bone health
Moving on Up
Protecting bone and joint function is a priority for almost everyone today. Here’s how to formulate products that keep us all moving up, down or sideways. A common item that makes everyone shudder and say, “not me” is the wheelchair. It is the paramount symbol for loss of mobility (broken bones or joints that won’t ...
Fortifying the Foundation: Supporting Bone & Joint Health
Something is only as strong as its structure—and in the case of bones and joints, structural integrity status is critical. Here’s a look at how supplements help preserve mobility. We are getting back to work and back to life. If COVID-19 has any silver lining, it brought self-care and preservation to the spotlight—a potential boon ...
Supporting Mobility for Active Adults
Joints, bones and muscles are no longer isolated in the minds of active adults—it’s all in the movement. Here’s how to formulate for this expanding population. What was your most recent movement before you began reading this? If it was something as simple as crossing your legs and you needed to stop and think for ...
A Well-oiled BMJ Machine
Bone, muscle and joint (BMJ) issues look to disrupt the body, but the latest ingredient innovations look to do otherwise. You may have heard it many times before, but the human body is a well-oiled machine. Of course, that is what it should be. From a general perspective, proper body maintenance is easier said than ...
NattoPharma Spearheading Vitamin K2 RDI Program
Global cardiovascular and bone health has been negatively impacted by widespread vitamin K2 deficiency. Yet there is no established RDI (recommended daily intake) for vitamin K2. To that end, as a leader in vitamin K2, NattoPharma has enlisted its research partners to start a program to establish an RDI for vitamin K2. The program will ...
Calcium, Vitamin K and Bone Health
According to Eric Anderson, senior vice president of global sales and marketing, with New Jersey-based NattoPharma USA Inc., there are two major challenges to overcome in the bone, muscle and joint health category. “The first is the ongoing media coverage of studies showing that excessive calcium supplementation can negatively impact cardiovascular health. These studies are ...
Flexible and Strong
A shift in ingredients that address bone, muscle and joint health is underway to meet the interests of a broadening marketplace. No matter what your age, maintaining muscle, joint and bone health is key to staying active and vital throughout life. As for natural products, Barbara Davis, PhD RD, vice president, medical and scientific affairs ...
Study: Few Post-Menopausal Women Take Supplements for Bone Health
Make no bones about it, post-menopausal women are well aware of the risks of brittle bones and fractures; however, a national survey of women taken for AIDP, Inc., the supplier of KoACT (City of Industry, CA), found that almost half or 49 percent are not taking any bone health supplement to address this major health ...
Beyond Calcium
An aging population is leading the demand for bone health supplements, and manufacturers are meeting this need with ingredients that enhance basic calcium. Manufacturers and ingredient suppliers are working to keep up with the demand for bone health supplements from the ever-growing elderly population. “We believe that the bone health category will continue to grow ...
Proven & Supported
Incidence of bone and joint health issues are on the rise as manufacturers seek scientifically backed ingredients to help consumers maintain their mobility and shore up skeletal foundations.About one in two women and one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis and, according to the National Osteoperosis Foundation, by ...
Don't Miss Out!
Industry Professionals
Stay Informed!
Stay informed about the latest health, nutrition, and wellness developments by signing up for a FREE subscription to Nutrition Industry Executive magazine and digital newsletter.
Once subscribed, you will receive industry insights, product trends, and important news directly to your doorstep and inbox.
Featured Listings:
