| West Africa offers supplement potential for Optihealth
Optihealth said today it has teamed up with the Nigerian based firm Thompson and Grace Pharmaceuticals in a distribution deal for the whole range of its products. The agreement will mean Optihealth can take advantage of the growing market for supplements in the countries, which is estimated to grow at some six percent a year. The 15 countries included in the deal are members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This makes up some 5 million square kilometres. They are: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. Jorge Romero, President of Optihealth, said: "West Africa is sometimes overlooked but the consumption of dietary supplements grows at a very rapid pace. The demand for high-quality, science based supplements is just impressive."MarketRomero said the total market for supplements in Africa is $490m and West Africa represents some 40 per cent of that, at $196m.
Building young muscles without 'the juice'
Q: My husband and I have purchased protein powder at the health food store for our 15-year-old son. Is this bad for him? He eats a good diet and works out and my husband plans to start a new workout program with him. What's recommended? A: If your son is eating a balanced diet that includes enough protein from sources such as lean chicken and meat, fish and legumes, he shouldn't need the protein powder or any other supplements, for that matter, says Avery Faigenbaum, a professor of health and exercise science at the College of New Jersey in Ewing who also serves as a strength and conditioning consultant for high school sports teams. .
BEIJING, Jan. 18 -- American actress Kate Bosworth admits that her ...
Now, in an interview with fashion magazine Vogue, she admits that she was heartbroken at the time, and that she regrets that their relationship was too intense for both. "Orlando and I met when we were kids. 'Blue Crush' hadn't come out. 'Lord of the Rings' hadn't come out. ... He was the first big heartbreak. ... First love: You feel like it's the be-all and end-all. ... To put as little pressure on the relationship you're in is very important. I regret that it was too intense for both of us," The New York Post quoted her, as saying. However, the 25-year-old actress still manages to be friends with Bloom and is quite proud of the bond she shares with him now. "The fact that I'm very close with my past relationships is something I pride myself on.
guardian of the galaxy
Suppose yourself a National Basketball Association lottery pick. Suppose further that you are blessed with a big body but are somewhat limited (Im being kind here!) in skills. Say your rookie year free throw percentage was a reeking 59%. That aint just malodorous that kind of stench from the line should trigger an OSHA investigation. The HAZMAT guys shouldve been sent in to clean up the site! Say further that you have no shot; you must be within 5 feet of the hoop to score. In plain talk: you cant hit the side of a barn with a Gatling gun even if you are inside the barn. If you were being paid kajillions of dollars, would you dedicate a few minutes each summer to honing those skills and your craft? If that question seems rhetorical, consider the career statistics of a certain overpaid NBA athlete.
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