Nature Made adds zero sugar gummies to product line
Legacy brand Nature Made has extended its gummy offering with a sugar-free version its multivitamin for adults, melatonin and vitamins C, D3 and B12 gummies.
Archives for March 13, 2024
Pre-workout supplement improves upper body resistance and exercise performance: Study
A multi-ingredient pre-workout supplement reduced perceived exertion and increased total repetitions performed in a group of resistance-trained college-aged students, according to a recent study.
Op-Ed
Another year, another FDA attempt to impose pre-market approval for dietary supplements
In this guest column, the Natural Products Association's Dr. Daniel Fabricant outlines his organization's opposition to FDA's proposal for a mandatory product listing for all dietary supplements.
Five specialty categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards
The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are open for entries, with our five specialty categories recognizing the best and brightest in women’s health, nutrition research, start-ups and more.
Study from Canada challenges assumptions about organic and inorganic selenium in dairy cow diets
A study, from the University of Guelph in Canada, aimed at understanding how the source of selenium supplementation influences the performance and selenium levels in lactating dairy cattle, has generated some surprising findings.
Interview
Yoplait: Narrative around children’s yoghurt must change
More than 1m children in the UK are at risk of their development being impacted because they lack nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D, according to a new report from kids’ yoghurt manufacturer Yoplait.
Review explores alternatives to relieve hot flashes in menopause
A range of botanicals, vitamins and lactic acid bacteria show potential in supporting menopausal women experiencing hot flashes, according to a new review.
Sirio develops gummy platform devoted to women's health
Sirio is tapping into the consumer demand for gummies and the growing interest in women’s specific health concerns with a new platform of female-focused, science-backed solutions.
Vitamin B1 and B2 may lower sarcopenia risk, researchers find
A new cross-sectional study has found that increased vitamin B1 and B2 intakes significantly lowered the risk of sarcopenia in healthy US adults, utilising data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011–2018.
Diverse and dynamic: Changing taste and health considerations of Indian consumers driving snack evolution
India-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has observed significant evolution of the branded snacks category in the local market, marked by a “discernible shift” towards health-consciousness, authenticity, and premiumisation.
Probiotic L. bulgaricus may not help with weight loss but could decrease blood triglyceride levels – new trial
Supplementation with the probiotic L. bulgaricus may not be helpful for losing weight, but it has the potential to decrease blood triglyceride levels, a new trial has reported.
Crocetin creation: Meiji launching functional milk beverage that supports vision and sleep
Japanese dairy giant Meiji is set to release a new Foods with Function Claims (FFC) product that it says would support eye accommodation and improve sleep quality.
NMN quality in question: Singapore researchers call for industry effort in meeting label claims
The testing of 18 commercially available NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) supplements sold in Singapore found that most products did not meet label claims, and researchers have called for industry-wide effort in resolving the issue.