Vitamin D deficiency closely linked to diabetes but not obesity: Study
People who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely to have diabetes, regardless of how much they weigh, say researchers.
Archives for February 24, 2015
NIH survey of supplement use shows strong support for omega-3s, wavering commitment to joint ingredients and echinacea
A recently released survey by the National Institutes of Health showed significant shifts in how Americans were using dietary supplements in the years between 2007 and 2012. Those shifts were ranged against results from earlier surveys done in 2002 and...
Vitamin Shoppe CEO on ripple effects of NY AG probe: ‘We’ve seen a slight impact, but not a dramatic impact’
Retailers not involved in the NY Attorney General’s investigation into the quality and standard of botanical supplements are also feeling an impact, albeit slight, says Tony Truesdale, CEO of Vitamin Shoppe.
Special Edition: Going Non GMO in Supplements
Enzymes present special case in affirming non GMO status of ingredients
When trying to source non GMO dietary ingredients for supplements, the inclusion of enzymes presents a special case. There is confusion about the penetration of genetic modification technology into the sector, a confusion that is abetted by the...
UK energy bar sales triple and set to rise
Sales in the energy bar and nutrition market in the UK have been growing at a faster rate than the US tripling in the past five years to reach €137m, while the US market doubled in the same period to €2314m.
Malaysia
Collagen suitable for Muslims and Hindus launched for first time
A Malaysian company has released the world’s first food-grade sheep collagen on the market to tap into religiously observant markets for which beef or pork are not allowed.
Linoleic acid role balanced by changes to gut microbiota: Study
Pro and prebiotics may be used to balance the potentially negative effects of a form of conjugated linoleic acid, according to research in mice.
Updated: NBTY appreciates AG's efforts & will comply. "We are confident that our products meet our label claims"
NBTY, Pharmavite, Nature's Way and Nutraceutical Corp. pulled into NY AG’s probe
NY AG Eric Schneiderman has extended his investigation into herbal supplements by sending letters to four leading manufacturers demanding detailed ingredient and quality control information on every herbal supplement they sell in his state.
Special edition: Going Non-GMO in Supplements
IGEN pilot program to demonstrate GMO transparency in dietary supplement supply chains
Nutrasource Diagnostics Inc. is set to launch a cost-effective, evidence-based certification program to test finished products, and the ingredients used to make them. Results allow manufacturers to determine if they contain GMOs or whether GMO’s were...
Global ‘diet quality’ falling, despite the rise of healthy foods
Overall diet quality worsened across the world even as consumption of healthier foods increased in many countries, according to a new global report of dietary patterns.
Irish Dairy Board to become Ornua ahead of EU milk quota abolition
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) plans to go back to its roots, with an Irish language name change, ahead of the April 2015 European Union (EU) milk quota abolition.