Vitamins & premixes

Vitamin B5 derivative works for cholesterol reduction in US subjects

19-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of pantethine – a derivative of vitamin B5 – may reduce cholesterol levels above and beyond the effects of a cholesterol-lowering diet, says a new study.

Juice concentrates may boost skin-from-within

14-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Concentrates of fruit and vegetables taken as capsules may boost skin health by improving hydration and thickness, suggests a new study.

‘Gutsy’ vitamin C ruling could trigger wave of lawsuits

09-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

A ruling in favor of US vitamin buyers in a high-profile anti-trust case against Chinese firms accused of price fixing could trigger a wave of similar anti-trust cases, experts have predicted.

Multi-nutrient supplement shows anti-inflammatory benefits

09-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A supplement containing a mix of B vitamins, amino acids, and botanical extracts was effective at reducing markers of inflammation, says new research.

Americans need supplements, fortified foods to achieve nutrient intakes: Survey

01-Sep-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Most Americans are achieving the estimated average requirement (EAR) for a number of nutrients, with fortification and supplementation playing an important role in boosting intakes of key nutrients.

Vitamin D may reduce depression for women: Study

31-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D from foods but not supplements are associated with reduced prevalence of depression for postmenopausal women, says a new study.

‘Most’ American children not getting enough vitamin D

30-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The majority of American children are not getting sufficient vitamin D from sun exposure, even in summer months, says a new analysis from leading researchers.

RDAs on the agenda at global food supplements summit

30-Aug-2011

Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) and upper safe limits for nutrients in food supplements will be on the agenda this week at a congress in Buenos Aires organised by The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA).

Vitamin A supplements may save 600,000 children annually

29-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin A may reduce child mortality in low and middle income countries by an astonishing 24%, which could save 600,000 lives per year, says a new meta-analysis.

Multivitamins may slash premature birth risk: Study

19-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Women who began using multivitamin supplements around the time of conception had a lower risk of giving birth prematurely, says a new study.

Folate fortification linked to lower colon cancer risk

18-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of folate following the introduction of fortification in the US was associated with a reduction in the incidence of colorectal cancer, says a new analysis.

Antioxidant vitamins may cut mortality risk: EPIC data

16-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Users of antioxidant vitamin supplements may be at reduced risk of cancer mortality, as well as premature death in general, suggests data from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition.

Tufts-Harvard study builds vitamin D's anti-diabetes potential

09-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of vitamin D may boost the function of the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, says a new study from Boston-based researchers that supports the potential role of the vitamin for pre-diabetics.

Genetic differences may affect vitamin E – cancer relationship

03-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

The effects of vitamin E status on the risk of prostate cancer may be modulated by genetic differences in enzymes that control oxidative stress, according to new research.

Americans may have low vitamin D Levels

02-Aug-2011

Only 23 percent of Americans reach vitamin D levels that experts agree is needed for optimal health, according to new research.

Doubling vitamin D levels most cost effective way to reduce global mortality rates, study

26-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

Increasing serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D is the "most cost-effective way to reduce global mortality rates", according to a new study.

Attorney: Vitamin D qualified health claims petition still 'months away'

26-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

It could be several months before a qualified health claims petition about vitamin D is submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to the lawyer coordinating the application.

ChromaDex: We’ll do for nicotinamide riboside what we did for pterostilbene

25-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) - the latest addition to ChromaDex’s bioactive ingredients stable – will follow a similar development path to pterostilbene, a compound found in blueberries it has synthesized to create a branded ingredient called pTeroPure.

Vitamin D may slash diabetes risk: Meta-analysis

22-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D are associated with a 13 percent reduction in the risk of diabetes, says a new meta-analysis.

Seaweed may provide new source of functional ingredients

22-Jul-2011 By Nathan Gray

Seaweed and other macroalgae could rival milk products as sources of functional ingredients such as heart healthy bioactive peptides, according to a new study.

Schiff Nutrition to step away from ‘crazy’ private label contracts

22-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

Schiff Nutrition will continue to play in the private label supplements market but will “step away” from “crazy” tenders and pump all available funds into its brands from MegaRed krill oil to Sustenex probiotics, bosses have revealed.

Listen up! Antioxidants may slash risk of hearing loss, says study

19-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins A and E may significantly reduce the risk of hearing loss, according to a new study from Australia.

Special Edition: Diabetes

How can nutrition aid diabetes management?

19-Jul-2011 By Nathan Gray

Diabetes affects more than 220 million people globally and the consequences of high blood sugar kill 3.4 million every year. In the second part of our special series on diabetes, NutraIngredients looks at the role of nutrition and diet in managing, and...

Special edition: Diabetes

Diabetes: From ancient Egypt to modern pandemic

18-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

It has been called a pandemic and a silent killer: Diabetes is a growing specter for public health agencies across the world. In the first part of our special series on diabetes, NutraIngredients examines the underlying condition and gets a grip on how...

Deficiency in D major: Did vitamin deficiency lead to Mozart’s untimely death?

18-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

A lack of exposure to sun and the resulting deficiency in vitamin D may have been behind the early demise of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, suggests a new analysis.

Vitamin C shows eyes & brain health potential: Study

18-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

One of the nutrition industry’s biggest sellers – vitamin C – may help nerve cells in the eye to function properly, says a new study that suggests the vitamin may also be important for brain function, too.

