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What Are Superfoods?

Superfoods are super good for our diets! With their high nutritional density, superfoods provide a significant amount of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.) while containing low calories. Their popularity can be attributed to: Getting more fruits and vegetables in your diet, which is important since the Center for Disease Control...

Paragon Receives Informed-Sport Certification

Did you know almost 1 in 10 supplements is contaminated with ingredients or compounds prohibited in sports? This research has discovered that some dietary supplement products contain low levels of substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and other sporting organizations. The Prohibited List contains three categories of restricted...

Can Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Hyaluronic Acid, or MSM Relieve Joint Pain?

In the United States, there are over 30.8 million people with osteoarthritis (OA), becoming the most common cause of disability in adults. About 80% of people over the age of 50 live with some degree of OA, and for people over 70, it’s nearly universal. The chronic condition is a...

How Organic Is Organic?

With more than 22,000 certified organic farms and businesses in the United States, the national organic market hit $52.5 billion, up 6.3% from 2018. This steady growth has created an entrepreneurial opportunity for producers and processors looking to enter the organic sector. To sell, label, and represent your product as...

Collagen Peptides, Bone Broth, or Gelatin: How to Increase Your Collagen

We know collagen is important. Made up of primarily four amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine), collagen gives structure to our hair, skin, nails, bones, ligaments, and gut lining, which all helps our muscles grow, our bodies stay flexible, and our hair shine. As one of the most abundant...

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What to Know in the Supplement Industry Before 2020

With the new year just weeks away, it’s not only important to stay on top of new trends but also the industry as a whole. Between recent studies and shifting consumer demands, there is a lot to know before going into 2020. Here is what you should know before you...

Paragon Laboratories Expands Its Capabilities with Health Canada Certification

In the quality assurance process, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) ensure dietary supplements are consistently produced and controlled in a way to meet the standards of their intended use, encompassing all areas of production such as tests of raw materials, qualification of equipment, and continuous staff training and hygiene. Regulatory agencies...

8 Trends for Innovative Brands in the 2020s

We had an amazing time at the Natural Products Expo East! Between getting to connect with our East Coast customers and showcasing our capabilities to new innovative leaders, we can proudly say we had another successful year at the show. In addition, we also had a chance to expand our...

See You at Natural Products Expo East

Natural Products Expo East is coming back to Baltimore for one last show before it moves to Philadelphia in 2020. Hailed as the epicenter of consumer demand and innovation in supplements and ingredients, food and beverage, and personal care, the 34th annual event will take place from Wednesday, Sept. 11...

How to Maintain Good Health as a Vegan

Walking through your local grocery store, you may have noticed a sudden increase of new offerings in the aisles, specifically plant-based options. These new options are not as sudden as you may think as 95% of U.S. grocery stores now sell plant-based meat products thanks to a 600% increase in...

Do You Know Your Vitamins?

Maintaining good health requires a steady consumption of the right foods to receive nutrients for proper functioning. Vitamins are essential compounds that help the body normalize cell function, growth, and development, making them a key source for wholesome diets. There are 13 essential vitamins for proper functioning. These vitamins can...

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