Minerals

Low blood calcium may be linked to sudden cardiac arrest: Study

10-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Patients with lower serum calcium levels have an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest, found a recent study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

Man develops liver damage after overdosing on Epsom salts

03-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

A man who consumed three tablespoons of Epsom salts daily for 15 days, was diagnosed with acute liver damage, according to the journal BMJ Case Reports.

Too much dietary manganese could cause staph heart infections, says study

28-Sep-2017 By Emma Cash

A study has found that excessive consumption of dietary manganese could increase the risk of heart infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (staph).

Should women on a paleo diet be taking iodine supplements?

28-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The paleo diet may increase the risk of iodine deficiency, says a new study that calls for iodine supplementation for people adhering to the growing trend.

Consumers of milk-alternative drinks may face iodine deficiency

27-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Milk-alternative drinks are not a suitable substitute for cows’ milk when it comes to iodine content, reports a new study in the British Journal of Nutrition.

Magnesium status and dementia: is there a link?

25-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

People with either low or high blood levels of magnesium may be at higher risk of developing dementia, reports a new study in Neurology.

Ageing brain to benefit from nutrition, exercise and lifestyle: Review

19-Sep-2017 By Will Chu

Dietary approaches to promote healthy brain ageing should look to factor in nutrition, exercise and lifestyle to target not only the brain but also overall cardio-metabolic health.

Higher dietary calcium linked to lower heart attack risk in Korean women, suggests study

11-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher calcium intake was associated with decreased cardiovascular (CV) event risk in Korean women, according to a recent study in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

DSM finishes sale of pharma assets to US firm

30-Aug-2017 By Hank Schultz

DSM has completed a major milestone in its restructuring into a smaller, more profitable and more focused company as it finalized the sale of its pharmaceutical manufacturing assets to US-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.

Zinc plus antioxidant: A cost-effective solution to macular degeneration?

30-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

A formula supplement containing anti-oxidants plus zinc appears to be cost-effective in slowing the progression of the ‘wet’ form of the most common degenerative eye disease, finds a new study in British Journal of Ophthalmology.

Multi-nutrient rice set to address worldwide ‘hidden hunger’ challenge

22-Aug-2017 By Will Chu

A multi-nutrient type of rice bred to produce beta-carotene and increased levels of iron and zinc could help tackle malnutrition caused by vitamin and mineral deficiencies, also known as "hidden hunger."

Calcium may not help prevent bone loss in men

21-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and rates of bone loss showed no association with dietary calcium intake in men, according to a recent study in British Journal of Nutrition.

High calcium levels linked to heart attack risk

01-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

People who are genetically prone to higher calcium levels in the bloodstream may be at higher risk of heart attack and coronary artery disease (CAD), a new study suggests.

Magnesium pills may improve blood pressure in at-risk populations

27-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

People with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or other non-communicable chronic diseases are at an increased risk of hypertension, but magnesium supplements may help lower their blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis.

Science short

Cellular calcium levels may influence cholesterol production, study suggests

27-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Calcium levels within cells may play an important role in controlling cholesterol production, according to recent research using roundworms.

Food-based iodine during pregnancy important for child brain development

25-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Low levels of maternal iodine may be linked to reduced brain development at age three, a new study has suggested.

ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

‘Significant’ shortfall of certain nutrients in Spanish diet

24-Jul-2017 By David Anderson

Many Spanish people do not meet recommended intakes for nutrients including of zinc, vitamin A and vitamin E, according to new research.

‘Superbug’ may depend on calcium to multiply

17-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Improving calcium absorption in the gut may be vital in reducing the risk of catching a ‘superbug‘ that kills thousands of people per year, researchers writing in PLOS Pathogens have suggested.

EU Commission targets online supplement sales with new control plans

10-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The European Commission (EC) has moved a step closer to establishing a Coordinated Control Plan on the internet sale of food (CCP-efood) within the European Union.

More fruit and fish and less soda: A recipe for better colorectal health?

05-Jul-2017 By Nathan Gray

Load up on fish and fruit, and cut back on soft drinks for better colorectal health, finds ‘Med diet’ study.

Biofortification one of many factors in tackling iron and zinc deficiencies: Study

29-Jun-2017 By Will Chu

Biofortification alone is not enough to enhance bread with optimum iron and zinc levels to fight deficiencies, a study says as it cites other production methods that should factor in its creation.

Supplements a cost-effective alternative to elderly diet: Study

28-Jun-2017 By David Anderson

Health and social care decision makers have been asked to consider the merits of providing elderly care home residents with supplements instead of their normal diets, after study results found supplements were a cost-effective way of treating malnourished...

Study finds magnesium may ease depression symptoms

28-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Magnesium appears to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to a new study in PLoS ONE.

Russian billionaire buys Holland & Barrett for healthy €2.0bn

27-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

US private equity firm Carlyle sells Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer to investment fund controlled by Mikhail Fridman

Adequate magnesium intakes may boost bone health: Study

23-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of magnesium from the diet may slash the risk of fractures for older women, but the benefits for older men are less clear, says a new study.

French study links 'Med diet' pattern to lower risk of frailty

23-Jun-2017 By David Anderson

Consumption of a Mediterranean style diet is rising in Europe and the US because they 'easy to follow', says author of paper linking Med diet with reduced frailty.

