Vitamin

Congress recognizes 100th anniversary of the vitamin

Congress recognizes 100th anniversary of the vitamin

By Hank Schultz

If only Casimir Funk were alive today to see what he hath wrought.  A resolution in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday recognized the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the vitamin, a discovery—attributed to Funk—that set the stage for the 21st century’s...

The leaves of the Moringa Oleifera plant produce a rich green – but tart tasting - dry powder that is high in protein, vitamin A, calcium and vitamin C

Moringa oleifera trumps superfruit rivals in ORAC tests

By Elaine Watson

Powder from the leaf of the Moringa Oleifera plant - a nutrient powerhouse claimed to rival baobab - has outperformed antioxidant-packed superfoods including acai, dark chocolate, garlic and blueberries in an ORAC test.

Moringa oleifera seedpods (picture: Forest & Kim Starr)

Superfood alert: Could Moringa oleifera be the next baobab?

By Elaine Watson

A nutrient powerhouse to rival baobab, Moringa oleifera is starting to attract growing interest in the US dietary supplement and food industry, with a segment due to air on Dr Oz tonight predicted to prompt a surge in demand.

AIDP: Gelatin-free encapsulation is a growing trend

AIDP: Gelatin-free encapsulation is a growing trend

By Elaine Watson

Initial interest in AIDP’s new clean-label, gelatin-free enVantec micro-encapsulation technology has been in vitamin D3 tablets, but the real potential lies in beverages, says the firm.

97% of dietitians recommend supplements: CRN survey

97% of dietitians recommend supplements: CRN survey

By Stephen Daniells

Dietitians are regularly using dietary supplements and almost all of them have recommended supplements to their clients at some time, says a new survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

Rocca: Innovative solutions for the elderly, kids, bariatric patients or those just fed up with popping pills

Interview, Dr Jose Rocca, executive vice president R&D, Solara

Novel melt-in-the-mouth solutions for pill fatigue

By Elaine Watson

Melt-in-the-mouth tablet technology can be used for a growing number of nutritional supplements, although it is not suitable for very bitter or certain high dose nutraceuticals, according to the scientist behind the EZ MELTS line of supplements.

NBTY: ‘We must generate acceptable margins in private label’

NBTY: ‘We must generate acceptable margins in private label’

By Elaine Watson

Sales of NBTY’s vitamins, minerals and health supplement (VMHS) brands grew 10% in the US food, drug and mass merchandise channel in 2011 - more than double that of industry growth of 4.5% - according to bosses at the nutritional supplements giant.

Vitamin D again shows anti-diabetic activity

Vitamin D again shows anti-diabetic activity

By Stephen Daniells

Increased blood levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of developing diabetes, suggests data from Spain that adds to a growing both of science supporting the anti-diabetic potential of the sunshine vitamin.

NutraIngredients vitamins quiz

Special edition: Vitamins

NutraIngredients vitamins quiz

Think you know your B vitamins from your Ds? Take the NutraIngredients quiz and find out.

Encapsulation is key to working out vitamin solubility issues

Special Edition: Vitamins

Encapsulation is key to working out vitamin solubility issues

By Nathan Gray

As functional foods grow in popularity, many manufacturers have begun add vitamins to food and drink products, but what are the challenges associated with this trend, and how can we overcome them?

The multiple nutrient needs of bones: Review

The multiple nutrient needs of bones: Review

By Stephen Daniells

Nutritional benefits for bone health expand well beyond vitamin D and calcium, says a new review that ‘highlights the importance of adequate nutrition’ for bones.

ABC's Mark Blumenthal

ABC on NDI guidance: ‘We find this problematic’

By Elaine Watson

The American Botanical Council (ABC) has weighed into the debate over the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) draft guidance document on new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications.

Accelerated time technology may unlock our long-term nutritional needs

Accelerated time technology may unlock our long-term nutritional needs

By Stephen Daniells

Technology that can speed up biological time may reveal the existence of hundreds of ‘vitamins’, and provide scientific evidence for how long-term nutrient intake affects the risk of chronic disease, says the executive chairman of a Silicon Valley company...

He's taking his vitamins

Centrum multivitamin passes NASA space stability test

By Stephen Daniells

B vitamins from Wyeth’s Centrum multivitamins are stable over four months of storage on the International Space Station (ISS), says a new study from NASA that has positive implications back on Earth.

Garden of Life recalls Raw Vitamin C

Garden of Life recalls Raw Vitamin C

Floridian dietary supplements manufacturer Garden of Life has issued a voluntary recall for a vitamin C product after detecting the product was contaminated with soy extracts.

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