Vitamins & Minerals

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.

Lycored has introduced a high concentration vitamin D3 that can be easily paired with other vitamins and minerals.

In no small part thanks to COVID-19, minerals have enjoyed a real renewal, attracting attention for everything from their contribution to immune and sleep support to their ability to keep our bodies in solid working order.

According to retail analytics provider ClearCut, supplement sales on Amazon experienced 54% year-over-year growth.

A new review paper covers another promising approach to improving curcumin’s bioavailability: complexing curcumin with metals—zinc, in particular—to improve its bioavailability as well as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities.

Researchers are investigating the mechanism behind nicotine’s impact on vascular health and whether supplementation with a nutritional ingredient, vitamin K2, could help attenuate calcification of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) resulting from nicotine exposure.

Balchem's agreement with Ninja Life Hacks author Mary Nhin will help Balchem secure strategic partners for branded food products and dietary supplements for children.

Its Mountain Rescue–Altitude Sickness Vitamin Blend combines ingredients like B vitamins and potassium that the company says help aid against dehydration and electrolyte depletion experienced at high altitudes.

The survey found that less than half of Americans surveyed who use supplements said they discussed their supplement use with their healthcare provider.

Gadot Biochemicals is strengthening focus on its Gadomag K ingredient for boosting the level of magnesium in plant-based and dairy milks.

Pharmavite has acquired Uqora, a leading urinary tract health brand, signaling its continued commitment to the women's health space.