Zinc

Glycoprotein matrix delivery system may boost zinc bioavailability by 40%

26-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Biotransformation of minerals and vitamins using yeast and probiotic fermentation to create a glycoprotein matrix may boost nutrient absorption, with a new study reporting significant improvements for zinc.

Call to action over zinc: 'The most insidious' of all deficiencies

21-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Zinc determines a greater number of critical life functions than any other micronutrient, yet it remains among the most common deficiencies globally, according to a new 'call to action' report.

Cognition may improve with zinc supplementation in overweight women

06-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Overweight or obese women who received zinc supplementation for three months saw cognitive improvement, though they did not experience significant changes in body weight, according to research published in Nutrients.

FSAI finds zinc and selenium label inaccuracies exceeding tolerances

27-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study comparing the labelled and actual contents of zinc and selenium supplements, finds these products regularly contain less of the mineral than labelled, with some even falling outside the allowed labelling tolerances.

Study links low maternal zinc intake to high blood pressure risk

09-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new case-controlled study has revealed key risk factors of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in Gaza Strip, Palestine, highlighting the impact of maternal zinc intake.

Study spotlight supplements found to reduce side effects of COVID-19 vaccines

13-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The new study observes a significant association between supplement consumption and vaccination side effects in an Italian adult population, specifically spotlighting the effects of omega-3 and mineral supplement consumption in reducing associated adverse...

Review supports zinc’s anti-viral activity, potential for COVID-19

27-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Zinc is an essential trace mineral involved in modulating human immune responses and may prove to be an important therapeutic agent for viral infections, such as COVID-19, say the authors of a recent review.

Calcium, iron, zinc the most consumed minerals in Japan – Govt-funded survey

30-Aug-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Calcium, iron, zinc are the most consumed minerals in the form of supplements or fortified foods, an online survey funded by the Japanese government found.

Zinc supplementation shows no significant benefits for preventing diabetes – 12-month Australia RCT

22-Jul-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A 12-month RCT conducted in Australia has found that zinc supplementation did not produce significant benefit in preventing diabetes, a finding which is in contrary to the existing body of scientific literature.

Review calls for reassessment of upper levels for zinc intake in preadolescent children

25-May-2022 By Asia Sherman

Research published in Nutrients suggests that existing upper levels of zinc among infants and young children should be updated with a newer body of relevant evidence.

Blackmores CEO: Strong growth in Indonesia from vitamin D3, zinc success

28-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Blackmores has seen strong growth in Indonesia by prioritising its vitamin D3 and zinc supplement business in the country, according to the Australian brand’s CEO.

CRN survey: 80% of Americans are now using dietary supplements

22-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Americans have turned to dietary supplements in record numbers over the past two years, with the numbers of users hitting new highs, and confidence in the effectiveness, safety and quality remaining impressively high, according to CRN’s 2021 Consumer...

Clinician argues zinc supplementation key to reversing eating disorders

14-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The medical establishment puts too little credence in underlying nutritional deficiencies that can drive eating disorders, a prominent clinician maintains. Specifically, the role of zinc supplementation has been passed over in his view.

New research validates improved function of zinc/turmeric complex, company maintains

03-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A Wisconsin-based supplement manufacturer has released new data showing the improved functionality of a proprietary zinc-turmeric complex that underpins a number of its products

‘Remarkable’: Zinc plus curcumin may offer significant glycemic benefits

12-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Combined supplementation with zinc and curcumin may significantly improve measures blood sugar levels, insulin measures, and BMI in overweight or obese pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Iran.

Pandemic induced research frenzy increases backing for some legacy ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has boosted interest in immune health support ingredients of all kinds. As scientists race to determine the best way to help patients in the current crisis, NutraIngredients-USA takes a look at what some of the latest research has to say...

Study finds vitamin C, zinc don’t cut COVID-19 duration but was too short, flawed in design, CRN claims

17-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent study that found no benefit for vitamin C and zinc in shortening COVID-19 symptoms suffers from weak study design and a possible premature cessation, CRN says.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Immunity on-trend: Selenium and zinc’s time to shine

15-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D is enjoying its well-deserved moment in the spotlight but the next trending ingredients in immune health will be selenium and zinc, according to a supplement entrepreneur.

