Vitamins & premixes

ResQWater builds science to set it apart in ‘crowded’ anti-hangover segment

05-Feb-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Knocking back the “anti-hangover drink” ResQwater with every few drinks and before bed may improve sleep and boost attention and focus the morning after, says data from a clinical trial.

GM folate rice could help tackle neural tube defects, say researchers

30-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Rice metabolically engineered to be rich in folates could help alleviate associated health problems of folate deficiency, according to researchers.

Sleep: Consumers are looking for natural alternatives, but what's holding the category back?

30-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

The overall sleep aid category is growing at an eye-watering 27% and is expected to hit $732 million in 2018, but natural products and dietary supplements only occupy a small portion of the market. NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges and opportunities...

CRN encourages prenatal supplement makers to add iodine for healthy brain development

30-Jan-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Supplement makers have one year to ensure their multivitamins/minerals for pregnant and lactating women in the U.S. contain at least 150 mcg of iodine per daily serving to comply with new guidelines the Council for Responsible Nutrition issued Jan. 27.

Sales of pediatric supplements, probiotics & protein rise, Euromonitor says

29-Jan-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Ongoing consumer interest in preventive health and wellness is expanding into new niches of the dietary supplement market and driving growth of pediatric products, probiotics, protein and new combination products, according to data from Euromonitor International. 

SPECIAL FEATURE: So Soylent secures $20m… Money well spent?

26-Jan-2015 By Elaine Watson

While uncharitable observers have described Soylent as “only slightly more appealing than an IV bag”, news that the LA-based food substitute firm has just secured $20m in funding and is now generating “millions of dollars per month in subscription revenues”...

Nutrients-in-a-cap technology billed as easier to use debuts on US market

23-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

A new competitor has arrived on the ingredients-in-a-cap scene as Kansas-based Amerigo Labs brings a licensed bottle technology popular in Europe to the US market.

Viridis BioPharma & Nu Science Trading get NSF certification for K2 facility

22-Jan-2015

Nu Science Trading & Viridis BioPharma have achieved NSF International Good Manufacturing (GMP) Registration for their Vitamin K2-7 production plant, Synergia Life Sciences.

Firm gets warning letter for straddling beverage/liquid supplement divide

22-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

A recent FDA warning letter to a New York company points again to the danger of mixing metaphors when positioning a product as either a beverage or a liquid dietary supplement.

Special edition: Blood Sugar Management

Pre-diabetes: Public health time bomb … and industry opportunity

22-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

By 2035 it is estimated that 8% of the global population will be classed as ‘pre-diabetic' – putting them at significantly higher risk of developing full type 2 diabetes. Such startling statistics are ticking bomb for healthcare costs, but could...

On the spike: The curious case of a contaminated sports supplement

21-Jan-2015 By Shane STARLING

‘Don’t take sports supplements, they can’t be trusted’ was the takeaway message from Welsh track stars Rhys Williams and Gareth Warburton after the recent UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) tribunal agreed steroids got into their blood streams via contaminated sports...

Body Glove Surge beats 5 Hour Energy for cycling power output and response times: Study

20-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

An ‘all-natural’ caffeine supplement improved cycling power output and auditory response times more than a supplement containing a combination of caffeine, taurine, and niacin, according to a small study with 13 participants.

Supplement shows promising results in cognition, mood in large scale study

19-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

A recent large scale study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease confirms earlier results for a nutraceutical formulation branded as Perceptiv in showing improved performance on standardized tests and improved mood for subjects diagnosed with...

Amway solidifies position in energy drink market with acquisition of XS Energy brand

16-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

Direct selling giant Amway is solidifying its position in the energy drink market with the acquisition of XS Energy brand. Details of the deal were not disclosed, but a co-founder of XS will join Amway’s management team.

Warning letter cites NDI status of magnesium ingredient but doesn't raise safety concern

16-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

The Food and Drug Administration has issued another warning letter taking a company to task for marketing a product with an ingredient that lacks a New Dietary Ingredient filing. But one observer wonders why more such letters haven’t come from the agency.

