Vitamins & premixes

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.

April new product launches: Synbiotic supplement for skin, chewable multis, and more

05-Apr-2019 By Adi Menayang

This time of year tends to get a plethora of product launches as brands time their announcements around the Natural Products Expo West show. This year we saw plenty of CBD, beauty-positioning, and as always, protein. Here’s a short list of product launches...

News in brief

Nature Made first branded line to launch in Tespo dispenser format

29-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Pharmavite, the maker of Nature Made vitamins, is the first manufacturer to launch its products under its own name in Tespo’s pod dispenser system.

Traditional Indian wisdom: Amway raises awareness of herbal supplements as consumer acceptance blooms

26-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Amway India is striving to promote the health benefits of traditional Indian herbs to consumers in the market, having recently conducted a series of seminars showcasing its Nutrilite Traditional Herbs range of supplements.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

Nature’s Sunshine breaking through in Chinese market, but stubborn losses persist

11-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Nature’s Sunshine recorded sales increases driven largely by rising sales in China, which is a relatively new market for the company.

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Proliferation of faux seals threatens to dilute true certifications

08-Mar-2019 By FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK: Confusion in the certification game

Do certifications within the supplement industry provide meaningful information to consumers? Or are they just a way to make a confusing market even more impenetrable?

Expo West 2019

There’s a shift away from commodity to branded ingredients, says Youtheory science chief

08-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

Supplement brand Youtheory refreshed its branding and package design and launched new products at this year’s Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, CA. The company is highlighting the use of branded ingredients in these products.

‘Limited’ methods: Expert urges caution over study claiming 'supplements can't prevent depression'

08-Mar-2019 By Nathan Gray and Will Chu

While new clinical trial data seems to suggest certain supplements will not help the prevention of depression, one expert in the relationship between nutrition and mood has warned that the study was 'limited' and some coverage may be over-stating...

Review paper makes strong case for unique activities of Vitamin K2

05-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new paper published in an international journal definitively makes the case that Vitamin K2 has different functions in the body beyond that of Vitamin K1, and that the two should not be grouped under the same heading for dietary purposes.

Study shows magnesium optimizes vitamin D status

05-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

The right amount of magnesium may be needed to optimize vitamin D levels, says a new study that highlights how different nutrients work together to boost health and wellness.

Innophos not done on nutrition acquisition front, CEO says

04-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

The supply of dietary ingredients is an earnings bright spot for Innophos as the company continues to transform from commodity chemicals supplier into a nutritional player.

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.

Can CoQ10 be more bioavailable? Researchers explore a novel delivery format

01-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

A new study suggests that CoQ10 delivered in a novel time-release technology helps increase the ingredient's bioavailability.

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.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Surging hemp demand in China, DS regs clarified in Brazil, and more

25-Feb-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...

Glanbia acquires Watson for $89 million, broadens ingredients footprint

20-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Irish dairy and ingredients conglomerate Glanbia has continued its diversification into the ingredients space with the acquisition of US firm Watson for a reported $89 million.

Proprietary blends still prevalent in pre-workout products, but consumer demand for transparency is increasing

20-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Almost 60% of all multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements use proprietary blends of ingredients, says a new survey of top selling products. But the times are changing and transparency is on the up for the category, according to experts.

German Nutrition Society advises vegans to supplement diet with vitamin B12

20-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) has updated vitamin B12 reference values that recommend vegan diet followers take a supplement daily to compensate for the regimen’s nutritional deficiencies.

Reclassification of vitamin C as supplement, not drug, may see end of shortages in India

15-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Vitamin C shortages in India may soon end, thanks to a proposal from the country's Department of Pharmaceuticals regarding the vitamin's official status.

Combined vitamin D3 and omega-3 supplementation may have bone, heart and kidney benefits

14-Feb-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Supplementation with a combination of vitamin D3 and omega-3 may have multiple health benefits on pre-menopausal women with vitamin D deficiency, say Jordanian researchers.

February new product launches: Manuka honey immune support, energy for eSports, and more

12-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

From Manuka honey immune support tablets to a stimulant-free pre-workout powder, here’s a round-up of the latest product launches in recent months:

France provides updates to vitamin A use in food supplements

12-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has published a new update for maximum levels of vitamin A (retinol) in food supplements.

Paper in prestigious journal underpins vitamin K2's role in cardiovascular health, supplier says

08-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent review paper funded by a Norwegian research grant reinforces the developing story that vitamin K2 is important for cardiovascular health as well as bone health.

Ritual to invest in research, new product development, and new hires with $25 million fundraise

08-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

Ritual, a California-based supplement subscription company, has raised $25 million in Series B funding to grow its women-focused nutrition empire.

Usana posts another sales increase as China’s direct selling clampdown looms

07-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Network marketing company Usana reported $1.19 billion in annual revenue in its fourth quarter earnings statement. The company now derives more than 80% of its revenue from the Asia-Pacific region.

Nutranext proving to be a star for Clorox, even as its sales of probiotics take a dip

05-Feb-2019 By Hank Schultz

Clorox continues to ride strong results in its nutritional products brands toward a positive overall earnings statement. The contribution of its Nutranext segment offset drops in other categories, such as probiotics and charcoal products.

Recovery and education offer opportunities and challenges for DS brands for US military personnel

05-Feb-2019 By Stephen Daniells

US military personnel are big consumers of dietary supplements, with surveys showing over 60% regularly use the products, but dietary supplement brands have a big challenge when it comes to building loyalty: Education.

