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July 18, 2012
Premama launches prenatal supplement drink mix

Premama recently launched its patent-pending prenatal supplement in drink form. The flavorless Premama mix can be added to flavored drinks and foods.

July 18, 2012
Researchers: Vitamin C RDA should be raised; pharmaceutical trials for vitamins faulty

Researchers argue there is compelling evidence that the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C should be raised to 200 mg per day for adults, up from its current levels of 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men, in a recent report published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.

July 16, 2012
CVS Caremark research finds link between medication adherence, employee productivity

Employees with such chronic diseases as asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure spend fewer days out of the office when they are adherent to their medications, according to new research conducted by CVS Caremark and Truven Health Analytics (previously the healthcare business of Thomson Reuters).

July 16, 2012
Vitamins continue growth

Sales of vitamins, totaling almost $3.6 billion, were up 2.7% for the 52 weeks ended May 13, according to SymphonyIRI Group data across food drug and mass (excluding Walmart).


July 13, 2012
Vitamin D deficiency associated with poor lung function in child asthmatics

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poor lung function in asthmatic children treated with inhaled corticosteroids, according to a new study from researchers in Boston released Friday.

July 12, 2012
Hy-Vee, Pinnaclife offer health demonstrations

A company that makes a line of dietary supplements is offering informal demonstrations on health at several Hy-Vee stores.

July 12, 2012
Zuke's boosts pet treats portfolio

Zuke's has expanded its line of all-natural pet treats.

July 10, 2012
CRN's John Hathcock retires

John Hathcock, SVP scientific and international affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, last week officially retired from the association.

July 10, 2012
Wonder launches Smartwhite for Kids

Wonder has introduced a new bread for kids under its Smart bread line.

July 9, 2012
Clif Bar challenges outdoor athletes to Meet the Moment

Clif Bar’s Meet the Moment program on Monday invited outdoor enthusiasts to inspire and be inspired, empowering them to Protect the Places We Play by sharing their photos and stories of outdoor adventure at MeetTheMoment.com. Through user interaction with the site, Clif Bar will donate up to $100,000 to five nonprofits dedicated to preserving the outdoors, the company stated.

July 9, 2012
Jel Sert acquires Super C, Pure Kick and Zoic brands

Jel Sert has acquired three functional beverage brand names from Solis Brands.

July 6, 2012
Study: Diabetes drugs may be associated with increased bladder cancer risk

A drug commonly used to treat diabetes may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

June 28, 2012
Botanical Labs launches gluten-free protein liquid supplement

Botanical Labs on Wednesday launched its certified gluten-free Protein Complete liquid dietary supplement that is fortified with 10 g of protein per 1-oz. serving.

June 27, 2012
FDA approves new obesity drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for obesity in adults, the agency said Wednesday.

June 27, 2012
General Mills expands its Fiber One 90-calorie brownies line

General Mills on Wednesday announced the launch of its Fiber One 90-calorie brownies in a chocolate chip cookie flavor formulated with 5 g of fiber.

June 21, 2012
Drinks still high on energy

There’s plenty of pep left in energy drinks. “Energy drink performance accelerated in 2011, and we expect strong growth once again in 2012,” said Gary Hemphill, SVP of Beverage Marketing Corp.’s information services division

June 21, 2012
Getting gummy

Gummy vitamins are not just for kids anymore. With baby boomers entering their golden years, it won’t be pill phobia that will drive 
supplement-seeking seniors in search of gummy vites as much as it may be pill fatigue.

June 21, 2012
GNC, VSI are supplement success stories

In what may be a bellwether for the dietary supplement industry, stock valuations of the two publicly traded retailers who practically sell nothing but dietary supplements are 
up significantly.


June 21, 2012
Study says low to moderate drinking during pregnancy has no effect on children's brain development

A new study conducted by Denmark researchers revealed that low to moderate alcohol consumption during the early stages of pregnancy may not be as dangerous as previously thought.

June 20, 2012
CRN releases comprehensive book tracking clinical studies for dietary supplements

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday released its comprehensive report titled "The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements (4th Edition)."

June 20, 2012
CRN: FDA plans to reissue revised New Dietary Ingredient Notification draft guidance

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday commended the Food and Drug Administration for its plans to reissue a revised New Dietary Ingredient Notification Draft Guidance.

June 20, 2012
Discount supermarkets linked to higher obesity rates

Frequenting certain retail stores may affect customers' waistlines, according to a new study.

June 20, 2012
Hamacher Resource Group to deliver presentation on optimal diabetes marketing

Hamacher Resource Group on Tuesday announced it will present “Marketing Diabetes in the Retail Setting” June 21 at the Marketing Diabetes Prevention and Awareness Conference in Atlanta.

June 20, 2012
Q&A: Pet nutrition

With more retail pharmacies pursuing pet prescriptions, Drug Store News recently talked to Rob Devlin, Nutramax director of veterinary science division, for some perspective on what the opportunity might be across the aisle in over-the-counter pet health products.

June 18, 2012
NPF awards three scholarships

The Natural Products Foundation on Monday named the three recipients of its 2012 NPF Scholarship.

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