Vitamins & premixes

Study links vitamin D supplementation to healthier hearts in children

22-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With a growing number of pediatricians recommending vitamin D supplements to children, the global vitamin D supplements market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2019-2024, according to Mordor Intelligence.

ASA bars nutrient-packed drink ad and its hangover-addressing properties

21-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) calls time on Bounce Back Drinks after the Scottish firm claims in an advertorial that its “After-Alcohol Revival Drink” can prevent, treat or cure hangovers.

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Last chance saloon: NutraIngredients Awards 2020 deadline extended

20-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

The submission deadline for the NutraIngredients Awards 2020 has been extended until Friday 7th February due to high demand. There is still time to submit your ingredients, finished products, research and innovations to one of our 12 categories.

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How to make your award entry stand out: Top tips from the judges

17-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.

Duckweed grower hails ‘potentially game changing’ B12 discovery

17-Jan-2020 By Oliver Morrison

A company in the US claims to have unearthed a natural plant-based source of vitamin B12 in its water lentil, or duckweed, crop.

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NutraIngredients Awards 2020: A video guide to the categories and criteria

16-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, it's vital that you get your applications in soon. But which award should you apply for, and what are the key criteria for the categories? Our helpful video will...

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NutraIngredients Awards 2020: You've got to be in it to win it!

13-Jan-2020 By Nathan Gray

The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its sixth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2020 in May. With just three weeks to go before applications and nominations...

Vitamin D alone doesn't prevent bone fractures: Study

03-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It may be ineffective on its own, but vitamin D taken in combination with calcium could be the key to reducing the risk of fracture.

Synthetic vitamin E may be culprit behind vaping lung injuries, says investigators

03-Jan-2020 By Will Chu

A synthetic form of vitamin E may be behind the spate of vaping-associated lung injuries caused as a result of smoking cannabis oil (tetrahydrocannabinol/THC) using an e-cigarette cartridge.

NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 2

19-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they?

Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role...

NutraIngredients’ trends for 2019 review: Editors’ predictions versus reality – Part 1

18-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

As 2019 draws to a close, NutraIngredients looks back at its editors’ predictions made at the start of the year and ask how accurate were they?

Was 2019 the breakout year for fibre and did technology and innovation play a starring role...

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.

Consistent multivitamin use positively associated with adequate intake of micronutrients: Study

17-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Multivitamins are the most commonly consumed dietary supplement in the United States and worldwide. With micronutrient insufficiency being more common in middle-aged to older adults, and multivitamin use has been shown to improve status in this population.

Vitamin drips: Malaysian clinic highlights sports, addiction and jet lag benefits

17-Dec-2019 By Richard Whitehead

One of the latest celebrity trends sweeping wealthy, beautiful people involves a novel approach to taking vitamins and supplements, but a Malaysian clinic is also touting the benefits for more down-to-earth consumers.

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Could a simple vitamin deficiency explain some cases of schizophrenia in poorer nations?

13-Dec-2019 By Nathan Gray

Researchers linking the effects of vitamin B3 deficiency to incidences of psychosis could hold the key to solving ‘medical mysteries’ associated with the condition, and may provide hopes for those in developing countries.