Vitamins & premixes

Pfizer agrees to drop breast and colon health claims on Centrum supplements

06-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

Pfizer has agreed remove claims about breast and colon health on ads and labels for its top-selling Centrum multivitamins as part of a deal with health advocacy group the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

Interview: Samy Jandali, VP Nutrition & Health, North America, BASF

Open innovation at BASF: ‘We want to move beyond the buzzwords'

03-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

Chat to any major ingredients supplier at a trade show and you can expect to hear liberal use of buzzwords from ‘partnership’ and ‘collaboration’ to ‘open innovation’ says Samy Jandali.

Vitamin B6 and B12 levels linked to mental function and depression

02-Jul-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Low levels of vitamins B6 and B12 are associated with an increased risk of impaired cognition, says a new study that adds support to links between B vitamin intake and cognitive function.

Vitamin D tests ‘often’ inaccurate, say researchers

26-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

Inaccuracies in vitamin D blood tests may be confounding efforts to establish optimal recommended levels for health, warn researchers.

US market can support ‘at least 1,100’ Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stores, says IPO filing

22-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

The US market can support at least 1,100 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage stores, claimed the Colorado-based retailer as it outlined plans to raise up to $115m in an initial public offering (IPO).

DSM research reveals ‘inadequate’ vitamin intake in Europe and USA

21-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin deficiencies are ‘widespread’ in the developed world, according to a new traffic light analysis of vitamin intakes by DSM.

Gunning for Gold: Inside elite nutrition at the Olympics

21-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

With the Olympics due to kick off in London in just over a month, NutraIngredients takes a look at what it takes to be an athlete at the top - and how the right nutrition can provide the winning edge.

NPA: Taskforce advice on Vit D and Calcium is out of step with current research

21-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

The Natural Products Association (NPA) has weighed into the debate over the role of calcium and vitamin D in reducing the risk of osteoporotic fractures following the publication of a report questioning the value of supplementation.

Virtual gym: How the internet gave weekend warriors the key to the elite athlete’s locker room

21-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

Thanks to the internet, training tips and product advice that used to be the preserve of elite athletes and bodybuilders is now available to everyone, Brian Andrews, president of California-based sports nutrition firm All American EFX tells Elaine Watson....

Beta-carotene and vitamin E offer ‘no benefit’ for AMD: Cochrane review

20-Jun-2012

Supplementation with vitamin E of beta-carotene will not prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration, while there is not enough evidence to assess the benefits of other popular supplement combinations including lutein and zeaxanthin, according...

Folate during pregnancy may benefit offspring’s emotions: Study

19-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Low levels of folic acid during pregnancy may increase emotional health problems in children, says a new study.

Vitamins C & E may benefit women on oral contraceptives

19-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of vitamins C and E may protect against the increase in markers of oxidative stress in women receiving oral contraceptives, says a new study.

Vitamin D and calcium may increase life expectancy in elderly

19-Jun-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation of vitamin D with calcium could help to increase life expectancy in elderly people, whilst vitamin D alone may not, say researchers.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2012

A century of vitamins: “Casimir Funk changed the world”

14-Jun-2012 By Shane Starling

100 years ago the Polish biochemist Casimir Funk invented the term vitamins, and with it modern micronutrient science was born.

$According to the USPSTF, further research is needed to determine whether daily supplementation with low doses of vit D and calcium can reduce fracture incidence in postmenopausal women or older men$

CRN: USPSTF report does not change expert view re. calcium benefits

13-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

UPDATED - A new report suggesting there is not enough evidence to conclude that supplementation with calcium and vitamin D can help prevent cancer and osteoporotic fractures in adults "does a great disservice to Americans, especially postmenopausal...

‘Next generation’ chromium shows superior insulin management: RCT data

12-Jun-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of InterHealth’s Zychrome chromium dinicocysteinate product may improve insulin management measures and outperform established chromium picolinate supplements, says a new study.

Vitamin C shows exercise benefits: Human data

11-Jun-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamin C may decrease heart rate during exercise and reduce the perception of fatigue and exertion, suggests new data.

Our brand-building strategy is paying off, says Schiff Nutrition boss

11-Jun-2012 By Elaine Watson

Schiff Nutrition’s decision to pump all available cash into branding and innovation instead of deep discounts has paid off for its Move Free joint care brand, with posted a 25% surge in sales in the third quarter in a category that was “basically flat”,...

Folic acid supplements may slow artery hardening: Study

06-Jun-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements containing folic acid may reduce hardening of the arteries and counter the development of atherosclerosis, suggests a new meta-analysis by Chinese scientists.

Vitamin D: Is there such a thing as too much?

31-May-2012 By Nathan GRAY

Very high levels of vitamin D could be associated with similar risks as very low levels, according to new research that questions the notion that ‘you can never get too much vitamin D’.

