Vitamins & Minerals

AIDP Inc. recently announced the findings of a bioavailability study on VegD3, a vegan, organic form of vitamin D3.

Omya announced that results of a recent in vitro study that compared the bioavailability of its newly developed source of calcium, Omyaforte 100, with other frequently used calcium salts.

Back-to-basics As, Bs, and Cs (and Ds, and Ks, and Es) are basking in vitamins’ newfound glow.

The cognitive health space is now for everyone, offering multiple benefits that encompass the needs of different demographics.

We asked science-centered experts to share their picks for the most exciting sleep ingredients on their radars. Here’s what they told us.

Gadot Biochemical Industries is entering the oral care market, as its mineral ingredients—including zinc phosphate, zinc gluconate, zinc citrate, tri potassium citrate and more—are now available to fulfill global demand for toothpastes, mouthwashes and rinses, breath fresheners, and gums.

Unibar Corp. launched a line of plant-based ingredients called Univita, which include guava leaves, holy basil and amla (Indian gooseberry), all with improved magnesium and/or zinc content.

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Carlson launched Astaferm, vegetarian, non-GMO astaxanthin gummies with 8 mg of astaxanthin and 200 mg of vitamin C per serving. The product utilizes Astaferm, a fermented astaxanthin from NextFerm Technologies Ltd.

Nutrition21 has launched a beauty-from-within ingredient containing bonded arginine silicate (arginine silicon inositol complex) and Magnesium Biotinate. A recent study showed efficacy for its use to support hair and skin health.

Companies are taking individualized approaches to succeed in this fast-growing market.

Contract manufacturers give us the 360-degree view of how manufacturing will look this year amidst a global pandemic, supply-chain obstacles, and unprecedented dietary supplement demand.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition is leveling criticism at a recent study published in JAMA Open Network called “Effect of high-dose zinc and ascorbic acid supplementation vs usual care on symptom length and reduction among ambulatory patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.”

The immune-health supplements category changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will the market look like moving forward?

Multivitamins saw skyrocketing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts discuss expectations for 2021 and how multivitamins will continue to evolve.

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.

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board.

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.