Industry innovation can help target products to the elderly

16-Jun-2017 By David Anderson

The industry can do more to target fashionable high protein foods and drinks to the over 65s market, while rest of Europe should follow Norway with nutrition-filled NPD for the elderly, say researchers.

Magnesium supplements show potential anti-inflammatory effects: Meta-analysis

08-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with magnesium may reduce levels of inflammatory biomarkers, says a new meta-analysis pooling data from 11 studies.

Great Ormond Street study suggests poor nutrition in children with IBD

01-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The vast majority of patients fail to meet current guidelines for calcium and vitamin D, prompting calls for supplementation.

Vit D and calcium may reduce onset of early menopause: Study

30-May-2017 By David Anderson

Taking high doses of dietary vitamin D and calcium may be linked to a lower risk of early menopause as the findings could help in reducing health problems associated with this period.

VITAFOODS 2017

Seaweed swell: European interest turns tide in superfood’s favour?

24-May-2017 By Will Chu

Long considered a staple food in the Far East, seaweed and algae may finally be making gains in Europe with consumers eager to sample a nutritionally superior food with strong sustainable qualities.

Open letter demands EU-wide nutrient profiles for nutrition and health claims

15-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

An open letter penned by three leading health and consumer organisations - together with five food companies - calls for the ‘urgent adoption’ of nutrient profiles in the context of the EU health claims framework.

Winners revealed: Find out who won out at the NutraIngredients Awards 2017!

11-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Leading members of the functional food, supplements, and healthy nutrition industry gathered in Geneva this week to celebrate huge successes ... and find out who won out in the battle to become a winner at the NutraIngredients Awards 2017.

Iron fortification efforts boosted by protein-nanoparticle combo

27-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

A combination of whey protein nanofibrils and iron nanoparticles could help food and drink formulators provide a sustainable and cost-effective strategy to reduce iron-deficiency.

GALLERY: Your guide to what's happening at Vitafoods 2017

26-Apr-2017 By Nathan Gray

With Vitafoods 2017 just around the corner, we take a look at the latest innovation, product launches, and other interesting offerings at the three-day event. Take a browse through our gallery to see what's on offer!

New NRC-backed study to explore role of K2 in calcium metabolism

21-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Research Council will fund a four year study to explore the relationship between calcium metabolism and vitamin K2, says NattoPharma.

Magnesium may promote bone health and prevent fractures: Study

19-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Healthy levels of magnesium in the body might decrease the risk of bone fractures, according to results of a study from the Universities of Bristol and Eastern Finland.

Dad's diet influences brain agility of kids: Mice study

10-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Fathers who excessively consume nutrients found in energy drinks may affect the memory function of their offspring, a mice study has suggested.

NutraIngredients Awards: Readers' category open ... YOU decide who wins!

03-Apr-2017

Have your say and vote to decide who will win Readers’ Ingredient of the Year and Readers’ Food Supplement of the Year at this year’s NutraIngredients Awards.

More than half of consumers think 'hybrid beverages' are a pricey gimmick, Mintel survey finds

30-Mar-2017 By Adi Menayang

Despite the emerging trend of blurring category lines in the functional beverage sector, many consumers still hesitate to believe the claims and attributes on pack, let alone make a purchase, a new study from Mintel reveals. But it's not stopping...

Vitamin D, calcium supplementation don’t reduce cancer risk… or do they?

29-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Four years of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D did not produce any statistically significant reductions in the risk of cancer in older women with sufficient levels of the nutrients, says a new study.

Vit E & selenium supplements unlikely to prevent dementia: Study

22-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

Vitamin E or selenium, used alone or in combination as a dietary supplement, did not appear to raise or lower the risk of dementia in asymptomatic older males, a JAMA study has revealed.

Your Voice Matters

Have your say today: NutraIngredients state of the industry survey

21-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

Which consumer trends will be important for your business? Are European markets too fragmented? What is in store for your category? How are EU rules affecting your prospects? To gauge our readers’ views on these – and many more questions - NutraIngredients...

38 finalists will battle it out in 13 categories

Finalists announced: Find out who made the NutraIngredients Awards 2017 shortlist

20-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2017 edition of the NutraIngredients Awards, ... with the winners announced at our exclusive awards evening in Geneva on 10th May. Will you be joining us?

Women lacking pre-pregnancy nutritional education, warns study

20-Mar-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Women, especially those in ethnic minority groups, get most of their energy from processed, high-fat and high-sugar sources just before pregnancy, finds a new study that warns of risks from poor nutrition.

Biofortification drive to reach 1bn dependent on consumer demand: Review

16-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

Mainstreaming biofortification into plant breeding programs, integrating it into policies, programs and investments, and building consumer demand are needed to benefit one billion people by 2030.

Nutritional intervention effect on muscle 'less than expected': Review

14-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

The effect of dietary supplementation on muscle function in the elderly appears limited, as a review describes the combined benefits of exercise and nutrition intervention were ‘less than expected.’

Gain from grain: Kids nutrient and diet quality show improvement from grain foods

01-Mar-2017 By Will Chu

An increase in nutrient intake, including those that children are considered deficient in, could be achieved by adding more grain-based foods, a study has concluded.

Supplementation for over 55s offers significant healthcare savings

Calcium plus vitamin D could save European healthcare nearly €4 billion

22-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

Fortification or supplementation programmes to increase levels of calcium and vitamin D could prevent almost 200,000 fractures per year in Europe – saving €3.96 billion in avoidable healthcare costs.