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10/15/2026

What is the capsule made from?

Two products can contain the same listed ingredient and still differ in capsule material. Gelatin is animal-derived. HPMC is plant-derived cellulose. A delayed-release design is intended to open later in digestion. That does not make one option automatically best for everyone. It gives you another useful label question: does the capsule fit your preferences, directions and intended use?

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10/15/2026

October 14 is World Standards Day—a fitting time to celebrate the systems that help strong research become reliable real-world care. �
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Promising supplement research matters. Product quality helps carry that evidence from the study, to the shelf, to your daily routine.
Federal dietary-supplement manufacturing rules require specifications for identity, purity, strength, composition, and relevant contamination limits. They also require appropriate tests or examinations to determine whether selected specifications are met. �
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An RPh consultation connects three parts:
Evidence fit: Does human research support the goal, form, and amount?
Product fit: Does the bottle’s identity, strength, and quality control reflect that evidence?
Personal fit: Does it work alongside your medicines, conditions, preferences, and follow-up plan?
Supplements can be a meaningful part of complete healthcare. Standards help protect their value, while a pharmacist turns research and product details into an individualized conversation. NIH specifically includes pharmacists among the healthcare professionals who can help determine which supplements might be valuable. �
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10/13/2026

Bring the label, not the hype.

Vassalage Wellness Shop is open today from 12:00–6:00 PM. If you are comparing supplements, bring the bottles or clear photos of the front label and Supplement Facts panel. We will help you look at the exact ingredient, amount per serving, serving size, other ingredients, warnings, and quality information — so your questions are based on the full label, not the biggest words on the front.

Visit us at 1609 22nd Street, Niagara Falls, or call (716) 298-7156 to book a consultation with Craig Cauley, CRPhT, NHC — Natural Health Consultant and lead consultant at Vassalage Wellness Shop.

10/09/2026

“Immune support” on the front label starts the conversation—it does not finish it.
FDA classifies language about supporting normal body structure or function differently from claims to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Structure/function claims are not preapproved by FDA; manufacturers must substantiate them and include the required disclaimer. �
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Before buying a cold-season supplement, ask:
Identity: What exact ingredient, species, plant part, extract, salt, or preparation is used?
Amount: How much is in one labeled serving—and how many units make that serving?
Evidence: Does the research match this specific ingredient, preparation, amount, and intended use?
Fit and safety: Could it affect a medicine, duplicate another product, or be unsuitable because of allergies, pregnancy, or a health condition?
Evidence reminders:
Vitamin C does not prevent colds and produces only small reductions in cold length or severity when used regularly.
Echinacea products vary considerably, and research results are inconsistent.
Oral zinc may shorten a cold when started early, but it can cause nausea, interact with medicines, and contribute to copper deficiency when excessive doses are used long term.
Intranasal zinc should not be used because it has been associated with potentially permanent loss of smell. �
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A consultation is not redundant. The front label identifies the promise; a careful conversation examines whether the exact product, amount, evidence, and safety profile fit the whole person.
CTA: Bring the container—or clear photographs of every label panel—for an evidence-minded comparison. Visit vwspro.com⁠�.
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10/08/2026

Today, October 8, is World Sight Day. The 2026 campaign highlights people’s stories and community action while encouraging everyone to prioritize eye health. �
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AREDS2 is a specific high-dose supplement formula for specific stages of age-related macular degeneration—not a general eye vitamin for everyone.
National Eye Institute guidance says AREDS2 may help people with intermediate AMD in one or both eyes and people with late AMD in one eye by slowing progression in the other eye. It has not shown benefit for people without AMD or with early AMD, does not prevent AMD from starting, and does not treat cataracts. �
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The studied formula contains:
Vitamin C 500 mg
Vitamin E 400 IU
Zinc 80 mg
Copper 2 mg
Lutein 10 mg
Zeaxanthin 2 mg
Older AREDS formulas containing beta-carotene should be avoided by current and former smokers because of increased lung-cancer risk. Consult an eye doctor and pharmacist before starting a high-dose formula. �
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09/25/2026

Today, Vassalage Wellness Shop proudly celebrates Black pharmacists and RPh professionals everywhere for World Pharmacists Day.
Pharmacists bring deep medication expertise, safeguard patients, solve problems, improve access, and strengthen communities every day. The official 2026 theme—“Empowering pharmacists for healthier futures”—recognizes their vital contribution throughout healthcare.
A VWS wellness consultation serves a distinct, complementary purpose. We help clients:
Clarify their personal wellness goals
Understand supplement labels and ingredients
Compare product-quality considerations
Organize their complete product list
Prepare evidence-minded questions for healthcare conversations
It is not either/or. Better wellness decisions come from informed clients and connected professionals working together.
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09/24/2026

September 24 is World Cancer Research Day. In 2026, the observance marks its 10th anniversary and emphasizes collaboration among patients, researchers, clinicians, caregivers, policymakers, and communities. International Agency for Research on Cancer⁠�
If you are receiving cancer care, every product belongs in the conversation. The National Cancer Institute explains that supplements, herbs, special teas, and some foods can affect how anticancer medicines work or contribute to unwanted reactions. NCI interaction guidance⁠�
Before an oncology visit:
List every prescription, over-the-counter medicine, vitamin, mineral, herbal product, supplement, tea, and extract.
Bring the containers—or clear photos showing the complete labels.
Share the list with the oncology team and pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing anything.
“Natural” does not mean interaction-free, and supplements should not replace or delay cancer treatment. Individual risks depend on the exact treatment and product. NCCIH cancer guidance⁠�
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09/22/2026

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09/22/2026

As the season changes, compare vitamin D labels using the same units before changing anything in your routine.
For vitamin D:
𝟏 𝐦𝐜𝐠 = 𝟒𝟎 𝐈𝐔
𝟐𝟓 𝐦𝐜𝐠 = 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐔
𝟓𝟎 𝐦𝐜𝐠 = 𝟐,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐔
NIH lists average daily recommended amounts of 15 mcg (600 IU) for adults ages 19–70 and 20 mcg (800 IU) for adults 71 and older. The adult upper limit is 100 mcg (4,000 IU) daily from all sources, although a healthcare provider may recommend more temporarily to treat a diagnosed deficiency. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements⁠�
Total the vitamin D from multivitamins, stand-alone supplements, calcium-plus-D products, and fortified foods. A season change alone is not a reason to increase a dose. Ask a clinician or pharmacist whether testing or supplementation is appropriate for you.
Vassalage Wellness Shop is open today from 12:00–6:00 PM at 1609 22nd Street, Niagara Falls, NY. 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘃𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗼.𝗰𝗼𝗺
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09/08/2026

Vassalage Wellness Shop is open today from 12:00–6:00 PM.
When a Supplement Facts panel lists a proprietary blend, read carefully:
The label must declare the blend’s total amount per serving.
Ingredients within the blend are listed in order of predominance by weight.
The individual amount of each ingredient may not be disclosed.
That missing detail can make direct product and dose comparisons more difficult. Continue reading the serving size, directions, warnings, and Other Ingredients section. Ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about personal use or possible interactions.
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