Articles by Shari Barbanel
Cholesterol Control
From aged garlic extract to omega-7, suppliers are targeting ingredients that aid in balancing cholesterol levels.Part II of NIE’s heart health coverage.Cholesterol performs important functions in the body. This soft, waxy substance is found not only in the bloodstream, but also in every cell, where it helps to produce cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D and ...
The Search For Inner Beauty
Popular in Europe and Asia, U.S. Consumers have yet to fully embrace the benefits of beauty from within ingredients and products. Still, Sales are forecasted to grow.For centuries, people have been searching for the fountain of youth, or a product or ingredient that can help them look like they have found it. While laugh lines ...
Mad About Mushrooms
Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine.The Ancient Egyptians associated mushrooms with immortality and considered mushrooms a special food for royalty. And in Asia, mushrooms were thought to promote health and longevity.Today, more than 14,000 mushrooms have been identified in the world. Of that number, approximately 3,000 are edible by ...
Beyond Digestion
A continuously growing category, enzymes have a number of benefits in addition to aiding digestive health.Enzymes are not a new concept; German physiologist Wilhelm Kühne first used the term in 1877. In 2012, the enzyme market is flourishing.According to the Nutrition Business Journal’s (NBJ) 2011 Supplement Business Report, digestive enzymes rank fourth of the top ...
Sourcing the Sea
Consumers are beginning to catch onto the number of health benefits offered by seaweed and sea vegetables.According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 percent of the planet’s water. Additionally, the ocean supports the life of nearly 50 percent of all species ...
Partnering For Private Label
In an effort to live healthier lives, many Americans have added dietary supplements to their daily regimens in addition to eating “better.” But as the economy has become shaky in recent years, it has forced them to reevaluate their spending habits and turn to private label products as an alternative to get what they seek ...
Antioxidant Nation
Condition-specific antioxidants become the focus as popularity continues to grow.An endorsement from TV’s Dr. Oz can do wonders for a product. The phenomenon, know as the “Dr. Oz Effect,” can send viewers of his television show to the health food store at the mere mention of a certain ingredient, even though he refuses to endorse ...
Heart Market Beats Strong
Heart disease is the leading cause of death of both men and women in the United States. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), someone dies from heart and blood vessel diseases every 36 seconds, and coronary heart disease claims the lives of 452,000 individuals each year. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that by ...
The Veggie Alternative
As consumer awareness of EFA importance grows, many are opting for omega-3 fatty acids from vegan or vegetarian sources.Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are a necessary part of a person’s diet.Omega-3 fatty acids support the immune, nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems as well as eye and brain health. Further, more studies and research are being conducted ...
Seeing Is Believing
The ability to see can give a person the capability to do many things independently such as drive a car, surf the internet, watch a movie or read a magazine.Having good vision may also be something that a person does not fully appreciate until the gift of sight is threatened.According to market research from the ...
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