Supplements

US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”

Nestlé Health Science to acquire majority stake in Vital Proteins

10-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Chicago-based Vital Proteins, adding the leading collagen brand to its other vitamin, mineral, supplement and wellness brands, including Atrium Innovations, Garden of Life, Pure Encapsulations...

FANCL’s Calolimit CVD and diabetes supplement backed by two new clinical trials

17-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

A FANCL-funded RCT study has discovered that the ingestion of tea flower extract, mulberry leaf extract, and chitosan could reduce postprandial blood glucose and triglyceride levels in healthy subjects.

Gummy debut: US vitamin brand OLLY retails in Singapore after acquisition by Unilever

04-Mar-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

San Francisco-based brand, OLLY has introduced its gummy vitamin supplements in Singapore, after Unilever acquired the company in 2019.

Personalised nutrition in Japan: FANCL launches ‘Personal One’ supplement service

18-Feb-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Japanese supplements and cosmetics firm FANCL is launching a new personalised supplement service, Personal One, using data from consumer questionnaires and urine tests.

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Supplementation forms key part of Everton FC nutrition approach

12-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition.

Review: Plant pigment can significantly reduce blood pressure

30-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new review has concluded that intake of the flavonoid quercetin can greatly reduce high blood pressure in patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.

Concerns on quality of Japanese health supplements as more than 40% fail pharma solubility test

19-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

More than 40% of dietary supplements may not be as effective as touted to be, after 100 products tested by Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center (NCAC) were unable to dissolve in water within the specified time limits.

Calcium supplements have ‘little place in modern medicine’ – Controversial review

18-Dec-2019 By Richard Whitehead

A new review suggests that calcium and vitamin D supplements have little effect in increasing bone density and preventing fractures.

Guest article

NPA review of 2019: CBD Goes Mainstream

13-Dec-2019 By Daniel Fabricant, PhD, CEO and President of the Natural Products Association (NPA)

2019 will be remembered as the year Cannabidiol (CBD) hit the American mainstream. From Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream to pet food and hand lotions to vape pens, CBD is everywhere we look. Which is why it is easy to understand why the majority of Americans...

GNC said to be close to resolving credit burden

04-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC is said to be close to restructuring its debt, something which has weighed on its financial condition as sales continue to weaken.

Vitamin D oral sprays just as effective as pills, researchers say

16-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

An oral spray method of vitamin D supplementation can provide the same rate of improvement in vitamin D levels as compared to pills, according to newly published research.

CRN takes issue with how Pew reported adverse event finding in recent supplement survey

02-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new Pew survey on dietary supplements found that 1 in 8 consumers said they or a family member had experienced an adverse event, a finding which has been criticized as a faulty statistic.

Meta-analysis: Omega-3 supplements reduce risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease

02-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

People taking omega-3 supplements are at lower risks of heart attack and other cardiovascular disease (CVD) events but gain no benefit for stroke, according to a new meta-analysis.

Swisse marks return to US market with launch of ‘jelly’ supplements

01-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

Swisse Wellness has capped its return to North America with a line of ‘jelly’ dietary supplements that are specific to the US market.

Sports nutrition: Shining light on the white space in the female supplement industry

18-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The dietary supplement industry is missing huge opportunities by ignoring female athletes.

BI calls on hemp industry to up their sterilization standards

09-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

BI Nutraceuticals will to unveil their SQF Certified, FSMA and cGMP compliant hemp product line at the upcoming SupplySide West

‘Setting new standards’ DSM China extends summer shut down at vitamin C site for additional upgrades

18-Jul-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

DSM will extend the annual summer shut down period at its Jiangshan vitamin C site in China so further upgrades to the facility can be carried out.

Nestlé's US subsidiary Garden of Life expands offerings in Chinese market with ‘mykind’ supplement series

23-May-2019 By Tingmin Koe

Nestlé Health Science's subsidiary, Garden of Life — a US-based organic health supplement firm — is expanding its offerings in China with the launch of its 'mykind' series of supplements.

