Content about Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

December 19, 2012
Dr Pepper Snapple Group to launch 10-calorie versions of its sodas

As an extension of Dr Pepper Ten, the soft drink company will launch 10-calorie versions of five of its biggest soda brands, beginning January 2013. Sunkist, 7-Up, Canada Dry, RC Cola and A&W Root Beer are all getting makeovers.

December 18, 2012
iSatori to launch new weight-loss supplement

Supplement maker iSatori has launched a new weight-loss supplement product, the company said.

December 18, 2012
Natural Grocers opens new store in Helena, Mont.

A chain of natural foods stores is opening its third Montana location Monday.

December 18, 2012
The Vitamin Shoppe to buy Super Supplements for $50 million

The Vitamin Shoppe will buy a Pacific Northwest-based supplement chain, the New Jersey-based company said.

December 18, 2012
Tropicana launches line of fruit-and-vegetable drinks for kids

PepsiCo's Tropicana brand is introducing a new way for moms to sneak veggies into their kids' diets: Farmstand, a fruit-and-vegetable drink to hit the refrigerated section of supermarkets in January.

December 14, 2012
Natural Products Association suspends 2013 MarketPlace show

The Natural Products Association MarketPlace trade show will be suspended, the organization said, citing "new opportunities more strategically aligned with today's market needs."

December 11, 2012
Research: Vitamin D levels during pregnancy could impact birth weight

Vitamin D levels in women during pregnancy could impact birth weight, according to research released Tuesday by the Endocrine Society.

December 7, 2012
Meda expands OTC portfolio with MidNite sleep aid acquisition

Meda announced Friday that it has signed an agreement to acquire MidNite, an OTC sleep-aid product.

December 7, 2012
Study: Inadequate vitamin B12 in seniors could be linked to cognitive decline

Being mildly vitamin B-12 deficient could be an indication that some older adults are at a greater risk for accelerated cognitive decline, according to an observational study from researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University released Wednesday.

December 5, 2012
Ecosentials launches line of liquid vitamin flavor enhancers

Ecosentials on Monday launched Vitamin Squeeze Powder Water Enhancers, which are packaged in squeezable bottles that add vitamins and customizable flavors to water.

December 5, 2012
National Products Association expands social media presence

The Natural Products Association last week announced its presence across two new social media platforms — Pinterest and Google+.

December 5, 2012
Nordic Naturals launches Vitamin D3 Vegan liquid supplement

Nordic Naturals on Tuesday added Vitamin D3 Vegan to its professional product line.

December 4, 2012
Kowa Health Care America introduces two supplements to U.S. market

Kowa Health Care America recently launched two supplement products into the U.S. marketplace — NutriDiet, a diet aid, and Okinawa Life.

December 3, 2012
Pfizer closes deal, sells nutrition business to Nestlé for $11.9 billion

Pfizer on Friday announced that it has completed the sale of its nutrition business to Nestlé for $11.9 billion in cash, following the conclusion of the required regulatory process in most markets.

November 29, 2012
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.

November 29, 2012
Robin Leedy & Associates expands New York operations, names new managing director

PR and social media marketing specialists Robin Leedy & Associates on Tuesday named Tara McNally to oversee account teams and staff development, client services and brand campaigns from the firm's new Manhattan office at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.

November 28, 2012
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.

November 28, 2012
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.

November 28, 2012
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.

November 28, 2012
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.

November 27, 2012
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.

November 27, 2012
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.

November 26, 2012
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.

November 26, 2012
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.

November 21, 2012
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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