Vitamins & premixes

Vitamin K2 expert NattoPharma boosts IP platform with Canadian patent

22-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

NattoPharma has been awarded a Canadian patent covering the use of menaquinone (vitamin K2) in foods and supplements for maintaining, optimizing, strengthening or promoting cardiovascular health.

Folic acid plus B12 shows brain function benefits in older people

20-Dec-2011 By Nathan Gray

Long term supplementation of folic acid and vitamin B12 may promote improvements in brain functioning in older people, according to new research.

Herbalife: Belgian court judgment contains factual errors

19-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

Direct selling giant Herbalife says it will appeal last month’s ruling in a commercial court in Brussels stating it had violated Belgian law on unfair commercial practices.

NBTY: Ester-C sales are going from strength to strength

19-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

Sales of NBTY’s Ester-C vitamin C supplements surged 18% in the 13 weeks to October 29 within a category that was otherwise pretty flat, bosses have revealed.

Calcium plus vitamin D may cut body fat levels: RCT data

16-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of calcium plus vitamin D may help slim fat around the waist, according to a new study from Coca-Cola and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Vitamin D may slash pancreatic cancer risk: Harvard study

14-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased blood levels of vitamin D may decrease the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by an impressive 30%, according to a new Harvard-led study.

New research suggests top-selling brain supplement does what it says on the tin

13-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

New, as yet unpublished, research on top-selling cognitive function supplement FOCUSfactor suggests it could improve memory, concentration, and focus in healthy adults.

Calcium chews, omega-3 gummies and sports beans. Which new delivery formats have legs? Part I

09-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

While consumers are constantly urged to boost their omega-3 intakes, not everyone wants to tuck into a plate of oily fish twice a week to get the benefits.

Low vitamin D status may be associated with diabetes development

07-Dec-2011 By Nathan Gray

Obese children with low levels of vitamin D may be at higher risks of developing risk factors associated with diabetes such as insulin resistance, according to new research.

Blast caps boss finally attracts beverage big guns to vitamin dosing technology

30-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

The entrepreneur behind ‘blast caps’ – a dosing technology enabling consumers to add vitamins, probiotics and other bioactives to beverages at the point of consumption – says major players in the industry have finally warmed to the technology and are...

Vitamin C supplement sales edge up 2.8% in year to October 1

25-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Sales of vitamin C supplements – the biggest single category in the vitamins and minerals market - were up 2.8% to $221.27m in the year to October 1 across conventional and natural channels combined, according to new figures provided to NutraIngredients-USA...

‘Oxygen-enhanced’ water secures listings at leading retailers

25-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

The Columbus-based firm behind OXYwater - the latest ‘oxygen-enhanced’ mineral water to hit the market - claims sales have “exploded” since its launch earlier this year.

Vitamin D yoghurt may improve cholesterol, heart disease risk: Study

24-Nov-2011 By Nathan Gray

Regular consumption of a vitamin D-fortified yoghurt drink may improve cholesterol levels and markers of blood vessel functioning in diabetic people, according to new research.

Multivitamins may boost alertness and mood for men: RCT data

23-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with added herbal ingredients may boost alertness and feelings of ‘general day-to-day well-being’, suggest data from a randomized controlled trial from Australia.

Jelly Belly sports beans ‘still growing in the double digits’

23-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Sales of sports beans – jelly beans laced with vitamins B, C and electrolytes – are “still growing in the double-digits each year” six years after launch, bosses at brand owner Jelly Belly have revealed.

Chewing gum could deliver satiety hormone, aid weight loss

22-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin B12 may form a complex with a satiety-boosting hormone and provide formulators with a novel weight loss ingredient for use in products like chewing gum, preliminary research suggests.

Vitamin gum pioneer targets sports nutrition market with novel bubblegum

22-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

The firm behind a patented technology enabling the incorporation of multiple vitamins and other bioactives in coated chewing gum, has developed a novel bubblegum targeting the sports nutrition market.

Blueberry powder may boost beneficial gut bacteria: Study

21-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A daily drink of juice containing wild blueberry powder may boost the levels of beneficial bifidobacteria in the gut, according to new study with human volunteers.

Special Edition: Vitamins

Encapsulation is key to working out vitamin solubility issues

21-Nov-2011 By Nathan Gray

As functional foods grow in popularity, many manufacturers have begun add vitamins to food and drink products, but what are the challenges associated with this trend, and how can we overcome them?

Special edition: Vitamins

Sustainability may sway consumer opinion in synthetic/natural vitamins

18-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The topic of natural versus synthetic vitamins is nothing new, but as consumers demand ‘natural everything’, could the increased sustainability of synthetic sources swing consumer opinion?

Special edition: Vitamins

Judge considers appeal request in Chinese vitamin C cartel case

17-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

The judge presiding over a high-profile case brought by US vitamin buyers against Chinese firms accused of fixing the price of vitamin C is considering a series of motions filed by the defendants, who claim they were compelled to act as a cartel by the...

Special edition: Vitamins

Vitamin health halo set for brighter global glow as claim power grows

16-Nov-2011 By Shane Starling

The first part of this vitamins special edition looks at how increasing government support and ‘industry standard’ fortification programmes, coupled with favourable regulatory shifts, is benefitting the sector.

Low vitamin D Levels linked to spinal cord inflammatory disease

15-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The immune system and anti-inflammatory effects of vitamin D may also extend to spinal conditions such as transverse myelitis, suggests a new study from Johns Hopkins University.

Multivitamins may boost memory: RCT data

14-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with added herbal ingredients may boost memory in older women, but no effects were seen for other mental processes, suggest data from a randomized controlled trial from Australia.

