NIE 2016
The Omega-3 Index Project
The Omega-3 Index Project was formed, according to the organizers: “to bring more awareness to omega-3 insufficiency, which is a global health concern; the ramifications of omega-3 insufficiency include higher rates of chronic disease—particularly heart disease—and billions of dollars in health care costs.” For more information, visit: www.omega3indexproject.com. A study published in the May 2016 ...
Omega-3s: Full Steam Ahead
Despite overhang from iffy research conclusions and attendant mass media frenzies, the industry boldly forges ahead with innovative products and new education initiatives. As noted in the November/December 2015 issue of Nutrition Industry Executive magazine, essential fatty acids (EFAs) are among the most popular and broadly used ingredients for supplements and food fortification. This is ...
Bergamonte’s Strength for Metabolic Syndrome
Reflecting the company’s assertion that mechanism of action (MOA) studies in metabolic syndrome and NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) are a great opportunity for the next generation of blood sugar support supplements, Annie Eng, CEO of HP Ingredients in Florida, listed recent studies showing a new MOA of bergamot-derived polyphenolic fraction (BERGAMONTE BPF) bergamot. The ...
Supplements’ Role in Healthy Blood Sugar
Consumers are taking a proactive role to combat high blood sugar—which includes taking supplements. With 28 million people in the United States suffer-ing from diabetes, as well as another 80 million with pre-diabetes, the concern with blood sugar has become a health care priority. “There are many factors which can contribute to rises in blood ...
Excitement for Fiber
The importance of fiber brings appeal to functional foods. For years, via advertisements and pure word-of-mouth, individuals have not only praised the wonders of fiber, but how important it is to consume it. Insoluble fiber for instance, helps digestive health, such as through combatting constipation (mayoclinic.org). According to pubmed.gov, studies have also shown that ingesting ...
Washington & The Natural Industry
For James J. Gormley’s September article on Washington and the natural products industry, he interviewed Gretchen DuBeau, Esq., Executive and Legal Director, Alliance for Natural Health, Atlanta, GA, Mike Greene, Vice President of Government Relations, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington D.C., Mark A. LeDoux, Chairman and CEO, Natural Alternatives International, Carlsbad, CA, Neil E. ...
Taming the Beast?
The natural products industry has different views on how to tackle the FDA and the challenges that confront us in 2017. The Participants Are: • Gretchen DuBeau, Esq., Executive and Legal Director, Alliance for Natural Health, Atlanta, GA • Mike Greene, Vice President of Government Relations, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C. • Mark ...
Sport Stars
Sports nutrition ingredients reflect athletes’ goals to build muscle, reduce catabolism and enhance recovery. With the world being just recently removed from the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the memories are still fresh. The August spectacle witnessed athletes competing in their respective sports, facing the best the globe had to offer. Some individuals ...
The Vicious Cycle
When walking through the beverage aisles of your supermarket and convenience stores, notice the burgeoning array of “energy” drinks that are available. Meanwhile, in the self-care (over-the-counter) and pharmacy, sleep inducers are growing too—Ambien, Lunesta, Sonesta, Sominex, Unisom, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, and now NyQuil’s ZZZQuil. Unfortunately, too many adult Americans are revving up on ...
Creating the Perfect Chill Pill
Americans are more stressed and sleep-deprived than ever; here’s how to help provide some relief. March 10 is National Sleep Awareness Day. But approximately 70 million Americans want to be more than simply aware—they want to do it at night. Every night. According to sleepeducation.org, 30 to 35 percent have brief symptoms of insomnia; 15 ...
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