Articles by Shari Barbanel
Food Safety
The issue of food safety has affected many aspects of the natural products industry. Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) magazine asked those schooled on the subject to discuss this topic, and offer their thoughts on what the industry can do to make safe products, comply with government regulations and gain the confidence of consumers. The participants ...
The Brain Game
The brain health category is growing as consumers realize that nutrients target much more than cognitive decline. Being able to maintain one’s mental faculties often becomes more of a concern as a person ages.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Brain Health Initiative, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death among ...
The Path To Digestive Wellness
A rapidly growing category, digestive health ingredients are proving that their benefits reach beyond the GI tract.According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), 60 to 70 million people are affected by digestive disease. At the same time, the market is showing that the digestive health category is growing rapidly. In fact, in 2010, ...
The Benefits Of Certification
While attaining certifications may take a considerable investment, the effort is worthwhile with the opportunities they afford companies.In any type of business, companies do whatever they can to separate from the pack and stand out from the crowd. For suppliers, attaining certifications is one way to show manufacturers as well as consumers that they have ...
Eyeing The Possibilities
Meeting a growing population’s vision concerns requires innovating ingredients, tackling delivery challenges and arming with education.The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than 285 million people in the world are visually impaired, 39 million of which are blind, while 246 million have moderate to severe visual impairment. It is also predicted that without extra ...
Immune Defense
Innovation and science are behind the continued growth of the immune health category.The body’s defender against infection and illness, the immune system is a network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body from anything that threatens its ability to function normally. When the immune system is healthy, it does just ...
The Benefit of Hydroxytyrosol
Olive oil and its uses can be traced throughout history.The ancient Greek poet Homer called it “liquid gold,” while the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, used it in a number of his medicines. And today, the olive oil-centered Mediterranean diet is touted for its ability to decrease the risk of stroke.While the health benefits of ...
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Ingredients for satiety are part of the strategy helping consumers do more than just control their appetites. Part I of NIE’s weight- management coverage.The obesity epidemic has become a global issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980, and in 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults age 20 ...
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 ...
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