Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

11/29/2012 - 10:28am
Medagate introduces restricted-spend platform that incentivizes wellness through Fred's

Medagate on Thursday announced the first implementation of its 2.0 restricted-spend platform, which encourages eligible consumers to make healthy living choices by purchasing qualified items at the point of sale.

11/28/2012 - 2:52pm
CRN, National Osteoporosis Foundation to host webinar on calcium, vitamin D for pharmacists, clinicians

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday announced it is partnering with the National Osteoporosis Foundation in hosting a free webinar for pharmacists and nurse practitioners around updated recommendations and research of calcium and vitamin D.

11/28/2012 - 11:45am
National Products Association sponsors Girls on the Run – DC 5K

The Natural Products Association on Wednesday announced its sponsorship of the Girls on the Run – DC 5K on Dec. 2 in Anacostia Park.

11/28/2012 - 11:12am
Survey: 68% of consumers feel probiotics help regulate digestive system, but one-third don't get enough

A new survey commissioned by The Dannon Company found that the majority of Americans understand the importance of digestive health and its link to overall well-being, the company announced Wednesday.

11/28/2012 - 10:33am
Nutramax launches comprehensive line of supplements for the family dog

Nutramax Laboratories on Wednesday announced the nationwide launch of Cosequin for Dogs into Walmart stores.

11/27/2012 - 4:01pm
Research review: Vitamin D may prevent tooth decay

A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.

11/27/2012 - 12:34pm
Akeso Health launches supplement addressing nutritional deficiencies common to migraine sufferers

Akeso Health Sciences on Tuesday announced the availability of MigreLief Triple Therapy with Puracol, a nonprescription, comprehensive supplement formulated to maintain normal cerebrovascular function by addressing the underlying nutritional deficiencies and imbalances common to many migraine sufferers.

11/26/2012 - 11:48am
NBTY acquires Balance Bar from private equity firm

Brynwood Partners VI on Monday announced that it has sold its Balance Bar Company, which manufactures nutrition and energy bars, to NBTY.

11/26/2012 - 11:30am
Reckitt Benckiser pursuit of Schiff Nutrition a success; companies sign definitive merger agreement

Reckitt Benckiser successfully wrapped up its pursuit of Schiff Nutrition on Friday with the signing of a definitive merger agreement in a deal valued at $1.4 billion. Bayer officially relinquished its proposed acquisition on the same day.

11/21/2012 - 9:04am
Minnesota company barred from going to market for violations of drug and dietary supplement regs

Pharmacist’s Ultimate Health of St. Paul, Minn., and its president, Stephen J. Poindexter, have been barred from distributing any "unapproved new drugs" that the company had distributed under the guise that they were dietary supplements.

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