News and views from the shop floor Deepak Bilakhia, Carrington Pharmacy At this moment in time, we are seeing good sales of vitamin D3, across all various strengths. This is unsurprising, given the role that vitamin D plays in contributing to the normal function of the immune system. Our best-seller, and the strength that we most often recommend to our ...
Half of European consumers are currently unsatisfied with their eye health and many are seeking support through nutrition and supplements, finds FMCG Gurus consumer insights. FMCG Gurus consumer insights found that a considerable proportion of consumers indicate that eyesight is something that is having an impact on their day to day and long-term quality of life. In 2022, over half ...
A new study protocol1 has been published on ClinicalTrials.gov detailing a trial initiated by Gnosis by Lesaffre partner Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan, who will execute a large-scale, multi-centred study to examine the impact of the combination of Empagliflozin, an oral anti-diabetic, with vitamins K2 and D3 on various diabetic parameters, including quality-of-life. Scotmann Pharmaceuticals, Pakistan uses Gnosis by Lesaffre’s vitamin K2 MK7 ...
A new consumer survey has found an increased awareness of the uses and benefits of vitamin K2. The 2022 Supplement Consumer Survey indicates sales growth of vitamin K2, and identifies younger demographics seeking core benefits and focusing on branding ingredients. Conducted by Dynata in March 2022, and written and analysed by the Industry Transparency Center, the new survey features data ...
Solaray, the trusted No 1 for VMS in USA, Norway and Denmark since 1973, has launched its refreshed brand with defined categories, 23 new products and a focus on supporting independent health food stores and pharmacies to achieve their business ambitions. The brand’s “Live Brighter” message remains at the heart of the refresh campaign, supported by the new strapline “Solaray, ...
Lifeplan has announced the appointment of three new Board Directors to further strengthen its senior leadership team and to support its ongoing strategic growth plans. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Director Garry Gibbs joined Lifeplan in October 2021 from Bonds of London Confectionery where he was General Manager Manufacturing. Prior to this Garry held progressive manufacturing and supply chain roles with ...
A new, independent search engine has launched called Vitaminology, which enables the search, discovery and comparison of vitamins and supplements to empower consumers to make more informed choices and find the right products for their personal health goals and requirements. The company has set out to reduce confusion in this market through choice and high-quality information as well as access ...
Experts believe that in the first ten months of the Covid-19 pandemic, the biopharmaceutical industry accelerated its transformation so much that it has achieved more now than it has in the last decade. This sense of scale and pace has enabled worldwide governments to rollout several safe and effective vaccines in less than a year, compared to its usual eight ...
With summer upon us it’s time for picnics and barbecues galore! With lots of tempting food and drink on offer, your bladder may feel a little overwhelmed, especially if you have bladder weakness. With that in mind, check out these recommendations from the continence care specialists iD Direct for bladder-friendly foods and drinks that wont’s trigger your incontinence. DRINKS Some drinks should be avoided ...
No one can deny that 2020 was a stressful year but there are things that you can do to manage stress, which can be beneficial for your mind and body, especially if you suffer from incontinence. An effective way of improving the health of your mind and body is meditation for stress, and it’s for both your mental and physical health. As stress can worsen your symptoms of urinary ...