Vitamin D

Chewsy Launches Multi Vitamin Essentials at The Vitamin Shoppe

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chewsy, a leading provider of innovative and delicious candy style vitamin chews, is thrilled to announce an assortment of best selling chews now available for purchase at The Vitamin Shoppe. These one-of-a-kind vitamin chews deliver a complete blend of essential nutrients, bursting with juicy flavor but even juicer health benefits.

Key Points: 
  • These one-of-a-kind vitamin chews deliver a complete blend of essential nutrients, bursting with juicy flavor but even juicer health benefits.
  • Chewsy chews are bursting with juicy flavor, taste like candy and they're filled with scientifically validated nutrition.
  • "We are so pleased to offer a wide array of our best selling offerings at The Vitamin Shoppe," said Chewsy Co-founder, Sean Ross, "The Vitamin Shoppe's reputation as a go-to destination for high-quality, cutting-edge supplements allows consumers to discover Chewsy's unique chew options during their shopping experiences.
  • Beautiful Hair: Formulated with 12 key nutrients to support hair health and strength, this chew is infused with Biotin, Goji Berry, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and essential B vitamins.

ANCESTRY LAUNCHES PARENTAL TRAITS INHERITANCE; BRINGING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF WHICH PARENT'S DNA HAS THE MOST INFLUENCE ON THEIR OFFSPRING'S UNIQUE DNA MAKEUP

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

AncestryDNA + Traits now includes 43 traits with more planned for the coming months.

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  • AncestryDNA + Traits now includes 43 traits with more planned for the coming months.
  • Whether it's physical traits you can see or behavioral and personality traits you can't, DNA holds even more information than many people realize.
  • Ancestry has the largest consumer DNA network in the world and is a pioneer in consumer DNA.
  • Access to Parental Traits Inheritance* requires an AncestryDNA kit and an Ancestry subscription, including the new AncestryDNA Plus™ subscription available now for $29.99 for 6 months on Ancestry.com.

"The American Masters of Taste" Honors Eggland's Best Frozen Omelets and Breakfast Bowls with Gold Medal Seal

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chefs In America has awarded Eggland's Best's line of Frozen Omelets including the Three Cheese, Ham & Cheese and Sausage & Cheese varieties, and Breakfast Bowls including the Sausage & Cheese, Salsa, Bacon & Cheese and Loaded Potato Scramble varieties with "The American Masters of Taste SUPERIOR TASTE" Gold Medal Seal!

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  • "The awarded accolade reflects this, which is why it comes as no surprise that Eggland's Best Frozen Omelets and Breakfast Bowls have won the Gold Medal Seal this year."
  • "The American Masters of Taste" Gold Medal Seal only endorses one brand per category.
  • "Awards like the 'American Masters of Taste' Gold Medal seal reinforces the superiority of Eggland's Best eggs in convenience, taste and nutrition," said Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner.
  • Eggland's Best eggs have been the recipient of more than 100 awards and honors for the product's superior taste, nutrition, freshness and variety.

BridgeBio Pharma Announces New England Journal of Medicine Publication of Positive Encaleret Proof-of-Concept Phase 2b Results in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia Type 1 (ADH1)

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

“Conventional therapy for ADH1 includes raising the blood calcium levels with calcium supplements and activated vitamin D, taken in multiple doses throughout day.

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  • “Conventional therapy for ADH1 includes raising the blood calcium levels with calcium supplements and activated vitamin D, taken in multiple doses throughout day.
  • But this burdensome regimen may also increase urine calcium levels above normal, which can damage the kidney, leading to kidney failure in worst-case scenarios.
  • People with ADH1 need better treatments, so they are not constantly walking on a tightrope.
  • As part of the Phase 2b study, participants completed one or two 5-day inpatient dose-ranging periods, followed by a 24-week outpatient period.

Unlocking Insights: ITC Releases Comprehensive Reports from the 2023 Annual Consumer Supplement Survey

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Monday, October 16, 2023

CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industry Transparency Center (ITC) is excited to unveil three new insight reports, the first roll out from its 2023 Consumer Insights program.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industry Transparency Center (ITC) is excited to unveil three new insight reports, the first roll out from its 2023 Consumer Insights program.
  • This 6th annual survey covers supplement users; in the next few weeks results from ITC's 2023 Functional Foods & Beverage consumers will be released.
  • Conducted in Spring 2023, the ITC Insights Supplement Consumer Survey encapsulates the buying behaviors and priorities of dietary and food supplement consumers (3500 in total) from the US, UK, Germany (DE), Italy (IT), South Korea (KR), and Australia (AU).
  • The reports commence with an examination of general supplement usage, covering popular categories like multivitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3s.

Chewsy Launches Multi Vitamin Essentials for Hair, Skin, & Stress at Market of Choice

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chewsy, a leading provider of innovative and delicious candy style vitamin chews, is thrilled to announce Youthful Skin, Beautiful Hair, and So Long Stress chews now available for purchase at Market of Choice, with additional skus coming soon. These one-of-a-kind vitamin chews deliver a complete blend of essential nutrients, bursting with juicy flavor but even juicer health benefits.

