Vitamins & premixes

Babybel goes functional with vitamins and probiotics

07-Jan-2021 By Jim Cornall

To meet the rising consumer demand for functional products in 2021, Babybel is introducing a new range of functional dairy snacks in the US this month in two varieties, Babybel Plus+ Probiotic and Babybel Plus+ Vitamins.

Babies of color at highest risk of Vitamin D deficiency: Study

05-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin D deficiency isn’t colorblind, according to a new study that highlights the need for providers to pay closer attention to certain groups.

NutraVideo: Attorney Nair on the reasonable consumer

04-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

So-called 'transition' or toddler formulas allegedly trick parents into thinking these products adhere to the same standards as infant formula, according to three separate but nearly identical class action lawsuits.

Vitamin B6 and COVID-19: Experts call for clinical studies to validate evidence / demonstrate potential

04-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Vitamin B6 may play a potential role in reducing the severity of COVID-19 and its complications, according to an opinion article written by researchers from Japan, China and Thailand.

UK health bodies: ‘Use vitamin D for winter but not for coronavirus’

18-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Leading UK health bodies have published updated guidance on vitamin D for COVID-19, in which they support its use during autumn and winter but stop short of recommending the vitamin to tackle the virus.

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WATCH: APAC start-ups on surviving amid COVID-19 and the booming beauty supplement market

18-Dec-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The business environment has been hard hit by COVID-19 and small players are usually the most affected, but two APAC nutra start-ups are flourishing amid the crisis.

Global campaign makes plea for vitamin C and COVID-19

17-Dec-2020 By Shane Starling

An international consortium of vitamin C advocates wants regulators to bring vitamin C into the therapeutic bag of measures in the battle against COVID-19.

“If not now then when?”: 2020 a cue for VMS businesses to remodel

15-Dec-2020 By Lynda Searby

With supplements on course to catch up the OTC category by 2025, PharmaLinea’s founder urges brand owners to “take a serious look at their business models for the future”.

UK Gov prioritises at-risk groups with free winter vitamin D

02-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

The UK Government is to offer free vitamin D supplements to the most vulnerable in a move that supports bone and muscle health affected during lockdown but stops short of directly addressing COVID-19.

Superfoods part of a healthy diet for almost half of Germany, says survey

01-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Vitamin and mineral-enriched chia seeds and fibre-packed goji berries are now part of a healthy diet for around half of Germany’s population, says a survey by the country’s institute for risk assessment.

Swisse Wellness debuts Multivitamin + Superfood Blend, adds probiotic array to US market

30-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Australian supplement company Swisse Wellness has just updated its portfolio with an additional product and a new to market probiotic line.

Unilever to acquire supplement manufacturer SmartyPants

30-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Unilever announced it has signed an agreement to acquire fast growing supplement manufacturer SmartyPants Vitamins.

Revise-up RDA: India’s industry body urges vitamin rule changes amid COVID-19

17-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Calls to revise the recommended daily allowance of vitamins, minerals, and proteins in India are growing after the country’s regulator asked for suggestions from the industry stakeholders.

NutraVideo: Nurish by Nature Made uses TikTok to resonate with millennials

16-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Nurish by Nature Made is a monthly subscription that delivers personalized nutritional supplements. But they’re also delivering entertainment — with the help of some big names and a popular platform.

COVID-19 puts spotlight on elderly malnutrition and recovery chances

13-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Despite efforts to address the nutritional needs of the elderly, malnutrition remains an issue amongst this vulnerable population, particularly during the ongoing pandemic, says a Danone white paper.

Maternal vitamin D status may affect preeclampsia: Study

12-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests preeclampsia-related gene expression in the placenta may correlate with vitamin D status during pregnancy.

Supplement route for COVID-19 especially valuable for high-risk obese, review thinks

12-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Researchers have made a case for the use of vitamin, mineral and fatty acid supplements in the battle against the coronavirus, particularly in obese patients, who may be more susceptible to the virus’ effects.

Health benefits of supplements ‘all in the mind’ claims researchers

11-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

The health benefits linked to multivitamins or mineral supplements may just be the placebo effect, according to researchers, who say consumer expectations are driving perceived better health outcomes.

Industry group urges UK government to prioritise vitamin D during pandemic

09-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

The Alliance for Natural Health International joins growing calls for vitamin D to play a more prominent role in the coronavirus fight with the launch of a campaign to monitor and increase population levels.

UK’s Prime Minister considers handing out free vitamin D in coronavirus fight

05-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

The UK Prime Minister could follow Scotland’s example by offering free vitamin D supplies to those shielding as the country hunkers down in the latest round of lockdown.

Study shows maternal vitamin D linked to child IQ, finds disparities among black women

03-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study found that a mother’s vitamin D level during pregnancy is associated with their children's IQ — suggesting that higher vitamin D levels in pregnancy may lead to greater childhood IQ scores. The study also revealed significantly lower...

Consumers are using multivitamin as a “silver bullet” to address specific health concerns: Survey

27-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Technology is paving the way for the rise of personalized nutrition and the end of a one-size-fits-all approach. But despite advancements in nutrition science in recent years, a recent survey has found that Americans expect their multivitamin to do all...

Lonza boosts capsule making capabilities with €78.2m investment

27-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Lonza’s €78.2m ($93m) investment in its Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) Division will increase the capsule production capacity by 15%, according to company executives.

NutraVideo: Zinc, vitamin D are key in COVID fight

26-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The dietary supplement market has been flooded with new products, with an unprecedented demand in immune health. A recent Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)-IPSOS survey found that vitamin D usage jumped 37% and zinc grew 17% amid the pandemic.

