Vitamins & premixes

B vitamins have ‘significantly favorable effects’ on cognitive scores in older people: RCTs

10-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Older people with mild cognitive impairment experienced significant cognitive benefits from supplementation with B vitamins, but only in people not using aspirin, says a pooled analyses of two randomized placebo-controlled trials.

Gnosis addresses nagging formulation issues with ‘matrix’ version of K2 ingredient

09-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

Along with developing the science and marketing story behind an ingredient, suppliers also need to ensure those ingredients are easy to work with. A prominent vitamin K2 supplier says it has done just that with a new, stability-enhanced version of...

CRN nudges CODEX toward nutrition strategies to deal with aging world

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

As CRN enters a second decade of advising the annual CODEX meeting on science-based nutrition, an official of the trade group said he’s continually reminded that patience is a virtue.

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...

Sugar-free vitamin/hydration maker signs deal with Whole Foods

24-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A startup with a mission to get the sugar out of multivitamins has managed to attract the attention of Whole Foods Markets, signing a new distribution deal.

K2 research has hit critical mass, supplier says

12-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin K2 is read to take its place among the dietary ingredients best supported by clinical research, a prominent supplier says.

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.

Study argues iodine supplementation should start pre-pregnancy

04-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with iodine should begin pre-pregnancy in order to ensure healthy thyroid function and foetal neurodevelopment, according to the authors of a new cohort study.

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.

CRN survey: 80% of Americans are now using dietary supplements

22-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Americans have turned to dietary supplements in record numbers over the past two years, with the numbers of users hitting new highs, and confidence in the effectiveness, safety and quality remaining impressively high, according to CRN’s 2021 Consumer...

Expanding FDA's tool box, fending off state laws among priorities laid out at CRN meeting

21-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

CRN president and CEO Steve Mister laid out four priorities for the supplement industry at a meeting yesterday. Among the highlights were to prepare for state based regulations and strengthening self regulation.

Pandemic put wind in sails of personalized nutrition

14-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has supported the growth of personalized nutrition companies, though that trend has not been as obvious as some, like the increased demand for immunity products.

Clinician argues zinc supplementation key to reversing eating disorders

14-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

The medical establishment puts too little credence in underlying nutritional deficiencies that can drive eating disorders, a prominent clinician maintains. Specifically, the role of zinc supplementation has been passed over in his view.

Experts say data doesn't support call to make high dose Vitamin B6 a drug

08-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Vitamin B6 supplement dosages should be restricted to 10 mg/day or less, with higher dosages sold only as prescriptions, a citizen petition to FDA has requested. Industry stakeholders say the action is unwarranted and ignores already established safe...

305-Life releases of ready-to-mix supplement line

07-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Musician Pitbull, known by many as Mr. 305, is entering the health and wellness space.

FDA warns Arizona firm over numerous alleged disease claims

06-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona supplement marketer has been warned by FDA over claims relating to blood sugar management, stress relief, immunity and more.

ChromaDex drops energy claim, rewords testimonial after NAD challenge

05-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

Dietary supplement manufacturer ChromaDex has dropped an energy claim on its Tru Niagen product following a National Advertising Division challenge.

Split verdict in ChromaDex-Elysium jury case with wins for both sides

01-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After five years of litigation, jurors in federal district court in California delivered a split verdict in the years long legal dispute between ChromaDex and Elysium, with both sides claiming victory.

Improving patients' at-home nutrition practice improves health, cuts health care costs, study finds

21-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While healthcare providers (HCPs) are positioned to identify and treat poor nutrition in their at-risk patients, their efforts may fall short because of inadequate time and training.

Mdrive unleashes hybrid nutritional supplement

10-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Gary Kehoe, the inventor behind Zicam, has introduced a new product under his Mdrive brand.

Kappa Bioscience on D3+K2: 'The perfect pair'

30-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As immune health remains top of mind, vitamin D supplementation has gained wide attention. During an interview at SupplySide East, Crystal Webber, RD, senior sales manager at Kappa Bioscience, said the sunshine vitamin works best with a lesser known nutrient.

Highly concentrated Vit D3 creates synergistic opportunities

20-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lycored has launched a new highly concentrated vitamin D3 ingredient, creating new opportunities for synergistic multivit products.

Study explores kidney-related benefits of vitamin D

09-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The effect of vitamin D supplementation on kidney health is still unclear. A recent large-scale study in a population with prediabetes did not find marked differences between vitamin D and placebo groups, but a urine protein measure suggested a potential...

Vegan women cut hip fracture risk with vit D and calcium supplementation

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Among women, a vegan diet is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fracture but supplementing with both vitamin D and calcium removes this increased risk, according to a new large-scale study.

Herbalife reports double digit growth for fourth straight quarter

04-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Multi-level marketer Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. has reported its second quarter increased 15% year-on-year, led by 45% growth in its Energy, Sports and Fitness category.

Contact with biohacking community led supplement firm down rebranding road

30-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Participating in a biohacking conference led a longtime niche supplement company down a road toward a full rebrand.

