Top Ten Vitamin Trends for 2010

As in any industry, the vitamin market frequently experiences changes in marketing practices, popular products, distribution methods, and technology.  Listed below are the top trends for 2010.



#1 Aging “Baby Boomers” are driving market sales.

As baby boomers get older, they are becoming more focused on maintaining and improving their health.  This has led to a surge in supplement sales focused on preventing the effects of aging.


#2 Individuals without health insurance are turning to nutritional supplements.

Searching for ways to save money and stay healthy, many people without health insurance are purchasing vitamins.  As economic conditions worsen and employers cut back on benefits, this number continues to grow.
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Top Ten Herbal Supplements For 2010

Although the economy may be down, 2009 has been a stellar year for herbal supplements!  Listed below, are the ten hottest herbal supplements to watch in 2010. These ingredients are perfect to keep in mind when starting a new supplement business.


#10 St. Johns Wort

Commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia, St. Johns Wort has seen a surge of popularity in recent years.  Occasionally, it is also used as a digestive remedy.


#9 Ginseng

This Chinese herb is widely sought after by herbalists.  Although some people regard Ginseng as a remedy for a wide variety of illnesses, most people use it as a general tonic and energy booster.


#8 Milk Thistle

As ongoing research investigates the healing properties Milk Thistle, people throughout the centuries have claimed that it can speed liver repair.  Some even go so far as to say that it helps to prevent liver damage from alcohol or drug abuse, although these assertions have not been confirmed.

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Start a Vitamin Business Checklist

Start a Vitamin Business We’ve worked with many nutraceutical startups over the years, and time after time we hear that one of the most beneficial services we provide is our checklist of things to do before launching a nutritional supplement or vitamin product. With this in mind, we’ve decided to post a “launch checklist” so that you can focus you attention on post-launch sales rather than cleaning up problems that could have been resolved with careful planning prior to launch. Although this isn’t an exhaustive checklist, it should serve as a good starting point as you begin to conceptualize the direction and focus of your company and decide how you want to market your product. Whether you are trying to open a home business selling vitamins, or simply expanding your website to sell supplements online, this checklist will help get you on the way to success.

As you go through the following list, be sure to write out any ideas or questions that you have on a notepad. These notes will allow you to focus on areas of your business plan that need to be formulated more concisely and will give you a better understanding of different issues that may require further research. Read more →

Things You Should Know Before Requesting a Price Quote

Request a Free Price Quote with VitaMix Labs and Start your Vitamin Supplement Business Today!When you’re submitting a price quote it’s important to educate yourself on the average costs of ingredients and the format of the health supplement you are requesting (powder, pill, liquid etc.).

It’s a lot like buying a car. You wouldn’t just walk on the lot point to some shiny red thing with wheels and say “that one.” You’d do your homework, and research online fuel economy, handling, how well certain cars hold their value over others, and more. And if you were interested in extras, like that new “Bose Surround Sound” system, you’d find out the average cost for this too. Buying vitamins is very similar, and it’s important to understand what you are willing to pay for a certain formulation and what “extras” like colors and flavors might cost you. Read more →

The Truth About GMP

GMP or Good Manufacturing Practices is an acronym used to define standards for ethical and compliant manufacturing procedures for supplement production. The most alarming thing about GMP is that even if your manufacturer is a ‘GMP’ facility there is no guarantee that your product is made with the ingredients you requested. This is the sad truth about GMP.

The Benefits of Powder vs Pill Vitamin Supplements

Which is better: powders or pills?Although several vitamin and nutritional supplements are available in both pill and powder form, powder has several advantages over pill supplements.

Like liquid supplements, powder is more rapidly absorbed by the body than a supplement contained in pill form. This is one of the reasons that protein powders are superior to protein pills. Although the topic is hotly debated, many body building experts believe that the ideal time for protein absorption is immediately after exercise. If you take your protein in pill form, your body isn’t able to utilize the protein in the pill for hours.

In addition, many supplements that are available in powder form are soluble, or dissolvable, in water. This allows individuals to take their supplements in liquid form, which is both Read more →

Be Your Own Boss: Start a Home Business Selling Vitamins and Dietary Supplements

Selling Your Own Supplements Is Easy! Learn How with VitaMix LabsAre you sick of your job? Perhaps you’re looking for a little extra cash, but need something that provides you with flexible hours. Or maybe you’ve always dreamed of striking, creating your own business, being your own boss. No matter what your situation is, starting a home business selling health products can provide you with a satisfying business opportunity to expand your financial horizon.

One of the advantages of selling health supplements like vitamins is that you don’t really need a lot of capitol to get started. In fact, many vitamin or nutritional supplement companies Read more →

Understanding the FDA’s Role in Regulating Dietary Supplements

Safeguard Yourself Against Problems With the Government by Staying Fully FDA Compliant! Over the past couple decades millions of Americans have started taking some form of dietary supplement to improve their health and well-being. As defined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), dietary supplements not only include the vitamins and minerals that many people are familiar with, but herbs, amino acids, extracts and concentrates, metabolites, and even enzymes that are taken by mouth.

The reasons that people take dietary supplements are as vast and diverse as the supplements themselves. A pregnant mother may take Read more →

heartWhat our clients say?

Without VitaMix Laboratories, we would be lost. No one else offers the quality powder and liquid vitamin supplements like VitaMix.- Sunny Singh, HealthyScience

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