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October 27, 2010

COLUMBIA , S.C. (May 27) One of the nation's largest drug store chains has teamed up with a healthcare benefits company and a community solutions provider to raise awareness of the need for adequate vitamin D intake.

Walgreens, Aetna and United Way of the Midlands are continuing their efforts through a vitamin D giveaway program extension, which initially was kicked off earlier this year. The vitamin D awareness efforts will donate more than 25,000 samples, the companies said.

October 26, 2010

Abbott Nutrition is expanding its ZonePerfect line of products to include a treat for cookie...

ABBOTT PARK, Ill. Abbott Nutrition is expanding its ZonePerfect line of products to include a treat for cookie dough fans.

ZonePerfect cookie dough bars are available in chocolate chip, peanut butter and oatmeal raisin varieties. Each bar offers antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and is an excellent source of protein, the company said.

 

October 25, 2010

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

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. Strativa Pharmaceuticals is working with a Swedish drug maker to develop and commercialize a prescription vitamin supplement, Strativa said Tuesday.

 

The company said it had signed a license and supply agreement with Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, also known as Sobi, concerning European rights to Strativa’s Nascobal (cyanocobalamin), a vitamin B12 nasal spray.

 

 

October 20, 2010

Multivitamin maker Centrum is encouraging women to pledge an hour toward an activity that is...

MADISON, N.J. Multivitamin maker Centrum is encouraging women to pledge an hour toward an activity that is important to them.

September 21, 2010

Hero Nutritional Products on Tuesday announced the launch of "Clifford, The Big Red Dog" gummy...

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. Hero Nutritional Products on Tuesday announced the launch of "Clifford, The Big Red Dog" gummy vitamins for children.

September 14, 2010

Thompson Brands on Wednesday launched its Adora calcium and vitamin D supplement, an all-natural chocolate...

MERIDEN, Conn. Thompson Brands on Wednesday launched its Adora calcium and vitamin D supplement, an all-natural chocolate that is 30 calories per serving.

 

August 23, 2010

Skin care brand Lumene has announced the launch of its latest items: Lumene Vitamin C+...

August 11, 2010

Derma e Natural Bodycare, a maker of natural skin care products with distribution in such...

August 1, 2010

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart disease and...

CHEVY CHASE, Md. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with arterial stiffness, a risk factor for heart disease and stroke in African-American teens, according to a new study accepted for publication on The Endocrine Society's website, Endo-society.org.

 

July 7, 2010

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday announced the addition of five members to its...

June 24, 2010

Natrol on Thursday announced that it has created a Natrol for Women grouping throughout Walmart’s...

CHATSWORTH, Calif. Natrol on Thursday announced that it has created a Natrol for Women grouping throughout Walmart’s in-store vitamin section, which incorporates 10 Natrol brand nutraceuticals that specifically address the health needs of adult women during various life stages.

 

June 22, 2010

According to a new national survey commissioned by Schiff Nutrition -- and conducted by an...

June 6, 2010

Pharmavite last month aligned with the American Academy of Family Physicians’ Consumer Alliance Program, pledging...

June 6, 2010

Matrixx Initiatives recently introduced a new line of Zicam products—Cold Remedy Plus—a multi-ingredient formulation that...

May 31, 2010

The Council for Responsible Nutrition last week testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging...

May 16, 2010

Mission Pharmacal has launched a prescription prenatal vitamin that it said may provide women with...

May 13, 2010

Pharmavite has aligned with the American Academy of Family Physicians’ Consumer Alliance Program, the company...

May 10, 2010

The International Osteoporosis Foundation on Monday released a new position statement around the importance of...

May 10, 2010

Northwest Natural Products last week announced a partnership with Cargill on the introduction of a...

May 10, 2010

PetSmart and GNC on Tuesday announced the launch of a unique line of dietary supplements...

April 19, 2010

In the first study of vitamin K and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma risk, researchers at the Mayo...

WASHINGTON In the first study of vitamin K and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma risk, researchers at the Mayo Clinic campus in Minnesota have found that people who have higher intakes of vitamin K from their diet have a lower risk of developing non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

 

March 9, 2010

The vast majority of nurse practitioners are actively recommending dietary supplements to their patients, the...

WASHINGTON The vast majority of nurse practitioners are actively recommending dietary supplements to their patients, the CRN Foundation, an educational affiliate of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, announced Wednesday.

March 1, 2010

Whole Foods announced that as part of its "Be Good to Your Whole Body" campaign...

February 3, 2010

Former presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., together with Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., on Wednesday...

February 1, 2010

Upsher-Smith has launched a new formulation of its PreNexa prescription prenatal vitamins, the drug maker...