Health Conditions / Infant & Children's Health

CRN Adopts Guidelines for Responsible Melatonin Usage and Gummies

The new guidelines cover labeling, overages, child-deterrent packaging, and more.

04.15.24

Lutein, Zeaxanthin Supplement Linked to Cognitive, Eye Heatlh Benefits in Children

OmniActive’s Lutemax Kids was associated with better visual processing speed, less eye strain, and more in subjects between the ages of five and 12.

02.20.24

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Infant & Children's Health | Research News

Early Life Diet Has Unique Impact on IBD Risk: Study

High fish and vegetable intake and low amounts of sugary beverages, starting at one year old, had a significant impact on IBD risk in over 80,000 people.

02.06.24

FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ 2’-FL Approved in Thailand for Infant Formula

With this approval, FrieslandCampina Ingredients is the only provider of HMOs and GOS in Thailand.

01.30.24

GAO Report Highlights Dosage Variability in Prenatal Supplements

The agency called for greater standardization, and to give FDA greater regulatory authority over dietary supplements.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.29.24

A Lifetime of Clarity: The Case for Eye Health in Daily Nutrition

Between core carotenoids, omega-3s, and specialized botanicals, the options are expanding for clinically-studied eye health ingredients.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.22.24

Breaking News | Fiber & Carbohydrates | Infant & Children's Health | Supplier News

dsm-firmenich Receives Approval of HMO Ingredients in Australia and New Zealand

Four of its HMO ingredients can now be used in infant formula products, per Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ).

01.16.24

Ritual Launches Natal Choline Supplement

The choline chloride supplement is meant to be taken once daily in conjunction with a standard pre- or postnatal multivitamin.

01.09.24

Vitamin D Doesn’t Reduce Bone Fractures in Children: Study

While the study didn't include calcium supplementation, it was nonetheless "striking" that vitamin D alone made no difference, according to the authors.

12.21.23

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Infant & Children's Health | Supplier News | World Markets

dsm-firmenich Secures EU Market Access for HMO Ingredient

The European Commission approved of 3-fucosyllactose as a novel food ingredient, marking a milestone for improving market access of a broader range of HMOs.

12.13.23

Melatonin Use Among Children Has Risen Greatly, Study Finds

A new study by researchers at CU Boulder found that the number of parents who reported giving their kids melatonin increased from 1.3% to 18.5%.

11.21.23

PhytoGaia Showcases Specialty Tocotrienol and Tocopherol Ingredients, Delivery Concepts

Experts at the booth highlighted the ingredients in delivery formats appealing to children, as well as healthy aging and beauty from within audiences.

11.01.23

China's CFSA Gives HMOs in Infant Formulas the Green Light

Shortly after the approval of the HMOs 2’-FL and LNnT, global suppliers dsm-firmenich and IFF were among the first companies to receive individual clearance.

10.10.23

FrieslandCampina to Double Production of Whey Protein Isolate and MFGM

The expansion of the company’s plant will bolster the production of the company’s flagship ingredients for active and early life nutrition.

10.09.23

Cognitive Function | Functional Foods & Beverages | Infant & Children's Health

Adding Human Milk Component to Formula Linked to Long-term Cognitive Benefits for Babies

Treatment of bottle-fed babies with milk globule fat membrane and lactoferrin led to an average IQ increase of five IQ points at 5.5 years of age.

09.20.23

Breaking News | Dietary Supplements | Infant & Children's Health | Omega-3s | Products

Nature’s Way Canada Launches NutraSea Omega-3 Kids Chews

The new gummy delivers 500 mg of EPA and DHA per serving, along with 500 IU vitamin D3.

09.18.23

Fatty Acid Supplement Linked to Better Vision in Preterm Babies

A mixture of AA and DHA was linked to reduced risk of retinopathy in 178 extremely preterm babies.

09.14.23

Beekeeper's Naturals Enters Walmart Stores with Propolis Lollipops for Kids

New product line contains bee propolis extract, vitamin D, zinc, wildflower honey, and 2 grams of sugar.

08.28.23

Dsm-firmenich Receives ‘No Questions’ FDA Letters on Three HMO Ingredients

The three human milk oligosaccharide ingredients will be commercialized for infant formula and other food applications.

08.16.23

Ripple Foods Launches Unsweetened Version of Kids’ Plant-Based Milk

The milk comes with zero grams of added sugar, eight grams of protein, DHA omega-3s, choline, prebiotic fiber, and more calcium content than dairy milk.

07.26.23