Vitamins & Minerals

Kappa Bioscience announces new study results suggesting its synthetic-derived K2Vital is bioequivalent to fermentation-derived vitamin K2 MK-7.

A long-term, prospective cohort study finds higher intake of vitamin K2-but not vitamin K1-is “borderline significantly associated” with lower mortality from coronary heart disease.

CRN’s annual supplement usage survey found that 71% of U.S. adults reported taking dietary supplements in 2016, an increase from past years that suggests more than 170 million Americans use supplements.

A new study indicates that 52% of U.S. adults reported using dietary supplements in both 1999–2000 and 2011–2012 surveys, but multivitamin usage decreased by 6% over the same period.

An innovative new vegan iron ingredient derived from legumes, plus other mineral news updates from SupplySide West.

Can dietary supplements help manage the widespread effects of heightened inflammation?

At this year’s SupplySide West trade show, two suppliers talked to us about increasing demand for plant-based vitamin and mineral ingredients.

Superstar minerals often overshadow zinc, but here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate this crucial nutrient.

What's new in dietary supplements for children? Immune health, bone health, protein, and more!

Natural ingredients for bone support span time-tested vitamins and minerals, as well as novel ingredients and creative delivery systems.

A particularly strong association between vitamin K2 and peripheral arterial disease was found in patients with diabetes or hypertension.

From maximum vitamin and mineral levels to the future of EFSA, speakers at the recent “Brexit Impact” webinar hosted by AHPA and CRN explain what companies should watch out for.

NBTY says this is the first clinical trial to compare vitamin C retention in leukocytes between ascorbic acid and Ester-C in both men and women.

Researchers found that L-threonate is the only magnesium anion that efficiently transports magnesium to neuron cells in the brain.

More ingredient suppliers now offer vegan-friendly dietary supplement ingredients.

While most research on the recommended daily allowance of micronutrients has been conducted on adults aged 18–48, less is known about the nutritional needs of adults aged 70 and over.

Recent research investigates the role of minerals in metabolic health, fertility, and heart health.

An 11-year study found that lower activity of vitamin K-dependent proteins (VKDPs) is associated with an increased risk of ischemic cardiovascular disease.

The ingredient comprises a minimum of 30% polyphenols, 8% vitamin E, and 1% zinc, Seppic says.

Kids aren't mini adults, and their nutritional and supplement needs are unique.

A new study suggests AlgaeCal, an algae-based calcium supplement, improves bone mineral density (BMD) in women who took the supplement from 1–7 years.

Reinventing a consumer favorite, the multivitamin

What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation

Researchers found that maternal vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy was associated with a “nearly two-fold increased risk of [multiple sclerosis] in the offspring.”

Innova Market Insights gives us a quick look at why, how, and where dietary supplements are launching today.