Vitamins

Chromadex Announces New Preclinical Findings for Niagen

Preliminary trials evidenced the NAD+ supplement’s potential to hold protective benefit against degenerative conditions.

07.01.20

CAIF Launches Acerola Powder Extract with Minimum 32% Native Vitamin C

The high-potency ingredient can be used in supplements, beverages, and snacks.

07.01.20

Do Optimal Vitamin D Levels Impact Cancer Risk?

Researchers made the case that vitamin D’s homeostatic impact on immune function may contribute to cancer prevention.

06.30.20

Vitamin K1 Deficiency Associated with All-cause Mortality, but Not CVD

While K1 is understood to be active in dependent proteins found within the liver, a cohort-based study found that it was not associated with reduced levels of vascular calcification which leads to CVD.

06.30.20

Are Americans Widely Deficient in Nutrients Known to Benefit Immune Support?

Data analyzed by NHANES points to major population percentages deficient in major vitamins.

06.25.20

NattoPharma Weighs in on the Case for a Separate Vitamin K2 RDI

Due to the unique health benefits achieved by vitamin K2, which K1 lacks, those at the forefront of vitamin K2 research are calling for a unique RDI.

06.24.20

NattoPharma, KD Pharma Partner to Promote New Ingredient

The two companies have formulated a cardiovascular health ingredient that combines KD Nutra’s high concentrate omega-3s with NattoPharma’s MK-7.

06.24.20

Healthy Aging | Research | Vitamins

NAD+ May Hold Master Key to Cellular Health

Multiple preclinical studies have demonstrated that nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide plays a role in neurological disorders, including age-related conditions.

Online Exclusives By Andrew Shao, PhD, SVP, Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Chromadex 06.23.20

Annatto Tocotrienol Modifies Gut Microbiota in Mice

A study found that, in mice, positive metabolic outcomes were seen in the type 2 diabetes models.

06.16.20

Kappa Bioscience’s K2VITAL Receives Vegan Certification

K2 and calcium are abundant in many animal products, leading to a demand for vegan alternatives in dietary supplements.

06.15.20

U. of Colorado Study Recommends Choline Use for Pregnant Mothers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Choline form of vitamin B might mitigate fetal brain development issues sparked by potential respiratory infections.

06.02.20

Energy | Healthy Aging | Research | Vitamins

Keys to Strengthening the Immune System

Growing scientific evidence suggests a critical mechanism to improved immune support may be mitochondrial health.

By Dr. Mark Menolascino, Medical Director, Meno Clinic—Center for Functional Medicine 06.02.20

Healthcare Trends | Regulations | Vitamins

Applying Common Sense: Nutritional Status Matters in this Pandemic

Viruses are great equalizers, but a broken and backward healthcare system hasn’t helped.

By Todd Harrison, Venable 06.02.20

Vitamin K2 Associated with Lower CHD Risk in Cohort Study

Over 11 years, vitamin K2 proved to be cardio-protective, while vitamin K1 did not yield this statistical benefit.

05.28.20

Breaking News | Immune Function | Research | Research News | Vitamins

Research Paper: No Evidence Vitamin D Can Prevent COVID-19

Scientific team cautioned against over supplementation of the vitamin, without medical supervision.

05.25.20

Niacin Shown as Promising Treatment Option for Mitochondrial Myopathy

Study demonstrated vitamin B3 boosted energy metabolism in patients with muscle disease.

05.19.20

Kappa Bioscience Launches Educational Program on Vitamins D3 and K2

The material provides a rundown on the latest research showing synergistic properties in this pairing and more.

05.18.20

Tocotrienol Complex May Protect Against Diabetic Retinopathy

An in vivo study on diabetic rats found that oral supplementation of EVNol palm tocotrienols maintained optimal eye physiology.

05.12.20

The Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 Mortality

Vitamin D has been previously identified as inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines in respiratory tract infections.

05.08.20

ChromaDex Highlights The Latest Research on Niagen

The patented nicotinamide riboside ingredient is being evaluated for applications including obesity, neurological protection, and immune response to COVID-19.

05.08.20