Vitamins & premixes

Maternal vitamin deficiencies could be avoided with screening for disruptive gene variants

01-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

More than 50% of pregnant women in the EU are carriers of gene variants that inhibit folic acid (vitamin B9) and cobalamin (vitamin B12) metabolism, leading to deficiencies that provoke maternal and foetal health complications.

Vitamin A supplementation reduces deficiency in Afghan kids – Study

30-Jun-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Vitamin A supplementation is helping to reduce deficiency among Afghan children, with researchers recommending that all children aged six to 59 months receive supplements.

USPSTF’s multivitamin report: ‘Akin to studying a hammer and concluding it is unsuitable for turning a screw’

23-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The dietary supplements industry has reacted to a recent report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force that dismissed the potential benefits of multivitamins for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

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Three is the magic number: Australia’s CSIRO principal scientist reveals how to deliver high-quality nutra trials– LISTEN

22-Jun-2022 By Tingmin Koe

With consumers increasingly demanding scientifically-validated nutra products and ingredients, one of the key scientists in Australia’s national research agency has revealed the three factors that are crucial for a high-quality trial.

Low dose vitamin D, calcium supplementation has little impact on adult subjects - RCT

22-Jun-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Vitamin D levels marginally increased in people who received low dose vitamin D3 alone or combined with calcium, compared to a decline seen in those who received calcium supplement alone or a placebo, according to a new RCT from the UAE.

DSM, Unilever and Google offer nutrition expertise in case study collection

21-Jun-2022 By Will Chu

DSM, Unilever and Google are among a number of global organisations who have contributed to a publication describing how to improve nutrition in the workplace.

Tough crowd: Whey protein, vitamin D could increase muscle mass in athletic males – RCT

20-Jun-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Consumption of whey protein and vitamin D3 supplements in healthy young males undergoing resistance training has revealed beneficial effects on muscle mass and strength.

Balchem agrees to acquire vitamin K2 player Kappa Bioscience

14-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

New York-based Balchem Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Norwegian Vitamin K2 supplier Kappa Bioscience AS for approximately US$340 million.

Multi-component supplement may help post-COVID fatigue recovery: Data

13-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of amino acids, B vitamins, and other bioactives may improve muscle and physical performance measures for people with persistent fatigue post-COVID infection, says a new study from Italy.

Editor's Spotlight

Vitamin enhanced juice firm clearing hurdles

13-Jun-2022 By Liza Laws

An Australian living in London has overcome an extraordinary set of challenges including Brexit, the pandemic and more recently a sharp rise in prices as a result of the war in Ukraine to keep his vitamin enhanced juice business thriving.

Science shorts: NAD+, NMN, vitamin E in the spotlight

10-Jun-2022 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up of new scientific findings will look at how low NAD+ level is associated with anaemia in women, Mitsubishi Life Sciences’ NMN clinical study findings, and the benefits of vitamin E for exercise recovery and PCOS.

Puritan's Pride throws hat in vitamin packs ring

09-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Nature Made, Vous Vitamins, Care/Of, Persona and Vitally are just a handful of the growing number of brands offering personalized vitamin packs. And after nearly half a century in the vitamins and supplements business, Puritan's Pride has hopped...

Research suggests vitamin D supplementation in the over-70s reduces mortality risk and presents significant cost-savings

06-Jun-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Vitamin D3 supplementation is a cost-effective way of reducing deficiency in later life and particularly among the most ‘at-risk’ 70-plus age group, according to Irish researchers.

UK pushes for crop biofortification with Genetic Technology Bill

31-May-2022 By Will Chu

New UK legislation that promotes innovation and more nutritious crops has been introduced to the country’s Parliament last week in a move designed to address future food security.

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D: Study

24-May-2022 By Will Chu

Tomato genome editing may provide a route to vitamin D sufficiency, says a study, which also states the waste material produced could provide the basis of increased supplement production.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Sweden to revise maximum vit D and iodine limits in dietary supplements

20-May-2022 By Will Chu

Swedish Authorities have given the clearest indications of their intentions to revise regulations on dietary supplements, specifically maximum levels of vitamin D and iodine.

