Minerals

AlgaeCal partners with OsteoStrong to promote bone building

03-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

AlgaeCal will retail its bone-building supplements in OsteoStrong’s membership-based wellness franchises starting this month. The partnership, which AlgaeCal Founder Dean Neuls says “couldn’t be more perfect”, launches in 10 beta locations across the...

Gadot gears up for anticipated high zinc demand

26-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Now that Fall is in full force, Gadot is locked and loaded for the cold season, armed with the essential trace mineral.

Daily multivitamin may improve cognition, may protect against decline: RCT

14-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Multivitamin supplements may improve cognition, episodic memory, and executive function in older people, and slow cognitive decline by 60%, according to data from the high-profile COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study for the Mind (COSMOS-Mind).

Multivitamin-ginseng formula relieves stress markers in controlled trial

31-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A supplement formula consisting of vitamins, minerals and ginseng was found to lessen psychological symptoms and blood markers of stress in a controlled trial, the manufacturer claims.

‘A wake-up call to American healthcare policy makers’: Report highlights billions in potential savings from supplements

31-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement regimens may reduce the direct and indirect medical costs associated with specific disease-associated medical conditions, but only $59 billion are currently being captured, potentially leaving $502 billion in additional savings that...

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.

Three for three: Hofseth Biocare gets NDI nod from FDA for bioactive peptides

29-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Hofseth BioCare (HBC) has successfully achieved New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the US Food and Drug Administration for its ProGo bioactive peptides, having already achieved this for its CalGo and OmeGo ingredients.

GNC and The Honest Company deepen women's health retail partnership

22-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Global health and wellness brand GNC is adding more products from The Honest Company, a wellness brand started by celebrity Jessica Alba, targeting women’s health needs around sleep, mood, immunity, and hair health.

Selenium plus CoQ10 may protect telomeres and reduce heart risks: Study

18-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Long-term supplementation of selenium and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) may preserve telomeres length, a marker of ageing, and are associated with a reduction in cardiovascular mortality, says a new study from Scandinavia.

‘Developing future consumers,’ The Vitamin Shoppe rolls out to college campuses nationwide

15-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Sleep-deprived, stressed, and under pressure to perform academically while balancing their newfound freedom, college students are a burgeoning yet underserved market for health and nutrition products, says The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite.

Natreon’s Shilajit extract shows bone health promise for postmenopausal women: RCT

11-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and collagen-inducing effects of purified Shilajit, an Ayurvedic ingredient, may support bone health in postmenopausal women, a population at increased risk of osteoporosis, says a new study.

Consumer goods company dives into supplement trade with line of wellness shots

19-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

Another company with marketing acumen but no nutritional experience has dipped its toe into the supplement industry with a new range of wellness shots.

‘Sleep and relaxation are still a white space’: Celesta CEO talks formulation opportunities

18-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Despite significant growth and consumer interest in products for sleep and stress management, the categories remain a white space, says the CEO of a new company exploring multi-ingredient blends to target multiple biological pathways.

News in brief

MD Logic expands partnership with health influencer

08-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based supplement company has expanded its partnership with a prominent health influencer with the launch of a new magnesium product.

2 days to go: Countdown is on for the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

08-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

On July 13, the winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast. Read why our finalists are excited…

7 key takeaways from the CRN-ACI Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Summit

05-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NDIs, drug preclusions, the CBD stalemate, actions at the State level, and an impending supply chain nightmare around plastics were just some of the highlights from a recent conference in New York City.

Don’t miss the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: ‘The industry’s most coveted awards’

29-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 13. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Higher dietary selenium intakes linked to younger ‘biological age’: Telomere study

27-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Increased dietary intakes of selenium for women with type 2 diabetes are associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study from China.

USPSTF’s multivitamin report: ‘Akin to studying a hammer and concluding it is unsuitable for turning a screw’

23-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The dietary supplements industry has reacted to a recent report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that dismissed the potential benefits of multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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.

Mediterranean diet components benefited AMD sufferers in study using AREDS2 data

12-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Some components of a Mediterranean diet can help slow the progression of advanced eye disease, a large scale follow up study has suggested

Nature Made launches Wellblends range for immunity, sleep & stress

14-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The new curated line of Wellblends products includes 13 scientifically developed blends of ingredients to support immune health, sleep, and stress management.

Wegmans announces “Verified with Confidence” program for supplements

13-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NSF will administer the new program announced by grocery chain Wegmans, which will cover all supplements, herbals, probiotics, and CBD products sold at its 106 stores.

‘Luxury’ brain health brand signs up content marketing partner

11-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new brain health supplement brand has teamed with a content marketing organization to raise the awareness of its ‘luxury’ products.

Almost 80% of endurance athletes use supplements: Survey

08-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement use is very high among endurance athletes, with older athletes using the products, says a new study that suggests opportunity to develop age-specific products for this population.

