Vitamins & Minerals

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

According to the study, Vitamin K2 activates K-dependent proteins that support many biological functions, including bone mineralization, the inhibition of vascular stiffness, the maintenance of strong teeth, brain development, joint health, and optimal body weight.

FDA announced in a letter of enforcement discretion, that it does not intend to object to the use of certain qualified health claims that pertain to magnesium consumption and the reduced risk of high blood pressure.

The study, which surveyed more than 1,000 people across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil showed that consumers are prioritizing scientific literature and clinical trials to determine product effectiveness when choosing dietary supplements for immune health.

A recent review published in Open Heart highlights evidence that vitamin K2 supplementation supports cardiovascular health.

OmegaQuant has launched a new vitamin B12 test, with a sample collection kit that allows for at-home testing.

Its benefits include improved homogeneity of the powder, high stability, especially with mineral complexes, and the ability for formulas to keep a short and unchanged list of ingredients without additives.

J-Oil Mills developed menatto vitamin K2 (MK-7), made from a bacterial strain isolated from the traditional fermented Japanese food natto using a natural fermentation process.

Different forms are available and suitable for fortification using ultra-high temperature (UHT) processing for pasteurized beverages that keeps their organoleptic profile and stability intact.

The CRN Foundation, via its Vitamin D & Me! education initiative, is lauding new research demonstrating significant links between vitamin D and COVID-19. Thirteen meta-analyses generated from more than 100 clinical trials published since the onset of the pandemic, examined the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19.

Despite the attention on COVID-19, heart disease is still the number one killer. Can dietary supplements play a role in heart health?

A recent animal study found that vitamin K2, when combined with phosphate binders, may be a useful therapy for chronic kidney disease patients. The vitamin K2 in the study was MenaQ7 K2 as MK-7, supplied by NattoPharma, which is a part of Gnosis by Lesaffre.

Wiley's Finest CEO Greg Lindsey discussed future growth markets for omega-3 ingredients, including a currently underexplored category: mood support.

Ingredient suppliers confirmed that consumers are becoming more interested in eye health supplements for everyday support and not just for age-related problems.

The company introduced Kappa Solutions to strengthen its value proposition and harmonize its brand.

Do “candyceuticals” let consumers have their cake and not feel guilty about eating it, too?

Even with all the obstacles involved in conducting research in this age demographic, companies continue to ensure they are investing in scientific research to back their immune-support ingredients for infants and children.

The new bill is a companion to Senate bill 1654.

A recent animal study compared a novel oral liquid iron-containing food supplement called >Your< Iron Syrup to commonly prescribed iron sulphate.

Women are finding many approaches to support aging bones as supplement formulas grow increasingly sophisticated and diverse.

Hispanics were the leading group of respondents who reported changing their supplement routines during the pandemic, outnumbering the number of white and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders who did so.

Vous says this is the first time a personalized vitamin feature has been integrated into a chronic disease management tool.

Wiley Companies (Coshocton, OH) appointed Greg Lindsey as CEO of its consumer brand, Wiley’s Finest.

A recent survey of 13,000 people in 24 countries conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Herbalife Nutrition and the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 89% of all respondents are taking steps to improve their health.

NattoPharma has secured patents in Canada and South Korea for its proprietary process of synthesizing MenaQ7 PharmaPure Vitamin K2.