SternVitamin, Kurt-Fischer-Straße 55, Ahrensburg (2025)

26/11/2025

| Let’s talk about 🔎 Pantothenic Acid

Pantothenic acid – also known as 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝟱 – is a water-soluble member of the B-vitamin group. It plays a fundamental role in numerous metabolic processes, particularly those that convert carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy. And while it is widely available in many foods, its importance should not be underestimated.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝟱

𝗪𝗛𝗬? Pantothenic acid is an essential precursor for the biosynthesis of 𝗰𝗼𝗲𝗻𝘇𝘆𝗺𝗲 𝗔 (𝗖𝗼𝗔) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 acyl carrier protein (ACP), and therefore part of various biochemical processes:
• Supporting 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆-𝘆𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺
• Contributing to the 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 of steroid hormones, vitamin D, and certain neurotransmitters
• Supporting 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
• Contributing to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

𝗪𝗛𝗢? While most individuals meet their needs through a varied diet, certain groups may have increased requirements. This includes 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, due to elevated metabolic demands and nutrient loss through breastfeeding.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘? Pantothenic acid is present in both animal and plant-based foods. Rich sources include:
• Animal-based: 𝗕𝗲𝗲𝗳, 𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹 and 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴
• Plant-based: 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗹 and 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗲𝘀

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛? According to EFSA, the 𝗔𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 (𝗔𝗜) for adults is:
• 𝟱 𝗺𝗴/𝗱𝗮𝘆 for healthy adults and pregnant women
• 𝟳 𝗺𝗴/𝗱𝗮𝘆 for breastfeeding women

Considering a premix solution that contains Pantothenic acid and other B-Vitamins that support energy metabolism or mental balance? We’d be happy to help you finding the perfect solution.

07/10/2025

𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱! 🏆

For years, we’ve been working hand in hand with PREUSS MESSE, a strong, reliable partner for trade show presentation and exhibition stands. Not just for us, but for the whole Stern-Wywiol Gruppe.

With the amazing efforts of Marie and Lina from our Live Marketing Team and the PREUSS MESSE Team, we developed a booth concept that’s not only creative but also future-focused. And now it’s official: we’ve been awarded Gold by Better Stands for a concept that combines sustainability and design.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹?
- Reusable elements
- Lightweight materials
- Recycled graphics
- Standardised sustainability evaluation based on NZCE guidelines (supported by IFES)

We’re proud that our commitment to doing things more sustainable and efficient is being recognised. It’s a small step towards a big impact.

02/10/2025

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗜 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 🌏
We recently had the pleasure of taking part in FI Asia, one of the leading events bringing together the Asian food & beverage industry. It was a fantastic opportunity to:

• Connect with partners, customers, and new contacts
• Explore both local and global F&B trends
• Share our expertise in micronutrient premix solutions tailored to the Asian market

Ahead of the exhibition, we hosted a seminar on micronutrient premixes for beverages, which proved to be a key area of interest in the local market. The discussions highlighted how innovative premix solutions can help meet consumer demand for fortified and functional products.

💡 At the show, our ready-to-drink (RTD) concepts were real crowd-pullers:

• 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 – with vegan collagen, Vitamin C & inulin to support skin health and beauty
• 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 – designed to support mental focus & cognitive energy
• 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – supporting eye health
SternBeauty, in particular, received a great deal of positive feedback from visitors and partners.

We were proud to be there alongside our colleagues from Stern Ingredients Asia-Pacific and Stern Ingredients China, as well as our sister companies of the Stern-Wywiol-Gruppe – a strong showcase of our know-how and global network.

A big thank you to everyone who visited us at FI Asia. We look forward to continuing the conversation with you!

25/09/2025

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 - 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲

Throughout life, women face biological, hormonal, and lifestyle changes that can increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies. These needs are not static, as they shift with each stage of life.

From reproductive years and hormonal contraceptive use, through pregnancy and lactation, to peri- and post-menopause, nutrient demands can change. Active lifestyles or restrictive diets can also influence the micronutrient status.

Whatever the stage of life, our science-based and targeted premix solutions aim to help meet micronutrient needs and support overall wellbeing.

Curious to see how our solutions can fit into your next product portfolio? Get in touch with us!

