Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. - Americans want to live healthy lifestyles, but derailers keep getting in the way, according to a survey commissioned by US Nutrition in support of Pure Protein.

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — The NBTY Foundation raised over $590,000 through its 10th Annual Golf Outing this month.

More than 300 attendees came out for a sun-filled day of golf in Long Island to contribute to NBTY’s efforts to bring wellness to communities. 

NEW YORK - More than eight in 10 affluent Americans are interested in health and wellness products and services, with 54% interested in "luxury" health and wellness offerings, according to a recent report released by Robb Report. The proportion was even higher (66%) among the "Wealthy" demographic (annual household income above $500,000).

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - BiPro USA on Monday announced that it has signed basketball sharpshooter Rachel Banham to an endorsement deal. Banham started using BiPro last year while rehabbing from a torn meniscus and torn anterior cruciate ligament.

"Nutrition is very important to me," Banham said. "Having other injuries in the past, it's been huge for me to stay healthy. Drinking BiPro is really going to help extend my career and help me be able to play basketball for as long as I can."

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Pharmacy on Tuesday unveiled plans to improve its convenient food offerings with healthier foods and beverages across more than 2,900 locations, up from an inititial 500 pilot stores announced last year. Throughout the year, 100 stores each week are being enhanced with a carefully curated selection of national and niche better-for-you brands that make healthier eating on-the-go, convenient and affordable.

DUBLIN  - Perrigo on Monday announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements business to International Vitamin Corporation.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by early August.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Optimum Nutrition on Friday announced the newest addition to its Gold Standard line of sports nutrition products – Gold Standard BCAA. Each serving of the powder contains five grams of BCAAs to help kick-start protein synthesis, along with a blend of electrolytes, rhodiola and Wellmune, to support intense workouts.

"With each product added to the Gold Standard line, Optimum Nutrition sets a new bar for performance sports nutrition," stated Saverio Spontella, director of North America marketing for Optimum Nutrition.

LAVAL, Quebec -- Valeant Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Bausch + Lomb launched the new PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula + Multivitamin.