Iron Supplements

Study: High iron intake linked to irregular heart rhythm in specific genetic variations

27-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New data pulled from the UK Biobank suggests high dietary iron intake increases the risk of irregular heart rhythm, with the link particularly significant for those with genetic variations associated cardiac development and cell signal transduction processes.

New consumer study shows ‘melt-in-your-mouth’ iron supplement tastes less metallic

13-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Iron supplementation often has a reputation of being unpalatable, but a new study demonstrates how one solution satisfies the taste buds.

Study: Not all iron supplements for pregnant women should be “considered equal”

07-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by supplement manufacturer Balchem concludes ferrous bisglycinate supplementation in pregnant women results in improved haemoglobin status and a 64% lower rate of side effects compared to other iron...

Particle size matters: Taiyo on SunActive Fe’s absorption pathway

28-Aug-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredient supplier Taiyo International is spotlighting findings from a recent study comparing the heightened bioavailability of its SunActive Fe ingredient to other iron fortifiers on the market.

Study explores low-dose iron supplementation in premenopausal women

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A low-dose iron supplement could restore iron levels in healthy premenopausal women with iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) but without the usual side effects of a higher dosage, according to a recent study.

Study observes gut dysbiosis in anaemic women

01-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Significant differences were noted in the intestinal bacterial populations of iron-deficient anaemic (IDA) women compared with healthy controls, with Faecalibacterium species displaying the greatest reductions, a new metabolomics study finds.

AIDP to distribute highly bioavailable minerals derived from fungus

26-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

California-based ingredient supplier AIDP has concluded a deal to distribute minerals derived from fungus. The production approach is said to improve bioavailability.

Synbiotic may boost response to iron supplementation in female athletes: Study

03-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Taiyo’s Sunfiber and IFF’s Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 may boost iron stores in training female athletes taking low-dose iron supplements, according to a study using the Regular Girl consumer product.

Shared values paved way for Gaia—Salus partnership

30-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recognition of shared values lead Gaia Herbs to team up with German firm Salus Haus to do something it hadn’t done before — enter into a distribution agreement.

NIU’s Global Round-up: GNC in China, EU turmeric quality criteria, and more

10-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

Iron supplementation provides cognitive and physical benefits to anaemic children

17-Oct-2013 By Nathan Gray

Giving daily iron supplements to anaemic primary-school children can have cognitive and physical benefits, according to systematic review and meta-analysis.