MONTVALE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balchem corporation, a global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for human nutrition and health, has provided a grant to Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute, a leading nutrition research center in the United States. The funding, in line with Balchem's commitment to support nutrition science worldwide and increase consumer awareness on the benefits of nutrition, has enabled crucial updates to the Institute's Micronutrient Information Center. This includes new scientific insights on the role of choline during pregnancy to incorporate new and important findings on choline. "We are pleased to support the Institute's mission of promoting optimal health through cutting-edge research and trusted public outreach," states Eric Ciappio, Senior Manager Nutrition Science at Balchem.

The Micronutrient Information Center is a freely available premier source of information on the role of dietary nutrients in preventing disease and supporting health, and it is widely used by consumers and health professionals alike. For "choline", it is a top 5 Google search result and therefore a valuable source of scientific information. Balchem's funding is facilitating the update of two key pages on nutrition during pregnancy. These fundamental updates provide expectant mothers and healthcare professionals with evidence-based information on optimal nutrition during pregnancy. Additionally, the funding supports the new Spanish-language page on choline, expanding access to this vital nutritional information for Spanish-speaking audiences worldwide.

Professor Emily Ho, Endowed Chair and Director of the Linus Pauling Institute, commented, "To remain a comprehensive source of nutritional information, we rely heavily on partnerships with leading companies in the nutrition space like Balchem. We are both grateful and excited about the support that the new content will provide to anyone looking for up to date, scientifically accurate nutritional information during such a critical time."

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About the Linus Pauling Institute

The Linus Pauling Institute's mission is to promote optimal health through cutting-edge nutrition research and trusted public outreach. Dr. Linus Carl Pauling concluded that vitamins and other essential micronutrients play a significant role in enhancing health. Nearly 50 years ago, Dr. Pauling co-founded the Institute to carry out research in this field that he believed would be of enormous importance to public health. After Pauling's death, the Linus Pauling Institute was re-established on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.

About Balchem Corporation

Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide. The company reports three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products. The Human Nutrition & Health segment delivers customized food and beverage ingredient systems, as well as key nutrients into a variety of applications across the food, supplement and pharmaceutical industries. The Animal Nutrition & Health segment manufactures and supplies products to numerous animal health markets. Through Specialty Products, Balchem provides specialty-packaged chemicals for use in healthcare and other industries, and also provides chelated minerals to the micronutrient agricultural market.

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