News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Protein saturation, delivery format diversification and a more evidence-based approach to women’s health were among the clearest themes at Natural Products Expo West 2026, according to NutraIngredient editor Danielle Masterson and Deputy Editor Cassandra...
UK-based biotech firm Enbiosis is set to launch its ‘game changing’ digital twin platform which it claims will enable the fast creation of clinically credible, AI-powered gut health formulations.
New product launches in March included the ‘UK’s first’ nootropic creatine soda, a multitude of magnesium innovations, a hormonal support botanical blend and more.
Adding a cup of red raspberries to a carbohydrate‑rich meal may help curb post‑meal glucose and insulin spikes while supporting short-term cognitive performance in older obese or overweight adults.
This month’s offerings point to a shift from single-benefit solutions toward more integrated, system-wide support.
Organic mushrooms supplier Musheez has published a guide to medicinal mushrooms in an aim to help formulators avoid common and costly functional food and drink errors.
Qura Creatine, a new “challenger ingredient brand”, is aiming to disrupt the premium creatine market with its ultra-pure, soluble and transparent white label solution.
Israel-based Novella Innovative Technology have appointed Antonio Martínez Descalzo as CEO as the plant cell culture start-up transitions from its R&D phase toward full-scale commercial operation.
Longevity continues to dominate wellness, largely driven by the buzz around peptides, wearables and high-tech interventions. However, Dr. Karan Rajan, founder of prebiotic fiber brand LOAM, says one of the most evidence-backed drivers of long-term health...
You still have time to submit entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, but the deadline, set for Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:55 p.m. CT, is quickly approaching!
A combination of vitamins B3 (nicotinamide) and B6 (pyridoxine) may stimulate muscle stem cells and accelerate muscle regeneration and repair after high intensity exercise, says a new study.
Women’s health brands Lunera, Minerva Wellness and Nova breached multiple advertising codes by making claims that their supplements could treat or significantly alleviate menopause symptoms, according to the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Two years of daily supplementation with a multivitamin-mineral may slow aging in older adults, says a new data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), a large-scale, nationwide, randomized trial.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026... The winners will be celebrated at the industry party of the year in Barcelona in May.
China’s health foods industry has been seeing declining sales from brick-and-mortar pharmacy chains and brands like Swisse are seeing Douyin and Sam’s Club as new growth channels.
With the extended deadline for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2026 now just days away, the window for companies across the U.S. supplement and nutrition sector to submit their entries is almost closed.
A minimally processed whole salmon oil may lead to 4.3-fold greater increase in the Omega-3 Index per 100 mg of EPA+DHA than a commonly used, concentrated omega-3 oil, says a new study.
At the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego, attorney Amber Littlejohn highlighted a growing set of regulatory challenges facing brands as innovation accelerates across sports nutrition and adjacent categories.
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
Women’s brain health was positioned as a significant and under-addressed opportunity within the cognitive supplement category during a panel discussion at Expo West 2026.
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are more than just ingredient and consumer product awards, with a range of specialty categories recognizing Innovations in Women’s Health, Start-ups and Nutrition Research.
AI-driven insights provider CPG Radar is continuing to hone its platform to streamline and accelerate innovation processes that take into account science, claims, consumer sentiment and more.
Probiotic microbes influenced biological aging, according to preclinical findings presented by Dr. Laurent Mouchirou during a Nagi Bioscience webinar.
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Probiota Pioneers has been extended to Tuesday, April 7.
A species of gut bacteria may be associated with higher grip strength in humans and could convert muscle fibers to fast-twitch (type II) in mice, says a new study from researchers in Spain and the Netherlands.
The general public in China now understands that body weight is something that should be controlled and managed, which Junshi Chen, chief consultant of China’s National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment, believes is a key achievement of China’s...
Higher consumption of olive oil may help maintain cognitive function in older adults by promoting a more favorable gut microbiota profile—as long as it is not refined.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Margarita Zhao, founder of a pharmacy chain and a pharmaceutical company in Inner Mongolia, has launched a nutraceutical start-up focused on longevity and healthspan products - at least for its initial launch.
A combination of extracts from Korean mint, goji berry and fig may reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and elasticity, says a new study from scientists at Cosmax, South Korea’s largest cosmetics manufacturer.
With creatine flooding the show floor in every format imaginable, what’s the next wave of differentiation in the supplement space? SPINS’ Scott Dicker breaks down the major shifts at the trade show—and it’s all about convenience meeting innovation.
The prestigious NutraIngredients USA Awards are back with 16 categories honoring the best and brightest in the U.S. dietary supplement industry, including our five “product of the year” categories.
Animal-free protein innovator Provenance Bio has partnered German CDMO Artes Biotechnology to scale its precision hydroxylated collagen peptide.
Adults 65 and older make up 20% of the U.S. population, yet seniors only receive 1% of food and beverage innovation. Lucille Health is on a mission to close that gap.
Older adults with sarcopenia who took a combination of arginine and fish oil improved grip strength, gait speed and frailty and physical activity scores, according to a 12-week study.
This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers has been extended to Thursday, April 2.
Beetroot supplementation may help counter age-related declines in muscle function in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
Dietary guidelines should factor in not just nutrients and vitamins but also the intake of live microorganisms, according to emerging evidence.
The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
IM8, the premium health and longevity brand co-founded by David Beckham and health sciences company Prenetics, has introduced a new clinical-grade version of its flagship Daily Ultimate Essentials supplement.
Global food giant Nestlé is expanding its presence in the longevity space, launching a new range of science-backed nutritional drinks designed to support energy, focus, sleep and overall vitality.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
Singapore-based supplement brand Leader in Antioxidative Control (LAC) has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong and also entered India via an exclusive franchisee.