The biggest hitting story of the year was Lorraine Heller’s report on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s investigation of vitamin D’s potential to protect against swine flu.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Canada-examines-vitamin-D-for-swine-flu-protection
Stephen Daniells’ May coverage of a study that linked vitamin use with a younger biological age was the second most popular story.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Multivitamins-linked-to-younger-biological-age-Study
Shane Starling’s story on the potential of nutrients such as omega-3 to save thousands of lives came in as the third most popular item.
Lorraine’s report on the FDA’s investigation into links between consumption of the GSK weight loss drug, Alli, and liver damage was the fourth biggest hitter.
The FDA’s determination that General Mills marketing for its breakfast cereal, Cheerio’s, was drug-like, was another story that registered strongly with readers.
Lorraine’s report on celebrities like Oprah Winfrey suing supplements companies for falsely claiming they endorsed their products was the number six story.
Stephen’s coverage of research indicating the ability of vitamin E to combat male baldness was next.
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Vitamin-E-may-reverse-male-pattern-baldness-Study
At eight came Guy Montague-Jones summary of Harvard research into the most effective cholesterol-cutting foods.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Harvard-names-11-cholesterol-cutting-foods?nocount
Ninth was a report on the debut of Kellogg’s first-ever protein shake under its Special K brand.
And finally, Stephen’s report on vitamin’s D ability to benefit brain and lung health rounded out the top ten.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Vitamin-D-good-for-brains-and-lungs-say-new-studies
Well that’s it from the NutraIngredients-USA team in 2009. We hope you have a fulfilling festive period and look forward to reconnecting with you in 2010!
The NutraIngredients-USA team