Infant & Children's Health

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Nearly 60% of Baby Foods Fail to Meet WHO Nutrition Guidelines: Study

Across hundreds of products, issues like low protein, excess sugar, and lack of key nutrients were common.

08.27.24

OmniActive Partners with Dr. Tanya Altmann for Lutein For Every Age Initiative

The pediatrician is on board to educate consumers about lutein and zeaxanthin’s clinically studied benefits in children.

08.13.24

Sabinsa’s LactoSpore Probiotic Enhances Diarrhea Treatment in Children: Study

As an adjunct therapy, the strain of Bacillus coagulans was linked to significantly faster recovery compared to the standard treatment alone.

07.12.24

EpiCor Postbiotic Gummy Supplement Shown to Support Children’s Immune Health

The study is believed to be the first peer-reviewed published study to test a postbiotic in a gummy supplement.

07.09.24

Infant & Children's Health | Proteins, Peptides, Amino Acids | Women's Health

Effera™ Human Lactoferrin for Women

This novel branded ingredient is the first human equivalent lactoferrin coming to market as a nutrient.

Sponsored released by Helaina 06.03.24

Ferrous Bisglycinate for Maternal Nutrition

Alternative iron form opens a range of formulation opportunities for manufacturers and reduces adverse effects among consumers.

By Eric Ciappio, Strategic Development Manager, Nutrition Science, Balchem Human Nutrition & Health 05.30.24

Vitamin Angels: 30 Years of Public Health Service to the World’s Most Vulnerable Populations

The nonprofit group works with over 1,200 local organizations and governments to reach more than 72 million women and children in 65 countries each year.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 05.28.24

Lallemand Health, dsm-firmenich Partner to Develop Infant and Children’s Synbiotics

The companies will create combinations of HMOs and probiotics to support the balance and development of the microbiome in infancy and children.

04.24.24

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

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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

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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

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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