Natural health retailers are very familiar with antibiotic resistance. It's easy to grow a bit numb about how this is actually a problem that is deepening in the population. We have a great many products to address this for concerned consumers and there's nowhere else to turn
Antibiotic Drug Resistance on the Rise
by GoozNews ~ 28 Jun 2010 07:20am
(Reuters, June 21): Many such drug distribution programs may be driving drug resistance and endangering the lives they are meant to save, according to the report from the Center for Global Development.
"Drug resistance is a natural occurrence, but careless practices in drug supply and use are hastening it unnecessarily," the Center's Rachel Nugent, who led the group writing the report, said in a statement.
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Monday, June 28, 2010
RESEARCH NEWS: Study Connects Vitamin D and Cogition in Seniors
Another week and another fresh vitamin D study. Both the subject - vitamin D and cognition - and the authors are of interest to natural retailers.
Medical News Today
Link Between Vitamin D And Mental Agility In Elders
28 Jun 2010
At a time when consumer interest in health-enhancing foods is high, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have contributed to a limited but growing body of evidence of a link between vitamin D and cognitive function.
Cognitive function is measured by the level at which the brain is able to manage and use available information for activities of daily life. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of age-related dementia, affects about 47 percent of adults aged 85 years or older in the United States. Identifying nutritional factors that lower cognitive dysfunction and help preserve independent living provides economic and public health benefits, according to authors.
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Medical News Today
Link Between Vitamin D And Mental Agility In Elders
28 Jun 2010
At a time when consumer interest in health-enhancing foods is high, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)-funded scientists have contributed to a limited but growing body of evidence of a link between vitamin D and cognitive function.
Cognitive function is measured by the level at which the brain is able to manage and use available information for activities of daily life. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of age-related dementia, affects about 47 percent of adults aged 85 years or older in the United States. Identifying nutritional factors that lower cognitive dysfunction and help preserve independent living provides economic and public health benefits, according to authors.
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BUSINESS NEWS: Neptune Drops Private Placement
The effects of the recession means it's hard for companies to raise capital on affordable terms. Neptune opts to wait.
After being solicited by Paradigm Capital Inc. Neptune decided, while market conditions were favorable, to raise money through a brokered private placement in order to increase its treasury. However, considering current market conditions and Neptune stock performance, Neptune has decided not to proceed with the private placement.
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Neptune Announces Cancellation of Financing
Laval, Québec, CANADA –June 17, 2010 – Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (“Neptune”) (NASDAQ.NEPT - TSX.V.NTB) announces that, due to market conditions, it will not be proceeding with the private placement as announced in a news release dated May 4, 2010.After being solicited by Paradigm Capital Inc. Neptune decided, while market conditions were favorable, to raise money through a brokered private placement in order to increase its treasury. However, considering current market conditions and Neptune stock performance, Neptune has decided not to proceed with the private placement.
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INDUSTRY NEWS; Natrol and Walmart Team Up
A bit of an unusual product development here. A Natrol branded specialty line but exclusively designed for one retailer.
Walmart Stores to provide Natrol on Shelf with Vitamins in US
Walmart and Natrol, a premier marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of nationally branded nutritional products - are making it easier for women to find the health supplements they want and need via a new Natrol for women grouping at US Walmart’s in-store vitamin section.
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Walmart Stores to provide Natrol on Shelf with Vitamins in US
Walmart and Natrol, a premier marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of nationally branded nutritional products - are making it easier for women to find the health supplements they want and need via a new Natrol for women grouping at US Walmart’s in-store vitamin section.
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INDUSTRY NEWS; New Euromonitor Report on Natural Beverage Trends
Changes are coming fast in the natural beverage market. The whole category has widened out considerable offering retailers much more opportunity. On the supplier side new formulations are entering the market regularly. This Euromonitor trend report details this
Ingredient Trends in Beverages - Driving Towards "Natural Health"
Published by Euromonitor International on May 27, 2010 , 28 pages
Health and wellness have long been significant themes in global beverage innovation, influencing ingredient choice in a wide range of different categories. Today, however, naturalness is having just as much of an impact on product development and the provision of 'natural health' has become the number one focus for beverage formulators. This report explores trends in beverage ingredients, identifying key market drivers and sizes, and highlighting global differences.
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Ingredient Trends in Beverages - Driving Towards "Natural Health"
Published by Euromonitor International on May 27, 2010 , 28 pages
Health and wellness have long been significant themes in global beverage innovation, influencing ingredient choice in a wide range of different categories. Today, however, naturalness is having just as much of an impact on product development and the provision of 'natural health' has become the number one focus for beverage formulators. This report explores trends in beverage ingredients, identifying key market drivers and sizes, and highlighting global differences.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
RESEARCH NEWS: Pycnogenol for Allergies
The June 14, 2010 issue of Phytotherapy Research published a study demonstrating that Pycnogenol substantially improves hay fever symptoms.
Natural Products Insider
Pycnogenol Decreases Allergy Symptoms
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Natural Products Insider
Pycnogenol Decreases Allergy Symptoms
HOBOKEN, N.J.—A study published in the June 14, 2010 issue of Phytotherapy Research demonstrated Pycnogenol®, an antioxidant plant extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, substantially improves the symptoms of hay fever.
In a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study conducted by KGK Synergize Inc.,60 subjects between the ages of 18 and 65 began treatment three to eight weeks prior to the onset of birch allergy season in Ontario, Canada. All subjects tested positive for birch pollen allergies, a seasonal trigger of hay fever, as determined by skin prick tests. Patients were assigned to a Pycnogenol group or placebo group according to a computer-generated, randomized schedule. Subjects were instructed to take either 50 mg of Pycnogenol or placebo twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening throughout the allergy season. Patients were allowed to use non-prescription antihistamines as needed and recorded usage and dosage in treatment journals.
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INDUSTRY NEWS: CRN GMP Compliance Into Effect Today
The Council for Responsible Nutrition's dietary supplement-specific GMP-compliance regulation goes into full effect today. Eyes are on the FDA to ensure that the practices will be adhered to.
Nutraceuticals World
CRN Applauds Final GMP Compliance Deadline
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., noted that all dietary supplement manufacturers—from largest to smallest—are now legally bound to comply with dietary supplement-specific good manufacturing practices (GMPs) as the regulation goes into full effect today.
With the third and final phase-in of the law, small dietary supplement firms (those with less than 20 employees) now join large and mid-sized companies in the legal requirement to be GMP-compliant.
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Nutraceuticals World
CRN Applauds Final GMP Compliance Deadline
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C., noted that all dietary supplement manufacturers—from largest to smallest—are now legally bound to comply with dietary supplement-specific good manufacturing practices (GMPs) as the regulation goes into full effect today.
With the third and final phase-in of the law, small dietary supplement firms (those with less than 20 employees) now join large and mid-sized companies in the legal requirement to be GMP-compliant.
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