FDA to publish new rules on how daily values are calculated

13-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is hoping to publish new rules on how daily values on food labels are calculated this year, something that could have broad ramifications for the dietary supplements trade.

Nutrient biomarkers: NIH program aims to aid evidence-based policy

12-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a new program to discover and develop valid biomarkers for all essential nutrients with the goal of generating evidence-based policy.

Vitamin E may reduce risk of motor neurone disease

12-Jul-2011

Long-term use of vitamin E supplements may be associated with a reduced risk of the motor neurone disease ALS, according to new research.

Folate may reduce pre-menopausal breast cancer risk: Study

11-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of folate may reduce the risk of breast cancer, but the benefits appear linked to a woman’s menopausal state, suggests a new study.

General Mills looks 'beyond calcium and vitamin D' for bone health

11-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

General Mills is looking for new ingredients or technologies “beyond the known impact of calcium and vitamin D” to boost the bone formation process in cultured dairy foods.

Study reveals ‘two faces’ of vitamin E oxidation

08-Jul-2011 By Nathan Gray

Research investigating the effects of tocopherols on cholesterol markers has suggested that the vitamin E molecules have different oxidation patterns depending on the compound they are attached to.

Back to school: Why history offers lessons for nutrition’s future

06-Jul-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Understanding how our ancestors ate and appreciating what nutrients we need from an evolutionary perspective is finally getting the headlines it deserves – the nutrition industry should take note.

Vitamin E tocotrienols show cholesterol benefits for healthy adults: Study

29-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin E tocotrienol-rich supplements may improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, especially in people over 50, says a new study from Malaysia.

Metagenomic data evolves vitamin E science

29-Jun-2011 By Shane Starling from Interlaken, Switzerland

Information about the human genome is providing new insights into the way vitamin E – a nutrient that has very much ridden the scientific roller coaster in recent years in the face of questioning meta reviews – functions in the body.

Vitamin D plus calcium may cut skin cancer risk for women: Stanford study

28-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Women who take supplements of vitamin D and calcium may be at a reduced risk of developing skin cancer, suggests new data.

Vitamin D, calcium linked to kidney stones, but ‘benefits outweigh the risks’, says UNPA

27-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements of calcium and vitamin D may increase the risk of developing kidney stones, says a new study, but the benefits of supplementation outweigh the risks, says an industry expert from UNPA.

B12 breath test may ease deficiency diagnosis

23-Jun-2011 By Nathan Gray

A new breath test for the diagnosis of vitamin B12 deficiency may allow for a cheaper, faster, and more accurate diagnosis, according to new research.

Nutra Products gets patent for palatability boosting composition

21-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted California-based Nutra Products a patent for a composition to boost palatability of nutritional ingredients and enhance consumer compliance

Fortifying corn flour with folic acid could cut Hispanic birth defects

20-Jun-2011 By Mike Stones

Serious birth defects of the brain and spine in the Hispanic community could be prevented by fortifying corn masa flour with the B vitamin folic acid, according to a commentary published in the American Journal of Public Health.

US Army ‘concerned’ over excessive supplement use amongst soldiers

20-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells in New Orleans

The US Army has established a specialized group to deal with nutritional supplements amid concerns over the excess of supplements being taken, says a leading US Army researcher.

Dispatches from IFT

The next superfruit: Sea buckthorn and its elusive omega-7

17-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells in New Orleans

Sea buckthorn is a superfruit star on the rise, and increased media attention from the likes of Dr Oz makes it an ingredient to watch, says Jeff Hilton from the Integrated Marketing Group.

BASF 'impressed' with Cognis integration, expecting more M&A

16-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

One year on from the $3.1 billion acquisition of Cognis, Samy Jandali, VP of nutrition and health North America for BASF, told Stephen Daniells why he is impressed with the progress of the integration and why we can expect more M&A in the nutrition...

Vitamin D linked to heart health benefits for men, but not women: Harvard study

14-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in men, but not women, suggest new findings from a Harvard-led study.

Vitamin E supplements may reduce lung disease risk: Cornell study

13-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 per cent in women over 45, says a study from Cornell University.

Folic acid unlikely to worsen B12 deficiency problems: NIH study

09-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming folic acid from supplements or fortified grain products is unlikely to exacerbate problems associated with low vitamin B12 levels, says a new study.

Accelerated time technology may unlock our long-term nutritional needs

08-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Technology that can speed up biological time may reveal the existence of hundreds of ‘vitamins’, and provide scientific evidence for how long-term nutrient intake affects the risk of chronic disease, says the executive chairman of a Silicon Valley company...

Folate and colon health: Study identifies minimum dose for protection

06-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Japanese researchers have reported a minimal essential blood level for the B vitamin folate for an apparent benefit for colon health, which may help with intake recommendations.

Energy drinks are “never appropriate” for kids and could harm, warns AAP

01-Jun-2011 By Mike Stones

Energy drinks are “never appropriate” for children or adolescents and some contain substances that could be harmful, warns a new clinical report from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Food insufficient for Canadian vitamin D intakes

31-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin D fortified foods are not enough to ensure an adequate intake of the vitamin, and one-quarter of Canadians are not meeting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), says a new study.