The Issue In their quest to lose weight out of a fear of heart disease and stroke, tens of thousands of individuals use fad diets to shed their unwanted pounds. As it turns out, fad dieters are unintentionally depleting minerals along with calories.[i] These micronutrients include magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron; micro-nutrients that are essential to maintain heart health. Micronutrients are essential for heart health; for example, a 2007 Study by clinical medical researchers showed a strong link between congestive heart failure and a lack of vital micronutrients such as zinc.[ii] In a CNN article (November 1, 2006) entitled: “Heart
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The Issue: As the “Boomer” population ages, and as the early edge of the Gen-X population begins to experience inflammatory and general soreness symptoms, there will be a strong need for anti-inflammatory products. Medical science is finding that inflammation is not just a matter of people complaining about their “aching backs.” Inflammation has been implicated as leading to serious conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, Alzheimer’s disease and accelerated aging. These opinions are not simple guesswork, but appear in recent articles in prestigious publications such as Neurology, Sports Medicine, Circulation and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In other
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The government shutdown affected all of us, and in ways you might not expect. The supplement industry, for example, is struggling with the fallout from the shutdown as it just begins to recover from limited interaction with the government. Here's how the supplement industry has been affected, and what you'd expect to see in the industry should such a shut-down take place again.
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If you're looking for a vitamin manufacturer, there are certain questions you should keep in mind before making a choice. While there are dozens of companies to choose from, not all are qualified, or manufacture the highest-quality supplements.Make sure you can find answers to the following questions on the company's website, or call customer service and talk to a representative directly. A reputable company will be able to address any of your concerns.
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Supplement manufacturing is a booming industry, with more consumers becoming health conscious and looking for ways to improve their overall well-being. Here are some of the benefits offered by today's supplement manufacturing companies.
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With the skyrocketing cost of health care, more and more individuals are seeking out preventative measures to stay healthy and live longer. In addition to eating healthier and exercising, individuals are seeking out dietary supplements at increasing rates. But even though using plants and minerals for both health and healing has been around for tens of thousands of years, there is still a lot of mystery surrounding supplements.
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The most nerve-racking aspect of starting a nutritional supplement company is understanding the various levels of regulation. While you, of course, want to comply with the FDA’s regulations, you may not know how to begin. In an effort to help reduce your stress and improve your confidence, we present … frequently asked questions regarding the regulations that nutritional supplement companies face.
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