Vitamins & premixes

Vitamin K1 or K2 effective for bone boosting potential: Study

05-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Adding vitamin K to dairy-enriched with calcium and vitamin D may enhance the bone boosting potential of the formulation for postmenopausal women, says a new study.

Sunshine vitamin supplements could boost critically ill survival rates

04-Apr-2012 By Nathan Gray

Vitamin D supplementation could help to boost survival rates of critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units, suggest researchers.

CDC: State of the nation’s nutrition generally good, but ‘concerning’ deficiencies in select groups need ‘additional attention’

04-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Nutrient levels in the US population are generally good, but deficiencies among certain population groups are a cause for concern, says a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Schiff: Airborne and Emergen-C can both be successful in the marketplace

03-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Schiff Nutrition has signaled its intent for the ‘rich potential’ of the immune support segment with its purchase of Airborne, and the company believes its new acquisition and Emergen-C can both be successful in the marketplace.

Study support pre-workout benefits of Assault supplement

03-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A dose of the branded workout supplement Assault may boost perceived energy and cut fatigue during strenuous exercise, suggests a new study.

Vitamin D-fortified yogurt may cut heart disease risk in diabetics

30-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A traditional Persian yogurt drink fortified with vitamin D may reduce markers of inflammation in diabetics and reduce the risk of heart disease, suggest results of a randomized clinical trial.

97% of dietitians recommend supplements: CRN survey

29-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Dietitians are regularly using dietary supplements and almost all of them have recommended supplements to their clients at some time, says a new survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

New encapsulation system may allow consumers to sprinkle supplements on foods

29-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

A new way to encapsulate bioactive nutritional supplements into food-based products could provide industry with the right ingredients to create supplements that consumers can sprinkle on foods, say researchers.

Vitamin D supplements may help you live longer: Study

27-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and boost survival for older people, suggests a new analysis.

Investor: We’re not surprised P&G saw potential in New Chapter

20-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

While Procter & Gamble’s move into the dietary supplements market might have been unexpected, the fact it chose New Chapter as its entry vehicle should come as no surprise, according to one investor in the Vermont-based firm.

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New Chapter: 'Countless opportunities await' under new owner, P&G

19-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

New Chapter will continue to run as a standalone business under new owner Procter & Gamble, but will get a "turbocharge" to its mission, according to bosses at the Vermont-based supplement firm.

Maternal supplementation could aid unborn baby growth

14-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamins and minerals could help to boost the growth of unborn babies in developing countries, according to the results of a new study.

Israeli team conquers cloudy drinks problem with new nutraceutical nano-encapsulation method

14-Mar-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Israeli researchers have developed a way to enrich transparent beverages with nutraceuticals using nanocapsules, protecting them from degradation at a low pH and ensuring their shelf life, while solving the challenging problem of cloudiness.

Supplement use up to 69% of US adults: CRN survey

14-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements use among US adults has increased to a record level of 69%, according to results of a survey commissioned by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

Veggie vitamin D3 maker explores novel production process to secure future supplies

13-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

The British firm behind what is claimed to be the first plant-sourced vitamin D3 is exploring whether it can be manufactured via a fermentation process as well as wild harvested.

Whole grains may aid fat loss, boost heart health: Study

09-Mar-2012

Consuming foods made with whole grains may aid weight loss, lead to less body fat, and improve cholesterol levels, says a new study from Europe.

Vitamin A supplement help could slash skin cancer risk: Study

07-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin A could cut the risk of developing skin cancer by up to 40%, according to new research.

‘Inhalable’ caffeine shot maker agrees to amend marketing after FDA warning

07-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

The firm behind ‘breathable’ caffeine shot AeroShot Energy has promised to amend its marketing to make it clear that it should be ingested – and not inhaled – following a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

$Vitamin D may reduce stress fracture risk in girls$

Vitamin D may reduce stress fracture risk in girls

06-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D may reduce the risk of stress fracture in adolescent girls, says a new study that adds to the potential health benefits of the sunshine vitamin.

Vitamin D may shrink fibroid tumors: NIH rat study

02-Mar-2012

Uterine fibroids, the most common non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age, may be shrunk by vitamin D, suggests new data from a rat study funded by the National Institutes of Health.

CSPI: ‘Lots of firms make immunity type claims, and almost all of them are deceptive’

02-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

Direct selling giant Amway is only one of many firms making deceptive and illegal disease prevention claims about immunity, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI).

Abbott to build $270m nutrition manufacturing facility in Ohio

01-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

Abbott Nutrition has unveiled plans to build a $270m nutrition manufacturing facility in Tipp City, Ohio, to make liquid nutrition products Ensure and Glucerna for the North American market.

