Maternal & infant health

Study linking vitamin D to autism retracted over reliability issues

21-May-2019 By Will Chu

Journal editors have withdrawn a paper said to be the first randomised controlled trial looking into vitamin D supplement links to autism after concerns over the findings’ reliability.

New products in infant nutrition sift through limited number of ingredients

15-May-2019 By Hank Schultz

The infant nutrition market is characterized by few new ingredients, but lots of new players, according to information shared at a recent event hosted by ingredient supplier DSM.

Probiotics in the first 1,000 days: Fertility is an under-explored area, says expert

13-May-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The first 1,000 days after conception are vital to the long-term health of an infant, and we’re gaining a deeper understanding of the vital role of the developing microbiome in this. But an area that needs more understanding is around how the microbiota...

DuPont to manufacture novel probiotic strain for clinical trial on sepsis in Bangladeshi infants

06-May-2019 By Cheryl Tay

DuPont is manufacturing a new probiotic strain for use in an upcoming large-scale clinical study in Bangladesh, which will test the effects of probiotics on gut microbiome of infants with sepsis.

Rainbow Light teams up with Vitamin Angels to provide vitamin drops to underserved US communities

26-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

Rainbow Light, a Clorox Company-owned supplement brand, has pledged to donate portion of its sales to public health nonprofit Vitamin Angels this summer, as well as help organize vitamin drop donations to 25 underserved communities in the US.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Blackmore’s ‘not fantastic’ Q3, Vitamin Angels in Central America, and more

22-Apr-2019 By Stephen Daniells

It’s a global industry and there’s a lot happening. We know it’s not always easy keeping up with everything that’s happening around the world that could impact the US dietary supplements industry. The answer? Our weekly round-up of key news from across...

Vitamin Angels hopes to break 'intergeneration cycle of malnutrition' in Central America

17-Apr-2019 By Kacey Culliney

Non-profit Vitamin Angels wants to strengthen its partnership network in Central America to produce transformative change among women and children facing malnutrition, its program leader says.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019

11-Apr-2019 By Stephen Daniells

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards: We've extended the deadline for entries to April 19.

Daigou and direct-selling clampdown in China 'growing pains', but market will still thrive: HPA

08-Apr-2019 By Cheryl Tay

The recent slew of crackdowns, regulatory reviews and stricter rules for China's health food and supplement industry are 'growing pains' the industry must overcome, as regulators double down on efforts to promote safety and collect taxes.

Two weeks to go! Submit your entries NOW for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2019!

01-Apr-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline is approaching for entries for this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards.

US Military, A.I., and mechanisms of action: First speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

14-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Vancouver, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including the US Military, Artificial Intelligence, and probiotic mechanisms of action.

NutraIngredients Omega-3 Summit

WATCH: Why omega-3 policy needs to keep pace with research around pregnancy benefits

05-Mar-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Industry has a crucial role to play in educating policymakers about the maternal and prenatal benefits of omega-3 supplementation, on the back of new and "compelling evidence".

Can high vitamin C intake decrease the chances of developing gestational blood sugar issues?

04-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in China found that pregnant women who had higher dietary vitamin C consumption also had lower odds of developing gestational diabetes.

New JAMA study supports importance of prenatal supplementation

28-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Prenatal vitamin supplementation may be associated with a decreased prevalence of autism in children from high-risk families, according to a new study in JAMA Psychiatry.

Inter-species communication? New study shows gut bacteria can control our genes and development

28-Feb-2019 By Nathan Gray

Bacteria in our guts may be impacting human health and disease by telling host genes what to do, say researchers who have uncovered a new mechanism by which our microbiome communicates with and controls the DNA of our own cells.