Vitamins & premixes

Global population falls short on micronutrient intake

04-Oct-2024 By Asia Sherman

According to a recent analysis published in The Lancet, more than half of the world’s population consumes inadequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.

NPA’s Fabricant on NMN lawsuit: ‘We've got to take a stand on these things’

30-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting the agency cease its unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act against Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN).

Do supplements improve warfighter performance and recovery?

26-Aug-2024 By Asia Sherman

Practical evidence on how dietary supplementation might affect field performance of active-duty military service members is lacking, according to a recent review of the available science.

Many NMN and Urolithin A supplements failing to match label claims: Study

23-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Analysis of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) and Urolithin A supplements revealed a wide range in levels of the active ingredients compared to label claims, indicating “a considerable disparity in the quality of geroprotective supplements."

NR may improve functional mobility for Individuals with PAD

20-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The potential vascular benefits of nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplementation may extend to people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), with a new study showing that six months of NR could boost functional mobility.

Balchem-Alkemist analysis reveals vitamin K2 supplement quality concerns

14-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Over two-thirds of vitamin K2 supplements purchased via a large U.S. e-commerce platform failed to meet label claims due to low quality or purity, according to a new analysis by Balchem and Alkemist Labs.

Vitamin D and pregnancy: Cochrane reviews evidence, cuts questionable studies

12-Aug-2024 By Asia Sherman

Citing trustworthiness red flags, an updated Cochrane review of the evidence on the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduced the number of studies included in previous assessments.

AI-driven personalized supplements brand Bioniq raises $15M Series B

18-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: And the winners are...

16-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 7th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed July 15 during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ.

‘The most desirable award for a company who develops active ingredients’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

08-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ live on July 15. Our finalists are excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Observational study finds multivitamin use not associated with a lower mortality rate

27-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

A large analysis of data based on three observational studies has found no association between regular multivitamin use and lower risk of death.

iHerb joins the GLP-1 support club with own label supps by Dr Oz

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Online health and wellness retailer iHerb has expanded its proprietary dietary supplement range with three new products developed by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Murray to combat common side effects from GLP-1 drugs.

Nestlé Health Science rolls out GLP-1Nutrition support platform

26-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Targeting the more than 15 million Americans using GLP-1 drugs, Nestlé Health Science launched a new web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey.

Beet supplements may reduce post-exercise inflammation, boost recovery: RCT

18-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a nitrate-rich beet supplement may boost levels of two anti-inflammatory bioactive compounds post-exercise and help manage exercise-induced inflammation in athletes, says a new study.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2024 Health & Wellness Trends: ‘A time of meaningful evolution’

17-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers are prioritizing mental health, sleep and weight control as pandemic attitudes become ingrained lifestyle behaviors and influencers continue to shape demand for self-care solutions, according to The Vitamin Shoppe’s latest Health & Wellness...

Care/of to close operations as parent company Bayer explores ‘future innovations’

07-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Personalized nutrition company Care/of will wind down operations as a subsidiary of Bayer AG and will lay off 143 employees by July 3, according to a notice filed with the state of New York, where the company is headquartered.

FDA responds to congressman's letter that calls out ‘FDA’s failure to act’ on NOW’s test results

31-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The letter also addresses concerns over FDA’s Human Foods Program reorganization and how it will impact the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs, new dietary ingredient notifications (NDIN) and more.

Whey protein with BCAAs and vit D most effective in supporting muscle mass

21-May-2024 By Priyom Bose

Compared to whey protein alone, a combination of whey protein, vitamin D and branched-chain amino acids is more effective in preserving fat free mass (FFM) and muscle strength (MS) in the first month after sleeve gastrectomy, according to new research.

Personalized dosing could overcome vitamin D deficiency 'pandemic': Review

09-May-2024 By Jonathan Smith

Personalized approaches to vitamin D dosing could help the population meet uptake recommendations worldwide, suggests a paper published in the journal Nutrients.

Should everyone take a daily multivitamin? A Harvard medical editor says yes.

12-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

In response to convincing evidence published earlier this year, the chief medical editor at Harvard Health Publishing says he now recommends daily multivitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for the population at-large.

Last call for entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.

Amazon updates its dietary supplements seller’s policy

05-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Tech giant Amazon has updated its requirements for dietary supplements and now requires third-party verification, including testing data and certificates of analyses straight from the lab to Amazon.

Nature Made serves up pickle-flavored gummies for National Pickleball Month

04-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Leading dietary supplement brand Nature Made is marking its new partnership with USA Pickleball with a limited-time-only offering of Nature Made Pickle-Flavored Multivitamin Gummies.

FDA issues draft guidance on NDIN Master Files

03-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released draft guidance for industry titled “New Dietary Ingredient Notification Master Files for Dietary Supplements.”

‘Our motto of lifelong wellness starts here, and I really took that to heart’: TVS CEO on leading by example

02-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

To build trust and credibility, management has to lead by example. But when you work for a health and wellness company, that takes it to a whole new level—and that's exactly what Lee Wright, CEO at The Vitamin Shoppe, did.