Multivitamins may boost short-term memory, says meta-analysis

01-Mar-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may improve immediate recall memory, according to a meta-analysis of 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials.

High-dose vitamin D may alleviate menstrual cramps: Study

01-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

Women who experience painful menstrual cramps could find relief from high-dose vitamin D3, according to new research – which suggests the dietary supplement could provide an alternative to painkilling drugs that are currently used.

Short-term vitamin D + counseling may slash falls in malnourished seniors

29-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of supplementation with vitamin D, combined with calcium, more protein in the diet, and some expert advice, may reduce the number of falls in malnourished seniors, says a new study.

Pfizer snaps up Emergen-C vitamin C maker

28-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Drug giant Pfizer Inc. has added Alacer Corp., maker and distributor of Emergen-C products, to its Consumer Healthcare division.

Vitamin D3 may cut fat mass, boost heart health markers

24-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamin D3 may improve certain markers of heart health like HDL cholesterol, and lead to significant reductions in body fat mass in overweight and obese people, says a new study.

FDA: Proposed rule on changes to Nutrition Facts panel due by end of 2012

24-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aiming to publish a proposed rule to reform the Nutrition Facts panel and related rules by the end of this year, somewhat later than originally expected.

Calcium supplement sales slumped 3.5% in past year, says SPINS

24-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

US sales of calcium and calcium formula supplements slumped 3.5% in the past year against a backdrop of 8.1% growth in the overall dietary supplements market over the same period.

GNC: DMAA saga has had ‘no impact whatsoever’ on sales

17-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

The furor surrounding the safety and legal status of DMAA (1,3-Dimethylamylamine) - a stimulant used in several pre-workout supplements - has not dented sales at supplements giant GNC, bosses have revealed.

Vitamin D trial finds no benefit to heart health in kidney patients

15-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of vitamin D does not strengthen the structure or functioning of the heart in people who suffer from kidney disease, according to the results of a new industry funded randomised controlled trial.

$Nutrient blend may stop bone loss & reduce fracture risk: DSM study$

Nutrient blend may stop bone loss & reduce fracture risk: DSM study

15-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of the soy isoflavone genistein, omega-3s, and vitamins D3 and K1 may boost bone density and reduce the risk of fracture after falls for postmenopausal women, says a new study.

Study supports vitamin E tocotrienol uptake in tissues

15-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Oral supplementation with a blend of tocotrienols does produce marked increases in vitamin E levels in key tissues and organs, according to a new study.

Omega-3s linked to slower eye sight loss in people with retinal disease: Study

14-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids in combination with vitamin A supplements may slow the decline in eye sight in people with retinitis pigmentosa, says a new study in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

Omega-3 plus B vitamins fail to influence cancer risk in heart disease patients

14-Feb-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of B vitamins and omega-3 have no impact on the risk of cancer in people with heart disease, says a new study from France.

Vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce colon cancer risk: Rat study

08-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Regular use of vitamin and mineral supplements could help to reduce the risk of colon cancer and protect against carcinogens, according to new research in rats.

Private label supplements maker Reliance moves into new site

08-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

New Jersey-based private label supplements maker Reliance has opened a new eco-friendly facility that will consolidate all of its activities under one roof.

Low vitamin D status linked to food allergy and eczema in children: Study

07-Feb-2012 By Nathan Gray

Below normal levels of vitamin D, due to low sun exposure, have been associated with increased incidence of food allergy and eczema in children, say researchers.

Herbalife heads to country #81: Uruguay

02-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Direct-selling supplements giant Herbalife will move into its 81st country on February 15 when it sets up a new base in Uruguay, the 17th market in its South and Central America region.

Cardio-friendly foods biggest opportunity for vitamin K2, predicts NattoPharma

30-Jan-2012 By Elaine Watson

Heart healthy functional foods – particularly dairy and butter/margarine – represent the biggest growth opportunity for natural vitamin K2, according to NattoPharma chief executive Peter Carlsson.

New standard for vitamin D test promises more accurate results

27-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Researchers have unveiled the development of new and ‘much-needed’ reference methodolgy that promises to assure more accurate and reliable measurements of vitamin D status.

CoQ10 may enhance anti-inflammatory potential of Med diet

24-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing a Mediterranean-style diet with co-enzyme Q10 may reduce markers of inflammation and improve a range of health measures, including heart and joint health.

Disgraced resveratrol researcher: “Uni of Connecticut launched a conspiracy programme against Indians”

17-Jan-2012 By Shane Starling

Dr Dipak K Das, PhD, the once lauded and now infamous resveratrol researcher accused by his longtime employer the University of Connecticut of fabricating data over seven years in more than 25 individual studies, says he is the victim of a racist campaign...

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