Low vitamin D levels linked to mobility difficulties for the elderly

31-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Insufficient vitamin D levels may increase the risk of developing mobility limitations and disability for older people, suggest new data from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

B vitamins may reduce stroke risk: Meta-analysis

30-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of B vitamins may reduce the risk of stroke by about 12%, according to a new meta-analysis published in Clinical Nutrition.

Antioxidant-rich tomato paste shows cardio benefits: Study

24-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Two weeks of supplementing the diet with a tomato paste may improve the function of blood vessels in healthy adults, says a new study from Greece.

Folic acid fortification may reduce childhood cancer risk: Study

23-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

Fortification of foods with folic acid could help to reduce the incidence of some of the most common types of kidney and brain cancers in children, suggests new research.

Optimal vitamin D linked to lower heart disease death: Study

22-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

People with the metabolic syndrome may be at a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease if they have optimal vitamin D levels, suggests new data from Europe.

Low dose of vitamin D not associated with depression benefits

21-May-2012

A daily dose of 400 IU of vitamin D3 plus 1,000 mg of calcium was not associated with symptoms of depression, says a new study.

Experts call for trials to demonstrate non-bone benefits of vitamin D

21-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

Large scale trials are needed to ‘definitively’ show that vitamin D can offer benefits across a wide range of health states other than bone disorders, according to experts at the Endocrine Society.

Dispatches from the UNPA 20th anniversary celebration, Salt Lake City

Is it time to move beyond conventional ‘vs’ natural medicine?

21-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

While many doctors remain suspicious of ‘natural’ medicine, a growing number now accept that there are compelling alternatives to leading drugs that are supported by just as much scientific evidence, without the nasty side effects, says one leading player...

Nutrient dense nutrition bar shows ‘striking’ metabolic benefits

18-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A low-calorie, high-fiber, nutrient-dense supplement bar may boost the feeling of fullness, and improve a number of health markers like HDL cholesterol and antioxidant defenses, says a new study.

Vitamin Shoppe: US supplement user confidence soars to 93% as usage increases

18-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Taking dietary supplements can boost confidence about health, according to The Vitamin Shoppe's annual survey, with usage up to 63% of the US population.

Softgels match tablets for folic acid dosing: Pharmavite study

16-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

The availability of folic acid from softgel capsules or standard tablets is approximately the same, says a new study that supports both delivery forms for a daily folic acid dose.

Personal Nutrition: Vitamin B may offer blood pressure benefits to 1 in 10 people

15-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

Increased intake of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) could significantly lower blood pressure in around 10 percent of people, according to new research that links a common genetic factor with the vitamin.

Vitamin E may protect against oxidative stress: Study

14-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamin E may protect cells from the detrimental effects of oxidative stress in healthy middle-aged to elderly people, says a new study from China.

Vitamin Shoppe boss quizzed on DMAA on Q1 earnings call

09-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Vitamin Shoppe boss Tony Truesdale would not say how much the FDA crackdown on DMAA is likely to cost the business after being repeatedly pressed by analysts on the issue during the firm’s first quarter earnings call.

Is vitamin D3 more effective than D2?

07-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D3 is more effective at increasing blood levels of the sunshine vitamin than the D2 form, says the first-ever systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of the vitamin D forms.

Researchers reveal ‘dark side’ to high beta-carotene intake

03-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of high amounts of beta-carotene could pose a health risk to people by blocking the action of vitamin A rather than enhancing it, according to new research.

Herbalife: It’s important that we take more control of the manufacturing process

03-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Direct selling supplements giant Herbalife now manufactures almost a third of its products in-house and will significantly increase this percentage in the coming years.

Sunshine vitamin may offer protection from winter viruses, suggest researchers

02-May-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D could help to protect against viral infections during the winter, according to new research.

Food fortification effective for vitamin D increase: Study

26-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Fortifying foods with the sunshine vitamin may be an effective way of increasing the population’s vitamin D levels, says a new meta-analysis from Ireland.

Dietary vitamin E better than supplements to battle cancer: Researchers

24-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Dietary vitamin E in the form of gamma- and delta- tocopherol could be beneficial in battling and even reducing the risk of certain cancers, however the alpha- form commonly used in supplements has no such benefits, say researchers.

Increased vitamin D intakes may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

23-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

People with higher intakes of vitamin D may be at a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but not other forms of dementia, suggests new data from France.

DSM et al petition FDA to fortify corn masa flour with folic acid

20-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

A coalition six organizations including vitamin giant DSM has petitioned the FDA to allow corn masa flour to be fortified with folic acid in a bid to decrease neural tube defects in the Hispanic community.

Altrient-C targets younger demographic with mega-dose vitamin C supplements

19-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

The firm behind the liposome-encapsulated supplement range Lypo-Spheric has developed a new supplement brand targeting a younger demographic called Altrient, which has debuted with a vitamin-C gel bosses claim has unprecedented bioavailability and digestive...

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