Vitamin D may boost immune response to colorectal cancer risk

16-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin D may help to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by priming the immune system to respond against tumour cells, according to new data.

Vitamin D may enhance exercise benefits for type-2 diabetics: Study

16-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Combining vitamin D supplements and circuit training may trim belly fat levels and improve blood lipid profiles in elderly women with low D levels and type-2 diabetes.

Taking vitamins among consumers' top health choices for 2015, CRN survey shows

15-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

Taking vitamins is among the top commitments Americans are making to maintaining their health in 2015, a survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition shows. 

Potassium salts may preserve bone health by lowering excretion of markers

15-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Supplementation of alkaline potassium salts may help preserve bone health by lowering the excretion of calcium and acid as well as the bone resorption marker NTX (N-terminal telopeptides), according to meta-analysis.

Pharmavite study using NHANES data shows obese adults have lowest micronutrient intakes

14-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

It has long been suspected that the kind of diets that make Americans fat paradoxically fail to supply enough of the right nutrients. A newly published study now supplies data to support that case, showing that body weight status is inversely associated...

‘Excipient foods' show promise in enhancing nutrient bioavailability

14-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

Improving the design of functional and finished products by better understanding the role of excipient foods could help increase the bioavailability of functional nutrients, according to new research.

Media investment means US probiotic growth outpacing EU

13-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

US probiotic market growth has been bolstered by big media investment, something yet to be seen in the EU, according to the Swedish firm Probi which just secured its largest transatlantic order to date.

Company agrees to FTC demand to stop making claims on supplements aimed at kids with speech disorders

12-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

A company that markets supplements aimed at children with speech disorders associated with autism has agreed to stop making what the Federal Trade Commission deemed were deceptive claims on its products and to pay a substantial fine in a settlement, the...

Clinical trial supports cardiovascular benefits of annatto tocotrienols

08-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may enhance the cardiovascular benefits of the American Heart Association Step-1 diet, suggests a new clinical study.

Fertility food supplement targets older couples

07-Jan-2015

An Israeli firm has debuted ‘his, her’s and theirs’ food supplements aimed at boosting the fertility of ageing couples who want children - the chances of pregnancy drop to as low as 5% after the age of 40.

NutraIngredients-USA: What’s on our special edition calendar for 2015?

07-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From blood sugar management to an in-depth look at the retail sector, inflammation, outsourcing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and immune support, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2015 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

Low vitamin D status may mean longer respiratory support for intensive care patients

06-Jan-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Vitamin D status may impact the duration of respiratory support required by intensive care unit (ICU) patients, according to a cohort study.

Fancy fats, digestive health & pumpkin: CHFA lists its top 5 trends for Canadian health food consumers

05-Jan-2015

Avocado oil, fermentation, non-GMOs… the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has some interesting trend for Canadians when shopping at their local health food store in 2015.

Multivitamin may have pregnancy benefits over folic acid and iron alone: RCT

05-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

A daily multivitamin may be better for pregnancy outcomes than supplementation with iron and folic acid alone, according to new research on mothers in rural Bangladesh.

Outsourcing, bone & joint health, LATAM, functional foods: lessons from 2014's special editions part 2

23-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

From polyphenols and prebiotics to a focus on Latin America, healthy aging and functional foods, NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions have set traffic records because of their in-depth coverage and exclusive content.  Today we feature part two of our...

‘Protein is the hottest functional food ingredient trend in the United States’: Packaged Facts

23-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Weight management, heart health, and digestive health are the top opportunities for functional food and beverage formulators, with growth in the sector driven by increasingly health-conscious consumers, says a new report from Packaged Facts.

Wild blueberries may counter obesity, inflammation and hypertension: Mice study

19-Dec-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Wild blueberries may help alleviate low level inflammation and hypertension associated with the development of obesity, according to a study on mice.

Nutritional Armor: Dietary Supplements in the Military

17-Dec-2014 By Wayne B. Jonas, MD, President & CEO, Samueli Institute

A recent special issue to in the medical journal Military Medicine marks a shift in attitude and approach to dietary supplements by the U.S. military. 

