Vitamins & Minerals

How can fermentation boost the efficacy, longevity, bioavailability, and activity of skincare and wellness ingredients?

Following the launch of its CV Acute product in August, CV Sciences (San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its next condition-specific dietary supplement product called CV Defense.

A recently published study found that low vitamin D and K status is associated with a higher mortality risk.

A recent study found that supplementation with krill oil (SuperbaBoost from Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS) helped support choline levels during long-distance, high-intensity exercise.

Nature Made, a PharmaVite brand, has launched its new ImmuneMax Fizzy Drink Mix, which offers double the amount of vitamin C and zinc, compared to the leading competition.

On Aug. 28, Lief Cares Donation Program donated 2,500 bottles of vitamin C supplements that will be distributed over the next six weeks by Feeding Our Farmworkers to hundreds of Southern California-based field workers in highly impoverished areas.

As part of its mission to advance nutrient research and educate the public to take charge of their health, the Organic & Natural Health Association started a grassroots education campaign, “Get On My Level,” that will highlight the proven health benefits of vitamin D.

Apart from including the following essential vitamins and minerals in your diet for healthy teeth and gums, you can also take supplements to increase their intake.

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.