Minerals

Online curriculum could boost supplement knowledge among doctors, paper finds

23-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

Online training of physicians in integrative medicine could help boost the number of family doctors educated in the value of dietary supplements in health and prevention.

‘Sample was too young,’ experts comment on recent study on calcium and bone loss

23-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

There were no links found between dietary calcium intake and rates of bone loss in men, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition. Experts who commented on the study independently found the study flawed.

Calcium may not help prevent bone loss in men

21-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and rates of bone loss showed no association with dietary calcium intake in men, according to a recent study in British Journal of Nutrition.

New rat study backs Aquamin’s benefit over traditional calcium for bone health

17-Aug-2017 By Adi Menayang

Oral ingestion of Aquamin—a form of calcium derived from calcified red marine algae—may lead to less deterioration of the trabecular bone structure, according to a team of researchers from various institutions in Ireland.

More competition in sports products hurts Vitamin Shoppe

10-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

Increasing competition in sports nutrition has hurt Vitamin Shoppe’s financial results as it struggles to implement a ‘reinvention’ strategy.  The company reported disappointing 2nd quarter results yesterday, and the market reacted by sending the share...

Warnings about safety of supplements in eye health review called 'gratuitous' by experts

08-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

A recent Cochrane Review article that looked at the effects of antioxidant supplements on AMD contained some warning statements about the safety of the products that dumbfounded experts in the field.

High calcium levels linked to heart attack risk

01-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

People who are genetically prone to higher calcium levels in the bloodstream may be at higher risk of heart attack and coronary artery disease (CAD), a new study suggests.

Magnesium pills may improve blood pressure in at-risk populations

27-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

People with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or other non-communicable chronic diseases are at an increased risk of hypertension, but magnesium supplements may help lower their blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis.

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Cellular calcium levels may influence cholesterol production, study suggests

27-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Calcium levels within cells may play an important role in controlling cholesterol production, according to recent research using roundworms.

ASAE honors Supplement OWL with Power of A Silver Award

27-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has awarded the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) a 2017 Power of A Silver Award.

Does iron supplementation promise lower heart attack risk?

18-Jul-2017 By Will Chu

Iron supplementation may be a low-cost approach in reducing the risk of heart disease, as a study identifies low levels as a risk factor for one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

The top ingredients for cognition, focus & mood

14-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Memory, attention and focus, development, mood; there are numerous ways that a nutrient or bioactive ingredient can affect cognitive health. But which have the most science, how do they work?

MIT spin-off gets closer to launch of 3D printed supplements

03-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Multiply Labs, a spin-off company from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is gearing up for the launch of its 3D printed personalized supplements.

Pre-clinical data supports Velositol’s benefits for muscle building activity

03-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Adding a combination of amylopectin and chromium to branched chain amino acids or pea protein may increase the rate of muscle protein synthesis compared to using BCAA or pea protein alone, according to preclinical studies using Nutrition 21’s Velositol...

What’s old is new again: Big brand interest in chromium picolinate increasing, says Nutrition 21 president

26-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

After several years of being “overlooked” as fad ingredients took the spotlight, industry attention is returning to chromium picolinate, an ingredient with dozens of clinical trials to substantiate its benefits across a range of health conditions, says...

Adequate magnesium intakes may boost bone health: Study

23-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of magnesium from the diet may slash the risk of fractures for older women, but the benefits for older men are less clear, says a new study.

Supplements' 'smart role' underlined as report reveals sorry state of Australia's preventive health spending

15-Jun-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has backed a new report into preventive health, which details how the country is lagging behind fellow OECD nations Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Frutarom: Our focus in the USA is our branded ingredients

08-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Frutarom Health is eyeing growth in the US market, with its branded ingredients leading the way, supported by proprietary science.

Magnesium supplements show potential anti-inflammatory effects: Meta-analysis

08-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with magnesium may reduce levels of inflammatory biomarkers, says a new meta-analysis pooling data from 11 studies.

Chondroitin sulfate as good as widely used anti-inflammatory drug for knee osteoarthritis: Study

25-May-2017 By Gary Scattergood

High quality chondroitin sulfate supplementation is as good as a widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for the treatment of painful knee osteoarthritis, new research reveals.

Bergstrom wants to take lead in setting record straight on MSM

12-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

Careful and consistent work on claims substantiation and a commitment to transparency has helped make Bergstrom a leader in the developing field of MSM,  a company executive said recently.

special edition: sports nutrition

Sports leagues turn to testing regimes to lessen supplement risk

10-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

More rigorous testing has improved the quality and transparency of the dietary supplements used by athletes, an expert in the field says.

Quantum Health: 'We feel like we could grow our business with no marketing, just off the quality of our products'

01-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

With consumers increasingly seeking out natural solutions to immune health, Quantum Health’s focus on quality is helping to drive double digit growth across its portfolio.

The Supplement OWL product registry goes live

27-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) has officially gone live, with 51 Brand Names and 2,576 labels already in the product label database.

New NRC-backed study to explore role of K2 in calcium metabolism

21-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Research Council will fund a four year study to explore the relationship between calcium metabolism and vitamin K2, says NattoPharma.

Delivery Formats: Will consumers sip their supplements?

18-Apr-2017 By Adi Menayang

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, Trace Minerals Research launched a line of supplement straws. The company isn’t the first to play with this concept, but it certainly is one of very few. So what’s the appeal of dipping one’s toes into these...

Multivitamins neither help nor hinder heart risk, finds study

07-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Taking a multivitamin has no significant impact on your risk of experiencing a heart attack or other cardiovascular episode, a new study says.

