Vitamins & premixes

The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards are back for 2025! Submit your entries!

07-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards will return in 2025 with three new categories and the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the food supplements industry.

Global population falls short on micronutrient intake

04-Oct-2024 By Asia Sherman

According to a recent analysis published in The Lancet, more than half of the world’s population consumes inadequate levels of micronutrients essential to health, including calcium, iron and vitamins C and E.

Low vitamin B12 may lead to higher risk of testosterone deficiency, infertility among men

04-Oct-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Reduced levels of vitamin B12 can result in an increased risk of testosterone deficiency and ultimately greater chance of infertility, according to a recent study.

dsm-firmenich wins €1 million compensation in biotin patent fight

03-Oct-2024 By Stephen Daniells

dsm-firmenich has been awarded approximately €1.02 million in a patent infringement case relating to it biotin intermediate production technology.

Magnesium associated with lower risk of all-cause mortality among rheumatoid arthritis patients – latest study

03-Oct-2024 By Audrey Yow

Rheumatoid arthritis patients with higher magnesium intake had lower risk of all-cause mortality, say researchers.

dsm-firmenich launches dry vitamin A

02-Oct-2024 By Louisa Richards

Nutritional ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich has developed a stable form of vitamin A that is ideal for flour fortification due to its small particle size.

Study links dietary vitamin K with decreased neurofilament-light chain

19-Sep-2024 By Louisa Richards

Scientists reported that middle-aged and older adults with higher dietary vitamin K intake have lower serum neurofilament light chain (NfL), a marker for neurodegenerative diseases.

Gatorade mixes up portfolio with vitamin-enhanced Hydration Booster line, as water enhancer market grows

17-Sep-2024 By Ryan Daily

Gatorade released Hydration Boosters, an electrolyte drink mix line with a “heavier lifestyle lean” than its sports-focused products, as the brand evolves its portfolio to tap into more everyday occasions, Marissa Pines, senior marketing director for...

Combination PEA supplement reduces neuropathic pain by 33%: Study

12-Sep-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation with a 10-element combination supplement alleviates neuropathic pain in patients with diabetic neuropathy, according to a new study.

Vitamin D, omega-3s improve fatigue, disability outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis

26-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A diet that includes omega-3 and vitamin D supplements but avoids meat and dairy may predict improved fatigue and disability trajectories for people with multiple sclerosis.

BASF delays production restart for vitamin and carotenoid products until 2025 following plant fire

26-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

Production of key ingredients used in vitamin and carotenoid manufacturing is not expected to resume until at least January 2025, according to BASF.

NR may improve functional mobility for Individuals with PAD

20-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The potential vascular benefits of nicotinamide riboside (NR) supplementation may extend to people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), with a new study showing that six months of NR could boost functional mobility.

Study supports Vertebene for spine function

15-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Consumption of a multi-nutrient supplement might not only stabilize lumbar osteochondrosis progression but may also potential increase intervertebral disc volumes, according to a new study.

Balchem-Alkemist analysis reveals vitamin K2 supplement quality concerns

14-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Over two-thirds of vitamin K2 supplements purchased via a large U.S. e-commerce platform failed to meet label claims due to low quality or purity, according to a new analysis by Balchem and Alkemist Labs.

High copper and low folate levels implicated in depression risk

14-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Synergistic interactions between high copper and low folate levels are associated with an increased risk of depression, new research suggests, opening up opportunities for nutrition based therapies.

Vitamin D and pregnancy: Cochrane reviews evidence, cuts questionable studies

12-Aug-2024 By Asia Sherman

Citing trustworthiness red flags, an updated Cochrane review of the evidence on the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduced the number of studies included in previous assessments.

On the ground at the 2024 Olympics: Female athlete nutrition

08-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

High temperatures pose micronutrient deficiency risks at the historic 2024 Olympics—the first games with an equal gender split—according to a nutrition advisor working with athletes as they enter the fourth and final week in Paris.

BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant

07-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.

Maternal vit D study highlights need for supplementation

07-Aug-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has revealed an association between maternal vitamin D status and the gut microbiota structure and composition of infants potentially linked to an increased risk of allergic diseases, highlighting the need for supplementation in pregnancy.

Plant shutdown: BASF cannot rule out delays or disruptions for vitamin E and A products

06-Aug-2024 By Jane Byrne

BASF has provided an update following an incident at one of its plants last week, indicating potential delays or disruptions in the supply of products from the vitamin E and vitamin A value chain and related carotenoids.

Review of supplements for sleep and mood reveals gaps in knowledge

31-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A new review of supplements targeting insomnia, depression and anxiety has concluded there is a lack of research into the effects of products in older consumers, especially those with anxiety and comorbidities.

Explosion and fire at BASF plant in Germany

30-Jul-2024 By Jane Byrne

A leak of an organic solvent led to an explosion and subsequent fire yesterday in the southern part of the BASF site in Ludwigshafen in Germany, reported the company.

ASA cracks down on anxiety claims: Six brands scolded

26-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has made six rulings against brands making anti-anxiety claims, utilizing its new AI monitoring system to catch breaches.

AI-driven personalized supplements brand Bioniq raises $15M Series B

18-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."

Can food palatability be predicted?

05-Jul-2024 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

How can you tell a food is palatable? New research uses three metrics – HFSS, UPF and HPF – to test whether palatability can be predicted.

