Minerals

GNC rolls out personalized vitamin pack subscription service

17-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Called GNC4U, the new monthly subscription service from GNC is based on recommendations gleamed from individual health needs, lifestyle goals, and DNA analysis.

‘An often overlooked major nutrient’: Review highlights importance of sulfur for human health

17-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

With health benefits linked to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, “it may be time to consider the research connecting sulfur to multiple aspects of human health in the development of minimal daily levels”, says a new review.

From the editor's desk

Matching performance to promises holds key to personalized nutrition success

16-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

The personalized nutrition revolution holds huge potential for the dietary supplement industry. But matching promises to performance will be the key to keeping that goose alive until it can deliver the golden eggs.

Personalized nutrition: Who’s driving M&A activity in the category?

15-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We’re already seeing consolidation in the personalized nutrition space, with Nestlé Health Science and DSM just two of the multinationals putting their money into the category.

UNPA adds 13 new companies to its membership roster

14-Oct-2019

Utah-based the United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA) has added 13 new companies as members, including Nutrabolt, Taane Co., Trace Minerals and Uckele Health & Nutrition as Executive Members.

Vitamin Shoppe debuts new store concept, integrating technology, personalization

14-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin Shoppe recently unveiled a new store concept with the hope to boost sagging revenues by engaging consumers with technology-driven personalization.

Trump exec orders will affect guidances from FDA and FTC, expert says

11-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

New Trump Administration executive orders on guidance documents from regulatory agencies likely will affect the dietary supplement industry, an attorney says.

Dietary supplement use more popular than ever: CRN study

30-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The widespread use of dietary supplements among adults of all ages is on the rise.

Physicians receive inadequate nutrition education, study calls for policy changes

27-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Poor diet is the leading risk factor for early death worldwide. Yet nutrition is insufficiently incorporated into medical education, according to a new report from the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC).

Archive article of the week

Female athletic consumers: An untapped opportunity in sports nutrition

27-Sep-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The dietary supplements industry is missing the opportunity of developing a brand focused on female athletic consumers that is supported by science and speaks with the voice that female athletes want to hear, say experts.

Webinar: White Spaces and Influencers: Winning in a crowded sports nutrition marketplace

23-Sep-2019 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for this week's NutraIngredients-USA Sports Nutrition Webinar, which will feature experts from BodyBuilding.com, Nutrabolt, Vitargo, and Lumina Intelligence.

FDA data: Dietary supplement recalls relatively infrequent

11-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Less than 2% of over 800 recalls initiated in 2019 involved dietary supplement products, says a new report from AHPA that supports “overall safety of the dietary supplements”.

Walgreens helps Vitamin Angels reach over 200 million women and children

11-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin Angels and Walgreens have announced they have reached a new milestone in their partnership to improve child and maternal health.

Vitamin Shoppe gets competing bid

10-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new player has entered into Vitamin Shoppe negotiations.

Enough data backs benefits of timed nutrient delivery to support call for more research, study finds

06-Sep-2019 By Hank Schultz

Specific timing of nutrient delivery can have sports nutrition benefits, but the research is very much still in its infancy and as yet does not support much in the way of definitive recommendations, according to a new review.