2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Last call for entries!

06-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The extended deadline to submit entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards is fast approaching – submit your entries now for your chance to join our Hall of Fame!

Stem & Root launches first BeniCaros immunity product in US

21-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Stem & Root, a brand developed by Bayer, has expanded its product line with a new immunity product formulated with the “breakthrough” upcycled carrot-derived ingredient BeniCaros plus zinc.

Cara Welch named permanent director of ODSP at FDA

11-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced that Dr Cara Welch will be the new permanent director of its Office of Dietary Supplement Programs. The announcement was welcomed by industry trade groups.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Arielle Levitan, MD & Romy Block, MD, co-founders of Vous Vitamin

09-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Vous Vitamin is a personalized vitamin company that uses an all-in-one multivitamin approach rather than packs. The company is led by two physicians who wanted to simplify the process for consumers by offering proprietary formulas tailored to individual...

FDA’s final voluntary recall guidance provides easy to follow road map, experts say

04-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The US Food and Drug Administration has finalized a guidance on issuing recalls that first issued in draft form in 2019. The document’s plain language should help ensure compliance, experts contacted by NutraIngredients-USA agree.

Prebiotic may boost iron absorption, offer benefits for anemics

25-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet with prebiotics like galactooligosaccharides (GOS) may boost iron absorption from foods and help manage childhood deficiency, suggests a new study done with rats.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

24-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With five weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2022, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

As many as 18% of troops reported supplement adverse events in survey questioned by expert

04-Feb-2022 By Hank Schultz

A large survey of supplement use among US military personnel reported as many as 18% of respondents experienced an adverse event. But methodology questions makes it difficult to take those numbers at face value, an expert says.

Vitamin Angels bridges nutritional divide

01-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Following a successful 2021, the nonprofit hopes to continue to expand their reach with the help of donors and partners.

Six ingredient categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

31-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022, with six categories dedicated to the best and most innovative ingredients.

Supplements help improve outcomes for kidney patients: Study

26-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study out of British Columbia has found that oral nutritional supplements that boost the intake of protein and other nutrients can benefit subjects suffering from kidney failure and improve outcomes when they begin dialysis.

Sports brands scramble to say abreast of market changes wrought by pandemic

14-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Sports nutrition companies will need to stay abreast of how consumers are interacting with their products—and especially how that has changed during the pandemic—to identify and capitalize on new opportunities, said a prominent market analyst.

See you in San Diego! Our plans to proceed with the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

13-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA remains committed to hosting its Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA, February 14-16 in San Diego.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2022 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

FDA approves qualified claim for magnesium and blood pressure

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

FDA has approved a qualified health claim for the ability of magnesium supplements to lower blood pressure. It’s a welcome development that’s been a long time coming, industry experts say.

Hear directly from the CEOs of The Vitamin Shoppe, NOW & Pharmavite

06-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA’s Business Leaders Forum is back, so sign up for FREE to get insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies.

Collagen peptides boost bone health effects of calcium + vitamin D: RCT

05-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Adding collagen peptides to a regimen of calcium and vitamin D improved measures of bone health compared to calcium +D alone, says a new study from Greece with postmenopausal women with osteopenia.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

Supplement's anti aging benefits confirmed via DNA methylation measurement

21-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A dietary supplement based on CaAKG (calcium alpha-ketoglutarate) reduced biological age as measured by a DNA test, according to a recently published study.

The Business Leaders Forum is back! Join us in January for insights from the top

16-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Start 2022 with insights from CEOs from some of the industry’s leading companies in a wide-ranging, interactive, and FREE webinar on NutraIngredients-USA.

Supplements now a health category of its own, according to analysis of searches on health websites

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent survey by a native advertising firm shows that dietary supplements as a category has broken into the top health topic searches in 2021.

Elite sport nutritionist: ‘From a practical perspective, supplements can be very, very useful’

30-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There is a huge variation in the consistency and quality of sports nutrition advice at the highest levels of elite sport, and this can be challenging when working with elite athletes, says Laurent Bannock, Founder and Director at the Institute of Performance...

Review concludes magnesium relieves diabetes symptoms

24-Nov-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Oral supplementation with magnesium (Mg) - in particular magnesium oxide - facilitates glucose absorption while increasing insulin levels to help alleviate the symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a systemic review of related trials.

Pandemic-induced demand created field of dreams for adulterators, Blumenthal warns

08-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

The demand spike caused by the global pandemic has been a bonanza for the botanical supplements industry. But ABC chief Mark Blumenthal says it has been the biggest threat of adulteration during his time in the industry, too.

Pieces in place for sports market to roar back from pandemic, panelists say

25-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The market dynamics and science backing of sports nutrition will support future growth as the category recovers from a pandemic-induced lull, panelists in a recent webinar said.