Does the research back ashwagandha safety concerns?
A major scientific review highlights critical knowledge gaps in ashwagandha’s effects on pregnancy and fertility as the EU and UK consider safety-related restrictions.
Opinion
AHPA continues tending to Michael McGuffin’s ‘garden’ with launch of Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund
During a recent gathering in Venice Beach, CA, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced the Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund, a living tribute to the association’s long-time president who devoted his life to the herbal industry.
Q&A: Is Article 4 of the Novel Food process fit for purpose?
The Novel Food pre-application classification informs suppliers and brands whether they need authorization. However, a regulatory expert warns that competitors may be misusing this process.
Protein quality essential consideration for consumer health
Not all protein sources provide equal health benefits
NutraWomen Wednesday: Mary Beech, Chief Growth Officer, Thorne
After a life-altering health scare in her 30s, Mary Beech, now chief growth officer at Thorne, recounts her transformative journey from a high-powered corporate executive to a passionate advocate for health and wellness.
Correlation ‘dressed up’ as causation: The reality of microbiome science?
Microbiome research has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, but it is now at risk of losing credibility, warns microbiologist Dr. William DePaolo.
Q&A: Lessons in social media from ‘the world’s most-followed nutrition brand’
Founder and CEO of supplement company Tonic Health Sunna Van Kampen sat down with NutraIngredients at the recent Active Nutrition Summit to talk all things social media. His number one tip for success? Forget about the brand.
Nutritional challenges facing the female athlete
Hormonal fluctuations, the menstrual cycle and the potential for relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) are all key factors that can influence performance in female athletes. According to Renee McGregor, a leading sports dietitian with over 25...
Should creatine be considered a semi-essential nutrient?
Creatine is a naturally occurring nutrient which is found in animal-based food sources such as beef, pork, herring and salmon. Yet new research suggests that around six in 10 people are lacking this nutrient, putting them at risk of ‘creatine malnutrition’.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Sinclair Kennally, founder and CEO, Detox Nation
The certified nutrition consultant and toxicity and detox specialist shared her journey into detox education which stemmed from her own experiences with complex chronic illnesses.
The NI Awards Party: ‘A night to remember’
More than 200 guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening that honored the best and brightest in the supplement industry at the 2025 NutraIngredients Awards party in Barcelona
‘The gut microbiota is not the key to health—it’s the gut barrier,’ says microbiologist
Dr. Jelena Vulevic, a gut microbiologist of 25 years, says it is time to move away from focusing on microbiome modulation and towards strengthening gut barrier integrity.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Olivia Haslam, Deputy Editor, NutraIngredients
Passionate about the intersection of science and food, Olivia Haslam, deputy editor of NutraIngredients, started off as a chef, with a career continuing to revolve around the power of ingredients and storytelling.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Sybille Buchwald-Werner, PhD, founder of Newday
The distinguished German pharmacist and scientist said she is committed to advancing women’s leadership in the nutraceutical industry.
UPF and NOVA should be ‘banned’ from use in food science
Finally, someone is taking the industry’s side in the fightback against UPF misuse
NutraCast: Millennials’ impact on women’s health, the gut-gyno axis and more
While women have been historically underserved, the last decade has witnessed a rise in products dedicated to improving women’s health—tackling issues such as fertility, pregnancy, menstruation, menopause, pelvic health, sexual wellness and more.
Female athletes at risk: RED-S expert warns of hidden energy crisis
Active women may be unknowingly running on empty as underfueling relative to exercise puts their hormones, bones and performance at serious risk from RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport).
NutraWomen Wednesday: Ann Armbrecht, PhD, founder and director, Sustainable Herbs Initiative
From her roots in West Virginia to novel research in Nepal, Dr. Ann Armbrecht shared insights into the delicate relationship between humans, plants and the earth.
ISSN updates its position stand on HMB
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has published a position stand on β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), updating its previous 2013 paper.
What makes a NutraChampion? Past winners share insights
Whether they are driving policy change, pushing innovation or championing groundbreaking ingredients, recipients of the NutraChampion Award are transforming the way the industry thinks about health and wellness.
NutraChamp 2024: 'A champion for promoting compliance in the industry'
Our industry awards aren’t only for companies and organizations, they also aim to recognize individuals who go above and beyond for the better of the industry—these personalities win our NutraChampion trophy.
PODCAST: Gut-brain scientist on exciting discoveries and frustrating innovation hurdles
NutraIngredients Editor Nikki Hancocks speaks with gut-brain researcher, product developer, author and educator Miguel Toribio-Mateas about the exciting scientific discoveries and the many innovation challenges in this field.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Lynda Doyle, CEO of Avant Nutrition
As a recognized senior executive in the nutrition industry as well as founder and chief executive officer of Avant Nutrition, LLC, Lynda Doyle has nearly 35 years of experience in the dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages sectors.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Camille Binachon, Product Manager, Lallemand Health Solutions
Five years ago Camille Binachon left Paris, France to move to Montreal, Canada to start her role at Lallemand Health Solutions. The product manager said her love for science and adventure were what brought her to the Great White North.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Isabel Gómez, Global Marketing Manager, Lubrizol
Armed with a master's degree in chemical engineering, Isabel Gómez isn’t your typical global marketing manager. She has over 12 years of B2B marketing experience across diverse consumer goods sectors such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.
Editorial picks: Our favourite articles of 2023
After another year speaking to leading experts, digging into the latest science, discovering exciting insights, and delivering the latest scoop, the editorial team at NutraIngredients reminisces over its 2023 highlights.
