Research and Markets: Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements Market Update 2013
Dr. Paul Offit says everyone should be more skeptical about taking large doses of vitamins. As Offit wrote in an op-ed the New York Times , a 1994 New England Journal of Medicine study on 29,000 Finnish smokers found beta carotene was associated with lung and heart disease death. Beta carotene and vitamin A in combination were shown in another New England Journal of Medicine study to be linked to a 46% greater risk of death from lung cancer than placebo. A 2012 Cochrane review of multiple randomized clinical trials showed an increase in risk of death may be linked to beta carotene and vitamin E, as well as higher doses of vitamin A. The likely explanation, Offit said, is that supplemental antioxidant vitamins, taken in large quantities, cause unnatural behavior in the body, counteracting oxidation too much and leaving the immune system weaker in its defenses against invaders. In response to Offit’s op-ed, the nonprofit Consumer Healthcare Products Association countered that there is research underscoring the benefits of multivitamins, and that these supplements are prominent in the health care regime of many consumers.
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Vitamins & Minerals For Hair That’s Healthier, Stronger And Shinier
“But when these organs become overloaded with waste and toxins (from food), the toxins have to be pushed out through the skin, another eliminative organ, creating those ugly pimples called acne.” Prevent Breakouts And Acne: Coconut Yogurt “Try beauty foods like coconut yogurt, which contains beneficial bacteria (probiotics), and can help keep your system clean,” says Snyder. “It is dairy-free, as dairy is difficult for many to digest and has been to shown to be a potential problematic trigger for acne. ” Prevent Breakouts And Acne: Apple Cider Vinegar Extra Credit: “Raw apple cider vinegar is a strong digestive aid, helping to cure constipation and stimulating stomach acid, which aids in digestion and can help flush out toxins,” says Snyder. Prevent Acne And Breakouts: Onions Extra Credit: “Onions contain flavonoids that stimulate the production of glutathione, which is the most important antioxidant the liver uses for detoxification,” says Snyder. Get Rid Of Undereye Circles: Celery “The balanced levels of potassium and sodium can flush out excess bodily fluids, which can help reduce puffiness throughout the whole body and the delicate under-eye area,” says Snyder. “A potent detoxifier, celery can help make the skin around the eyes (and the skin in general) look healthier.” Get Rid Of Undereye Circles: Bananas “Lack of beauty sleep is a big contributor to dark under-eye circles, and bananas are rich in vitamin B6, which helps ward off irritability and insomnia, as well as magnesium, which promotes better sleep patterns,” says Snyder.
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This Market Assessment Update analyses the UK market for vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS). Some VMS products have been affected by the global economic downturn of 2008; however, the overall market has been sustained by certain consumer groups, especially women and older people, who often feel that vitamins and supplements are essential to their well-being. As a result, the overall VMS market fared relatively well during the recession, with total value sales growing by 3.9% in the year ending April 2013, after a 2% rise was witnessed in the previous 12 months. While demand for some VMS products remains strong, value sales of other products have been falling. By sector, the market share of vitamin products has been growing in recent years, particularly due to sales of multivitamins and vitamins B and C. In the year ending April 2013, sales of vitamin B and vitamin C grew by 7.3% and 8.1%, respectively.
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