September 2025

Low dietary or supplemental zinc intake is associated with depressive symptoms in women, but not in men, according to new epidemiological research from the New England Research Institutes. The findings were published online ahead of print on October 24 in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The study utilized cross-sectional data from the population-based Boston Area […]

WASHINGTON: While the food industry works diligently to reduce sodium in formulations, it turns out consumers may not be all that concerned about their sodium intake. According to the 2011 International Food Information Council (IFIC) Sodium Survey, 59 percent of Americans say theyre not concerned about their sodium intake, and 70 percent say they dont

A government study has determined that vitamin E and selenium are ineffective in preventing prostate cancer and may pose health risks to users. The study, known as the SELECT trial, was halted due to these findings. According to the Associated Press, early data from the trial indicated that neither supplement, taken alone or together, proved

Research shows there is no increased risk of coronary heart disease or all-cause mortality in post-menopausal women supplementing with calcium and vitamin D. (Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2014 July; online. doi: 10.1002/jbmr.2311) The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said the article is the fifth study in the last couple of years to reaffirm

Iodine deficiency is the leading cause of preventable intellectual disability worldwide, according to a new viewpoint published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2012;308(23):2463-2464. DOI:10.1001/jama.2012.45423). The authors emphasized that if more pregnant women supplemented with iodine, it could help prevent negative health implications for both themselves and their children. Elizabeth Pearce, M.D., MSc,

A new study published in Pediatrics reveals that supplementing iron into the diets of low birth weight infants significantly reduces the prevalence of behavioral and emotional problems in toddlers compared to those who did not receive iron. The findings indicate a causal relationship between infant iron deficiency and later behavioral issues. Researchers at Umeå University

A recent study published in the Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry (DOI: 10.1007/s00775-010-0734-y) found that rats supplemented with chromium equivalent to a human taking a standard nutritional supplement experienced no health benefits compared to rats fed a minimal amount of the mineral. In the U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded study, researchers from the University of Alabama

TRUMBULL, Conn.—NutriScience Innovations LLC has launched its Glycerophosphate Series, featuring a range of fully water-soluble compounds. The series includes calcium glycerophosphate, ferric glycerophosphate, magnesium glycerophosphate, manganese glycerolphosphate, potassium glycerophosphate, and sodium glycerophosphate. These products are 100 percent water soluble, making them ideal for easy integration into beverage applications. Calcium glycerophosphate contains 11 to 12 percent

Numerous studies support calcium’s benefits for bone health. The U.S. daily recommended calcium intake is 1,200 mg. Research indicates that increasing protein intake can improve bone mass density (BMD) in older adults when combined with adequate calcium and vitamin D. A 2002 study by Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods involved healthy late postmenopausal women with sufficient

The American Society of Clinical Oncology halted an ongoing study investigating a possible link between selenium and lung cancer due to lack of evidence connecting the two. The study results, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2010 Annual Meeting, showed that supplementing 200 mcg/d of selenium was as ineffective as placebo for reducing