Gene Bruno

1 month ago | vitaminretailer.com | Gene Bruno

Biotics are a significant category of interest in the dietary supplement industry, with postbiotics being the most recent inductee to join the ranks of pre- and probiotics. Although their introduction to the industry was only about a decade or so ago, the postbiotic supplements market was valued at $1.6 billion in 2021,1 and estimated to reach $3 billion by 2031 with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8 percent.

2 months ago | vitaminretailer.com | Gene Bruno

Omega fatty acids (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]) are universally recognized for their importance to human health. This includes their value for cardiovascular health,1-5 joint health and mitigating inflammation,6-8 reducing UV-induced skin aging9-13 and a range of other issues.

Mar 1, 2025 | vitaminretailer.com | Gene Bruno |Eric Munson

From a consumer perspective, how important is having good hair? According to a survey1 of women, 29 percent of women reported feeling empowered by having good hair. Also, one in six women indicated that they would be embarrassed to go out in public if there’s something wrong with their hair, one in 10 said a bad hair day would keep them from going out with friends, and over one in three avoided being in pictures because of a bad hair day.

Mar 1, 2025 | naturalpractitionermag.com | Gene Bruno

The use of GLP-1 agonist drugs—particularly for weight loss—are trending in a huge way. According to a new report,1 GLP-1s were the best-selling drug class in 2024, with approximately $50 billion in annual sales, and forecasted to surpass $100 billion by 2029 with an astounding compound annual growth rate of 19.2 percent.

Mar 1, 2025 | vitaminretailer.com | Eric Munson |Gene Bruno

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom and other types of video conferencing applications became the standard. According to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, the use of video conferencing platforms skyrocketed, and people stared at their own faces more than ever before. Along with close-up views, came increased interest in achieving the best-looking skin and hair. Many people went back to the basics, such as cleanser, exfoliator, moisturizer and sunscreen.