Vitamins & premixes

Special Edition: Anti-Aging

Seeing is believing: Managing consumer expectations for beauty from within products

15-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

When consumers use beauty-from-within products they expect to see the effects in the mirror, and sometimes quickly, but this is actually more of an opportunity than a challenge, say experts.

Pre-natal multivitamins: ‘Pregnancy is no time to gamble’

14-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Recent headlines related to a review calling pre-natal vitamin and mineral supplements an “unnecessary expense” for most expectant mothers could lead to serious repercussions and a stronger response from all stakeholders is needed to challenge such statements.

Supplements appear to help boost US vitamin D levels

12-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The vitamin D status of the US population is improving, coinciding with the use of higher vitamin D supplement doses, says a new study from the US CDC and the Office of Dietary Supplements.

Science, market forces, challenges and opportunities in the spotlight in Anti-Aging forum

11-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Nutrilite/Amway, Atrium Innovations, Unistraw, and CosmeticsDesign will discuss the challenges and opportunities in the beauty-from-within category in a FREE forum hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Summer new launches: From probiotic flavored waters to vegan protein powders

08-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Probiotics are hitting the market by storm, appearing in novel applications such as post-workout chocolate, vegan meal replacement shakes, and flavored water.

NOW supports prenatal vitamin D project as part of ongoing research commitment

07-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

A prenatal vitamin D project to be conducted in Montana demonstrates NOW Foods’ commitment to supporting ongoing research in the vitamin, the company says.

Rising global demand sees DSM shift vitamin B6 production to China

07-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Global ingredients supplier DSM has started production of vitamin B6 at its new state-of-the-art facility in Xinghuo, China.

Yohimbe, Guayusa, and Mucuna comprise BSN’s new pre-workout supplement product

07-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Marketed for its energy-boosting qualities, BSN looked to the Amazon, the Himalayas, and West Africa for botanical ingredients for one of its new EDGE pre-workout products.

Gnosis launches chart to explain folic acid doses to consumers

05-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

To address increasing consumer concern on folic acid supplementation, Gnosis released a flow chart that shows the folate metabolic pathway.

Can innovation pump up deflating bone supplement sales?

30-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

It’s not just about calcium anymore. From collagen to creatine, the market is ripe with opportunity to create innovative, scientifically-backed bone health products, experts say.

NPA, CRN claim efforts helped derail move to pile on more regulations in Puerto Rico

28-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

A bill that would have set into stone onerous requirements on dietary supplements in Puerto Rico has been set aside, and two trade associations are taking credit for helping to avert the threat.

Today! GNC, NBTY, Jarrow Formulas & NOW Foods headline Bone & Joint Health event

28-Jun-2016

Experts from some of the most recognizable brands in dietary supplements will discuss the market forces, science, supply chain, and future opportunities in bone and joint health in a FREE online event hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Careful market research underlies hangover product's launch

24-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

The developers of a new hangover supplement believe careful pre launch market analysis will help them succeed where others have failed.

Federal GMO labeling bill hailed as 'true compromise,' but critics say it's woefully inadequate

23-Jun-2016 By Elaine Watson

Attempts to reach a federal GMO labeling solution have failed miserably to date. However, a bipartisan deal requiring mandatory GMO labeling (via smartlabels, symbols or as yet undetermined wording) thrashed out in the Senate on Thursday looks like it...

Special Edition: Bone & Joint Health

Ingredients' form critical for successful bone health formula—or maybe not

22-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

An ideal bone health formulation would include the right amounts of certain minerals and vitamins. And the form of those substances is critical—or maybe not.

ChromaDex stock slide caused by 'baseless' allegations, CEO says

22-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex Corp has been the target of a short seller whose allegations against the company caused the company’s stock price to stagger. CEO Frank Jaksch called the attack ‘baseless.’

Perrigo unloads US supplements business to contract manufacturer

21-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Perrigo has unloaded its US supplements business, with International Vitamin Corporation stepping up as buyer. The deal was seen by one observer as another step in the concentration of US-based supplement manufacturing backed by Chinese capital.

NPA says grass roots campaign helped head off Blumenthal amendment

17-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association credits a grass roots campaign it organized for helping to defeat an amendment that would have restricted soldiers’ access to dietary supplements.

FDA takes company to task over medical food for macular degeneration

16-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

A warning letter from FDA emphasizes again that medical foods must meet very specific requirements in order to qualify for that status.

Vitamin Angels in top 6% of charities rated by Charity Navigator

16-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin Angels has received another 4-star rating from Charity Navigator putting in above 94% of 8,000 charities reviewed by Charity Navigator in terms of financial health, accountability and transparency.

Nattopharma gets US patent on arterial benefits of MenaQ7

14-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Norwegian vitamin K2 supplier Nattopharma has been awarded a US patent for its ingredient’s benefits in age-related hardening of the arteries.

Phosphatidic acid may boost lean body mass for strength-trained men: Study

09-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Adding supplements of phosphatidic acid (PA), a lipid messenger, to a resistance training program may boost lean body mass more than exercise alone, says a new study from researchers at California State University and Max Muscle Sports Nutrition.

Thorne signs deal to supply supplements to sports federations

08-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Practitioner channel specialist Thorne Research has signed deals that will provide guaranteed safe supplements and nutritional information to athletes governed by seven amateur sports federations.

CRN: Dietary supplements industry contributes $122 billion, 750K jobs to US economy

08-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The US dietary supplements industry’s contributes over $120 billion to the US economy, or 0.68% of GDP, says a new report.

Cellular data: Study suggests role for vitamin K2 in regulating inflammation

06-Jun-2016 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin K2 could block the production of pro-inflammatory molecules by human white blood cells, according to a new in vitro study.

