This podcast is focused on the science in the supplement industry. Please join our host Gene Bruno, the Vitamin Professor, as he explores all aspects of the supplement space with leading industry professionals. Please subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart and/or your preferred podcast platforms to get the latest episodes. Also, please ... The post [The Vitamin Professor Podcast] Lesson 11: BergaCyn for Cardiometabolic Health & More appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

On Nov. 26, 2024, Representative Dr. Suleman Lalani (D-TX) filed House Bill 1474 (HB 1474), which would prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building dietary supplements to minors. The bill was submitted for the 2025 legislative session, which begins on Jan. 14. “A person may not sell, offer to sell, or give away, ... The post Texas Becomes Latest State to Introduce Age Restriction Bill appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

On Dec. 2, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (Lakewood, CO) unveiled its Top Trends for 2025. “At Natural Grocers, we’re always eager to see how evolving trends inspire healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. Each year we sift through evolving shopping habits and cutting-edge research to pinpoint the trends that will shape the way we live, eat, and ... The post Natural Grocers Unveils Must-Know Trends for 2025 appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

On Nov. 3, Franchise Group Inc. (FRG, Delaware, OH), the holding company for retail brands American Freight, Buddy’s Home Furnishings, The Vitamin Shoppe and Pet Supplies Plus, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As per the bankruptcy filing, FRG is currently undergoing a restructuring plan, but will continue operating Buddy’s Home Furnishings, The Vitamin Shoppe and ... The post The Vitamin Shoppe’s Parent Company Files for Bankruptcy, Business Remains Strong appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

On Nov. 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary as commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He would succeed outgoing FDA Commissioner Robert Califf. Makary is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He is also a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, a researcher, an ... The post Industry Responds to Dr. Marty Makary’s Nomination as FDA Commissioner appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

On Nov. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed removing oral phenylephrine from over the counter (OTC) medications due to “effectiveness concerns.” According to FDA, oral phenylephrine is widely used as an active ingredient in nasal decongestants. The agency conducted a comprehensive review of all available data on the safety and efficacy of ... The post FDA Releases New Guidance on Oral Phenylephrine, Xlear Responds appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

On Nov. 3, Franchise Group Inc. (FRG, Delaware, OH), the holding company for retail brands American Freight, Buddy’s Home Furnishings, The Vitamin Shoppe and Pet Supplies Plus, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As per the bankruptcy filing, FRG is currently undergoing a restructuring plan, but will continue operating Buddy’s Home Furnishings, The Vitamin Shoppe and ... The post The Vitamin Shoppe’s Holding Company Files for Bankruptcy appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

Katie Reneker is the founder of Carmel Berry Company, a certified woman-owned business, based in Carmel Valley, CA, making fresh pressed elderberry goods from 100 percent American-grown elderberry and elderflowers. Reneker has emerged as an advocate and mentor for elderberry farming in California, with grants and education for new elderberry growers’ part of the company’s ... The post Katie Reneker, Founder, Carmel Berry Company appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

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. They also have multiple demonstrated applications for health and wellness, including healthy aging,1-4 cognitive health,5-7 hair health8,9 and hormonal ... The post Polyamines for Cognitive Performance, Healthy Hair and More appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more

Cavities Regularly drinking green tea, or even just rinsing your mouth with it, leads to fewer cavities (Nutrition 2002). Theaflavins are flavonoid antioxidants found in black tea. You might also want to find them in your toothpaste. When adults brushed their teeth with toothpaste with or without added theaflavins, saliva samples showed that the toothpaste ... The post The Natural Dentist: Natural Solutions for Oral Health appeared first on Vitamin Retailer Magazine ..read more