Vitafoods interview: Kappa Bioscience's breakthrough discovery and what's next for the wonder supplement

19-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A scientist working for Kappa Bioscience discovered the secret of how to produce vitamin K on a large scale after noticing a growing demand for K2 due to its extraordinary health benefits.

Micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy may reduce birth complications

17-May-2022 By Will Chu

A diet that includes iron, folic acid and vitamin supplementation in pregnancy can reduce complications at birth, according to US scientists.

Startup: Hologram Sciences focusing on personalised nutrition

16-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Hologram Sciences, a "brand incubator" was launched by Dutch multinational corporation, DSM, just under one year ago as a dedicated entity for consumer-facing personalised nutrition solutions.

Admit there's a role for natural solutions, Pharmactive's MD tells the pharma world

16-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Pharmactive Biotech Products, SL is a Spanish private training company that develops and manufactures unique and scientifically backed natural ingredients. We caught up with Managing Director, Marguerite Gerritsen, at Vitafoods, Geneva, to find out about...

Mediterranean diet components benefited AMD sufferers in study using AREDS2 data

12-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

Some components of a Mediterranean diet can help slow the progression of advanced eye disease, a large scale follow up study has suggested

Mango leaf extract with benefits for brain and sports performance patented by Nektium

11-May-2022 By Liza Laws

A mango leaf extract known for improving human health, including cognitive function and sports performance has been through the first round of being patented in several primary markets by botanicals supplier Nektium.

Not just vitamins: Immunity product innovation turns its attention to synergistic, novel ingredient combinations

11-May-2022 By Tingmin Koe

While the COVID-19 pandemic brought a renewed interest to vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, D, and zinc for immune health, industry experts believe it has also led to novel combinations of ingredients that could work synergistically.

Paper highlights safety of some weight management ingredients

10-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With weight loss supplements under attack in several states, researchers rebut with science. The authors of a new paper examine the safety of six ingredients, a move they hope will encourage since-based decisions.

Nutraingredients Awards 2022 - and the winners are...

06-May-2022 By Liza Laws

From start-ups to researchers as well as a range of nutrition heavy weights, this year’s Nutraingredients Awards was once again packed full of first-class entries, each one hoping to win one of our 17 coveted prizes.

Supplements for supermarkets: Australia’s Renovatio develops Woolworths’ exclusive mental wellbeing supplement

05-May-2022 By Tingmin Koe

New South Wales-based Renovatio Bioscience is expanding its supplement SKUs in supermarket chain Woolworths, with the company recently launching mental wellbeing and skin health supplements exclusively for the chain.

Up close and personal: Vitmedics’ Vitcheck tech vying for honours

29-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

In the latest in our series profiling this year’s Award contenders, NutraIngredients talks to Michael Wakeman, founder of Vitmedics, whose innovation Vitcheck is up for this year’s Personalised Nutrition Award.

‘Punches above its weight’: Swisse optimistic of Sri Lanka entry success despite turmoil

27-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse has recently entered the Sri Lankan market, highlighting that it is “a market that has always punched above its weight”, despite the country facing one of its worst economic and political crises.

ChromaDex Sr VP: ‘We’re happy for our external research program to serve as a model for industry’

25-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

As the ChromaDex External Research Program passes a significant milestone with 250 material transfer agreements (MTAs), are there lessons for the rest of the industry to learn about building out R&D programs?

Doctor launches immune supporting products after multiple sclerosis diagnosis

25-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A doctor diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 20 years ago at the age of 16, is so determined to help others with health issues he has carved a career in research, created a company and recently launched two products that promote immune health.

Protective role of vitamin E when exercise causes damage analysed by researchers

25-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Vitamin E could prevent exercise-induced muscle damage and has greater impact on athletes, researchers conclude

Cheesy vegan product packed with B vitamins

19-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A type of yeast packed with vitamin B is aimed at helping the vegan curious make the transition to a plant-based diet while maintaining some meat and dairy flavours in their diet.