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.

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.

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.

Liver fears: NZ health ministry issues further warning over supplement ingredient

03-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The director general of New Zealand's Ministry of Health has issued yet another public warning about supplements containing Artemisia annua extract, after 11 more reports of liver complications from consuming such products surfaced.

Saffron supplement with anti-Alzheimer's potential to hit stores in India and the US

11-Oct-2018 By Tingmin Koe

A new saffron supplement, which claims to aid cognitive function, will be available for sale in the US from next month, and in India next year.

Belgian firm tapping into APAC's 'beauty from within' trend with cosmeceutical products

06-Sep-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Belgian flavour and ingredient firm Frutarom Health is targeting APAC expansion with its cosmeceutical products, starting with its most recent launch, PhytoflORAL.

Selective on sports supplements: Vitafoods Asia speaker highlights differing needs of professional athletes and weekend warriors

23-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

A leading academic says there is more scope for sports nutrition products to be tailored to different levels of athletic ability, and for more rigorous research to support their efficacy.

China supplement firms under fire for exaggerating product benefits in advertisements

20-Aug-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Three China health supplement manufacturers were found to have breached advertising rules and regulations.

Next dimension of personalized nutrition? Startup Baze pushes into US dietary supplement market

25-Jun-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Baze, an at-home blood testing kit that measures an individual’s micronutrient levels to determine a set of personalized monthly supplements, has completed a soft launch in the US aiming to introduce consumers to the “next level of dietary supplementation,”...

ALANUR fights for dietary supplement regulation in Latin America with focus on understanding consumer habits

24-May-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

The Latin American Responsible Nutrition Alliance (ALANUR) is working alongside other organizations to harmonize regulations for dietary supplements and understand consumer habits in the expansive and dynamic region of Latin America, home to roughly 625...

Zenwise Health founder: ‘E-commerce lets us be nimble’

10-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

The Florida-headquartered supplement brand Zenwise Health has had triple-digit growth in revenue year-over-year continuously since it started in 2014. Founder AJ Patel attributed this to the nimbleness of being an online-only brand.

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GNC partners with Rapid Nutrition to enter Australian market

05-Apr-2018 By Adi Menayang

Pittsburgh-headquartered retailer GNC announced today that its products are entering the Australian market through a partnership with Rapid Nutrition.

Omega-3s: Consumer awareness is high and positive, but they need a reason to buy supplements

01-Mar-2018 By Stephen Daniells

While consumer awareness of the benefits of omega-3s is high and positive, consumer usage of dietary supplements is low, according to new data from focus groups funded by GOED.

JAMA: US supplement use remains stable (but multivitamin use is down)

12-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Over half of all US adults continue to use dietary supplements, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Functional food giving supplements a run for their money: Packaged Facts

12-Aug-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

After taking a hit due to recent negative press and a consumer shift toward more use of functional food and beverages, the US nutritional supplements market will see growth return to just over 6% per year through 2018, when sales will reach $16.4 billion,...

Observers disagree about whether report of tainted thyroid supplements points to wider problems in market

24-Jan-2014 By Hank Schultz

A recent blog in The New York Times raised questions about some thyroid supplements, but passed over the legitimate role dietary supplements scan have in the support of health thyroid function, observers say.

USADA official cautions athletes about supplement use

12-Sep-2012 By Hank Schultz

There is a continued gap in the perception of dietary supplements between those who make them and the organizations that regulate their use in sports. The latest example comes in the form of comments from a U.S. anti-doping official.

Supplements – understanding the possibilities, accepting the limitations

24-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

As the furor fades over whether multivitamins boost mortality risk, a new study shows the true benefits of supplements, and industry shouldn’t be timid in promoting the implications.

Multivitamins and mortality: ‘Seeing-what-you-want’ science

14-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

During a week when the industry gathered under clear blue skies in Las Vegas to celebrate 15 years of SupplySide West, black clouds rolled in and unleashed a short sharp downpour: I am of course referring to the articles published on multivitamins and...