Vitamins & Minerals

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.

In Nutritional Outlook's 2019 Best of the Industry Awards, we are recognizing individuals, groups, and companies whose initiatives today may help shape, for the better, the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.

ChromaDex is pushing the boundaries of the cellular health and “antiaging” category with its groundbreaking ingredient, Niagen, and robust research.

An animal study found that vitamin K2 as MK-7 boosts nitric oxide (NO) to improve NO-dependent endothelial function. 

Adding critical cofactors, including magnesium, collagen, and vitamin K2, to current nutritional recommendations for bone health could go a long way towards helping to reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis and related disorders.

Market researcher IRI provided its insight on which retail channels for dietary supplements are growing, or shrinking, at CRN’s The Conference.

With more U.S. adults taking dietary supplements than ever before, continued consumer confidence in the safety, quality, and efficacy of supplements will remain of utmost importance to those with stakes in the industry.