Bodybuilding.com uses customer data to build out personalized sports nutrition platform

31-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Data—not gravity—makes the world go round. In the sports nutrition realm, retailer bodybuilding.com says it is using the reams of data it gets from customers to build a better personalized nutrition platform.

Nestlé acquires new fortification tech to tackle iron deficiency

31-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Swiss food giant Nestlé aims to step up its global fight against iron deficiency after acquiring a new food fortification technology developed by researchers in New Zealand.

Editor's Spotlight

Pills no more: Rootine turns packets of pellets into hyper-personalized multivitamins

30-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

With single-serve multivitamin sachets filled with colorful pellets fortified with nutrients, start-up Rootine wants to revolutionize the multivitamin and personalized nutrition space.

Taking vitamin C prior to workout may have recovery benefits, study suggests

29-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Women who ingested 1000mg of ascorbic acid before performing 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling exhibited increased antioxidant capacity post-exercise.

Editor's Spotlight

Koios CEO: ‘Brain function is the world’s new currency’

23-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

As industrialized nations continue to move away from manual labor toward tech- and creative-based economies, it is about time that nootropic products become more mainstream, says the CEO and founder of Koios.

Special Edition: Supplements for Pets

Where is the innovation in the pet supplements space?

23-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Delivery systems and proprietary ingredients are the tip of the innovation spear for pet supplements (think cats and dogs), but nothing is hotter than one ingredient: CBD.

Experts find no validity in osteopathic group's use of survey to make claim that supplements are of no use

18-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

A recent poll conducted for the American Osteopathic Association reached some surprising conclusions, which a spokesman for the group used to justify the view that supplement users are wasting their money. Industry stakeholders said some of the poll’s...

New supplement product specifically targets first responders as market

17-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

An entrepreneur who has been a fireman and whose father was a fireman has launched a supplement product aimed at supporting the nutritional needs of this and other similarly demanding professions.

2019 Trends: The ingredients and categories to watch this year

14-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells

As an avid industry watcher, I like to keep a close eye on what’s hot and what’s not in the market. Here’s my list of the top 10 categories and ingredients to keep an eye on for 2019…

Mental health topics trending in book sales, indicating strong market for nootropic supplements

14-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

The coming year could be a good one for nootropic supplements. That idea is supported by data from a major bookstore chain that shows mental health topics are topping the self care category.

Vitamin K, known for its arterial health benefits, may benefit the eyes as well

14-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

New research on vitamin K suggests that it may promote eye health, thanks to the vitamin’s link to active matrix Gla protein, or MGP, an inhibitor of calcification in large arteries.

Aortic stiffness linked to dementia. Can vitamin K2 help reduce the risk?

11-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

Researchers found that individuals with arterial stiffening have increased risk of dementia, paving a way to market vitamin K2 in the brain health space—an area in which K2 was not previously considered, according to one supplier.

American River Nutrition sues BGG, alleging patent infringement on Vitamin E product

10-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin E ingredient developer American River Nutrition has filed a patent infringement suit against BGG over its tocotrienol product.

January new product launches: Probiotic fruit bar, organic protein milk, and more

10-Jan-2019 By Adi Menayang

In this round-up of the latest product launches from the end of last year and beginning of this new year, we have fruit bars with probiotics, a pre-workout that ‘tastes like college,’ and organic high protein milk.

Gut-liver axis transfer of vitamin E appears compromised by low vitamin C levels, review finds

08-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Low vitamin C levels appear to impair the gut-liver axis' role in vitamin E transfer and bioavailability that is crucial in preventing inflammation, as a review reveals its findings in metabolic syndrome (MetS) patients.

The big issues for 2019: CBD, the microbiome and more

03-Jan-2019 By Stephen Daniells, Hank Schultz and Adi Menayang

The year is new and many people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no different, and here are five of our Top 10 big issues that will impact the dietary supplements industry in 2019.

Designs for Health seeks to help clear up Vitamin E confusion with product launch

03-Jan-2019 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer Designs for Health enters 2019 with a new product based on a newer form of one of the oldest supplement ingredients in the industry.

FSSAI issues guidelines for fortification ingredients in children's supplements

02-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Indian regulator FSSAI has issued a gazette notification of its amendments to the standards for children's supplements in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011.

Nestlé Health Science enters licensing agreement with ChromaDex Corp. for ‘aging’ ingredient

20-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

California-based ChromaDex announced that Nestlé Health Science now has “exclusive right” to include ChromaDex’s patented nicotinamide riboside ingredient Tru Niagen in its branded medical nutrition products.

GlaxoSmithKline diversifies supplements portfolio through joint venture with Pfizer

19-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline are merging their consumer health units, bringing the two pharma giants’ dietary supplement and over-the-counter brands into what analysts are calling “the world’s largest consumer health company.”

Tru Niagen expands international footprint with expansion to Canada

18-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Healthy aging supplement Tru Niagen, owned by California-based ChromaDex, has been approved for sale in Canada by the country’s health authority Health Canada.

Farm Bill drops language to allow vitamin, mineral supplement purchase using SNAP

13-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

The latest iteration of the Farm Bill, which passed both house and senate and is headed to President Trump’s desk today, dropped a provision that would have allowed SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase multivitamin and mineral supplements.