...GNC stand for General Nutrition Corporation and is just that, a company that provides general nutrition and supplements for differing lifestyles. GNC has made it a point to welcome all lifestyles and all nutrition based consumers, however most stores are comprised of at least 50% sports nutrition and this is the main money maker for the company seeing as most sports nutrition supplements are the pricier items. However this does not stop them from offering any and all supplements online at www.gnc.com and gives the company a much wider and international presence in the market. Overseas and locally herbal supplements are very popular, however is undoubtedly obvious that the main target market are those looking to “live well” (the company’s motto)( "GNC: Vitamins, Supplements, Minerals, Herbs, Sports Nutrition, Diet & Energy and more - We're committed to exceeding your expectations."). The target market of active young adults is a perfect market for this firm seeing as most products are expensive and require a resupply every month, and since these products supplement a lifestyle, most of GNC’s customers see these expensive products as necessities and not luxury goods. The nutrition industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and in 2010 generated just shy of $30billion. That same year, $1.8 billion of that pot went into GNC’s pockets. (CITE) GNC holds only about 6% of the industry but has a fairly steady growth rate and expects to control roughly 10-12% within the next few years...
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...Celestial Seasonings* In the late 1960s, the era of Woodstock and Summer of Love music festivals, Mo and Peggy Siegel and two friends be- gan picking herbs in the mountains around Aspen, Colorado. They decided to start a company that they named after one of their friends—Lucinda Ziesing, whose nickname was Celes- tial. The next year, 10,000 muslin bags of Mo’s 36 Herb Tea were sewn, filled, and sold to a health-food store in Boulder, Colorado. A year later, Sleepytime Herb Tea was created, and the business was moved to a barn in Boulder. But that didn’t last long. Mo and his friends were onto something hot! Soon they were purchasing herbs around the world and learning how to mass produce their product in a factory. Loose-pack tea was eventually replaced with single-serve tea bags, and addi- tional flavors were created—all of which fueled sales. Today, Celestial Seasonings is recognized as a leader in herbal prod- ucts, accounting for half the herbal tea market in the United States and expanding worldwide. Celestial Seasonings’ core business is herbal teas. Along with Mo’s 36 Herb, Red Zinger, and their best-selling product, Sleepy- time, the company has created over 60 different herbal teas. The tea market is comprised of black teas, herbal and me- dicinal teas, diet teas, iced teas, and Chai, a sweet Indian spiced blend. The U.S. tea market has an annual growth rate of about 10 percent in recent years. Herbal and medicinal teas represent two-thirds of the total tea market...
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...in the U.S. use at least one type of dietary supplement, the most common being multivitamins, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The term “supplements” encompasses a variety of products such as vitamins and minerals, herbs and enzymes. Taking the right supplements can be beneficial to your health, but they are not without risk. Never take any type of supplement without first talking to your doctor. You have to be extra careful when taking supplements if you’re taking medication. Many herbs and vitamins interfere with medications, either causing potentially dangerous side effects or rendering the medication ineffective. Vitamin K can reduce the effectiveness of blood thinners; St. John’s Wort can reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants and birth control pills; and antioxidants, like vitamin C and E, can reduce the effectiveness of some types of chemotherapy. If you’re on medication, never take any type of supplement without the consent of your doctor. Many multivitamins contain synthetic nutrients instead of natural nutrients. Your body cannot absorb synthetic nutrients as well as natural ones so you may not be getting as much nutrition as you think you are. Ward recommends choosing all-natural vitamin and mineral supplements made from food sources. That way, your body will be able to absorb more of the nutrients from the supplements. When used as prescribed or suggested on the bottle, supplements are generally safe; in most cases, problems...
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...dietary supplements and cosmetics. Dietary supplements are products that are ingested, such as dried herbs, teas, tinctures, capsules, and tablets. These must meet regulatory requirements for processed foods as well as those listed below. Cosmetics are products that are applied to the human body for cleaning or body care. Fresh culinary herbs are exempt from these regulations. Information on selling fresh herbs can be found in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheet. Washington State law abides by the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act and with the federal trade commission act that expressly outlaws the false advertisement of food, drugs, devices, and cosmetics. For more information, please see the Washington State Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (RCW 69.04) which outlines the regulations governing the sale of dietary supplements and cosmetics at http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=69.04. In this fact sheet, we will review the regulations for: • dietary supplements definition; • dietary supplements safety and claims; • labeling dietary supplements; • definition of cosmetics; • federal regulations for cosmetics; and • cosmetics claims. Dietary Supplements Definition The State of Washington follows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) definition of dietary supplements. These are considered products (other than tobacco) that are: • Intended to supplement the diet that bears or contains one or more of the following dietary ingredients: a vitamin, a mineral, an herb or other...
