Blog - Vitamins & Supplements

Approximately 25% of Canadians aged 15 and older live with some form of chronic pain. That’s an estimated 7.63 million people who suffer through work, studies, activities, and social life. For some, it’s too debilitating to participate in any of it. While many seek pain management through physiotherapy and chiropractic care, it’s often not enough. In response, Canada turns to the natural health product (NHP)…

Metagenics is our top-selling nutritional supplement brand. Founded in 1983 in Aliso Viejo, California, Metagenics uses the tagline “Science You Can Feel. They emphasize evidence-based formulas, “bioavailable ingredients,” and working with healthcare professionals. Product categories include gut & digestion, women’s health, immune and vitamins & minerals. Metagenics may offer more advanced formulations (e.g., specific nutrients, higher doses, targeted functional health categories) than more basic retail…

When it comes to individual health and wellness, probiotics are popular for many reasons, but perhaps the most consistent theme is the idea of overall health and performance. The healthiness and performance of our gut have a heavy influence on how well other bodily systems function: cardiovascular, cognition, immune, metabolic, digestive, and skin. If you are dealing with profound digestive disorders link IBS, ulcerative colitis,…

Recently Inner Good announced the launch of Xymogen Dietary Supplements. One of top selling supplements is RelaxMax, which is specifically designed to help with stress reduction, relaxation and improved sleep. For adult men and women alike, young or old, the most common health and wellness challenge is getting the right amount of quality rest and recovery time each day. If you struggle with higher levels…

Can we all agree that aging sucks? From the ages of 35 – 65 for men (and women too), our bodies slowly change on us until one day we wake up and realize that we don’t have the vitality that came so freely in our 20’s. It would seem that every system we hold dear has tanked: * Recovery time * Strength and the ability…

Inner Good is happy to announce the addition of Xymogen to our Vitamins & Supplements catalogue.  A variety of formulas supporting a range of health categories from Men’s Health to Relaxation and Sleep. Have you heard of Xymogen?  Here’s some information about this family owned & operated brand. The Blackburn family founded Xymogen in 2003 in response to the need for natural health products that…

Generally speaking, if you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, along with these more detailed observances, you are experiencing constipation. Also known as a lack of bowel motility, the condition is not something most people talk about with anyone other than their physician. However, it is far more common than many (yourself included) think. The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation reports that 25% of…

UC Davis Health reports that Ozempic works by mimicking semaglutide, or GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers glucagon secretion from the liver. As this hormone’s levels rise, the molecules go to the brain and tell it that you’re full, which therefore reduces appetite. A reduction in appetite logically mitigates temptation to eat. You’ve seen the TV commercials for Ozempic while…

You’re dedicated to improving your overall health for the year ahead through natural health product (NHP) supplementation. One group of compounds that are considered critical to any wellness plan is Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) due to their positive influence on cardiovascular health. However, upon initial inspection at your local pharmacy, it becomes evident that there are more Omega-3 options on the Canadian market than…

In the realm of women’s health, finding supplements that cater specifically to the unique needs of the female body can be a game-changer. One such product that has been making waves in the wellness community and is readily available at Inner Good is Douglas Labs DIM Enhanced. This dietary supplement is designed to support women’s health by addressing hormonal balance, promoting detoxification, and offering a…

Vaginal health is influenced by a delicate balance of microorganisms and pH levels. Disruptions to this balance can lead to various health issues ranging from mildly irritating to life-altering: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Yeast Infections, Urinary Tract Infections, Vaginal Dryness, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Menstrual Cycle Changes. Simple things women can do to maintain good vaginal health include practicing proper hygiene, wearing breathable underwear, avoiding irritating substances,…

A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria gets into your urinary tract and may impact the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. A UTI may be present in any age, gender, socioeconomic and ethnic group, but instances are most certainly prevalent in key segments of the Canadian population, with some being more vulnerable than others. For instance, research finds that more than half of Canadian women…

As with most well-developed nations, Canada has a complicated relationship with healthy weight management. While, as a population, we pride ourselves in being an active country with a bounty of outdoor recreation at our front doors, we are not without problems in the body mass indexes department.  Prior to the global health crisis of 2020, nearly 27% of Canadian adults (about 7.3 million of us)…

Review the front label of Douglas Labs TMC (aka Tri-Metabolic Control) and you’ll find the following succession of words; “Provides antioxidants that help protect cells against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals.” This sounds fantastic, especially if you know that oxidative damage can contribute to aging and the development of health conditions including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. However, you’ve been hearing…

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation reports that over 20 million Canadians each year struggle with digestive disorders and compromised gut health. That’s more than half of the entire population! If that doesn’t serve as a collective call to action, we don’t know what can.  Moreover, research shows that digestive disorders cost Canadians $18 billion annually in health care and lost productivity. It seems households can’t…

Health Canada reports that nearly 4 million Canadians live with diagnosed osteoarthritis. That’s almost 14% of the population. What’s more surprising is that the data encompasses those aged 20 years and older. This is not a condition that is exclusive to the elderly. Not by a long shot.  Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is a progressive disease of the whole joint…

The Menopause Foundation of Canada reports that 95% of Canadian women experience menopausal symptoms. Our colleagues suspect the other 5 percent must be doing something special to avoid being looped into the majority. Of course, this select few may be on a dietary regime that includes consuming natural health products that ease the psychological and physiological symptoms of menopause. You suspect the same, which is…

All adult Canadians are anxious about aging to some extent. Comprised cognitive function and physical fatigue are certainly concerns. But let’s be honest, there is one thing that keeps us up at night more than other symptoms of advancing years. It’s what we see in the mirror when we awake – wrinkles.  In a survey of Canadian women regarding which signs of aging bothered them…