Articles by Shari Barbanel
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 ...
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 ...
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