Vitamins & Minerals

Obese children with asthma from urban areas may benefit from higher vitamin D levels. A new study observed an inverse relationship between high vitamin D levels and asthma symptoms from air pollution. 

This new review paper is a component of a campaign to raise awareness of the unique health impacts of vitamin K2 and thus the need for an RDI specifically for vitamin K2.

The magnesium supplements market is still largely untapped, with lots of potential for growth.

Retailers and brands might want to consider signing up to the subscription model-at least for a trial run.

2018’s most unexpected supplement sales trends, according to SPINS.

The review found that dietary supplements and foods including omega-3s, polyphenols, and vitamin D, plus fruits and vegetables, may be effective in reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines found in metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular risks, and obesity, and may also improve the body’s lipid profile.

Designs for Health, a practitioner channel dietary supplement company, has launched Annatto-E, a line of vitamin E tocotrienols derived from the South American annatto plant (Bixa orellana).  

New research shows that S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) combined with a vitamin B complex may improve mild and moderate depressive symptoms.

Two unpublished clinical studies have tested the bioequivalence of vitamin C and vitamin D gummies from Vitafusion compared to traditional tablets. 

Although the public has yet fully to appreciate vitamin K2, advocates are working overtime to change that. Here’s how an official recommended daily intake (RDI) value could help.

New research and market stats demonstrate that mood supplements are both in demand and effective.

NattoPharma continues to build evidence that its MenaQ7 vitamin K2 MK-7 ingredient provides significant and unique benefits for heart health.

The ingredient is made using a patented fungal fermentation process.

Can formulators do better?

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

Supplementation with a full-spectrum palm tocotrienol complex may slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease in those with type 2 diabetes, a new study published in Nutrients found.

Nutritional ingredients to help couples trying to conceive

Supplementing with NR can help the body’s cells produce nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential molecule in every living cell, and thus helps the body generate cellular energy.

Magnesium influences muscle performance by participating in energy metabolism and maintenance of muscle contraction and relaxation.

Innovative formulations and a widening consumer base are redefining the joint-health category.

If a MegaFood supplement is sold out at a natural retail store, the retailer can call MegaFood’s Customer Experience team to place an order for the product, which is then mailed directly to the customer.

A new study found a correlation between the genetic polymorphism of the enzyme methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and coronary artery disease. 

A prebiotic and probiotic supplement called Regular Girl may help female athletes better absorb iron, according to a new study. 

A review of 82 studies found that vitamin, vitamin D, zinc, and echinacea can help boost immune-system barriers often involved in fighting the common cold, including physical barriers, innate immunity, and adaptive immunity.

On July 30, NPA announced it sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer stating that tariffs on Chinese goods “will cause disproportionate economic harm to U.S. interests and increase costs for small businesses and consumers.”