High blood levels of vitamin D are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a new meta-analysis of observational studies from an international team of researchers.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is likely to aggressively pursue immunity claims being made by Coca-Cola Vitaminwater after it was called on to investigate them by the Washington DC-based National Consumers League (NCL) this week, a food law attorney...
The US dietary supplements industry has welcomed the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans which demonstrated a thawing in attitude toward supplements use from a Guidelines committee that has previously baulked at recommending them.
Quality of Life Labs will launch a new Optisorb Vitamin C product at Expo West in March featuring Scientific Food Solutions’ (SFS) vitamin C ingredient Fast-C.
Vitamin D penetration has jumped 50% in the past two years in the US, according to a new survey of 6000 supplement buyers conducted by product tester and market scrutineer, ConsumerLab.com, that also recorded dwindling herbal interest.
Consuming high levels of vitamin D and calcium for breakfast may increase fat oxidation rates and energy burning during the course of the day, says a new study from Australia.
Dutch company Royal DSM is linking with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to develop nutrition al projects in the developing world.
Barely a week goes by without a new study supporting the potential benefits of vitamin D, but the many questions remain unanswered regarding the sunshine vitamin.
A new diagnostic vitamin D assay to be released in Europe may help to detect early deficiency, and could help to provide more accurate data for dieticians and researchers.
Scientists and health professions should not wait for FDA action and should be educating consumers of the dangers of consuming energy drinks, says a new commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
The Food and Drug Administration has affirmed the principal that references to scientific studies can amount to drug claims under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).
NutraIngredients-USA.com will host the first virtual conference dedicated to sports nutrition, showcasing the latest trends and strategies for this booming segment.
Consumption of B vitamins during pregnancy does not increase the risk of allergy in the infants, says a new study from Japan that challenges previous findings.
Supplements of calcium and vitamin D may boost the bone health of girls undergoing puberty, and potentially reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, suggests a new study from Down Under.
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients is promoting a new vegetarian form of vitamin D it says can make a considerable dent in global deficiencies in the ‘sun vitamin’ due its functional food flexibility.
The effects of probiotics on gut health may be boosted by a symbiotic partnership with the supplementation of certain micronutrients, according to new research.
A vitamin D qualified health claim will soon be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration even as concerns grow about the recent vitamin D scientific update issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
A supplement containing a mix of essential fatty acids and vitamins may significantly reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to new research.
Antioxidants from dietary, but not supplemental, sources may reduce the risk of developing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in men by up to 50 percent, says a new study from Harvard.
Fortification of dairy products with vitamin D and calcium may boost bone health in post-menopausal women, a group at increased risk of osteoporosis, suggests a new study from Greece.
The Kellogg Company will pay $5m to consumers misled by children’s immunity claims for its Rice Krispies breakfast cereal, after agreeing terms in an amalgamated class action in a California court.
Use of dietary supplements in the US has risen slightly, with about 50 percent of Americans reporting supplement use, according to a survey of 20,000 people.
Italian supplier Gnosis Bioresearch has won New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a synthetic folate salt form.
Supplementation with Vitamin D may not benefit stroke patients, suggests new research that also questions a blanket approach to supplementation with the vitamin.
Daily doses of folic acid as low as 0.2 milligrams are sufficient to lower homocysteine levels – an amino acid linked to increased risks of heart disease and dementia, says a new study.
Experts from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and DSM Nutritional Products have developed an interactive worldwide map on vitamin D levels as a tool for educating the public and policymakers.
Some sun exposure and vitamin D supplements may be the most effective means of reducing the risk of breast cancer, suggest findings from a French study.
NBTY has settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over DHA-based brain and eye children’s health claims it has been making for some its Disney-branded dietary supplements.
An alternative to the exclusivity of randomized clinical trials as the proof of a nutrient's efficacy must be found to advance nutrition research, say two new commentaries; one by academia, one from industry.
Vitamin A supplementation programs in children under five should be continued in areas at risk of deficiency, according to a new review from the Cochrane Collaboration.
The bioavailability of certain vitamins in multivitamin and mineral supplements could be improved by using an amino acid and non-digestible oligosaccharide (AAOS) matrix, according to new research.
Red and purple rice bran and their extracts may be rich natural source of phytochemicals for nutraceutical and functional food developments, according to new research.
New vitamin K2 player Kappa Bioscience will utilize third party tester ChromaDex’s reference standards and analytical methods after signing a global agreement.
Inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D is associated with higher levels of cognitive impairment; however it remains unclear if the link is causal, according to a new study.
A link between changes in the DNA of newborn babies, folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, and birth weight, has been identified for the first time, researchers claim.
A new report from the Institute of Medicine has set out new, increased, dietary recommendations for calcium and vitamin D, but noted that that many Americans already achieve the RDI levels through diet and sun exposure.
The likelihood of having depression is significantly increased in people with deficient level of vitamin D, compared with people with adequate levels of the sunshine vitamin, says a new study.
High blood levels of the carotenoid alpha-carotene may reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and all other causes by up to 39 percent, suggest results from a 14 year study.
Supplements containing folic acid, a key recommendation for women of child-bearing age, do not produce an accumulation of un-metabolized folic acid in the fetus, says a new study from Germany.
The gap between science showing potential anti-cancer properties of a range of nutraceuticals and the low bioavailability in vivo may be breached by nanotechnology, says a new review.
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