Vitamins & premixes

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.

Omega-3s may lower homocysteine levels, but B vitamins enhance the effects

04-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Data from randomized-controlled trial supports a modest homocysteine-lowering effect for omega-3 fatty acids, says a new meta-analysis from Deakin University in Australia.

Abbott launches the first and only Ensure with HMB and high protein

04-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The Ensure Enlive product is designed to aid recovery after illness, injury and surgery, and is backed by data from a randomized controlled trial.

Mannatech to launch new weight management line in bid to regain momentum

30-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Mannatech, a network marketing company founded on its patented ‘glyconutrient’ line of dietary supplements, is set to unveil a new weight management line the company hopes will boost results after a lukewarm earnings report.

EFSA vitamin D intakes are too low and ‘missing data’: Industry group

29-Mar-2016 By Shane STARLING

The EU’s central science agency last week published draft recommendations for vitamin D intakes – 15 micrograms (µg) a day for adults – a level drawing some criticism for being too low. Others say supplement sales will rise.

Research on holes in diet informed Dr Low Dog's formulation of new line of Megafood multis

25-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Multivitamin manufacturers are all about differentiation.  How do you stand out from the multitude? Megafood believes it has found the answer with a new line of multis launched with Dr Tieraona Low Dog.

Healthy tears: Vitamin C may protect against cataracts

25-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Increasing vitamin C intake may have a protective effect against the progression of cataracts, a British study has revealed.

Danish company Reconpharma brings supplements for soldiers to US

24-Mar-2016 By Adi Menayang

The nutraceutical start-up out of Denmark markets dietary supplements to “help manage and prevent the physical and psychological pressure of persons serving in the military.”

Amazon for ingredients: New e-commerce platform rolls out with transparency and factory-direct pricing

23-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Ingredientsonline.com is promising to change the industry by allowing manufacturers in the US to purchase raw materials directly from overseas factories, providing considerable cost and time savings.

Algae-derived calcium positively builds bone in older people: Study

18-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with algae-derived calcium may increase bone mineral density in healthy women with age-related bone loss, according to a long term study.

Five key Expo West supplement trends

16-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked, and here’s our list of 5 key trends for supplements from Expo West in Anaheim.

Portability a big theme for consumers, says Bulu Box CEO

16-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

Portability was a big theme at the Expo West trade show, according to marketing guru and data analyst Paul Jarrett, CEO of Bulu Box. In addition, he said magnesium and melatonin were prominent in the supplements space.

Multivitamins can safely improve nutrient supply and overcome problems of inadequacy

10-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin/mineral supplement can help fill nutrient shortfalls “without concern for its long-term safety”, says a new review paper from Germany.

SmartyPants attracts capital infusion, extends line with women's and men's gummy formulas

04-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

SmartyPants Vitamins is expanding its range of gummy vitamins with specific women’s and men’s formulations. The company’s success in this product category recently attracted an infusion of private investment capital.

Yogurt is a suitable matrix to deliver vitamin K2, says study

04-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin K2-enriched yogurt and soft gels are effective for booting levels of the vitamin, says a new study from The Netherlands.

Vitamin K supplements may improve glucose metabolism, insulin sensitivity: Review

24-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin K1 and K2 may help reduce the risk of diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, says a new review of the scientific literature.

Supradyn multivitamins/minerals show brain boosting potential: Bayer study

22-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Short-term and longer-term supplementation with multivitamins and minerals may boost metabolic measures and blood flow in the brain, says a new study funded by Bayer HealthCare – Consumer Care.

B vitamins may boost cognitive ability in older adults: Study

19-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid may improve cognitive function in older people with mild cognitive impairment, says a new study from Korea.

Exclusive interview with DSM president André Bos

Made in China: DSM talks vitamin C price pressures

17-Feb-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Increasingly strict environmental rules and rising manufacturing wages in China coupled with declining prices is sending ripples across the vitamin and mineral industry. We ask the president of Dutch multinational DSM what this means for vitamin C at...

Disappointing bioavailablility results for UV vitamin D2 fortified bread

16-Feb-2016 By Louisa Richards

Vitamin D2 from UV-irradiated yeast maybe a cheaper and more ecological way to fortify bread but it shows poor bioavailability in humans, suggests EU-funded research. 

Milk found to raise children’s vitamin D level: study

08-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Children who drink at least three glasses of milk per day had a higher serum vitamin D level than their peers who drink milk in lesser amounts, a new study has found.

BASF hikes vitamin A prices by 20%

08-Feb-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

German chemical giant BASF has announced it will increase vitamin A prices by 20% globally.

Omega Pharma criticised for pushing poor body image in slimming ads

05-Feb-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says adverts for Omega Pharma’s weight management aid presents an “irresponsible approach to body image and confidence”.

Industry must engage AGs early to reduce litigation risk, experts advise

05-Feb-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

Proactively educating attorneys general and candidates running for the position about the positive attributes and contributions of dietary supplements could help industry stay out of their litigation cross-hairs in the future, advise two former AGs.

New consumer campaign encourages vitamin D testing to identify deficiency, advance research

03-Feb-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

A consumer education campaign launched by the Organic and Natural Health Association earlier this year will encourage consumers to test their vitamin D levels to identify supplementation needs while simultaneously advancing research on the importance...

ChromaDex closes deal to place Niagen in wide array of national chains

28-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex has hit another milestone in the market penetration of its Niagen ingredient with a deal that will put it into a number of national retail chains.