Low vit C levels may increase risk for heart failure patients

14-Nov-2011 By Nathan Gray

Heart failure patients with low vitamin C levels could be at higher risk of complications and may also have worse long term outcomes, according to a new research.

Vitamin E may ease memory problems from lack of sleep – rat study

10-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily doses of vitamin E may improve memory associated with a lack of sleep, suggests new data from rats.

Physician supplement use matches general population levels: Survey

09-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Between 60 and 75% of US physicians may use dietary supplements and do recommended dietary supplements to patients related to their specialty, finds a new survey.

Vitamin D status does not affect lung disease risk: Study

04-Nov-2011 By Nathan Gray

Low levels of vitamin D levels are not related to the risk of acute deterioration in people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new research.

Vitamin D metabolite effective for blood pressure, immune health benefits

02-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Delivering vitamin D as its metabolite 25-hydroxyvitamin D (HyD) results in a greater drop in blood pressure compared to the sunshine vitamin itself, says new data.

Martek is star performer in DSM's nutrition division in Q3

01-Nov-2011 By Elaine Watson

Martek “clearly exceeded expectations” in the third quarter for new owner DSM within a nutrition division that continued to deliver “robust” results despite the negative impact of currency translation.

Only 10 days to go - WeightManagement 2011

31-Oct-2011

Following the outstanding success of last year’s edition, NutraIngredients-USA.com will host its 2nd virtual conference and expo dedicated to weight management, showcasing the latest trends and strategies in weight management for the food, beverage and...

Researchers develop GM yeast to produce vitamins in bread

28-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

A group of undergraduate students have used synthetic biology to enhance common yeast that yields beta carotene, which could be baked into bread rich in vitamin A.

The multiple nutrient needs of bones: Review

26-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Nutritional benefits for bone health expand well beyond vitamin D and calcium, says a new review that ‘highlights the importance of adequate nutrition’ for bones.

Celiac sufferers may need vitamin D, K supplements: Study

25-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Children and adolescents suffering from celiac disease may be at risk of weak bones, and supplements of vitamins D and K may help, says a new study from Canada.

B vitamins may slow cognitive decline: Oxford University study

25-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of B vitamins may slow the decline in mental function in people with mild cognitive impairment, says a new clinical trial.

High-dose vitamin D hold no benefit over lower doses for MS: Study

25-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

The first randomized, controlled trial using high-dose vitamin D in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients has not found any added benefit over and above ongoing low-dose vitamin D supplementation, say the researchers.

Supplements – understanding the possibilities, accepting the limitations

24-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

As the furor fades over whether multivitamins boost mortality risk, a new study shows the true benefits of supplements, and industry shouldn’t be timid in promoting the implications.

GNC boss: Vitamins and death headlines had 'no impact’ on sales

24-Oct-2011 By Elaine Watson

Recent ‘your multi-vitamin may be killing you’ headlines have had “no impact” on sales at supplements giant GNC, bosses have revealed.

Multivitamins and mortality: ‘Seeing-what-you-want’ science

14-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

During a week when the industry gathered under clear blue skies in Las Vegas to celebrate 15 years of SupplySide West, black clouds rolled in and unleashed a short sharp downpour: I am of course referring to the articles published on multivitamins and...

90%+ acid-neutralized vitamin C seeks stardom in Canada post licensing deal

14-Oct-2011 By Elaine Watson

The firm behind FAST-C, a vitamin C ingredient claimed to blow rivals out of the water in the bioavailability and tolerability stakes, has struck a licensing deal with supplement formulator Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR) that will see it hit stores...

Vitamin D may activate immune response to TB: Study

13-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

New research revealing the mechanisms behind how vitamin D helps to fight tuberculosis will provide a rationale for clinical trials to test whether supplements of the sunshine vitamin can help to fight the disease in at-risk populations, say scientists.

Vitamin E linked to increased prostate cancer risk: SELECT Data

12-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of synthetic vitamin E may increase the risk of prostate cancer, but no increase risk is observed when taken with selenium, researchers from the SELECT trial report.

Multivitamins, minerals linked to higher risk of mortality, but calcium may boost survival

11-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming multivitamins, and iron and copper dietary supplements may increase the risk of death in older women, says a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

Vitamin D supplements recommended for people with fair skin

07-Oct-2011 By Nathan Gray

People with very pale skin may require vitamin D supplements because they are unable to spend enough time in the sun to make the amount of vitamin D the body needs while also avoiding sunburn, according to new research.

Low vitamin D levels may damage lungs, promote severe asthma: Study

27-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Deficient levels of vitamin D may cause structural changes in the airways of children with a severe type of asthma, suggests new data from London.

Low B12 levels may boost brain shrinkage: Study

27-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin B12 deficiency may increase the risk of reduced mental function and increase the loss of brain volume in older people, says a new study.

Researchers report ‘concerning’ decline in food-based vitamin D intakes

26-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The intake of vitamin D from foods has been in decline in the US population for the past 25 years, says a new study that highlights a ‘concerning trend’.

DSM and Herbalife unite to battle malnutrition in Ethiopia and Kenya

23-Sep-2011 By Shane Starling

DSM and Herbalife are providing 20m micronutrient sachets to a campaign to tackle maternal and infant malnutrition – with Ethiopia and Kenya the first ports-of-call.

Walnuts can boost “inferential reasoning” in young adults: Study

20-Sep-2011 By Shane Starling

Antioxidant-rich walnuts won’t improve memory, mood or non-verbal reasoning abilities but can increase “inferential reasoning” according to new research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Antioxidant vitamins may boost/hinder probiotic formulations

19-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The inclusion of antioxidant vitamins in probiotic encapsulant formulations may have beneficial or detrimental effects on the bacterial strains used, depending on the vitamin used, says a new study.