Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - Sick and tired of being sick and tired? You're not alone. The Ricola USA "Sick and Tired" survey results released Wednesday reveal the great extent to which Americans will go to avoid getting sick.

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Just over two years into its collaboration with the charity, Vitamin Angels, Walgreens has reached its goal of helping to provide 100 million children and mothers with essential vitamins and supplements they need to help prevent blindness and other serious conditions in undernourished children around the world.  The company announced the milestone more than a year ahead of its original goal to achieve it by the end of 2017.     
 

LOS ANGELES - To satisfy consumer demand, thinkThin on Wednesday announced the return of its Protein and Fiber Bar seasonal flavor offerings, including top seller, pumpkin spice. Alongside the fan-favorite flavor, thinkThin will also introduce new coconut pecan pie for a unique twist on a classic fall flavor, and bring back its dark chocolate peppermint and holiday cinnamon flavors as well.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Optimum Nutrition on Tuesday announced the release of Gold Standard Gainer to help support weight gain, muscle building and recovery. The newest addition to the brand's Gold Standard line addresses consumer demand for a gainer that mixes easily and delivers superior taste.

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - For the first time in the brand’s long history, Nelsons is launching a new range of dietary supplements called Rescue Plus that contain clinically proven ingredients as well as the same five flowers remedies found in the original Rescue Remedy.

Significant global market research has shown that the new brand will attract new consumers to the category, Nelsons noted.

CHICAGO - Supplement use among U.S. adults remained stable from 1999-2012, with more than half of adults reporting use of supplements, while use of multivitamins decreased during this time period, according to a study appearing in the Oct. 11 issue of JAMA.

Overall, the use of supplements remained stable between 1999 and 2012, with 52%of U.S. adults reporting use of any supplements in 2011-2012. Use of MVMM decreased, with 37% reporting use in 1999-2000 and 31% reporting use in 2011-2012.