NAD approves hangover claim, but recommends qualifier be added to label

30-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Claims on a hangover recovery product have been upheld in proceeding before a self regulatory body, but a qualifier has been added to the label in light of an FDA enforcement action on the subject.

Usana continues torrid pace as Q2 sales rise 30%

28-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Usana Health Sciences has reached another earnings milestone as the company topped $330 million in revenue for its most recent financial reporting period.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Products of the Year!

26-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Independent expert judges recruited by NutraIngredients-USA scored the entries on five parameters: demand, application and design, scientific merit, commercial success, and innovation and differentiation.

Vitamin K2’s growing awareness for immune, bone, and cardiovascular health

26-Jul-2021 By Emily Jarecki

NattoPharma’s sales of vitamin K2 increased by over 60% in the last year, with combination formulas featuring vitamins K2 and D3 the strongest, says the vitamin K2 supplier.

US Military supplement use ‘increasing over time’: Study

26-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Overall use of dietary supplements continues to increase over time in all branches of the US military, says a new survey that shows that 74% of service members reported using at least one supplement at least once a week.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Alex Galindez, CEO of ROAR Organics

21-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

After spending decades leading the likes of Vitaminwater, SmartWater, and Red Bull, ROAR Organics tapped Alexandra Galindez as their CEO. But the CPG executive didn’t just bring her experience with her, she also brought on several women to fill other...

HR exec: ‘Competition for talent across virtually all disciplines is as intense as I have seen it during my career’

13-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Turnover of employees across the US is increasing, presenting companies with the challenge of recruiting. In the second of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of recruiting good people in a competitive...

HR exec: ‘In 20+ years, I’ve never experienced a labor market as fluid & as unpredictable as the current market’

12-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As the US economy surges back, many industries are bracing themselves for a tsunami of employee turnover. In the first of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of staff retention and how the dietary...

Pharmavite acquires UTI brand Uqora, creating women’s health portfolio

09-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Pharmavite has expanded its range of products directed at women with the acquisition of urinary health brand Uqora. Terms of the deal were not announced.

Subscription model forces Purity Products to focus on quality, efficacy, exec claims

07-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Focusing on products that consumers want for the long haul and providing formulas that provide measurable benefits are what have helped Purity Products succeed long term, according to a company official.

Ghost lands deal with The Vitamin Shoppe

01-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Vitamin Shoppe has announced a national retail partnership with the disruptive sports nutrition brand.

Study: Vitamin D deficiency exacerbates use and misuse of pain meds

01-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Human health records indicate that people with low vitamin D levels are more likely to use and misuse opioids, so could normalizing vitamin D levels in at-risk populations help with this public health epidemic?

Multi-component supplement may ease negative impacts of stress: RCT

01-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.

Nuherbs VP: Shipping issues unlikely to work themselves out until April 2022

24-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With over 80% of global trade transported by sea, ongoing issues and bottlenecks in global shipping will continue to impact international raw material and ingredients supplies, which could drag into Spring of 2022, says Wilson Lau, VP of Nuherbs.

CPG Strategist: “The future is bright for GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe”

24-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With the pandemic all but behind us, it’s clear that most retailers won’t be able to rely on their old strategies and business models as we enter the next phase. So what can we expect?

NutraWomen Wednesday: Susan Mitmesser, PhD, VP, Science & Technology at Pharmavite

23-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

This week’s NutraWoman has extensive experience in research and nutrition biochemistry, serves on the editorial board of multiple peer-reviewed journals, and is an active member of several organizations. Susan Mitmesser, PhD, Vice President, Science &...

Cellular aging category heats up with new NMN product launch

23-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Developed in collaboration with scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, the new product called Elevant Prime is formulated with nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN).

Nature’s Sunshine Personalization Program is New Business Strategy

22-Jun-2021 By Emily Jarecki

Nature’s Sunshine’s new personalization program is part of an ongoing plan to revitalize its business and increase earnings for their practitioners and retailers by offering their customers presorted supplements delivered monthly.

Study finds low vitamin K status predictive of COVID-19 mortality

17-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study, supported by Kappa Bioscience, confirms that vitamin K status is lower in hospitalised patients with COVID-19 and finds low vitamin K status to be predictive of higher mortality.

'A defining moment for the industry': DSM enters CBD space with Mile High Labs partnership

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Royal DSM has entered into a broad commercial partnership with Colorado-based cannabinoid company Mile High Labs (MHL) for next generation science-backed cannabinoid solutions.

PlantFuel signs agreement with Amazon's Launchpad to amplify digital sales channel

14-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

PlantFuel Life Inc. recently announced that its PlantFuel supplement brand has signed an agreement with Amazon’s Launchpad, a program aimed at empowering new brands.

Tru Niagen product launches in 3,800 Walmart stores

10-Jun-2021 By Emily Jarecki

ChromaDex’s Tru Niagen consumer product has launched in 3,800 Walmart stores, with a new lower dose format also being rolled out.

Study: Vitamin D levels associated with depressive symptoms

10-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A large community sample study has found vitamin D levels are associated with depressive symptomatology due to the vitamin's impact on three specific inflammatory markers.