Neptune launches NKO Focus backed by clinical data

16-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources has launched a blend of krill and lutein for brain and vision health, with clinical data  showing the absorption of lutein being improved by as much as eight times.

Combating osteoporosis with calcium, vitamin D could save as much as $12 billion by 2020, CRN says

16-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation with calcium and vitamin D for postmenopausal women could save the US health care system as much as $12 billion by 2020, according to an economic impact report commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The intervention costs...

Vitamin K2, collagen-calcium combo closing awareness, evidence gaps in bone health

16-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

While the combination of calcium and vitamin D is the best known duo in bone health, other ingredients that stories to tell are closing the gap both in terms of clinical evidence and public acceptance, suppliers say.

Micronutrient insufficiencies: ‘The DGAC is turning a blind eye to this problem because they are preaching an ideal’

12-Dec-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The majority of Americans are not meeting the requirements for a number of essential nutrients, but the focus of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) on a healthy diet is causing a significant problem, says Dr Balz Frei from the Linus Pauling...

NattoPharma gets Canadian Patent for vitamin K2 and omega-3s

04-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Vitamin K2 supplier NattoPharma ASA has been granted a new Canadian patent covering pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products combining vitamin K2 with omega-3s for a range of health benefits.

Annatto Tocotrienols are more potent vitamin E antioxidant for fish oil, says study

04-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may be better antioxidants than tocopherol-tocotrienol mixtures or alpha-tocopherol alone, suggests a recent study testing infant formula containing omega-3 fatty acids.

Did the Institute of Medicine miscalculate the RDA for vitamin D?

04-Dec-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The RDA for vitamin D is based on a miscalculation and should actually be higher than the tolerable upper level for the nutrient, say academics.

Vitamin B supplementation could prevent noise-induced hearing loss: Mouse data

03-Dec-2014 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin B3 could help to protect against noise-induced hearing loss by increasing the activity of a protein that has been linked to hearing loss, say researchers.

EFSA backs vitamin D for reduced risk of falling in elderly

26-Nov-2014 By Anna Bonar

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has delivered a positive opinion on vitamin D based on its ability to lower the risk of falling associated with muscle weakness and postural instability.

Nutraceutical International reports soft sales growth for 2014

25-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Nutraceutical International Corporation, a Park City, UT-based dietary supplement manufacturer, reported yearly sales results that reflected the ongoing softness in the sector. The company reported sales growth in its fourth quarter and its fiscal year...

Vitamin D supplements should be taken with a meal to boost absorption: Study

24-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Vitamin D supplements should be recommended to be taken with a meal containing fat to optimize the absorption of the nutrient, says a new study from Tufts University and supported by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.

NAD recommends company remove "survival pill" claims for product marketed to Mormons

21-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

The National Advertising Division has recommended that LifeCaps Nutraceuticals of Salt Lake City, UT, discontinue claims it was making on its LifeCaps brand of dietary supplement that claimed the product is a “survival pill.”

Special edition: functional foods

Pill fatigue is driving innovation in space between functional foods and supplements, experts say

20-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Is pill fatigue just a marketing ploy? No, say many experts in the field.  It’s a real phenomenon and it’s driving both dosage form innovation and the movement of bioactives into functional foods.

Special edition: functional foods

Functional Foods: The end of the processed foods era?

20-Nov-2014 By Peter Wennstrom

To understand Functional Foods you must see it as a strategy to add value to processed foods, says the president and founder of the HealthyMarketingTeam, Peter Wennstrom, in this guest article.

Vitamin E tocotrienols show bone health benefits: Rat data

19-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto may improve bone shape in males, according to a study using testosterone-deficient male rats.

Walgreens' personalization strategy puts people before data

17-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Personalization is the new ideal of dietary supplement marketing. While many experts base this idea on the potential of genomic information, Walgreens has gone the other direction and is basing the idea on actual people.

FDA files injunction against sports supplement manufacturer over years-long record of GMP failures

14-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Scilabs Nutraceuticals Inc., a California dietary supplement company, has been slapped with a permanent injunction after failing three rounds of FDA inspections and receiving a warning letter in 2013.