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...to become a leading producer of botanical plants for the natural supplement industry as well as plant nurseries. By leveraging a well thought out business plan executed by a skilled management team, Botanical Bounty will generate over $216,000 in year three sales. Keys to Success Botanical Bounty has identified three keys that will be instrumental in their success. The first is the implementation of strict financial controls. By having the proper controls, production efficiency will be maximized. The second key will be the never ending pursuit for the industry’s highest concentration levels of botanical ingredients in each plant. The third key is the recognition and implementation of the philosophy that 100% customer satisfaction is required to ensure a profitable business. Profits are a by product of satisfying customers, not the other way around. Products Botanical Bounty is a 10 acre farm that concentrates on the growing of botanical medicinals. Botanical Bounty has chosen five plant species that have significant market demand as well being well suited for growth in the Willamette River Valley. Botanical Bounty will feature: Echinacea – an immune system booster; Ginseng – a source of energy; St John’s Wort – for mild depression; Skullcap- for inflammation; and Ginger – a stomach soother. Market Botanical Bounty has three distinct customers: supplement companies, processors of botanicals for supplement companies, and nurseries that resell the plants. The first two customers...
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...Prostate cancer Introduction Prostate cancer is a cancerous tumor in the prostate gland, a small walnut-sized gland in men that makes seminal fluid, which helps carry sperm out of the body. The prostate is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine out through the penis. Prostate tumors can be benign or cancerous. With benign tumors, the prostate gets bigger and squeezes the urethra, interrupting the normal flow of urine. This condition, called benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH, is common and not usually life threatening. Prostate cancer -- one of the most common kinds of cancer in men -- can spread beyond the prostate gland and be life threatening. Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in men of all ages and the most common cause in men over 75 years old. Men younger than 40 don't usually get prostate cancer. Some are at higher risk, including African-American men older than 60, farmers, tire plant workers, painters, and men exposed to cadmium. Most cancerous tumors in the prostate grow slowly and either don't spread or don't cause harm for decades. When caught early, prostate cancer can be treated successfully in more than 90% of cases. Men 50 years old and older should talk to their doctors about being screened for prostate cancer. Signs and Symptoms Many people with prostate cancer have no symptoms at all, especially in the early stages. Some symptoms that may indicate prostate cancer...
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...Dietary Supplements Summary James Johnson SCI/241 Abstract In this paper I am going to discuss and identify what are dietary supplements, some benefits of taking dietary supplements, some risks from taking dietary supplements, the government regulations surrounding dietary supplements, I will be discussing Rheumatoid arthritis and the use of an herbal supplement to treat it called cat’s claw. What are Dietary Supplements? Dietary supplements in the United States are classified as substances that you consume by the way of eating or drinking them. Dietary supplements can be herbal, vitamins, minerals, or amino acids, or even a part of all of these substances. Some benefits of taking these dietary supplements are boosting energy, losing weight, stress, heart health, liver health, and even to reduce wrinkles. These are just a few benefits of taking supplements, there are experts that say that there are places in our diet that has a definite need for supplements, but there primary goal is to fill in the gaps that we lose as nutrients. There are risks that are involved with taking dietary supplements and people need to pay close attention when taking to many supplements. Like all drugs there are side effects, Exposures to supplements (such as vitamins, herbs, protein powders, and botanicals) accounted for more than 35,000 calls to US poison control centers in 2011. Of these calls, more than 4,000 people were reportedly treated in health care facilities. More than 800 cases...
