Vitamins & Minerals

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.

The relaxation dietary supplements market looks pumped with promising new ingredients and research.

Industry, take note! Dietary supplements of all stripes (herbal, botanical, vitamins, minerals, marine-based, and others) are the subjects of numerous NIH research studies and clinical trials this year.

Many are pegging this year as the year for brain health.

Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.

One new recommendation is turning heads: a specific limit on added-sugar consumption.

Traditional iron supplements can be off-putting due to a strong metallic taste, and they can also be hard to digest, leading to side effects like nausea and constipation. Microencapsulation may help.

The supplements industry is surviving-even thriving-in a difficult year.

“The conflict between a high iron requirement and the risk of side effects when using high doses of iron supplement can only be solved in one way-by improving the iron uptake," says Probi AB.

The following slides shine light on the latest mineral research, showing how much we’ve learned about minerals’ value, and how much we have yet to find out.

The monograph is now part of The U.S. Pharmacopeia’s (USP) Dietary Supplements Compendium.

Nutralliance’s new RavEtol is a non-GMO and non-soy vitamin E ingredient.

A new animal study suggests Vitamin K2 as MK-7 may inhibit calcification in the aorta and myocardium.