Niagen shown to be effective against diabetes complications in mice

01-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new study done on mice suggests that nicotinamide riboside can help restrict the development of insulin resistance and diabetic neuropathy.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2016

Review: B vitamins, the brain (& deficiencies)

27-May-2016 By Will Chu

B vitamins play a significant role in cognitive performance and neurological functioning but deficiencies are common in too many populations, a Vitafoods Europe congress has been told.

High-dose vitamin D may boost diversity of the gut microbiome: Study

27-May-2016

Vitamin D3 may increase bacterial richness in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reduce opportunistic pathogens, says a new study from Austria.

Link between vitamin E & brain tumours found in metabolite study

24-May-2016 By Will Chu

A link between vitamin E levels in the blood and the increased risk of brain tumours has been established in a Scandinavian study. 

TABS Analytics Vitamins & Minerals Study: Are heavy users in decline?

23-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Heavy buyers of vitamin and mineral supplement products are in decline, according to new research from the TABS Analytics.

DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2016

Geneva convention: Vitamin K2 leaders meet to discuss quality & collaboration

17-May-2016 By Shane STARLING

Vitamin K2 leaders like NattoPharma and Kappa Bioscience met with others in the sector from India and east Asia in Geneva last week with the aim of developing a common quality standard.

DISPATCHES FROM VITAFOODS EUROPE 2016

The heart health market: All in the same vein?

17-May-2016 By Will Chu

Those that visited this year’s Vitafoods conference in Geneva would not have failed to notice the growing range of products claiming to support cardiovascular health, in one shape or another.

Work on soil improvement leads to mineral ingredient for supplements

16-May-2016 By Hank Schultz

Work in organic agriculture led Mineral Biosciences to the development of a “fossil mineral” with a claim to blood sugar management properties.

Prenatal vitamins may reduce risk of pregnancy loss by 55%

16-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Taking a prenatal multivitamin every single day during pregnancy may reduce the risk of losing the baby by 55%, compared to not taking a multivitamin, says a new study.

FDA’s new dietary supplement office should focus on tainted products, GMPs & NDIs, industry leaders say

10-May-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

With the recent elevation of dietary supplement oversight from a division to its own office at FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, the agency should renew its focus on reducing tainted supplements, improving compliance with good manufacturing...

Zinc + multivitamins may boost height gain in children: Study

10-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing school children with zinc plus a multivitamin may lead to significantly greater height gain, compared to placebo, says a new study from Thailand.

The retail buyer’s guide to new products at the Healthy & Natural Show: Supplements

06-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Walking the floor at the Healthy & Natural Show and looking for the new and innovative? We round-up the new products in the supplement aisles.

Long-term multivitamin use linked to fewer heart problems: Harvard study

03-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may protect men from cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in the long-term, says a new study.

Discounting to clear unexpected multivitamin inventory bulge hurts GNC's Q1 results

29-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC has suffered through a disappointing quarter that CEO Michael Archbold chalked up mostly to inventory problems.

Vitamin Angels boosts efforts in Indonesia with MOU

28-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin Angels has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Muhammadiyah, among the largest and oldest charitable organizations in Indonesia, to collaborate on alleviating micronutrient deficiency among children under age 5.

Niagen to be researched for neuroprotective effect among football players

26-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Thorne Research and ChromaDex Corp. are partnering in a research effort with the Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute on a planned study to assess the effect of nicotinamide riboside (NR) on brain NAD+...

Developers hope to enter new category with inhalable vitamin product

26-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

A pair of entrepreneurs are pushing the delivery mode envelope with a new vitamin product meant to be inhaled.  Called Vitamin Vapor, the new product features a suite of B vitamins.

Over double safe niacin content in recalled MusclePharm supplement

25-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has warned against MusclePharm’s pre-workout Assault Hybrid supplements after it was found they contained over double the safe upper limit for niacin.

BGG to use new Mexico City office as springboard for Latin America expansion

21-Apr-2016 By Hank Schultz

Chinese supplier BGG is taking a big step to expand the global footprint of its ingredients with recent establishment of an office in Mexico City to go along with a new European site.

CORE Organic goes nationwide: 'We think this is going to be a disruptive brand'

19-Apr-2016 By Elaine Watson

CORE Organic, an organic 5-calorie-per-serving flavored water/juice blend with coconut water concentrate and antioxidants from white tea extract and maqui berry - is rolling out nationwide next month after a successful launch in southern California.

CRN to launch industry-wide dietary supplement product registry

13-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s Board has unanimously authorized the creation of an industry-wide dietary supplement product registry to be launched by the end of the year.

PET bottle or glass? Study compares nutritional changes in fortified, bottled beverages

11-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

French researchers observe the changes of ascorbic acid, B-carotene, and A-tocopherols in fortified beverages bottled in both PET bottles and glass. After 97 days, they found significant changes for all three in both bottles, but one fared better than...

Low vitamin D levels associated with higher cancer risk, study warns

08-Apr-2016 By Will Chu

Lower levels of vitamin D have been linked with a higher risk of cancer, researchers have found.

5-Hour Energy awarded $20 million in counterfeiting case

05-Apr-2016 By Adi Menayang

5-Hour Energy has settled its claims against most of the more than 70 defendants named in a high-profile, consolidated lawsuit concerning a nationwide counterfeit operation.

China

Vitamin A prices set to continue to soar

04-Apr-2016 By RJ Whitehead

After more than a year-long slump, China’s important vitamin A market is finally starting to rebound, with prices expected to continue to grow until the second-half 2016, according to market analyst CCM.