Articles by Angela Sabarese
Addressing Joint Health in Pets
Pets have become important members of many American families. In fact, according to Statista, “In 2023, around 66 percent of American households reported that they owned at least one pet, an increase of about 18 percent since the start of the survey period in 1988.” Dogs remain the most popular pet, followed by cats and ...
Weighing Your Options
While Ozempic, berberine and COVID-19 have impacted the weight-loss and management category, a natural, holistic approach still remains the gold standard for self-care. Managing one’s weight can be a challenging feat. It isn’t always simply a matter of willpower or maintaining a caloric deficit, as many inaccurately assume. Every individual’s metabolism is different and subject ...
Steve Fink, Vice President of Marketing, PLT Health Solutions, Discusses the Weight-management Category
At PLT, we have long said that weight management is the single biggest thing that people can do to live happier, healthier lives. An unhealthy weight is a contributor to many of the chronic health conditions that Americans and people around the world experience. As a society, we’re not doing well in this regard, with ...
Women’s Issues Were Top-of-Mind at SupplySide East and Vitafoods Europe
Women’s issues were trending at spring nutraceutical trade show events held in the States, as well as in Europe. Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN), a nonprofit organization focused on achieving economic and societal equity to change the global nutraceutical industry, partnered with Informa Networks to host a session titled “Formulating for Women: What’s Hot & What’s ...
SPINS Data—Mood Support Trends: Vitamins and Supplements Offer Solutions to Boost Mental Health
The stress caused by the pandemic has had an enormous impact on dietary supplement consumers. According to SPINS, “More people are working from home. Stress levels are high. Health is constantly on shoppers’ minds (and in the news). Brands are offering more products with functional ingredients as well as vitamins, minerals, and supplements to address ...
Mood Support for a Stressed Population
The pandemic has drawn more attention than ever to the importance of mental health. The natural ingredients industry has responded with tremendous growth in the mood support category. Nobody wants to deal with negative mood, and few people choose to be in a bad mood—but that doesn’t prevent it from happening. Whether one is dealing ...
The Short- and Long-term Impacts of Sleep Disruption on Health
Sleep deprivation is becoming increasingly common in today’s busy world. Working long hours, going to school, studying, caring for children and more are keeping people awake longer than they should be. People are not only struggling to get the proper amount of sleep and fall asleep, but staying asleep is another serious issue. According to ...
Sleep and Relaxation Solutions from Nature
Sleep and relaxation are more elusive than ever—ingredient innovations help consumers achieve more rest. There are many actions that individuals are told to take to maintain their health, such as eating clean, unprocessed foods, exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight. One important aspect of health that is often overlooked or merely ignored, however, is ...
Study Shows Link Between Essential Amino Acid Intake and High Muscle Strength
A study published on the National Library of Medicine National Center for Biotechnology Information website linked dietary essential amino acid (EEA) intake with high muscle strength in Korean older adults. The study, performed by Jihyun Im, Hyoungsu Park and Kyong Park, states that “This population-based cross-sectional study included 5,971 participants aged ≥65 years from the ...
Stronger Than Yesterday
The muscle and strength ingredient category is gaining traction as the consumer demographic expands. Growing one’s muscles and gaining strength is no longer just for bodybuilders and gym rats. Building muscle has health benefits for everyone, as it can help to burn fat, protect the joints, and increase strength and endurance for better workouts. The ...
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