Key Points: 
  • These one-of-a-kind vitamin chews deliver a complete blend of essential nutrients, bursting with juicy flavor but even juicer health benefits.
  • Chewsy chews are bursting with juicy flavor, taste like candy and they're filled with scientifically validated nutrition.
  • So Long Stress: ($29.99) A tropical fruit chew that supports a relaxed, focused state of mind and helps combat the acute effects of stress.
  • For more information about the Chewsy So Long Stress, Youthful Skin, and Beautiful Hair, visit Chewsychews.com or MarketofChoice.com .

Introducing Vitamynn: Elevating Wellness with Vitamins

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Committed to accessible, top-tier nutrition, Vitamynn is transforming perceptions about vitamins and supplements.

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  • Committed to accessible, top-tier nutrition, Vitamynn is transforming perceptions about vitamins and supplements.
  • Vitamynn's Vision: Health is built on vitamins.
  • Why Vitamins Matter: Essential to health, vitamins bolster immunity, fortify bones, and rejuvenate skin.
  • Dive into a health journey where vitamins transition from mere supplements to partners in wellness.

Cymbiotika Launches New Line, Cymbioitka Kids

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika , a trailblazer in the health and wellness industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest line, Cymbiotika Kids.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymbiotika , a trailblazer in the health and wellness industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest line, Cymbiotika Kids.
  • Cymbiotika Kids will debut with two products, Infant D3 and Toddler D3 + K2, and is set to hit the market on October 2nd, 2023.
  • Cymbiotika Kids is a testament to Cymbiotika's unwavering commitment to providing families with high-quality, science-backed supplements that prioritize purity, potency, and efficacy.
  • Cymbiotika Kids' Infant D3 and Toddler D3 + K2 will be available for purchase starting October 2nd, 2023.

Ascendis Presents TransCon™ PTH Data at the American Thyroid Association Annual Meeting

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Monday, October 2, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) presented a poster with results of a sub-analysis of its Phase 3 PaTHway clinical trial data during the recent American Thyroid Association (ATA) annual meeting, showing that 81% of adults with chronic post-surgical hypoparathyroidism (n = 70) treated with TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) achieved independence from conventional calcium and active vitamin D therapy while maintaining normal serum calcium levels during the 26-week blinded portion of the trial, compared to 6% taking placebo. The results were comparable to those from the overall PaTHway Trial population (N = 82), which demonstrated consistency in improved outcomes with TransCon PTH treatment compared to conventional therapy across disease etiologies.

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  • TransCon PTH is an investigational prodrug with sustained release of active parathyroid hormone (PTH [1-34]) administered once daily.
  • TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) has received a positive CHMP opinion recommending approval in the European Union and is in development in the United States, and Japan for the treatment of adults with hypoparathyroidism.
  • A total of 84 patients were randomized 3:1 to treatment with TransCon PTH (n = 63) or placebo (n = 21), both co-administered with conventional therapy.
  • Of those, the 70 with post-surgical hypoparathyroidism (52 TransCon PTH, 18 placebo) were included in the sub-analysis population.

Should I be getting my vitamin D levels checked?

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Australia has seen a surge in vitamin D testing of children, with similar trends reported for adults around the world. GPs are now being urged not to test for vitamin D unnecessarily. So when is low vitamin D a potential concern? And when might you need to get your levels tested?How much vitamin D do we need?Vitamin D also has many other roles, including helping our immune defences and contributing to DNA repair and cell differentiation.

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Australia has seen a surge in vitamin D testing of children, with similar trends reported for adults around the world. GPs are now being urged not to test for vitamin D unnecessarily. So when is low vitamin D a potential concern? And when might you need to get your levels tested?

How much vitamin D do we need?

    • Vitamin D also has many other roles, including helping our immune defences and contributing to DNA repair and cell differentiation.
    • We can thank the sun for most of our vitamin D. A chemical in our skin called 7-dehydrocholesterol is converted to vitamin D after contact with UVB radiation from the sun.
    • While we get some vitamin D also through our diet, this makes a relatively small contribution.
    • It’s difficult to get much more than one-third of our daily vitamin D requirement from diet without supplementation.

Why avoid vitamin D deficiency?

    • Prolonged, severe vitamin D deficiency will lead to softening of bone tissue and cause diseases such as rickets (children) and osteomalacia (adults).
    • However, avoiding low concentrations is likely to be good for many aspects of health, with consistent evidence suggesting benefits for infectious diseases and autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis.

Who is at risk of deficiency?

    • The two main reasons for vitamin D deficiency typically relate to: 1. not getting (enough) vitamin D through sun exposure.
    • Deficiency risk can be high for anyone who is housebound, such as older or disabled people in residential care.
    • The risk of deficiency increases if we always cover our skin carefully by modest cultural dress, and also dark skin pigmentation is known to reduce vitamin D synthesis.

Am I getting enough sun exposure?

    • In Australia, it is possible to get enough vitamin D from the sun throughout the year.
    • Read more:
      Why you need more Vitamin D in the winter

      During winter, catching enough sun can be difficult, especially if you spend your days confined indoors.

    • This is because sunlight exposure can only help produce vitamin D if the UVB rays reach us at the correct angle.

Why does excess vitamin D testing matter?

    • Excessive testing is also a waste of health-care resources, with one single test costing about the same as a years’ worth of vitamin D supplementation.
    • Very often, we can make relatively small changes to our lifestyles to reduce the risks of vitamin D deficiency.