As use of dietary supplements rises, The Vitamin Shoppe® is
using evidence curated by TRC Healthcare to help consumers make
smart, informed choices about nutritional supplements.
DENVER, Aug. 9, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- TRC Healthcare, creator of Natural Medicines, an
unbiased natural medicines database and research tool, today
announced that New Jersey-based
retailer The Vitamin Shoppe® is sharing this wealth of
information about dietary supplements with consumers through their
new partnership. Health Enthusiast associates at The Vitamin
Shoppe's over 700 stores across the nation can use the Natural
Medicines database to help consumers make informed choices about
dietary supplements, without being influenced by advertising hype
or commercial interests.
"Natural Medicines database is one of our
valued tools that help us provide the highest quality advice and
information."
The Natural Medicines database provides a robust resource that
indexes evidence-based healthcare research to help shed light on
safe and effective use of dietary supplements. The addition of
Natural Medicines by The Vitamin Shoppe comes at a time of intense
interest in dietary supplements. According to the National Center
for Health Statistics, more than half of American adults consumed
dietary supplements as part of a wellness routine between 2017 and
2018. Some consumer surveys suggest that natural medicines and
dietary supplement use could be as high as 80 percent today.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration closely regulates
marketing claims that could potentially mislead consumers.
Customer-focused retailers like The Vitamin Shoppe are using the
Natural Medicines database to promote transparency and better
health by guiding consumers toward credible research. Natural
Medicines allows searchers to find peer-reviewed studies drawn from
1,400 natural medicine monographs. The regularly-updated
information can help consumers avoid risks from products that
aren't compatible with certain prescription drugs and health
conditions.
"The Natural Medicines database is a valuable tool for helping
The Vitamin Shoppe's sales associates bridge the gap between
product claims and science," says Chelsey
McIntyre, PharmD, managing clinical editor for TRC
Healthcare's Natural Medicines database. "This partnership reflects
a joint commitment to ensuring that consumers receive
evidence-based support and education when selecting
supplements."
Jim Abbatemarco, Vice President
of Retail Operations at The Vitamin Shoppe, commented: "The Vitamin
Shoppe's Health Enthusiast retail associates are an exceptional
source of expertise and education to their communities, providing
trusted guidance on supplement choices and benefits. The Natural
Medicines database is one of our valued tools that help us provide
the highest quality advice and information to our customers,
supporting them on their individual journeys of lifelong
wellness."
About TRC
Healthcare
TRC Healthcare provides resources, training, and support
used by a wide-range of healthcare professionals to ensure better
patient care. The company's integrated support, unbiased resources,
and comprehensive training prepare healthcare professionals to make
informed decisions that lead to better patient outcomes and cost
efficiencies. Clinicians at every stage in their careers trust TRC
Healthcare to deliver continuing education that keeps them
practicing at the top of their licenses. Healthcare administrators
choose TRC Healthcare to bring professional excellence, quality
care, and compliance to their systems. Some of the company's
industry-leading offerings include Pharmacist's Letter, which keeps
pharmacists informed of healthcare trends and recommendations;
Pharmacy Technician University, an online program to certify
pharmacy technicians; NetCE, a continuing education platform for
healthcare professions; and QURE Healthcare, which provides a
simulation tool that measures and improves physician practices.
About The Vitamin
Shoppe®
Lifelong Wellness Starts Here™. The
Vitamin Shoppe®, a subsidiary of Franchise Group Inc. (NASDAQ:
FRG), is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer and
wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers
with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to support
them on their journeys of lifelong wellness. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a
comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including
vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition,
homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty
products. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700
national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its
proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels,
including: The Vitamin Shoppe®, Vthrive The Vitamin
Shoppe™, BodyTech®, BodyTech® Elite,
fitfactor™, fitfactor KETO™, plnt®,
ProBioCare®, True Athlete®, and TrueYou™. In
the U.S., the Company conducts business through over 700
company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super
Supplements™ banners, and via its website, www.vitaminshoppe.com.
The company is expanding its retail footprint via an innovative,
omnichannel franchising model and opened its first franchise store
in 2022. Globally, The Vitamin Shoppe serves customers in select
Asia, South America, and Central America markets through omnichannel
retail partners.
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