Vitamins & Minerals

A new survey from MarketPlace found that immunity and prevention are top purchase drivers for U.S. supplement users.

Topline results of a COVID-19-focused consumer survey funded by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and fielded by Ipsos, found that the use of dietary supplements has increased dramatically following the pandemic.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition has submitted comments to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in response to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s final scientific report.

Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. introduced a new mineral ingredient offering, zinc gluconate.

UK-based OptiBiotix Health PLC launched WellBiome, a functional fiber and mineral blend, containing fructooligosaccharides, glucomannan, and chromium.

A recent study conducted by Pharmavite LLC shows that older adults living below the poverty line have inadequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D, putting them at greater risk of osteoporosis.

A recent study published found that an annatto-based delta tocotrienol (DeltaGold from American River Nutrition) may be beneficial to people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Lief Labs made a commitment to support Vitamin Angels’ Healthy Futures Initiative, a unified effort working to raise $500,000 to address the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities in the United States and globally.

On July 15, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s (DGAC) final scientific report.

Omya rebuilt and expanded its plant in Orgon, France, creating a substantially higher capacity for its functionalized calcium-carbonate product platform, a new packaging line, and an onsite warehouse.

Expanding its Koji minerals line, Naturex (Avignon, France), launched Ultimine Zinc for supplements, foods, and beverages.

Gadot Biochemicals is expanding the production capacity of its magnesium citrate ingredient to meet demand for applications that emphasize magnesium’s calming effect.

Sabinsa Corp. is calling attention to the practice of mischaracterizing the herb amla (Emblica officinalis) to be a valuable source of vitamin C.

Kappa Bioscience now has vegan-certified product options across the full K2Vital line.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Mark LeDoux, founder and CEO of Natural Alternatives International Inc., discusses some trends he believes will happen in the dietary supplement industry post-pandemic.

The series shows how vitamins D3 and K2 work together, specifically for bone and cardiovascular health-from scientific evidence to market success. 

Omya has launched Omyaforte 100-OG, a bioavailable source of calcium suitable for fortified foods and powdered supplement formulations targeting athletes, and healthy aging.

NOW has publicized the results of a series of internal tests it had conducted on CoQ10 and SAMe products purchased on Amazon.com. Results showed that the potencies of the products were far below that of label claims. 

 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?