Vitamin and Supplements

Airborne Reaches Settlement With FTC Over Labeling

Airborne, Inc., has reached a settlement in its case with the Federal Trade Commission over older advertising and labeling of its dietary supplement products. The Airborne settlement provides additional funding of up to $6.5 million for consumers who request refunds as part of a class action lawsuit settlement.

Key Gaps Remain In Understanding Health Effects Of Vitamin D

Despite considerable progress in research to understand the health effects of vitamin D, experts convened by the NIH to review the available data found major gaps in the evidence.

Vitamin C Injections Slow Tumor Growth In Mice

High-dose injections of vitamin C, also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid, reduced tumor weight and growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers.

A potential treatment for Cancer - Vitamin C

Vitamin C may play a major role in finding cancer treatment. Can you believe it? An apple a day keeps the doctor away - but who knew the apple had the secret key to cure cancer?

Jack Distribution Recalls Dietary Supplements

Jack Distribution is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all lot numbers of the company's supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her.

Vitamin D Shortage During Pregnancy Causes Dental Problems To Child

Lack of vitamin D during pregnancy leads to child's dental health problems in early childhood.

Is Vitamin D the Wonder Drug of the 21st Century?

Reading the buzz in the press these days, one might think Vitamin D has a major role to play.

SpectraCell Laboratories Now Measures Vitamin C

SpectraCell Laboratories now measures functional levels of Vitamin C (ascorbate) using its proprietary FIA (Functional Intracellular Analysis) technology.

Researchers Shed Light On Role Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Researchers studying the potential role of omega-3 fatty acids in preventing asthma attacks and allergic reactions, have identified a molecule produced by the body that helps alleviate respiratory attacks in lab mice.

Jack Distribution Recalls Dietary Supplements

Jack Distribution, G & N works, Devine Distribution are conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the following lot numbers of the company's supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her.