Evidence suggests B vitamins taken with omega-3 could improve heart disease, but more study is needed

14-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Biology suggests that B vitamins could enhance the effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) when taken for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), but higher quality and better designed trials are needed, a review has found.

‘Luxury’ brain health brand signs up content marketing partner

11-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new brain health supplement brand has teamed with a content marketing organization to raise the awareness of its ‘luxury’ products.

Nutraceutical carrot products may ease nutritional disease burden, suggests study

11-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Nutraceutical products derived from carrots could be used as an alternative supplement for the prevention of nutritional diseases, a study suggests.

Evidence suggests cocoa flavanols can prevent CVD mortality

11-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

US researchers conducting a Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) observed a 27% reduction in deaths from cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults treated with the extract, although there was no improvement in the death rate for...

UK Government launches vitamin D review to address health inequalities

07-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

The UK Government is to launch an official review into ways to boost vitamin D levels among the population that could include dietary supplements and fortifying food and drinks.

Reformulation and fortification efforts go hand-in-hand to optimise nutrition

31-Mar-2022 By Katy Askew

The food industry has seen a shift in attitude from both regulators and consumers, who are increasingly making the link between diet and population health. As food innovators develop their reformulation and fortification plans, they walk a fine line....

Around a third of Germans take vitamin food supplements every week, say BfR

30-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Around one third of the German population take food supplements at least once a week to boost vitamin levels, according to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Australia updates requirements for products containing molluscs, vitamin B6 and artemisia

29-Mar-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

All newly listed supplements in Australia containing molluscs, vitamin B6, and artemisia will need to comply with new regulations immediately, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has announced.

Vitamin D positives for patients with Parkinson's Disease, review finds

24-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Researchers looking into the effect of vitamin D on patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are confident that it can slow down the worsening of some symptoms.

Low vitamin C linked to cognitive impairment in older adults

22-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Research suggests that vitamin C deficiency affects cognition and nerve signaling in the brain, making it a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: STARTUP FOCUS

Shakes giving young athletes the right nutrition for performance sport

14-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

A solution to make sure young athletes get the correct nutrition while taking the strain off their already busy parents was sought after a sportsman spotted a glaring gap in the market.

Vitamin D reduces fatigue in patients with advanced cancer, say researchers

14-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Treatment with vitamin D can reduce fatigue in patients with advanced cancer and could be a viable alternative to opioids in palliative care, according to Swedish researchers.

NutraCast: Refyned is bringing back oral film and taking the format to supplements

11-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For many, vitamins are tough pills to swallow–quite literally. Dysphagia affects about 13% of the population, with that number increasing with age. But it’s not always the swallow factor, for some it’s simply about convenience.

Advice on vitamin D needs to change, say scientists

11-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Guidance on supplementation with vitamin D may need revising to maximise health benefits within and without different ethnic groups, say scientists.

Post-natal maternal vitamin D status does not lower IPD risk: Bangladeshi RCT

10-Mar-2022 By Maria Fortune

Improved post-natal maternal vitamin D supplementation does not have a significant effect on nasal pneumococcal colonization in early infancy, according to an RCT in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Arielle Levitan, MD & Romy Block, MD, co-founders of Vous Vitamin

09-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Vous Vitamin is a personalized vitamin company that uses an all-in-one multivitamin approach rather than packs. The company is led by two physicians who wanted to simplify the process for consumers by offering proprietary formulas tailored to individual...

NEWS IN BRIEF

Vitl offers multivitamins on demand via Deliveroo

09-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Vitl’s multivitamin products are now available via Deliveroo’s app, the personalised nutrition platform has revealed.

Orkla expands health care proposition with Healthspan acquisition

09-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Norwegian consumer goods brand, Orkla Health has established a presence in the UK health care market with the acquisition of Guernsey-based supplements supplier, Healthspan Group.