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Why Females Have Heart Health Advantage
It’s long been known that heart disease develops later in women than men. But the biological reasons why females have a heart health advantage were unknown. New research from the University of Guelph (U of G) may have solved the mystery. The interplay between female ovarian hormones and a circadian “clock” molecule protects the heart ...
2018 Natural Industry Forecast Continued
NIE talked with Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), about major events of 2017 and what we need to keep in mind as an industry in 2018 NIE: What do you feel were the biggest industry issues of 2017, and why? McGuffin: The industry continued its long tradition of coordinating efforts ...
Fiber and Digestive Wellness
Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) magazine contacted Dr. Wendy Dahl, associate professor Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Florida, with questions regarding digestive health. Here, she worked with Best Cooking Pulses, Inc., (headquartered in Portage la Prairie, MB, Canada), www.bestcookingpulses.com, to respond. (Stauber is the preferred nutraceutical distributor of Best Cooking Pulses ingredients.) ...
Compounds in Cocoa May Help Delay Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Brigham Young University (BYU) researchers have discovered certain compounds found in cocoa can actually help your body release more insulin and respond to increased blood glucose better. Insulin is the hormone that manages glucose, the blood sugar that reaches unhealthy levels in diabetes. Of course, there’s a catch. “You probably have to eat a lot ...
Omega 3 EFAs – and Dry Eyes?
Most people link DHA and EPA to both cardiovascular and brain health, rightfully so. But, there is also a positive link between DHA/EPA consumption and the alleviation of dry eye disease (DED). This is a potential boon for supplement formulators: as more Americans spend more time on smartphones and computers, and watching TV, diagnoses of ...
NSF: Leveling the Playing Field for Sports Nutrition for Pro Athletes
NSF is known for its exceptional quality control programs and certifications. Professional sports leagues and team owners understand that their players want to take sports nutrition products to enhance their performance, strength, endurance and recovery. But due to the presence of dangerous, banned and/or spiked supplements offered by dubious companies, pro leagues wanted to ensure ...
Improving the Supplements Narrative in Washington DC … Continued
The Participants Are: • Mike Greene, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C. • Mark A. LeDoux, Chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA • Michael McGuffin, President, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA), Washington, D.C. • Scott C. Tips, JD, President, National Health Federation (NHF), Monrovia, CA • James ...
Why Bad Sleep Doesn’t Always Lead to Depression
Individuals whose brains are more attuned to rewards may be protected from the negative mental health effects of poor sleep, according to a study by Duke University neuroscientists. The researchers found that college students with poor quality sleep were less likely to have symptoms of depression if they also had higher activity in a reward-sensitive ...
Contract Manufacturer
The question is not “Why are you engaging a contract manufacturer?” but “Why aren’t you?” With world-class plants, many outfits also boast their own range of proprietary technologies and processing methods, versatile pre-mixes and semi-finished formulas. We spoke with a group of natural products industry experts about what to consider when thinking about going with ...
Quality Assurance Q&A
Embarking upon a dietary supplement launch (whether a signature singular product or a line) is a laudatory event, especially given the mass consumer acceptance of, desire for and trust in our products; a goal a long time in the making. So, you have an idea and the talented team to turn it into products for ...
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