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March 21, 2013

Study: Lower levels of vitamin D linked to greater cancer risk in smokers

Lower levels of vitamin D may predispose smokers to developing tobacco-related cancer, according to research published last week by Clinical Chemistry, the journal of the American Association of Clinical Chemistry.

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.

November 19, 2012

Study: Vitamin D3 could help prevent Type 1 diabetes

A study published last week by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found a correlation between vitamin D3 serum levels and subsequent incidence of Type 1 diabetes.

May 24, 2012

Activate enhances portfolio

Activate has reformulated its full line of beverages to feature naturally enhanced flavors that include electrolytes and a blend of vitamins A, B5, B12, C and E, along with other functional ingredients.

March 21, 2012

Study: Vitamin E supplementation has no impact on heart disease in women

Taking vitamin E supplements does not increase or decrease heart failure risk among women, according to a study in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal, released Tuesday.

January 30, 2012

ACS researchers attempt to develop standardized vitamin D testing

Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency may be even more common than previously thought and a risk factor for more than just bone diseases, according to new research published Friday in the American Chemical Society journal Analytical Chemistry.

January 6, 2012

Study: Low levels of vitamin D linked to depression symptoms

Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to depression, according to UT Southwestern Medical Center psychiatrists working with the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study in a release issued Thursday.

July 5, 2011

ReportersNotebook — Over the Counter, 7/11/11

A survey for Vitamin Shoppe found that 60% of Americans currently take a vitamin or supplement. Of those who take vitamins, more than 70% of respondents said they feel more confident about their health when they are taking a vitamin. Multivitamins are the most popular supplements, with 75% of respondents taking a multivitamin regularly.

June 16, 2011

Genesis Today brings Wake Me, Relax Me to Walmart

Genesis Today has introduced two functional beverages exclusively at Walmart.

June 15, 2011

Urinozinc expands retail distribution to GNC

A dietary supplement that is designed to alleviate the symptoms of an enlarged prostate has arrived at GNC.

June 6, 2011

Flaxmilk looks to provide consumers with dairy-free drink option

A new dairy-free milk product made from cold-pressed flax oil has made its debut.

April 25, 2011

MinuteClinic to offer vitamin B12 injections, HPV vaccination

CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic division has expanded its suite of services to now include vitamin B12 injections and the human papillomavirus vaccination Gardasil.

February 24, 2011

Par sees sales gains across all sectors

Generic drug maker Par Pharmaceutical Cos. had sales of $227 million during fourth quarter 2010 and $1 billion for the year as a whole, according to an earnings statement Thursday.

February 22, 2011

Take 10 introduces two new relaxation beverages

Take 10 Beverages on Monday launched Take 10 to Relax and Take 10 to Sleep, two relaxation shots joining a number of recent introductions that are the yin to an energy shot’s yang.

February 9, 2011

Pharmavite’s GreatMind claims vetted by NAD

The National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus on Wednesday announced that Pharmavite is able to support advertising claims for the company’s NatureMade GreatMind dietary supplement, pursuant to NAD’s ongoing monitoring of advertising for dietary supplements.

October 25, 2010

Strativa enters license, supply agreement with Sobi

Strativa Pharmaceuticals is working with a Swedish drug maker to develop and commercialize a prescription...

September 29, 2010

Odwalla adds two flavors to bars line

Odwalla is expanding its bars line with two new flavors....

June 21, 2010

Nature Made promotes healthy minds with new supplement

More than two-thirds of Americans are worried about losing their minds, according to a recent...

June 6, 2010

Juice ‘Maid’ nutritious

To appeal to young, health-conscious consumers, Minute Maid has introduced Minute Maid Enhanced, a line...