Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition

WASHINGTON — One year after the project was formally announced, the Council for Responsible Nutrition's Supplement OWL initiative became a reality on Thursday as the online product registry is now live. Serving as a resource for regulators, retailers and industry, the OWL is an industry-wide, self-regulatory initiative that will help create a rich and more complete picture of the marketplace, and can be accessed by anyone.

LOS ANGELES — ThinkThin on Thursday announced a multi-faceted promotional partnership with the upcoming, highly anticipated Warner Bros. Pictures feature film "Wonder Woman," in theaters June 2. According to the company, "Wonder Woman" is in natural alignment with the female lifestyle brand, which offers a range of high protein nutrition bars as well as other nutritious formats, such as bites, smoothie mixes and oatmeal.

BALTIMORE — Johns Hopkins researchers report that an analysis of survey responses and health records of more than 10,000 American adults for nearly 20 years suggests a "synergistic" link between exercise and good vitamin D levels in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

RALEIGH, N.C. — Merz America has introduced two new products from its Mederma brand. The company this week launched Mederma Quick Dry Oil and Mederma Spezial.

ABBOTT PARK,  Ill. — Abbott on Wednesday announced the introduction of two new products to help people consume the proper nutrition as they prepare for and recover from surgery.

The Ensure Immunonutrition Shake is designed to be drunk in the week before and after surgery to provide such nutrients as arginine and omega-3 fatty acids EP and DHA, and is aimed at helping with immune health and recovery. It includes 18 g of protein and 4.2 grams of arginine.

LOS ANGELES — NDX Nutrition, a performance nutrition company, on Tuesday announced its new product, Kramp Krusher, a 3-in-1 chew that supports extreme training and endurance athletes by helping them avoid energy depletion, electrolyte loss and performance muscle cramping.

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. —  Pharmavite recently launched its new skin moisture supplement line Glow by Nature Made, a product formulated to help support skin hydration and moisturization from within and help with skin suppleness, firmness and smoothness for adults with dry skin.

DENVER — MusclePharm announced Thursday that it has reformulated and relaunched its popular Re-Con product. The new and improved Re-Con is available as part of the company's Sports Series.