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...CollTech: Direction for Focused Growth INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT LECTURER’S NAME: DR. ADRIANA MOHD. RIZAL SECTION: 02 COURSE: MBA GENERAL PART TIME (JB) NAME: SITI ZAINAB BINTI ZAINOL MATRIX ID: MBS 141025 Case III Assignment Questions (Holista CollTech): Case Summary In December 2009, Holista CollTech Ltd. was established as a biotechnology company and its core business was the production of ovine collagen and Kacip Fatimah extracts. The ovine collagen was used mainly in a broad range of food, health supplements, cosmetics, and medical products, while Kacip Fatimah extracts were ingredients for food and supplements products. Holista CollTech's corporate vision was to be a global player in the multi-billion dollar collagen and herb extract markets. However, it faced fierce competition in the collagen market which was already dominated by a number of large multinational firms, and in the herb extract market in which competition was becoming increasingly intense due to the rising number of imitators. This was a challenging situation for Holista CollTech Ltd. since these competitions could prevent the company from achieving its objective to increase its control in these two markets. 1. What were Holista CollTech’s businesses? What were the company’s long-term objectives? The Holista CollTech’s businesses can be divided into two catagories. The first business is R&D outputs and licensing. The company were a research-driven...
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...Dietary Supplements Summary Sonya Spencer SCI/241 December 21, 2014 Stacey Nagy Dietary Supplements Summary Dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these substances. They can be in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. They supplement (add to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. People have used herbal medicines to prevent illness, cure infection, relieve fever, and heal wounds. Herbal medicines can also treat constipation, ease pain, or act as relaxants or stimulants. Research on some herbs and plant products has shown that they may have some of the same effects that conventional medicines do, while others may have no effect or may be harmful. Many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong biological effects in the body. ("Dietary Supplements", n.d.). This could make them unsafe in some situations and hurt or complicate your health. For example, the following actions could lead to harmful even life-threatening consequences. Food and drug administration regulates both finished dietary supplement products and dietary ingredients. FDA regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering "conventional" foods and drug products. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements and dietary ingredients...
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...Introduction of Eu Yan Sang (余仁生) Company Eu Yan Sang operates it business globally with mainly specialize in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and health supplement products. Eu Yan Sang have over 1000 various kinds of Chinese herbals and 300 over TCM products under Eu Yan Sang brand on market. The best selling of Eu Yan San brand’s products- include their Bird’s Nest, Lingzhi Cracked Spores Capsules, Essence of Chicken and etc. Eu Yan Sang was founded by Eu Kong. In 1870s, Eu Kong left Foshan, Guang Zhou to seek for opportunity in Malaya (Malaysia). Then, he settled down in Gopeng located in Perak, Malaya where the local industry are based on tin mining industry. As at that time, Opium market was flooded globally, Eu Kong realized that most of the tin miners suffered in Opium addiction. Eu Kong determined to free the miners’ Opium suffering with his Chinese Medicine knowledge, and then he opened the first medical shop near Gopeng named ‘Yan Sang’, Yan mean mankind or humanity, Sang mean life. Eu Tong Sen, Eu Kong’s only son dedicate himself and inherit the company. Eu Tong Sen also has big concerned in Tin Mining business, he was turned into leading figure in tin mining and rubber plantation industries in 1920s. On the place where he launch a tin mines, he open a medical hall to take care his tin miners’ health. Then, he started second shop in Kampar, Perak. At last, Eu Tong Sen expended the business of TCM and developed it to other countries such as Singapore, Hong...
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...In this method, the acupuncturist inserts tiny needles towards the ‘meridians’ found in the various areas of the body. You can discover a lot of information regarding acupuncture on magazines, newspapers, and on the internet. In the event you want to pick this kind of option, ensure that you contact a real acupuncturist to guarantee your safety. Get only the professional. Herbs : herbs have healing magic. Depending on the area and nature of the pain, there is always an suitable herb that you can use. You can now find normal herbal supplements and preparations for ease of make use of. Minor pains can be effectively addressed using natural herbs. Relaxation Therapy - you need to achieve profound relaxation of the head and body. A remedy is now widely recommended by simply some medical experts; good examples are Reiki and Yoga. Even if you prepare to use these substitute options, it is still important that you look for medical attention from a qualified professional. If you plan to go to herbs, you need to check with an herbalist in order that you can easily make the right herbal arrangements. The other alternative options also require professional attention in order that you are able to ensure the efficacy and safety of such methods. It may take a while prior to you can view the results but you need to be patient particularly if you’re learning Reiki and...
