Vitamins & premixes

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.

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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...

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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.

Coffee pods with functional ingredients now available after code cracked

08-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Oil and water don’t normally work together but now coffee lovers can boost their morning routine with an oil soluble powder containing vitamins and more thanks to an advanced method that’s cracked the code allowing the two elements to mix.

Kappa Bioscience to form vitamin K2 advisory board

08-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Norwegian firm Kappa Bioscience is to form a "Blue Ribbon" Scientific and Medical Advisory Board made up of prominent scientists that will support and expand the knowledge base for vitamin K2.

Glanbia Nutritionals: 'Consumers demand personalised products and thus more nutrient combos'

02-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

The EMEA’s vitamin and dietary supplement market is currently estimated at €11.1bn (£9.3bn) with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) predicted at 4-5% (2020-2025).

NMN lessens drowsiness, improves lower limb function in older adults: Japan RCT

02-Mar-2022 By Maria Fortune

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) intake improves lower limb function and reduces drowsiness in adults agreed 65 and above, according to an RCT funded by Mitsubishi Corporation Life Sciences Ltd.

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Tech and nutrition uncovered: How major brands are using new tools to boost consumer health

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Since the rise of Fitbit and Garmin, consumers have been quick to jump in on new products that allow them to track their health metrics, so it’s no surprise that nutra firms are also increasingly innovating with tech to boost consumer health.

Vegan vitamin D authorised in 22 new food categories

24-Feb-2022 By Lynda Searby

EU Regulation (EU) 2022/196, authorising the use of Lallemand’s Lalmin vitamin D yeast in 22 new food categories, has been published, following a favourable Opinion from EFSA in April 2021.

Optibac Probiotics launches vegan gummies for adults

24-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Optibac Probiotics has announced the introduction of its first vegan gummy to support gut and immune health among adults.

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‘A habit sticks’: P&G and Holista Colltech on why immune product demand will persist - WATCH

23-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The COVID-19 has led to new habits that are here to stay, including taking supplements that benefit the immune system, according to P&G and Holista Colltech.

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT

Get up and go: bioniq deep in personalisation mix as ‘GO’ products a hit for startup

21-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

Fresh from acquiring university spin-off LOEWI, London-based personalised supplement firm bioniq is not resting on its laurels as the start-up talks to NutraIngredients about the launch of bioniq GO.

Swiss government recommends high vitamin D intake for those over 65

18-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

The Swiss government has issued new guidance on vitamin D consumption for consumers over the age of 65 and recommend a daily dose of 800 IU (20 µg).

Higher vitamin intake reduced risk of depression associated with heavy metal exposure – Korean national cohort study

14-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A higher intake of vitamin A, B1, B3 has shown to reduce the risk of depression associated with heavy metal exposure, said a Korean national cohort study.

Vitamin B6 supplements may improve mood in college-aged women: Study

10-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin B6 may reduce depression symptoms in young women using oral contraceptives, suggests a small study from Arizona State University.

Daily vitamin D and omega-3 intake reduces autoimmune disease: study

08-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A new study provides evidence that daily vitamin D supplementation, or a combination with omega-3 lowers the risk of autoimmune disease.

Vitamin Angels bridges nutritional divide

01-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Following a successful 2021, the nonprofit hopes to continue to expand their reach with the help of donors and partners.

Acquisition activity in personalised nutrition space: bioniq buys LOEWI

28-Jan-2022 By Lynda Searby

bioniq, a London-based provider of personalised supplements, has acquired university spin-off LOEWI in a deal that it says, “accelerates its European presence”.

Supplements help improve outcomes for kidney patients: Study

26-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

A study out of British Columbia has found that oral nutritional supplements that boost the intake of protein and other nutrients can benefit subjects suffering from kidney failure and improve outcomes when they begin dialysis.

New partnership targets personalised functional ingredients

20-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Spain’s food production network, Blendhub has signed a strategic partnership with Nucaps, nanotechnology experts, to develop personalised functional ingredients.

Optimizing the immune system with vitamin D

17-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The sunshine vitamin reigns supreme as more studies suggest D is essential to immune health.

Majority of NMN products tested by ChromaDex had virtually none of active ingredient

14-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer ChromaDex alleges that testing has revealed that more than half of NMN anti aging supplements being sold on Amazon contained almost none of the bioactive molecule.

EU biotech experts collaborate on large-scale production of fermentation-based biotin

14-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Danish biotech company, Biosyntia, and Munich-based, Wacker Group, are planning to expand production of fermentation-based biotin across Europe and into new markets.

Danger of B12 deficiency among vegans, warn researchers

10-Jan-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Researchers are warning of a potential vitamin B12 deficiency among vegans and vegetarians at a time when people are embracing plant-based diets for January, known as ‘Veganuary’.

'Biofortified staples is a no-brainer': How vitamin-enriched foods can be a ‘gateway’ to accessible nutrition

06-Jan-2022 By Katy Askew

Biofortification of staple foods should be used to support improved global nutrition outcomes, according to Dr Jan Low, Principal Scientist at CGIAR’s International Potato Center and 2016 World Food Prize Laureate.

‘Unambiguous nutritional benefits’: Annatto tocotrienol positively affects multiple biochemicals in the human body, says study

04-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with vitamin E tocotrienols from annatto led to significant changes in over 100 biochemicals linked to inflammation and oxidative stress, says a new study with post-menopausal women.

The vitamin D & COVID show: NutraIngredients reveals top 10 stories of 2021

23-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

In a year dominated by COVID-19, the countdown for 2021 has been dominated by stories about the gut, vitamins, minerals and anything else linked to supporting immune health and warding off the virus’ effects.