Nestlé study explores NAD+ boosting ability of trigonelline

02-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.

‘One of the best summits I've attended in a long time!’ Save the Date for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “hands-down the best event”, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

Five specialty categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

13-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are open for entries, with our five specialty categories recognizing the best and brightest in women’s health, nutrition research, start-ups and more.

Pure Encapsulations enters retail, launches into The Vitamin Shoppe

08-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Previously reserved for health care practitioners and select eCommerce channels, the Pure Encapsulations supplement brand is now available at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements stores nationwide.

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in food supplements and functional food and beverage.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2024: What are our judges looking for?

29-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 in pictures

27-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA's 6th Sports & Active Nutrition Summit attracted over 250 delegates to sunny San Diego for three days of content and networking.

FDA updates supplements ingredient directory to reflect stakeholder feedback

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has renamed its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Directory and added classification categories following “some constructive stakeholder feedback”.

Expo West 2024: Our picks of the best supplements-specific education

21-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The industry's annual pilgrimage to Anaheim is only a couple of weeks away, so we looked at the education session to pick out the key supplements-related sessions that we’ll be adding to our agendas.

Start-up Spotlight

Q&A: ‘Block & Tackle’ on helping student athletes with the ‘Rise & Grind’

06-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

In 2022, two dads came together to build a supplement company that helps student athletes get through busy days of early wake-ups, school, sports practice and homework.

WellWithAll targets health inequities with supplements and 'inclusive capitalism'

05-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Boston-based health and wellness company WellWithAll has a primary mission: to create products that will positively impact specific health inequities that disproportionately affect underserved communities.

Perelel secures $6 million for reproductive and prenatal health

02-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Los Angeles-based start-up Perelel Health recently raised $6 million in Series A funding led by Unilever Ventures, which will be used to continue to grow its portfolio of supplements targeting women’s distinct life stages.

ZOA+ Powder pre-workout supplement launches exclusively into GNC

02-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Global health and wellness company GNC has entered an exclusive retail partnership to distribute the latest pre-workout supplement from ZOA, a brand co-founded by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

NutraCast: Exploring the landscape of the supplement industry for athletes

26-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Have you ever wondered how athletes harness the power of supplements in this ever-evolving industry? Jordan Bokser, founder and director of sales & business development at Designs for Sport (a subdivision of Designs for Health), joined the NutraCast...

SANS 2024: Join Ghost, GNC, NutraBolt, Coca-Cola, MuscleTech, Glaxon and more in San Diego

25-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just under three weeks to go, there’s still time to join the leading conference for the U.S. sports and active nutrition sector featuring a raft of the category’s leading brands and subject matter experts.

COSMOS: Multivitamins linked to improved memory, slower age-related cognitive decline

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily multivitamin supplementation may boost episodic memory and slow cognitive in older adults, says new data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

One week to go! Register now for NIU’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Forum

17-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for our Annual Business Leaders Forum, and your chance to ask a burning question (or two) to senior leaders from Gaia Herbs, Nouri, NOW, Pharmavite and The Vitamin Shoppe.

GAO report on 12 prenatal supplements: ‘Unnecessarily alarmist’ and ‘Where’s the statistical significance?’

15-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report on prenatal supplements, which includes data on the testing of 12 different products and some wide-ranging recommendations calling for greater FDA oversight.

Balchem boosts Choline production by 50% as cognitive category drives demand

19-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Responding to growing demand for choline across the lifespan, Balchem has announced the completion of its US capacity expansion for its VitaCholine, boosting output by 50%.

6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024

18-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2024 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Vitamin D decreases effects of high fructose corn syrup on the brain in rats

15-Dec-2023 By Claudia Adrien

High fructose corn syrup may have detrimental effects on brain health and function, but data from a new animal study suggests vitamin D may decrease the number of HFCS-related degenerative neurons, and positively affect learning and memory performance.

Editors’ picks: Our favorite articles of 2023

14-Dec-2023 By The NutraIngredients-USA Team

We enjoy writing some articles more than others, whether it’s because of the subject, the impact for industry, the insights from commentators, or other reasons. But which articles did we enjoy writing the most and why?

Purity-IQ launches new tool to authenticate mushroom products

11-Dec-2023 By Danielle Masterson

They're in coffee, skincare, various gummies and inescapable at SupplySide West. Mushrooms are popping up everywhere. While there is a lot of enthusiasm around mushrooms, there's also a good amount of skepticism. That's where Purity-IQ...

Announcing the DSHEA Summit: A landmark event bringing together the architects of the law & leading industry voices

04-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Join Scott Bass, Loren Israelsen, Bob Durkin, Jim Emme, and more industry luminaries for NutraIngredients-USA’s landmark DSHEA Summit.

Athletic Greens explores nutrient synergy to prime future direction

21-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Mounting evidence indicates that consuming certain nutrients together could be more effective than consuming them individually, according to the research team at Athletic Greens.