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A shortfall of vitamins and minerals among the "well-heeled" is linked to increased health risks. With approximately half of the U.S. population categorized as overweight, one would think that people are consuming more than the recommended amounts of essential nutrients.

Pharmaceutical companies influence doctor-prescribed medications.

Consumed for centuries by other cultures, some exotic herbs and ingredients may qualify for GRAS status.

Formulations responding to major health issues were showcased at the recent SupplySide show.

Numerous studies indicate that boron, a trace element appearing in naturally complexed sugars in fruits and vegetables, is vital for bone health.

A compound with multiple health benefits that has been on the U.S. dietary supplement market for 30 years is now available for food products. Natural Health Science (NHS-Hillside, N.J.) has officially launched Pycnogenol® into the functional foods market. Pycnogenol, French maritime pine bark extract, was reviewed by a panel of independent toxicology experts and determined to be GRAS, based on scientific procedures in the self-affirmation process, in accordance with the FDA.

From antioxidants to “adaptogens,” supplemental ingredients seek to slow aging.

Nutrinova, producer of DHActive™, will begin offering DHActive in soft gel capsules in addition to its bulk oil offerings.

Insulin controls blood sugar levels and is essential in metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins and fats for energy.

This ingredient provides highly absorptive calcium while enhancing taste and texture. CalciLife™ from GTC Nutrition, uses a combination of fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS), which has been shown to increase calcium absorption, and calcium derived from sea minerals, which not only adds the essential nutrient, but actually improves the taste and texture of fortified products.