Deficiency of vitamin B12 a concern among elderly

22-Jan-2016 By Adi Menayang

Lack of vitamin B12 among the elderly has been linked with serious health conditions, and researchers in Canada found that vitamin B12 deficiency is prevalent in long-term care facilities.

CBC retracts anti-supplements story based on faulty tests

22-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has retracted a report it aired recently alleging spiking and missing ingredients in supplements because it was based on faulty test results.

Using efficacious dosages founding principle for new supplement line

18-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Supplement company Specialty Nutrition Group is partnering with GNC to launch a line of supplements that have clinically relevant dosages as their foundational principle.

Dietary guidelines seen as big win for supplements, step forward for omega-3s

13-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

The new dietary guidelines release by the US Department of Health and Human Services are seen as a win for the concept of supplementation, and helped boost the fortunes of specific nutrients such as EPA and DHA.

NPA objects to EPA's classification of leftover supplements as 'hazardous waste pharmaceuticals'

08-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Natural Products Association has objected to a move by the Environmental Protection Agency that would classify leftover dietary supplements as ‘hazardous waste pharmaceuticals.’

"Transformational": Hawkins' acquisition of Stauber creates major player in manufacturing, supply space

05-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

Hawkins Inc. has announced completion of its acquisition of Stauber Performance Ingredients in a cash for stock transaction valued at $157 million. It’s the second time Stauber has changed hands in recent years.

Seeds, avocados and clean-eating will gain traction in 2016, RDNs predict

04-Jan-2016 By Elizabeth Crawford

Nutrient-dense and protein-packed seeds will steal the show in 2016, predict 450 registered dietitian nutritionists surveyed by Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's special edition calendar for 2016?

04-Jan-2016 By Stephen Daniells

From transparency to an in-depth look at the Ayurveda, omega-3s, probiotics, contract manufacturing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and minerals, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2016 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in...

Already healthy people take supplements while those most in need of them don't, researchers conclude

22-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

A paper that will be presented at an upcoming social science meeting suggests that dietary quality determines dietary supplement usage, not the other way around, and that the people who could most benefit from dietary supplements are not taking them.

Supplement sales continue to rise: SPINS data

17-Dec-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of dietary supplements and herbal supplements are up about 4% and 17%, respectively, for 2015 compared to 2014, according to new data from SPINS provided to NutraIngredients-USA.

With right approach liposomes can be 'natural,' manufacturer says

16-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Making a ‘natural’ liposome is a matter both of manufacturing technology and of careful messaging, says formulation pioneer Empirical Labs.

Infants, the elderly & US Air Force personnel: Abbott exploring life stages when nutrition has the most impact

11-Dec-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Uncovering relationships between nutrition and cognition is a top global priority for Abbott, and the insights are helping the healthcare to giant create the next generation of brain health products.

Seaweeds could boost heart health potential of supplements, foods, researchers say

08-Dec-2015 By Hank Schultz

Edible seaweed could have significant promise in boosting the heart health attributes of foods and supplements when used as a functional food ingredient, according to a recent review article in the journal Phycologia.

Nutralliance offer non-GMO, non-soy natural vitamin E powder to US Market

07-Dec-2015

California-based Nutralliance has launched a sunflower derived vitamin E powder with Non-GMO Project verification.

Could kimchi reduce the risk of eczema?

30-Nov-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased intakes of fermented foods like kimchi and beer are associated with significantly reduced risks of atopic dermatitis (eczema), says a new study from Korea.

Holland & Barrett results a bright spot for NBTY as it posts razor-thin overall sales gain in 2015

20-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

NBTY recorded $3.23 billion in net sales in its fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2015. That total represented a razor-thin gain from the previous, disappointing year but nevertheless was a result that management said it was “generally pleased” with.

Niagen nicotinamide riboside may reduce obesity-related inflammation

20-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Nicotinamide riboside, a vitamin B3 derivative, may reduce inflammation linked to obesity, and reduce the risk of diseases linked to this type of inflammation, according to pre-clinical data from scientists at the National Institutes of Health.

EFSA health claim opinion

Vitamin C infant claim to drive consumer confidence: Nutritionist

18-Nov-2015 By Michael HURLEY

An EFSA-approved health claim relating to infant immune system function will spread consumer confidence, a nutritionist says, although a pro-breast milk feeding group warns the claim could be abused.

Special edition: Inflammation

Turmeric has re-invigorated the inflammation market: Marketing guru

17-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

While consumers may still struggle to grasp the importance of inflammation management, the growth of turmeric/ curcumin is helping to drive the conversation forward, says BrandHive's Jeff Hilton.

ChromaDex files successful NDI on Niagen; surging sales of ingredient helps firm near break-even mark

17-Nov-2015 By Hank Schultz

ChromaDex has announced a successful New Dietary Ingredient notification on its Niagen ingredient. Strong demand for the ingredient has driven the company to a sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings and has helped ChromaDex near break-even territory...

Special edition: Inflammation

Are we set to see an increase in demand for anti-inflammatory formulations?

16-Nov-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Healthy aging and increasing coverage by the mainstream media could help drive demand for products addressing inflammation over the next few years, say experts.

exclusive guest article

The state of the health and wellness market in 2015

13-Nov-2015 By Ewa Hudson, head of health and wellness research at Euromonitor International

Is organic still selling? Does the 'natural' trend mean fortified/functional food is now passé? And why are consumers turning their noses up at better for you (BFY) offerings? Ewa Hudson, head of health and wellness research at Euromonitor International,...