Researchers find vitamins E and B12 influence pregnancy complications

01-Jul-2024 By Priyom Bose

The circulating levels of vitamins E and B12 influence the likelihood of pregnancy complications, according to a recent study,

dsm-firmenich spotlights Humiome 'biotic vitamin' with targeted delivery system

31-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

dsm-firmenich revealed its innovative dual microbiome targeted delivery system for its world-first 'biotic vitamin' at Vitafoods Geneva.

Phytaphix launches botanical blend to manage MS symptoms

30-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Botanical supplement startup Phytaphix has launched a new blend targeting inflammation, fatigue and nervous symptom function to ‘empower’ consumers with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Lonza launches aromatic capsule coatings at Vitafoods Europe

28-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients has launched AromatiQ, a new technology designed to "captivate consumer senses" through smell.

Vitafoods: Sleep takes center stage

24-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Mind health, specifically sleep, was a buzz word across the Vitafoods show last week, with market analysts discussing its popularity and suppliers delivering their solutions.

‘It’s a new market for ubiquinol’: Study highlights CoQ10 form’s menopause benefits

22-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Kaneka Nutrients Europe is eyeing the menopause market segment for its ubiquinol form of coenzyme Q10, with a new consumer research study showing that 80% of participants reporting that ubiquinol could alleviate menopausal symptoms.

IFF launches solutions for menopause and modern healthy agers

21-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health and Biosciences launched turnkey menopause solutions in partnership with GenM at Vitafoods last week, alongside healthspan supporting solutions that encourage brands to ignore consumer age.

Vit D and probiotic juice supports metabolic health in obesity

13-May-2024 By Matt Chittock

A new study suggests vitamin D3 and probiotic-enriched orange juice decreases body weight, blood lipids and arterial blood pressure in high-cardiometabolic-risk patients on a Westernized diet.

Personalized dosing could overcome vitamin D deficiency 'pandemic': Review

09-May-2024 By Jonathan Smith

Personalized approaches to vitamin D dosing could help the population meet uptake recommendations worldwide, suggests a paper published in the journal Nutrients.

dsm-firmenich's faster-acting vit D gains novel food approval

08-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The European Commission has approved of dsm-firmenich's fast-acting vitamin D ingredient ampli-D as a novel food in the EU.

Research concludes caffeinated chewing gum improves basketball performance

08-May-2024 By Matt Chittock

Caffeinated chewing gum provides a moderate-to-large performance boost for trained basketball players, according to a new study.

Beeswax offers natural solution for nanoencapsulation: Study

30-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Co-encapsulated omega-3 and vitamin D3 in beeswax solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) could be used to develop functional food and drink, a new study suggests.

Top tips for cognitive health innovation

25-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

More consumers than ever are looking for innovative ways to support total mind and body wellness. But where is the next big innovation opportunity in the cognitive health space? dsm-fermenich has weighed in with its comprehensive nootropics report.

Heart matters: Firms pin hopes on vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract formula for Asia success

22-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

A new formula combining vitamin K2 and red yeast rice extract from SunWay Biotech and Gnosis by Lesaffre is being pitched as ‘pivotal chance’ to boost cardiometabolic health in Asia.

Vitamin D, multinutrients may boost lung health for COPD sufferers

18-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

supplementation of vitamin D alone or a multinutrient combination may significantly improve lung function and disease severity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings published in Nutrients.

Zita West: Fertility supplement bundles aim to ease rising concern among couples

16-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Fertility support needs comprehensive nutrition solutions, says a midwife turned entrepreneur who sells supplement bundles to support couples on their conception journey.

Should everyone take a daily multivitamin? A Harvard medical editor says yes.

12-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

In response to convincing evidence published earlier this year, the chief medical editor at Harvard Health Publishing says he now recommends daily multivitamin mineral (MVM) supplementation for the population at-large.

Supplements to slow biological aging: What does the science say?

12-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?

Vitamin D reduces menstrual pain and medication use: Review

10-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease pain intensity in patients with painful menstrual cramps, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Start-up launches skincare regime kit focused on gut-skin axis

08-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

You’re Looking Well, a new skincare start-up, is linking skin and gut health by providing an all-in-one kit that combines topical and ingestible products.

Aligning consumer intentions with behaviors to achieve health goals

08-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

While many consumers want to improve their health by opting for healthier product choices, key barriers include a lack of trust in retailers, understanding of the nutritional information provided, and perceived availability of convenient options.

Persistent vitamin D deficiency common in breastfed infants: HK study reveals urgency for policy intervention

04-Apr-2024 By Cheryl Marie Tay

Exclusively breastfed infants in Hong Kong have a tendency to suffer from persistent vitamin D deficiency, necessitating urgent policy intervention to address the issue, say local researchers.

Sowing the seed: Start-up offers nutrition support for marginalized communities

03-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Sow, a start-up that caters to the nutrition needs of Black, Asian and Arab women, launched last year in response to data revealing that certain demographics were affected by COVID-19 more harshly than others.

Nestlé study explores NAD+ boosting ability of trigonelline

02-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with trigonelline, a compound found in fenugreek seeds and coffee beans, may boost NAD+ levels, enhance muscle strength and prevent fatigue during aging, says a new study from Nestlé Research.

Dr. Vegan: Start-up spotlights supplements for men's health

02-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

Nutrition start-up Dr. Vegan has expanded its portfolio of natural, evidence-backed supplements with the recent launch of its men’s health ProMulti product to support hormonal and prostate health as well as overall immunity and well-being.