23/09/2025

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
WorldFood Istanbul, the international meeting point of the Turkish food industry, welcomed more than 1,000 international brands and over 70,000 visitors from around the globe this year. We were proud to be part of this major event together with our affiliate Stern Ingredients Turkey and our sister companies from the Stern-Wywiol Gruppe.

As Leyla Burçin Tohma from Stern Ingredients Turkey shared:

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘐𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘣𝘶𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘴. 𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 – 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.”

One of the highlights for us was presenting our focus topic 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 and showcasing our clear protein shake sample featuring our 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 premix solution – specially developed for active, health-conscious women.

A big thank you to everyone who visited us, and to our colleagues for their passion and teamwork. If you have any follow up questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our colleagues at Stern Ingredients Turkey or to us directly!

18/09/2025

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 ?

Hormonal contraceptives are widely used and may be associated with 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀.* For many women, a deficiency might affect energy, vitality, and everyday wellbeing.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 is a targeted micronutrient premix designed to support micronutrient status during contraceptive use, which is important for the regulation of hormonal activity, sustaining energy, and promoting long-term health. This premix solution combines carefully selected vitamins, minerals, and functional ingredients to address the specific needs of women on hormonal contraceptives.

𝗛𝗼𝘄?

- Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity, B-vitamins support energy-yielding metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue

- Vitamins C and E, zinc and selenium contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress - Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium contribute to the maintenance of normal bones

This complex premix solution has even more to offer. Get in touch with us to learn more and let’s discuss how to bring this solution to market.

16/09/2025

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻

Around 𝟰𝟬𝟴 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 women of reproductive age worldwide use hormonal methods, about 14% of women between 18 and 44 years are currently on hormonal birth control.* “The pill” is the second most common short-acting contraceptive method globally, with particularly high use in in Northern Africa, Latin America, and Oceania.

Combined oral contraceptives have been linked to reduced intestinal absorption and greater turnover of several micronutrients - including vitamins B2, B6, B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, folate, magnesium, selenium and zinc and may affect nutrient status in women.**

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 - the importance of micronutrients in the body:

𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗻 - maintenance of normal skin (B2, zinc, niacin, biotin)
𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 - reduction of tiredness and fatigue and support of energy-yielding metabolism (B2, B6, B12)
𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗲 Health- maintenance of normal bones (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium)
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 - contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity (B6)

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁: Demand for modern contraception is least satisfied in large parts of sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Arab States. These high-growth regions often show higher rates of micronutrient inadequacy, making nutritional support especially relevant as Oral Conception uptake expands.

It’s still an overlooked topic with real everyday impact. Curious for a solution? Next post we’ll share our premix concept tailored for women on hormonal contraceptives.

11/09/2025

𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵!

Women want to feel at their best throughout the menstrual cycle. Symptoms related to PMS and menstrual pain can significantly impact daily activities. That’s why self-care and mental health are high priorities for women before and during their period.

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 is designed to support emotional and physical wellbeing troughout the menstrual cycle. With the right micronutrients, it addresses challenges linked to hormonal fluctuations, including mood swings, irritability, tiredness, and fatigue.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵?
- Vitamins B1, B6, C and iron play important roles in energy production and Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity
- Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D help support normal muscle function and promote muscle relaxation
- Chamomile extract may offer anti-inflammatory and muscle-soothing properties, promoting overall relaxation

This premix solution brings together carefully selected micronutrients and chamomile extract to provide nutritional support throughout every phase of the menstrual cycle. Interested in developing a new food supplement targeting menstruating women? Get in touch with Anna from product management or send us a direct message!

09/09/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲?

The natural menstrual cycle consists of menstruation, the follicular phase, and the luteal phase. During menstruation, symptoms like cramps, various kinds of pain, and discomfort often occur. But even shortly before menstruation in the luteal phase, the Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can be accompanied by mood swings, sleep disorders, tiredness, fatigue, and anxiety.
Micronutrients play a significant role in diverse biological processes and important body functions. During menstruation heavy blood losses can increase the risk for iron deficiency. * During the female cycle, an adequate supply of certain micronutrients is therefore especially important. Iron, vitamin B12 and folate contribute to normal blood formation, while vitamin C increases iron absorption.

