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Most Important Vitamins for Dogs and Cats
Just like humans, pets have basic nutritional needs, which include many of the same vitamins we take. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the seven most important vitamins that dogs need to maintain health are vitamins A, C, D, E, K, B vitamins and choline. The AKC explains that vitamin A is responsible for ...
Talking the Natural Products Industry With Mark LeDoux
Nutrition Industry Executive magazine sat down with Mark A. LeDoux, chairman and chief executive officer, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA, www.nai-online.com. Here’s what he had to say… NIE: What is the one top issue facing the dietary supplement industry right now, and why? LeDoux: The enduring challenge in our industry is two-fold. First the logistical ...
AI Model Identifies Anti-aging Chemical Compounds
Researchers at the University of Surrey have built an artificial intelligence (AI) model that identifies chemical compounds that promote healthy aging—paving the way towards pharmaceutical and nutraceutical innovations that may effectively extend a person’s lifespan while simultaneously enjoying a better quality of life. A team of chemists built a machine learning model based on the ...
Relaxation Exercises to Help Fall Asleep
According to The Sleep Foundation in an article titled “Relaxation Exercises to Help Fall Asleep,” almost a third of adults experience chronic insomnia, “a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulties in falling or staying asleep.” For those without insomnia, one of the biggest causes of having trouble falling asleep is stress. “During periods of tension, ...
Individuals Looking for Weight Loss May Need to Lift Weight First
When most Americans think of weight loss, they think immediately of two things: healthier eating and cardio exercise. New studies though, are pointing to the fact that lifting weights may have a greater impact on weight loss than cardio training. The New York Times recently published an article, “Lifting Weights? Your Fat Cells Would Like ...
Top Foods with Probiotics
There is a plethora of different foods that can aid consumers with their digestive health—most of which contain probiotics. According to WebMD.com, the top foods with probiotics are: • Yogurt: studies suggest that probiotics can help ease lactose intolerance. They may also help with gas, diarrhea and other digestive issues. The best yogurt contains live ...
There’s a Perfect Bedtime for Better Heart Health, Study Shows
According to researchers of a new study published in European Heart Journal—Digital Health, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), going to sleep between 10 and 11 p.m. is associated with a lower risk of developing heart disease compared to earlier or later bedtimes. While numerous analyses have investigated the link between sleep ...
Women, Thyroid Cancer & Microwave Ovens?
Thyroid cancer is the most common form on endocrine cancer today. In an article via Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, facts about thyroid cancer are shared. Though both women and men can experience thyroid cancer, women are more likely to suffer from it in their 40s and 50s. Men aren’t typically diagnosed with thyroid ...
Talking Sports Nutrition With Nutrition21’s Elyse Lovett
Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) magazine asked Elyse Lovett, of Harrison, NY-based Nutrition21 to provide comments on questions we posed to her about the sports nutrition category. Here are her expanded comments: NIE: What are some ways the sports nutrition category changed over the past few years? Lovett: In the past few years, suppliers and manufacturers ...
Sponsored Video: Pre-, Pro- and Post-biotics: What’s the Difference?
Postbiotics are gaining awareness with consumers and within the industry. So, what exactly are postbiotics and how are they different from pre- and pro-biotics? Watch our video to learn those differences and the benefits of postbiotics. As the leading postbiotic brand, EpiCor® can help you expand your immune and gut health offerings. Go ...
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