Magnesium

Balchem partners with Virginia Tech to study the impact of minerals on human health

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Specialty ingredient player Balchem has joined with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) to found the Virginia Tech Mineral Metabolism Research Center, dedicated to studying the impact of mineral nutrition in human health.

Life Extension turns best-selling Neuro-Mag into gummies

25-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Florida-based Life Extension has launched a gummy version of its popular Neuro-Mag, a magnesium L-threonate supplement for memory and brain health.

Gadot overcomes key challenges in magnesium gummy production

21-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

Gadot Biochemical Industries claims to have identified key solutions to the manufacturing challenges involved in the development of magnesium gummies, enabling for the optimisation of flavour, texture, bioavailability, and stability.

Multi-ingredient supplement activates brain response to ease stress

21-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

A combination of magnesium, rhodiola, green tea and vitamins B6, B9 and B12 may reduce stress and pain perception in healthy individuals by triggering certain brain activity, according to a recent study.

Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Gummies, collagen, kids’ nutrition

20-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West 2023 is always a launch pad for brands, and this year had some notable new products on display. We walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from SPINS to pick out some key trends, and comment on what we didn’t see.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Melanie Avalon, AvalonX brand owner

04-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Melanie Avalon is a SAG-AFTRA actress, author of What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine (W.W. Norton Countryman Press 2018), and host of the top iTunes podcasts The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast...

NOW finds inaccurate, misleading labeling among magnesium supplements sold on Amazon

07-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer NOW has discovered prevalent mislabeling among magnesium supplements sold on Amazon. It’s part of the company’s ongoing testing program looking at products sold on the site.

Adequate magnesium intakes may support heart health for heart attack survivors, say researchers

02-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI) could reduce their chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality by consuming sufficient dietary magnesium, according to a Dutch study.

Ingredient blend may boost attention and focus under stress: RCT

12-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of herbs, minerals and vitamins may improve attention, and lower anxiety under stressful conditions, according to two studies using Sanofi’s commercially available Teadiola product.

‘Sleep and relaxation are still a white space’: Celesta CEO talks formulation opportunities

18-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Despite significant growth and consumer interest in products for sleep and stress management, the categories remain a white space, says the CEO of a new company exploring multi-ingredient blends to target multiple biological pathways.

FDA approves qualified claim for magnesium and blood pressure

11-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

FDA has approved a qualified health claim for the ability of magnesium supplements to lower blood pressure. It’s a welcome development that’s been a long time coming, industry experts say.

Review concludes magnesium relieves diabetes symptoms

24-Nov-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Oral supplementation with magnesium (Mg) - in particular magnesium oxide - facilitates glucose absorption while increasing insulin levels to help alleviate the symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a systemic review of related trials.

Magnesium supplements: 'Disturbing' discrepancies in actual and declared content

30-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new investigation into 116 Magnesium (Mg) food supplements on the Polish market reveals that huge differences between the declared and the actual content mean users may consume up to 304% more or 98% less Mg per day than they realise.

Multi-component supplement may ease negative impacts of stress: RCT

01-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.

Higher magnesium levels linked to lower hostility in young Americans

30-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The dose-dependent association between higher magnesium levels and lower hostility in young American adults was even more pronounced among those with higher omega-3 intakes, report researchers in the journal Nutrition Research.

Heads up: Higher intake of dietary calcium and magnesium may reduce migraine

01-Apr-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A higher intake of calcium and magnesium from the diet is linked with lower migraine occurrence, according to researchers from Harbin Medical University in China who analysed more than 10,000 cases.

Review finds vitamin D and some minerals might benefit fibromyalgia sufferers

24-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.

CBD a key ingredient in new product launches in April

29-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Despite supply chain bottle necks, several brands are debuting their latest additions.

Researcher hails warrilyu as “truly remarkable,” seeks to bring seed to the forefront

21-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A team of researchers took to the Australian desert to learn about Indigenous nutrition.