Recent studies have investigated the functions of micronutrients 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 ,*:

𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘀 - ovarians and endometrial implantation

𝗢𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲
-Vitamin C, E, zinc, and selenium help protect cells from oxidative stress

𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
-Magnesium and B vitamins contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and support normal psychological function
-Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity

Looking for a solution to support women during their menstrual cycle? Next week we will present our newest premix solution!

03/09/2025

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Globally, it is estimated that two in three women of reproductive age are affected by at least one micronutrient deficiency.* The most common deficiencies include vitamin D, folate, iron, iodine, zinc and magnesium. Untreated deficiencies can lead to unspecific symptoms such as fatigue, anemia, reduced productivity and mood disturbances. Over time, more specific health issues may arise.

Here are some of the health concern women may face in their life, some especially during their reproductive years:

1. Women are at higher risk of 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀 than men. Their lifetime risk of experiencing a fracture is estimated to be between 40 and 50 percent.**
2. 𝗧𝗵𝘆𝗿𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is also more common in women. They are nearly five times more likely to develop thyroid disease than men.***
3. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are another concern. Around 50 to 60 percent of adult women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, and up to 30 percent will have a recurrence within 6 to 12 months.****
4. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝘆𝗰𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝘃𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗦, is a complex endocrine disorder. It affects between 5 and 10 percent of women of reproductive age worldwide and can lead to hormonal imbalances, metabolic changes and fertility challenges.*****

Micronutrient deficiencies are often overlooked, yet their impact on women's health and overall wellbeing can be far-reaching. Nevertheless, further research is still needed in many areas of women's health, especially with regard to micronutrients, in order to draw clearer conclusions.

Next week, we will take a closer look at the menstrual cycle.

27/08/2025

𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸!

Hormones regulate multiple interconnected systems in the body. For women, hormonal fluctuations can significantly impact physical and emotional wellbeing. That is why hormonal balance is essential, not just for fertility but for overall health.

Micronutrients support this balance in two important ways.

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆, by supporting hormone regulation – either as cofactors in hormone synthesis enzymes (e.g. Vitamin B6, Zinc) or as a structural component of hormones themselves (e.g. Iodine in thyroid hormones) .

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆, influencing key physical systems as structural elements, antioxidants or signalling molecules, including the
• Nervous system
• Reproductive system
• Skeletal system
• Endocrine system
• Cardiovascular system
• Immune system
• Metabolic system

Still, many women do not meet recommended dietary intake levels. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 of reproductive age are affected by 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆. *

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 include
• Vitamin D
• Folate
• Iron
• Iodine
• Zinc
• Magnesium

An adequate supply of these micronutrients is important to support day-to-day wellbeing and long-term health.

Emerging research suggests that specific micronutrients play an important role in supporting endocrine function, particularly in relation to conditions such as PCOS and thyroid disorders.

What happens when women do not meet these needs? Next week, we will take a closer look at these topics.

20/08/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝟭 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀?

Women today are focused on a range of health goals. Among weight management and gut health, hormonal balance is one of the top physical priorities. But mental health matters just as much. According to the latest Innova Trend Survey 2025, 43% of women report stress and anxiety, 32% struggle with sleep and insomnia, and 30% experience tiredness and fatigue.

Micronutrients play a crucial role in supporting these health goals e.g. hormonal balance, energy metabolism, mental wellbeing, and immune health throughout the reproductive years. However women face increased risks of micronutrient deficiencies due to hormonal changes, menstrual blood loss, and the use of hormonal contraceptives, which can lower levels of key vitamins and minerals.

It’s no surprise that more than 1 in 3 women take vitamin and mineral supplements to manage symptoms related to their natural hormonal cycle. And 1 in 6 choose functional foods and beverages for hormone balance (Innova Health and Lifestyle Survey 2024).

This shows both a growing and often overlooked health need, as well as a market opportunity for food, beverage, and supplement brands to deliver targeted nutrition for women.

That’s why we’re launching our new campaign: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Each week, we’ll dive into women’s unique micronutrient needs and introduce our new premix solutions designed to support female wellbeing across the hormonal cycle and during contraceptive use.

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