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A new, small study published in the European Journal for Nutraceutical Research says that transdermal application of magnesium may raise magnesium levels in the body over a short period of time-and more effectively than taking magnesium in oral supplements.

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Analysts predict no slowing down of probiotic growth. In September, Markets and Markets forecasted 12.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the global probiotics market until 2014, when total sales, it says, should reach $32.6 billion. Similarly, in October, Packaged Facts estimated that global probiotics sales will grow at 12% CAGR to exceed $22 billion by 2013.

The new company LiveTheSource (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) has announced its launch of \"daily source,\" the first ever nano-encapsulated liquid vitamin, mineral, and herbal supplement.

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The Israeli company Algatechnologies is launching 4 mg softgel astaxanthin capsules at the Vitafoods trade show in Geneva next week.

CapsCanada (Pompano Beach, FL) has announced the launch of Platinum Caps, two-piece metallic capsules available in gelatin or vegetable HPMC.The metallic look is obtained with a light-reflecting pigment, Candurin, composed of titanium dioxide and natural mica.

Nutraceutix (Redmond, WA) received a patent for BIO-tract from the Australian Patent Office. BIO-tract tablets form a protective layer in the body, shielding probiotic organisms from the acidic conditions of the stomach. After passing from the stomach to the intestinal tract, the tablets release the organisms at rates determined by formulation.

Manufacturers have responded to the growing demand for gelatin-free supplements by offering capsules made from plant-derived materials. While consumers who prefer vegetarian, kosher, or halal supplements still have limited choices, their options are expanding.

  Two-piece hard-shell capsules are versatile. They can hold liquids. They can hold pastes. They can even hold powders. But within that versatility lies a potential complication: They are prone to leak.

Nanotechnology is moving out of the realm of science fiction and into our buildings, drugs, clothing, cosmetics, and yes, even nudging into our foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. For those of you who are still not really sure what nanotechnology means, the next paragraph will give a short introduction. If you are already “nano-savvy” and just want to know what’s “nano-new” in the food and nutrition world, you can skip to the third paragraph.

Fortunately, new technology is helping manufacturers make tablets, capsules, and liquids that offer nutritional benefits without sacrificing taste and quality.