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Aquamin expands mineral portfolio with soluble magnesium from the Irish sea

13-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Ireland-based ingredient company Aquamin, a specialist in sea-derived minerals, will introduce Aquamin Mg Soluble to the US market at the IFT exhibition in Chicago next week.

Allowing matter to lapse dooms patent suit filed over feverfew formulation

23-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

The maker of a dietary supplement focused on migraine relief has prevailed in a patent suit based on a legal doctrine relating to how long a case remains quiescent.

Survey shows continued widespread confusion about magnesium

22-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

A recent survey conducted by a magnesium supplement manufacturer found that many consumers are aware this trace mineral is important, but few know why.

‘Clinical Significance’: Dietary magnesium linked to stronger muscle and bones

09-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Higher dietary intakes of magnesium may protect against age-related skeletal muscle and bone loss, says a new analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort.

Limited Labs launches crowdfunding campaign for RTD ketogenic beverage

27-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

For raising capital, Limited Labs’ brand builder Sam Johnston said Indiegogo was the way to go: “[It creates] more of a buzz about this product online through interacting directly with our customer base through social media.”

Meta-analysis digs deeper into magnesium’s potential to lower blood pressure

26-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

Data from 34 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials indicated that there is a “causal effect of [magnesium] supplementation on lowering [blood pressure] in adults.”

Long-term RCT supports magnesium supplements for cardiovascular health

20-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Twenty-four weeks of supplementation with a magnesium citrate complex may reduce the stiffness of arteries in overweight and obese adults, says a new study from The Netherlands.

SPECIAL EDITION: INNOVATIONS IN MINERALS

Magnesium sales to surpass calcium sales by 2020?

18-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

With double sales growth across multiple channels, deepening science and expanding health benefits, and growing consumer awareness, magnesium sales could surpass those of calcium by the end of the decade, say experts.

Magnesium linked to lower metabolic syndrome risk: Meta-analysis

17-Nov-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased dietary intakes of magnesium may reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome by about 30%, says a new meta-analysis of six studies.

Magnesium supplements may boost physical performance for older women: RCT

21-Jul-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with magnesium oxide in combination with a mild fitness program may boost the physical performance of healthy older women, says a new study.

Special edition: Bone & Joint Health

Magnesium and bone health: Science and economics stack up for this red hot mineral

19-Jun-2014 By Stephen Daniells

With the science and regulatory bodies agreeing on the bone health boosting potential of magnesium, and the potential healthcare savings related to magnesium for reducing osteoporosis-related events worth about $500 million in the US alone, what’s not...

Calcium plus magnesium and lactulose may cut body fat levels: Study

06-Jan-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A combination of minerals and prebiotic fiber may help reduce body fat mass in middle-aged women, suggests a new study from Japan.

Dispatches from SupplySide West 2013

Magnesium is 40% of our business and it keeps growing: Albion

22-Nov-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

It has been described as the ‘hottest ingredient in the mineral category’, and leading mineral supplier Albion most definitely agrees as sales of its magnesium ingredients now account for 40.6% of Albion mineral sales.

Special Edition: Innovations in Minerals

Magnesium – ‘Sky is the limit’ for the ‘hottest ingredient in the mineral category’

24-Jan-2013 By Stephen Daniells

Growing consumer awareness of their own deficiencies, its health benefits, and the emergence of innovative forms are making magnesium the ‘the hottest ingredient in the mineral category’.

Jost Chemicals launches ‘unique’ mineral co-salt ingredient

11-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells in New York City

A ‘unique’ co-salt may alleviate formulation issues for mineral supplements, with no solidification issues and enhanced compressibility, says Jost Chemicals.

Magnesium may reduce stroke risk: Meta-analysis

19-Jan-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of magnesium in the diet may reduce the risk of stroke, says a new meta-analysis from Sweden.

Magnesium gains momentum as firms build on its bone health credentials

21-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

Sales of vitamins and supplements with magnesium as a primary ingredient surged more than 20% in the US over the past year, while growing interest from beverage manufacturers has also given the multi-talented mineral a new lease of life.

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