Vitamins & Minerals

 The final certificates for K2Vital products produced in the United States were granted in April through the non-profit Non-GMO Project organization.

Vitamins have generally not fared well in recent years when it comes to high-profile randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or meta-analyses that statistically combine selected data from those studies. Why is that?

Gado-Go Mg is a ready-to-use powder suited for branded stick pack (sachet) fulfillment, delivering 350 mg of magnesium per packet with no sugars or additives. 

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

PLT Health Solutions Inc. has received a license from the Natural Health Products (NHP) Directorate of Health Canada to market its Earthlight Whole Foods Vitamin D to support immune health, bone health, and healthy development. 

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

Which dietary supplements are likely to perform well moving forward, and which could see sales falling in an impending recession? We asked IRI and other industry leaders.

The study design aims to assess the safety and efficacy of tocotrienols for lipid-related parameters in obese postmenopausal women.

For bone health, broader-aged consumer focus, better marketing, and ingredient combinations should be the goal.

Calcipur contains approximately 40% elemental calcium and its high stability makes it well suited to boost the calcium content of a variety of finished products. 

Research suggests that magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of metabolic syndrome.

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has updated the vitamin K2 MK-7 analysis monograph to include a method of testing microencapsulated MK-7 powder.

A study published in Nutrients compared the pharmacokinetics of free choline and of selected choline metabolites from a single dose of phosphatidylcholine present in the branded SuperbaBoost krill oil and choline bitartrate salts.

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

A study recently published in the International Journal of Vitamin and Nutrition Research found that supplementation with a branded methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) from Bergstrom Nutrition, called OptiMSM, supported the appearance of skin.

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

K2Vital, a branded vitamin K2 MK-7 from Kappa Bioscience was approved in China for use in children’s health and maternal milk powders, and approved as safe for use in Mexico

Here’s why magnesium is more than just a passing trend.

As the sleep market grows more sophisticated, a number of trends are happening.

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

Baze’s at-home blood testing kits assess consumers’ blood nutrient status, which Baze then analyzes using its Nutrition Information System to offer nutrition plans and curate supplement subscriptions.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Why we need to target the causes of aging

A recent double-blind clinical study found that supplementation with a patented methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) called OptiMSM from Bergstrom Nutrition supported the health of hair and nails. 

Mineral ingredients are advancing to meet today’s formulating and delivery system demands.

ChromaDex Corp. has launched Tru Niagen Pro 500, the largest daily serving of its patented nicotinamide riboside. 

Independent third-party laboratory testing has confirmed that the water lentil crop and branded plant-based protein ingredient Lentein, from Parabel USA Inc., contains the natural bioactive forms of vitamin B12: adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin. 

Royal DSM has acquired AVA, a personalized nutrition platform that provides nutrition and coaching recommendations across a wide range of health and wellness segments.