Daily supplementation with folic acid and vitamin B-12 improved cognitive functioning, particularly in immediate and delayed memory performance, according to a new study from the Australian National University (Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Jan;95(1):194-203). Researchers found 400 ...More
Supplements save dollars and lives; available data suggests $135 billion annually could be saved while improving quality of life and health status for those who suffer from diabetes. Use of evidence-based supplements can also save an additional $50 billion to $100 billion ...More
Congress could help solve the national budget crisis by encouraging Americans to take supplements, which have been shown to reduce health care costs, according to Allen Dobson, Ph.D., cofounder and president of Dobson, Davanzo and Association LLC. At the Natural Health ...More
Mainstream media has been blasting the practice of taking dietary supplements, arguing even vitamin supplements are worthless unless addressing a specific deficiency or other acute problem. ...More
A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported consuming dietary supplements, including multivitamins, folic acid, iron and copper, among others, appears to be associated with an increased risk of death in older women. ...More
Gnosis announced its Quatrefolic® folate derivative won the Most Effective Strategic Product Development award at the NBT Awards during Vitafoods. ...More
Caravan Ingredients donated more than $50,000 to the March of Dimes during the March for Babies fundraising event. In an employee-led effort, the company raised $50,655, and Caravan Ingredients matched its employees fundraising efforts dollar for dollar. Fundraising and ...More
A new comparison of recent data (2003-2006) and NHANES III data (1988-1994) showed increased dietary supplement usage by U.S. adults over 20, with specific growth spurts in calcium, folic acid, vitamin D and multivitamin/mineral supplements. ...More
The USDA and HHS released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, continuing to emphasize the importance of physical activity and reduced calorie consumption, with dietary supplements only rating a minor mention. ...More
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