Florida start-up B4 targets party-goers with pre-drinking liquid supplement

05-Apr-2017 By Adi Menayang

Florida-based liquid supplement start-up B4 wants party-goers to pre-game their pre-games with its new B vitamins, glutathione, minerals, and milk thistle liquid supplement.

More than half of consumers think 'hybrid beverages' are a pricey gimmick, Mintel survey finds

30-Mar-2017 By Adi Menayang

Despite the emerging trend of blurring category lines in the functional beverage sector, many consumers still hesitate to believe the claims and attributes on pack, let alone make a purchase, a new study from Mintel reveals. But it's not stopping...

Vitamin D, calcium supplementation don’t reduce cancer risk… or do they?

29-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Four years of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D did not produce any statistically significant reductions in the risk of cancer in older women with sufficient levels of the nutrients, says a new study.

Colostrum supplements may reduce muscle damage and inflammation post-exercise: RCT

29-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement containing bovine colostrum may reduce markers of muscle damage and blunt inflammation after exercise, says a new study with soccer players.

The animal supplement sector is a Harvard Business School case study on driving a responsible system: NASC President

23-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From GMPs to a robust adverse event reporting system and list of qualified suppliers, the self-regulatory successes of the animal supplement industry could be a Harvard Business School case study, says the president of the National Animal Supplement Council.

Special edition: Supplements for Pets

Navigating the regulations around supplements for pets

22-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

While many ingredients and trends for animal supplements are the similar to those found in human dietary supplements, the sector lives in a pre-DSHEA environment for regulations, explains Bill Bookout, president of the National Animal Supplement Council.

Not a fad: Ten years after conception, Orgenetics still strong with organic vitamin offering

08-Mar-2017 By Adi Menayang

When it launched its first brand of USDA-certified organic vitamin C in 2007, “there was no other ingredient like it,” Saumil Maheshvari, in charge of business development at Orgenetics, told NutraIngredients-USA.

Glanbia and Nutrition 21 extend strategic partnership with Velositol agreement

07-Mar-2017

Glanbia Nutritionals and Nutrition 21, LLC will co-market Nutrition 21’s Velositol ingredient, extending their long-time partnership.

Almost half of all deaths from heart disease & diabetes linked to diet: JAMA study

07-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s from seafood, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and whole grains are among the 10 dietary factors associated with an estimated 45% of all cardiometabolic deaths in the US, says a new study.

Vitamin Shoppe & Dr Tieraona Low Dog partner for consumer & employee holistic health training

02-Mar-2017 By Adi Menayang

Vitamin Shoppe announced a new partnership with natural medicine expert Tieraona Low Dog, MD, to produce multimedia for its online shops, as well as design a training program for brick-and-mortar employees.

Amylopectin/chromium complex boosts muscle protein synthesis rate: Study

02-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of amylopectin and chromium may double the muscle protein synthesis rate compared to what was seen when using whey protein alone, says a new study using Nutrition 21’s patented Velositol ingredient.

Herbalife unveils China TCM joint venture as it posts flat full-year sales for 2016

24-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Herbalife has reached an agreement in principle to form a joint venture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products and services firm Tasly Holding Group.

Organic & Natural Health launches omega-3 field study

21-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Organic and Natural Health Association has launched a consumer education campaign to encourage consumers to test their omega-3 levels to identify supplementation needs, following on from the success of its “Power of D” campaign.

Chinese investment in supplements expected to continue: NCN

21-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The US investment community has only a limited interest in investing in or acquiring dietary supplement brands, but interest in the sector from Chinese investors is expected to continue, says Nutrition Capital Network.

Special Edition: Blood Sugar Management

The key ingredients for blood sugar management

16-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

With diabetes rates rising, many healthy people are starting to consider the effects of blood glucose levels and keeping them in the healthy range. In this gallery we look at the key ingredients in this growing sector. 

To prep for April public launch, Supplement OWL site gets a few tweaks

15-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

The Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) website has been updated to include easier data input instructions, streamlining the data population process for the first industry-wide registry of finished products.

What next for Health Canada’s proposed NHP changes?

14-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada has received over 3,500 written comments in response to its proposed changes to how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated.

Vitamin vending machines: Is this the future for supplements retailing in APAC?

14-Feb-2017 By Millette Burgos

The man who has launched Australia’s first store selling vitamins solely via vending machines wants to launch hundreds more in locations across the country, while also expanding to overseas markets such as China, Singapore, India and New Zealand.

Testing failure, specification limits cited in FDA warning letters

13-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

A realistic testing regime and reasonable range on specified ingredient potencies were among the quality control issues cited by the Food and Drug Administration in recent warning letters.

Vitamin Angels reached 51 million children and mothers in 2016

10-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Vitamin Angels will host corporate supporters from the natural products industry at its annual reception in March, as the charity announced it reached more children and mothers than ever before.

70 product launches in just over 2 years

New clinical data opening doors for Nitrosigine beyond sports nutrition

10-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Having quickly established its credentials in the sports nutrition space, positive results in recent clinical trials are creating new opportunities for Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine in the cognitive health sector.

Glanbia strengthens performance nutrition offering with €181 million double deal

06-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

Dairy and nutritional ingredients firm Glanbia has confirmed two strategic acquisitions that will enhance its performance nutrition division by bringing a greater focus on plant-based foods and direct-to-consumer sales.

Valensa gets 'raw' certification on organic spirulina

31-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Algae ingredient supplier Parry Nutraceuticals has initiated what it believes will be a more meaningful level of certification for its spirulina products with new ‘Certified Clean’ and ‘Certified Raw’ marks.