Consumers demand genuine sustainability: Euromonitor reveals greenwashing fatigue at FiE
“Greenwashed out” consumers are lethargic from a lack of transparency and distrust in some brand sustainability claims, market research company Euromonitor told the audience at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE).
Guest Article
Specialised Nutrition in 2023 and beyond
At Specialised Nutrition Europe (SNE), highlights in 2023 include the publication of the Code of Practice, important advocacy efforts on topics like packaging, nutrition labelling and date marking, key public statements made on infant and young child...
Guest Post: Food businesses are walking blindly into greenwashing claims
'Bio', 'green', 'carbon neutral', 'eco' and 'nature friendly' are common claims on functional foods, but as we enter 2024 we will see the implementation of the Green Washing Directive (GWD) banning misleading green claims. Is your business ready?
NutraWomen Wednesday: Carlee Hayes, RDN, Senior Nutrition Manager at Nutrisense
On a mission to make nutrition treatment the norm, not the last resort, Carlee Hayes, RDN, joined Nutrisense, a metabolic health company that utilizes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (GCM) technology to provide real-time data to clients.
Men’s mental health: marketing for good
Brands have a responsibility to make their supplements for cognitive health accessible to men as cognitive function and mental health are intrinsically linked, marketing expert says.
News Roundup: October 2023
October's news headlines included CBD regulatory updates, a spotlight on menopausal women’s health, and highlights from the Active Nutrition Summit.
Zooming in on the current regulatory challenges for active nutrition
Educating policymakers on the purpose of sports and active nutrition to achieve positive legislative change is the main challenge for the industry, the vice-chair of ESSNA, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance, told the audience of...
Personalised nutrition: How to remove barriers and increase efficacy
It is paramount to create tangible health benefits and habit changes within the rapidly evolving personalised nutrition field, experts have said, highlighting the importance of scalability, simplicity, and integration.
World Menopause Day
Menopause: An opportunity for businesses and societal change
Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.
Consumers are willing to buy ‘healthier’ ultra-processed foods, but will the industry deliver?
Food and beverage industry stakeholders are debating the role and importance of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as consumers signal a willingness to try healthier versions of these products.
Unlocking the potential of the active nutrition evolution
The shift from sports nutrition to active nutrition creates unique challenges and opportunities for brands, as they navigate the evolving consumer demands which have increased both risk and reward factors.
Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus
Athlete-turned-startup founder discusses the frustrating perception of CBD in sport
“Imagine the scenario - we're playing in the semi-final of the Euros, we’re in the lobby of the hotel the night before the biggest game of our lives, and there's a doctor there handing out paracetamol and sleeping tablets, and all the players are...
Nutrition experts measure-up challenges in body composition and RED-S
Experts have come together to discuss new techniques for body composition assessment in the wake of a newly published review recommending nutrition interventions in relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S).
Headline news roundup: September 2023
From WHO fighting infant formula marketing to enhanced botanical bioavailability with fermentation, September’s news roundup covers the latest developments in health, nutrition, and regulatory changes.
Challenging the vilification of ultra-processed foods
The co-founder of Huel has taken issue with the current rhetoric that all ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are ‘bad’ saying this is an argument based on oversimplification and privilege.
Review calls for lower caffeine limits in energy drinks amidst health risk concerns
Authors of a new review argue that daily caffeine safety thresholds set by regulatory bodies should be lowered, while an industry expert says painting “all energy drinks with such a broad brush is inaccurate and irresponsible.”
Stakeholders go to bat over controversial ingredient titanium dioxide
Less than a year ago, FDA told FoodNavigator-USA that it considers TiO2 to be safe, citing available studies that do not demonstrate safety concerns connected to the use of TiO2 as a color additive.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Shavon Jackson-Michel, ND, Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs, Dolcas
In 2004, Shavon Jackson-Michel changed course to pursue her true passion. “All of my colleagues and my contemporaries, my mentors, and family, they're like, ‘what are you doing? You're leaving this very formal study of biomedical engineering and going...
Fundraising regulatory uncertainty leaves CBD brand high and dry
The grassroots hemp and CBD brand ‘Hempen Organic’ looking to fundraise for greater exposure has had its crowdfunding campaign pulled due to CBD regulatory risks.
NutraCast: Nutritional Concerns of the Female Athlete
Although women have been underrepresented in nutrition, sport, and exercise science research, there’s a growing understanding of how sex differences and sex hormones influence the nutritional requirements to maximize health, performance, and recovery of...
Boots' infant formula faux pas amidst debate over UK advertising regulations
The ASA has ruled online advertisements promoting infant formula products from Boots violated a UK advertising code aimed at safeguarding breastfeeding, at a time when a retail giant is calling for amendments to regulation.
Study: Elite soccer nutritionists highly recommend dietary supplements
A recent study has found that a high proportion of nutrition professionals working with elite soccer teams would recommend nutritional supplementation, highlighting the crucial role of nutritionists in enhancing player performance through well-informed...
Haleon sales highlight importance of clinical trials for supplement success
Newly published half-year results from consumer health giant Haleon reveal strong growth across its supplements category, which the firm says is largely thanks to investment in and communication of clinical studies.
Start-up Spotlight
Startup Stars: Prevess pioneering personalised nutrition with AI
Founded by Timo Spring, a former professional swimmer, Prevess (Prevention Effortless) is harnessing the power of AI technology to provide in-the-moment science-backed personalised nutrition guidance to athletes.