Vitamin A and cold temperatures could lead to novel obesity therapeutics: study

22-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

While not everyone is thrilled cold weather season is upon us, it could be welcome news for those who want to shed a few pounds. Growing research finds that being cold may be an effective form of exercise.

Novel nutritional supplement boosts cognitive performance in Air Force Airmen

19-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A novel nutritional supplement combined with high-intensity exercise may boost working memory, reaction time, and processing efficiency for Air Force Airmen more than exercise alone, says a study from the US Air Force, Abbott, and the University of Illinois.

UK gov now urging vitamin D supplementation in fight against Covid-19

19-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

The UK’s Health Secretary is now urging people to take vitamin D supplements after recent evidence suggests it can offer some degree of resilience against the coronavirus.

Whole fruit vitamin C boosts mood, energy

14-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A New Zealand study found that vitamin C has a positive impact on feelings of vitality.

Nutrinovate adds vitamin sprays to portfolio in A to K acquisition

13-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Health and wellness firm Nutrinovate are to acquire fellow Swedish supplement maker A to K, in a deal that includes a range of personalised sprays designed to simplify vitamin and mineral intake.

Researchers zero in on supplement use among college athletes

08-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The high prevalence of dietary supplementation use in the athletic population means there is a risk of inadvertent doping for those users who don’t do their research or get their information from reliable sources.

UK gov to revise vit D use for coronavirus as Health Secretary wrongly dismisses effect

05-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

The UK government is to reassess its stance on the use of vitamin D in addressing coronavirus after the country’s health secretary incorrectly said a study had concluded it to be ineffective.

COVID-19: Scientists raise the vitamin D alarm

02-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A group of researchers and doctors have formed an international alliance aiming to encourage governments to increase recommendations for vitamin D intake to 4,000 IU daily as they believe this would reduce COVID-19 hospitalisations.

Microalgae supplementation may boost athletic measures: Study

29-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Thirty days of microalgae supplementation (TetraSOD) may boost cardiovascular and respiratory (ergospirometric) parameters in amateur athletes, suggests a new study from Spain.

Recall round-up: CBD oil, infant formula & salmon oil + vit D3 supplement

25-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

After the Summer recess, NutraIngredients returns for its monthly recall round-up, where September brings news of food alerts involving CBD oils, children’s food supplements and fish oil-based capsules.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to 54% higher SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate: Study

21-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The associations between vitamin D status and COVID-19 risk continue to strengthen, with new data from Quest Diagnostics and Boston University indicating that people with deficiency in the sunshine vitamin may have a significantly higher positivity rate...

Vitamin D and tea compound proves useful in aiding reproductive health

21-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

Vitamin D and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may impact on female reproductive health, researchers say as the combination could prove effective in managing benign tumours found in the uterus.

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

Dr. Fauci weighs in on vitamins C & D

15-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, recently did an Instagram Live interview with the actress Jennifer Garner where he discussed immune health and supplementation.

NR pioneer: ‘I think if we combine Niagen with exercise that we’re really going to get some place’

10-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

With recent data providing “solid evidence” for nicotinamide riboside’s effects on inflammation and body composition, combining NR with exercise will see us “really get some place”, says Dr Charles Brenner.

Vitamin D and K status linked to reduced mortality risk, say researchers

10-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Combined low vitamin D and K status are associated with increased all-cause mortality risk and possibly with cardiovascular events, according to a newly published cohort study.

Is the nutraceutical industry prepared for a second wave of COVID?

08-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Based on interviews with key players across the globe, industry is locked and loaded should a second round of coronavirus strike.

UK ad watchdog instructs firm not to link tanning to vitamin D levels

02-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

The UK’s advertising watchdog has ruled an advertisement stating the regular use of sunbeds can boost vitamin D production is in breach of the country’s advertising and marketing code.

Sabinsa ups ante in amla debate, demands AFS disclose alleged added Vitamin C

01-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Indian ingredient supplier Sabinsa Corp. has dialed up the pressure in its crusade about the chemical profile of amla with a legal action against fellow supplier Applied Food Sciences.

Elysium launches supplement aimed at slowing brain atrophy

31-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Elysium Health has launched a new brain health supplement based on research done at the University of Oxford. The supplement, called Matter, pairs a high dose suite of B vitamins with specially formulated omega-3s from fish oil.

Study argues vitamin D has no benefit for severe asthma attack

27-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent severe asthma attacks in at-risk children, contrary to previous findings, according to the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to test this relationship.

Over a third of infants have inadequate vitamin D levels at three months, study finds

26-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Norwegian scientists looking at vitamin D levels in mothers and children during pregnancy, and up to six months after birth, have found over 30% of infants had inadequate levels of the vitamin at three months of age.

Review finds vitamin D and some minerals might benefit fibromyalgia sufferers

24-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.

Dutch watchdog vetoes ad for mushroom’s immune strengthening properties

17-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

The Dutch Advertising Code Commission (Stichting Reclame Code) is warning the creators of an Instagram post that claiming mushroom nutrients can strengthen the immune system and are antiviral will not be tolerated.

Curcumin plus iron combination may boost levels of key brain health marker: RCT

14-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of curcumin and ferrous sulphate may boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which has been described as an important neurotrophic factor participating in memory and learning.

Five-ingredient whey supplement protects against sarcopenia

14-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A five-ingredient supplement of whey, micellar casein, creatine, vitamin D3, and omega-3, combined with resistance training, significantly improves lean mass, strength, and overall muscle quality in old age, according to a study of men over 70.