increase in Demand for Non-Dairy Protein Products and Alternative Protein Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Kevin AgrawalToday, consumers associate protein powders and supplements as nutrient sources for healthier living. But about 40 years ago the only concentrated form of protein that was manufactured was egg protein. In the 1990’s whey protein became a big hit with body builders who wanted to build muscle mass ...
Views: 1339 - Bodybuilding Supplement Manufacturing - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalBodybuilding supplements are substances taken in addition to the diet by weight trainers or those involved in similar sports. When used in combination with a balanced diet and a good training program, supplements can assist in building muscle mass more quickly. Most supplements contain ...
Views: 1096 - How To Plan The Development Of Your Own Nutritional Supplement - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalRecent trends in medicine show that the focus is shifting from curing disease to preventive health. The aim of medical research is to ensure that people do not simply live longer, but that they remain healthy and independent for as long as possible. Growing research in the role of nutrients in ...
Views: 1006 - Green Tea And Metabolism/Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalObesity in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that 66 percent of the American population, aged 20 or older, is either overweight or obese. Overweight and obese people are at higher risk for various health disorders such ...
Views: 1570 - Supplement Manufacturing 101 - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Kevin AgrawalWhat Are Dietary supplements? Dietary supplements are products that contain one or more dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids or other ingredients used to enhance the diet. In the United States, dietary supplements are available in a wide range of ...
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