Vitamins & Minerals

Recent research conducted by ILSI U.S. and Canada – a global, nonprofit federation dedicated to advancing precompetitive research in the food, nutrition and health realms – and partially funded by Balchem, has shed light on how to improve predictions of Ca bioavailability across different food matrices.

The magnesium L-threonate used in the study is marketed as Magtein by ThreoTech and distributed by AIDP. The study was conducted by neuroscientists from Neurocentria and Tsinghua University.

The ingredient combines L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate with Balchem’s branded choline (VitaCholine) to support cellular health across life stages.

The study was carried out by the French research institute Expansion Consulteam in collaboration with Virginie Florin and Nathalie Simon, who are French lifestyle influencers.

Researchers examined the effects of MK-7 and menaquinone-4 (MK-4) on neuroblastoma cells to understand how different forms of vitamin K2 impact the expression of genes involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.

The authorization by the EU allows the use of ampli-D at a maximum daily dose of 10 µg in children over 11 years old and adults including pregnant and lactating women, and a maximum daily dose of 5 µg for children aged 3-10.

The value of optimizing vitamin C with carbomers to create sustained release formulations.

A recently published study investigated the impact of 30 mg tablets of SunActive Fe Emulsified Microsomal Ferric Pyrophosphate (EMFP) for the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) in pregnant women.

TurtleTree has announced its first commercial partnership with Cadence Performance Coffee, which will commercialize a functional espresso shot that contains TurtleTree’s LF+ lactoferrin ingredient.

The ingredient, called Humiome B2, is designed to ensure targeted vitamin B2 delivery to the colon, with prebiotic-like benefits.

PharmaLinea to introduce a new, clinically studied product for the support of joint pain and mobility, as well as line extensions to its >Your< Prediabetiq and >Your< Iron product lines.

At-home testing and wearable tech will put supplements to the test as consumers measure and track their cardiovascular, liver, and blood sugar health.

The immune health category remains relevant and thriving.

Proper nutrition to support bone health is important throughout one’s life, creating opportunities for product development across age and gender demographics.

A look at the hype behind vitamin K2; its benefits, formulation considerations, and opportunities.

The Vitamin Shoppe has announced the launch of the Pure Encapsulations brand of professional supplements in The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements stores, and online.

A recent study showed that a supplement product marketed by Pharmalinea as >Your< UTI Free Sachets may help reduce the frequency of relapse of urinary tract infections and improve quality of life when paired with an antibiotic treatment.

Balchem and Stauber Performance Ingredients have jointly announced a new distribution partnership for the US and Canada.

Magnesium's trajectory is similar to ashwagandha in that its reach is extending across multiple categories.

Originally launched in May of 2021 as a source of information on vitamin D in relationship to COVID-19 and immune health, the new website will serve as an educational resource about vitamin D’s broader health benefits.

Over two years, supplementation with multivitamin mineral improved episodic memory and global cognition.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2024.

A look at the state of science on nutrition’s relationship with eczema.

A recent study found that CoQ10 phytosomes, marketed by Indena as Ubiqsome, improve cellular uniquinone uptake in skeletal muscle cells.

Compared to healthy controls, patients with IBD saw a higher prevalence of in vitamin D deficiency (32.6%) and vitamin D insufficiency (66.3%).

The committee met in November to discuss the future of vitamin K2 science and health benefits.

New areas of growth and more scientific research are on the horizon for biotin.

Formulating children’s supplements requires balancing the tried-and-true and innovation.

This means that the ingredient can be used in Brazil to fortify food and beverage products. Prior to food and beverage approval, the ingredient received ANVISA approval for retail supplement use in 2020.

One expert explains how liposomal technology improves vitamin C delivery.