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3 weeks 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.
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1 month ago | 
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.
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1 month ago | 
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.
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1 month ago | 
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.
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1 month ago | 
vitaminretailer.com | Gene Bruno |Mike Straus |Eric Munson
[The Vitamin Professor Podcast] Episode 8: Tongkat Ali (LJ100® By HP Ingredients & Biotropics Malaysia) for Women’s Health & More by VRM Media | October 16, 2024 This podcast is focused on the science in the supplement industry.
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2 months ago | 
vitaminretailer.com | Gene Bruno
Black ginger (Kaempferia parviflora), a plant in the Zingiberaceae ginger family, is a traditional herbal medicine of Thailand. Black ginger should not be confused with common ginger (Zingiber officinale), which is in the same family but is a completely different genus and species. In any case the pharmacological properties of black ginger include anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory, aphrodisiac and more. Its active components are polymethoxyflavones.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
naturalpractitionermag.com | Shari Barbanel |Gene Bruno |Nutraceutical Scientist
Michael J. Gelb is an authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development pioneer and is expert at creative thinking, executive coaching and innovative leadership. He is a fifth-degree black belt in aikido and a teacher of tai chi and the Alexander Technique. He is also a professional juggler who performed with the Rolling Stones.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
naturalpractitionermag.com | Gene Bruno |Nutraceutical Scientist
Polyamines, including spermidine, spermine and putrescine, are synthesized in every living cell and are contained in many foods. They have many physiological activities, such as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, cell and gene protection, and autophagy activation.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
vitaminretailer.com | Eric Munson |Gene Bruno
On Jan. 1, Delegate Baxter Ennis (R-VA) filed House Bill 1585 to prohibit the sale of weight-loss or muscle-building supplements and over-the-counter medication to minors. The bill is expected to be formally introduced to the Virginia House of Delegates beginning Jan. 8.
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
vitaminretailer.com | Gene Bruno
1 Park A. GLP-1s on track to take drug sales throne from PD-1 inhibitors in 2024: analyst. Fierce Pharma. Mar 15, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024 from www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/glp-1s-track-take-drug-sales-crown-pd-1-inhibitors-2024-analyst#:~:text=According percent20to percent20a percent20new percent20report,preferences percent20in percent20the percent20coming percent20years. percentE2 percent80 percent9D. 2 Kommu S, Whitfield P. Semaglutide. [Updated 2024 Feb 11]. In: StatPearls [Internet].
