Antioxidants

Dietary supplement manufacturers and formulators have long understood the importance of developing innovative nutrients and formulations. In fact, natural products retail stores have been the starting point for nutrients now found widely in mass-market venues. Do you remember when creatine monohydrate and whey protein were only available in stores selling juicers and books about the healing power of amino acids? ...

Homocysteine is a by-product of normal protein metabolism, formed from the conversion of the amino acid methionine. Because high levels of homocysteine are harmful to the cardiovascular system, the body has a built-in mechanism to partially convert it back into methionine and other beneficial, non-toxic amino acids. If the process is slightly off, homocysteine builds up in body fluids and ...

Cholesterol is a “four-letter word” with 11 letters. The immediate connotation is something bad, a monster out to wreak havoc on the circulatory system. However, presence alone is not the nightmare, but the proliferation of certain types of cholesterol can contribute to the progression of heart disease, the number one killer in America and other parts of the world. As ...

Allergies are like an annoying, pestering cabin mate at summer camp—you only have to deal with them for a few months out of the year, but those can be very discomforting months. Around 17.6 million adult Americans suffer from hay fever, with almost half as many children (6.8 million) also suffering, according to the 2006 National Health Survey from the ...

Lotions help maintain skin suppleness and the glow of youth, coveted traits for many consumers. But navigating through the health and beauty aisles in search of the perfect moisturizer is a daunting task for many shoppers. With so many options to choose from, a confusing labeling situation, and a lack of knowledge on which ingredients deliver what effects, retailers have ...