Zinc supplementation increases cellular immune response in children – Nestle-funded study

19-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Zinc supplementation was shown to increase cellular immune responses, especially in boys and children younger than 3.5 years old, according to a study conducted on young children in Indonesia.

Pandemic will boost vitamins C & D, zinc and ALA in 2021, retailer says

04-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement and organic foods retailer Natural Grocers said a continued emphasis on vitamin D, immune support and blood sugar management will lead industry trends in 2021.

NutraVideo: Zinc, vitamin D are key in COVID fight

26-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The dietary supplement market has been flooded with new products, with an unprecedented demand in immune health. A recent Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)-IPSOS survey found that vitamin D usage jumped 37% and zinc grew 17% amid the pandemic.

Immune health benefits, delivery system innovation characterize August product launches

31-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The month of August ushered in a variety of new product offerings, with immunity and convenience at the forefront.

Lysulin secures patent for diabetes supplement

29-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Lysulin, Inc. recently announced the company has landed a patent approval for their flagship product Lysulin, a first-in-class dietary supplement formulated for those with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Red wine polyphenols plus zinc and vitamin E may aid muscle performance and recovery: Pilot data

16-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of red wine polyphenols, zinc and vitamin E for 12 days may reduce markers of muscle damage, and maintain muscular power capacity in healthy men, suggests a new pilot study by Seppic.

Immunity and athletes: What does the science say for immune balancing ingredients?

15-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

There are multiple options available to sports nutrition product formulators looking to create immune products, but what is the state of the science for these ingredients specifically for athletes?

Balchem VP of HR: ‘Our employees see how much we’re helping people throughout the world’

01-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The coronavirus crisis is placing huge demands on American workers. For a company like Balchem, which is seeing surging demand for some of its nutritional products like zinc, employee motivation is being helped by seeing how important their work is, says...

NPA’s Fabricant: ‘It’s a global pandemic. We need to speak a global language when it comes to the science around vitamin D and zinc’

06-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Every week, new studies are emerging that highlight the important roles that nutrients like vitamin D and zinc play for our immune systems, but the dietary supplements industry cannot talk about much of it. Eventually, this needs to be rectified, said...

NIU’s Global Round-up: Probiotics research booming in Asia, efficient & sustainable calanus harvesting, and more

28-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

What's happened this week around the Nutra-Verse? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Zinc backed for common cold relief: Study

11-Jul-2016 By Will Chu

Zinc lozenges can reduce common cold duration by nearly three days, according to a new meta-analysis.

Zinc + multivitamins may boost height gain in children: Study

10-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing school children with zinc plus a multivitamin may lead to significantly greater height gain, compared to placebo, says a new study from Thailand.

Dispatches from #FIE2013

Researchers back zinc citrate bioavailability

22-Nov-2013 By Shane STARLING

A just published study has found zinc citrate is equal to zinc gluconate and higher than zinc oxide in terms of bodily intake, research that could help battle regional deficiencies and conditions like diarrhea.

Zinc biomarker may offer greater insight in to effects of deficiency, say researchers

30-Aug-2013 By Nathan Gray

A potential new diagnostic marker for zinc status could help researchers and industry better understand the effects of low zinc status in the body, according to new research.

Zinc may help battle infections by moderating immune responses, study suggests

11-Feb-2013 By Nathan Gray

The mechanism behind zinc's reported ability to help fight off infections may lie in its ability to kick start and shut off immune pathways, say researchers.

Special edition: Innovations in minerals

Zinc benefitting from EU health claims game

24-Jan-2013 By Shane Starling

Used in cigarette filters, as a corrosive, pigment and in the manufacture of rubber and concrete, zinc forms like zinc oxide and zinc suphate are also important nutrients for physiological wellbeing. And 18 new European Union health claims – the most...