Vitamins & Minerals

New research is demonstrating which blood sugar support ingredients are effective and the different ways in which they work.

Vitamin D saw sales and usage grow in 2020, including possibly due to emerging research linking vitamin D supplementation with COVID-19 outcomes. Hear experts discuss why science will keep the spotlight on vitamin D in 2021.

Vitamin C sales grew drastically in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the fact that immune health and vitamin C are practically synonymous. But will this growth sustain in 2021? And what will the supply chain look like for vitamin C in 2021?

Senators Mike Lee and Tim Scott introduced an amendment during the Senate Budget Resolution hearing that would expand health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements, and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover dietary supplements.

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Gadot Biochemical Industries is repositioning several of its minerals for the meat- and cheese-alternative market.

In the midst of a pandemic, consumers are putting greater value on the role of nutrients in good health.

Healright has launched healright.com, the exclusive platform to deliver its micronutrient bars directly to consumers.

Low vitamin K2 status may be associated with increased mortality from COVID-19 illness, according to a recent preprint that is awaiting peer review.

Gadot Biochemical Industries has announced that its zinc citrate, zinc gluconate, zinc picolinate, and ready-to-use zinc chewables are now in sustainable supply in preparation for the growing demand worldwide for immune health support.

The new guidelines acknowledge the use of dietary supplements to meet nutrient needs not easily obtained from food alone.

Life Extension launched Bone Restore Elite with Super Potent K2 to reduce the risk of age-related bone density loss, which particularly effects post-menopausal women.

During her presentation before the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, Low Dog educated staffers on the important role of dietary supplements for the support of immune health as a form of proactive health maintenance.

Sabinsa, in an effort to identify and remove adulterated vitamin C additives from the market, sent documentation to the appropriate government agencies, including FDA and FTC.

Kappa Bioscience is joining a research partnership with University Hospitals that aims to explore the link between vitamin K deficiency and COVID-19 severity.

In response to the study, the Council for Responsible Nutrition issued a statement citing the study’s limitations and asserting that the study’s unfounded claims in no way discount the benefits multivitamins have for human nutrition.

Gadot Biochemical Industries has developed a manufacturing process to make special grades of Tri Potassium Citrate and Tri Sodium Citrate to enable customers to meet stringent requirements for chlorate content in infant food.

Arthur Andrew Medical launched KD Ultra, a full-spectrum blend of vitamin K2 (MK4, MK6, MK7, and MK9) with vitamin K1, vegan-sourced vitamin D3, and the enzyme lipase to support bones, cardiovascular health, and immune function.

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Which fertility dietary supplements have the most scientific validation, the best track record, and the most effective mechanism of action?

OmegaQuant, known for its Omega-3 Index Test, has launched an at-home Vitamin D Test.

Modern-day bone health supplements target ingredients that provide benefits beyond what calcium can achieve alone.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

More consumers are seeking out mineral supplements as they take a deeper interest in supporting their overall health and their immune health specifically.

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the dietary supplement supply chain in many ways. One of the biggest bottlenecks, however, is occurring where one might not expect: packaging.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a combination of tocotrienols (TheraPrimE Palm Tocotrienols) and astaxanthin (AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin) from BBG World supported the cognitive health of healthy subjects.

A recent study found a synergistic supplement formula containing mixed tocotrienols, curcumin, omega-3s, astaxanthin, and other nutrients significantly reduced inflammatory markers and systolic blood pressure in healthy subjects.

How can fermentation boost the efficacy, longevity, bioavailability, and activity of skincare and wellness ingredients?

Following the launch of its CV Acute product in August, CV Sciences (San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its next condition-specific dietary supplement product called CV Defense.

A recently published study found that low vitamin D and K status is associated with a higher mortality risk.