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...Dietary Supplements Gwenolyn Nelson SCI/ 241/ Nutrition November 18, 2012 MaryAnn Decarlo When we consider dietary supplements in the United States, they are substance you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herb, amino acid or other plants. ( the individual building blocks of proteins are part of these substance ). They can be in the form of pills, capsule, tablets or liquid form. They add to, or supplement the diet, and they should not be considered a substitute for food. Dietary supplement are widely available in the United States, you can find them in health food stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and on the internet and mail. A lot of people take them for health related reasons. Common dietary supplements include vitamins and minerals ( such as vitamin c or multivitamins ) botanicals, herb and plant product, such as St. John’s worth, an substance that come from natural source, such as omega-3 fatty acids. www.weband.com/food-recipes/tc/dietarysupplements-topic-overview The majority of nutritional needs should be obtained from a well balance diet, but there are many benefits of taking dietary supplements. There are supplements that are purported to promote health and prevent disease of the cardiovascular system, vitamin E is an extremely important antioxidant that is important in maintaining healthy blood vessels, also producing and maintains strong bones is very important for our health, including mobility and blood cell production, therefore, several...
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...Kyle Leon Being a supplement sponsored athlete you might think I would be promoting supplements and making claims like all of the other supplement sponsored athletes get paid to do. Well, that’s not the case at all. I will cut through all the crap and tell it like it is. In fact, I only signed a contract with Blue Star Nutraceuticals with the mutual understanding that I will only talk about products that I have actually used with measurable results. If I take something and it does nothing, that’s exactly what I’ll say. I don’t want anyone to go through the frustrating cycle of wasting money on crap like I did. If the owner of Blue Star wasn’t the most straight up CEO in the industry with the quality of his products being the most important thing to him, I wouldn’t have signed because of how I feel about supplement companies. I’ll say this- It takes a hell of a confident, stand up guy to sign me to a contract knowing where I stand with my brutal honesty about the industry. Without further ado, here is my straight talking report for you. Enjoy, and make use of it. Supplements are used by millions of people every year in the hopes of losing fat, building muscle and improving overall health. For our purpose, we will be talking about supplements that are being marketed to guys looking to build lean muscle mass. Supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry that is highly unregulated in comparison to other industries. Many supplements often promise the world...
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...Ayurvedic herbal medicine have very sparse and no convincing evidence that it is effective in any indication as stated by Guo and Canter (2007). Chinese herbal medicine also has a high potential for adverse events and negative herb–herb and herb–drug interactions because it can act in the same way as drugs and may cause medical problems if not used correctly (Foti,2005). Today, mainstream medicine has finally taken note of the Herbal industry, alternative medicines have come to be the people’s first choice treatment for various chronic diseases; its progress in the market has greatly grown and hasmade a mark in the line of medicine. In the Philippines alone, the progress of natural food supplements, primarily herbal-based products, is estimated by 3 independent surveys to have reached PhP700 million in sales in 2003 (absherbs.net, 2003). With the undeniable public’s lack of knowledge, over 100,000 people die in the United States per year of herbal-drug interactions (Bachmann, 2003). Its wide distribution in community pharmacies and its accessibility as sold as an over-the-counter drug makes it a common circumstance of today to find a person with a maintenance drug therapy for chronic illnesses to be in concomitant therapy with herbal supplements, thus the public’s health is in danger! Therein lies the problem, people of today’s era...
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...The Importance of Plants – Medicinal Plants Plants are the backbone of life on Earth and an essential resource for human well being. Everything humans eat comes directly or indirectly from plants. Plants are the fortitude of all habitats, all wildlife are dependent on plants, except for humans. Plants regulate the water cycle, distributing and purifying water through transpiration. Plants also recycle the air people breathe. They store carbon and regulate the amounts of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the air. Another way plants are significant are that they are used for medicine. Ever since ancient times they have been used to cure disease or strengthen physical health (faculty.ucr.edu). An example being the Egyptians, according to records dating to 1,600 BC, plants such as sage, camomile and sweet basil were believed to cure sore throats and headaches (naturalnews.com). In modern time, plants are still used as a variety of treatments to physical problems of the body. It is estimated that in China 40% of medicine comes from plants and in Pakistan 80% (botanical-online.com). Many conventional drugs originate from plant sources: some of the most effective drugs are plant based, such as aspirin taken from bark of willow and morphine taken from the opium poppy. The roots of rhubarb are used as a tonic and laxative for indigestion. The inner bark of the slippery elm is used to sooth inflamed tissue. Aloe is one of the widest and most known plants used for treatments. Up until...
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