News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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.
Drinking caffeine about an hour before a morning workout may boost muscle strength and performance, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Coffee pulp extract (CPE) from the arabica species may improve cholesterol levels, reduce body weight and enhance insulin sensitivity, according to research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
The European Union is set to ban monacolins from red yeast rice (RYR), a key ingredient in high cholesterol management, as early as Q3 2026, leaving the nutraceutical sector scrambling to fill the resulting ‘therapeutic gap’.
Professor Tim Spector says the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) decision to uphold its ruling that Zoe’s Daily30+ supplement advertisement was misleading is a profound failure of logic.
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
When a health trend takes off, the nimble nutrition industry is adept at creating and marketing new products that fit consumers’ emerging demands. But with this can come a tendency to overlook the regulatory status of burgeoning ingredients.
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them, according to latest market insights.
Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
Driven by growing consumer awareness and evolving scientific research, gut health innovation is accelerating, with new approaches and solutions reshaping how products support digestive well-being.
A combination of fibers from organic fruit and vegetables may have a “greater and gentler prebiotic effect compared with established purified prebiotic fibers,” says a new study using Futureceuticals’ NatureKnit Organic ingredient.
Solabia’s chokeberry extract Brainberry may positively affect spatial working memory in older participants, according to new research published in Clinical Nutrition.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Oral supplementation and topical application of trans-resveratrol may help improve women’s skin health parameters by reducing wrinkles and boosting sebum levels, says a new study using Lallemand’s Veri-te resveratrol.
Extracts from tempeh, a traditional fermented soybean product, may extend lifespan for nematodes by 45%, says a new study.
Every year, NutraIngredients celebrates the best ingredient and finished product innovations, and spotlights the special projects and people changing the supplement industry for the better.
Consuming high levels of polyphenol-rich foods over an extended period may support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol profiles thereby lowering the risk of heart disease, according to new research published in BMC Medicine.
Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience.
A polyphenol-rich blend of extracts from pomegranate and marigold may improve key biomarkers of mitochondrial health, energy metabolism, inflammation, cognition, physical performance and quality of life scores, says a new study.
The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back for 2026 with two new categories and a continued dedication to honoring the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
The Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, with a mission to shine a spotlight on outstanding work in the nutraceuticals space, and there are a few important category edits and additions for 2026.
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
Four weeks of supplementation with a low-dose, encapsulated tart cherry extract may slash levels of CRP, a biomarker of inflammation, by over 23%, says a new study using the NordicCherry ingredient from Specnova.
A microencapsulated persimmon–karonda polyphenol formulation combined with exercise improved metabolic, inflammatory and fitness outcomes in overweight adults with prediabetes, according to a study published in Nutrients.
Establishing scientific evidence for anti-aging products is challenging, but real progress depends on collaboration between academia and industry, according to a leading aging researcher.
There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?
With the brain clearly being front of mind for a wide demographic of consumers, supplement and functional food and drink developers are getting creative with cognitive support products.
With a rising number of supplements targeting various aspects of mind health, NutraIngredients dives into the science behind the products, discovering the tried and tested methodologies, some of the more innovative approaches and how tech is advancing...
Four months of supplementation with hydroxytyrosol, an olive-derived polyphenol, may improve antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status in overweight pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Spain.
A single dose of coffeeberry extract may enhance soccer skill performance particularly passing speed and accuracy, says a new study with young players.
Thymol and carvacrol from thyme and oregano, respectively, may promote autophagy, the body’s cellular recycling system, and make them “attractive for nutrition-based healthspan promotion,” says a new study led by Nestlé Research.
Polish family-owned plant extract producer Greenvit is launching its standardized extract of aronia berries into the United States, with results of a recent human study supporting the ingredient’s metabolic benefits.
Ocean Actives H+, a fucoidan-rich algae extract, shows prebiotic benefits at a dose of 250 mg per day, potentially reducing risk of bloating pain, according to new research.
New research has evaluated supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) and ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional methods for extracting curcuminoids.
Microbiome science company Seed, best known for its synbiotic formulations, is expanding its portfolio with three new products: DM-02 Daily Multivitamin, AM-02 Energy + Focus and PM-02 Sleep + Restore.