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...
In the not-so-distant past, the natural products industry and the community of naturopathic doctors in the United States were intertwined, and herbal extracts, vitamins and nutritional supplements were part of a broader philosophy rather than a separate...
As AI tools reshape how consumers discover dietary supplements, brands may be chasing the wrong signals, according to HALO Comms co-founder Derek De Vette. With more than 30 years of experience advising organizations across technology and consumer...
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” oregano oil brands, with nearly two-thirds of the products failing potency testing.
After stepping back from her What’s Up with Supps events, Diana Morgan is rethinking what networking looks like in the dietary supplement industry—moving away from signature cocktails, stilt performances and flying trapeze acts on the dance floor to...
A unique micellar glutathione formulation can enhance oral bioavailability compared to standard glutathione preparation.
After growing up surrounded by herbalism, Anna Harshman, VP of Impact and Development at WishGarden Herbs would later go onto carve out her own role in the family business.
Dietary supplement companies may be focused on FDA activity in Washington, but at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS), Rend Al‑Mondhiry, partner at Amin Wasserman Gurnani LLP, warned that some of the major risks are emerging much closer to home.
The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there’s still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.
This month’s offerings point to a shift from single-benefit solutions toward more integrated, system-wide support.
Creatine gummy brand Create Wellness has raised $20 million in Series B to further its mission to make the proven benefits of creatine for strength, recovery and cognitive performance accessible to everyone.
Global nutrition giant Herbalife Ltd. has acquired assets of UK-based personalized supplements company Bioniq, in an aim to expand its tailored nutrition offering.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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...
Flavor has moved up the priority list in sports and active nutrition product development as rising consumer expectations affect formulation strategy across the category, according to Nutrabolt VP of product development Frank DiLorenzo.
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.
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.
Julie Daoust, co-founder of the Functional Mushroom Council and chief science officer at M2 Ingredients, reflects on how a childhood spent foraging with her grandparents evolved into a career bridging science and industry.
A standardized saw palmetto extract standardized for specific fatty acids report improvements in hair density, new hair growth and shedding reduction in adults with self-perceived hair thinning, say two new studies.
After more than two decades at GNC, Rachel Jones, RDN, has had a front-row seat to one of the most significant shifts in sports nutrition: the rise of the female consumer.
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 lawsuit challenging the nutrition claims of David Protein bars is putting calorie counts under the microscope and highlighting a deeper debate over how those numbers are determined in the first place.
French food giant Danone is acquiring British meal-replacement brand Huel in a €1 billion deal to tap into the fast-growing market for functional, complete nutrition and accelerate its shift toward health-focused products.
Skin microbiome testing company Sequential has announced its latest funding round will advance its platform development and commercial pipeline, with an eye on data-driven product development in personal care and health categories.
The upcoming public Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting exploring the scope of dietary supplement ingredients will revisit one of the most contested and, according to DSHEA’s architects, most misunderstood phrases in the U.S. dietary supplement law.
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.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
MaryRuth’s upcoming launch of its Advanced Liquid Skin Restore + Renew comes as the brand builds on momentum in adjacent categories and responds to growing demand for beauty-from-within solutions.
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.
After helping scale Garden of Life into a category leader, founders Brian Upton and Hank Ramsey are starting over with Elevate Organic—a new supplement brand they founded along with Matt Borden. The brand centers around clinical validation, transparency...
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic are changing beauty needs, driving demand for products targeting skin laxity, hair loss and emotional well-being. Here’s how brands can respond.
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.
Clöud Café has launched its coffee and matcha offerings at Ulta Beauty as alternative to leading collagen RTD products and marking the company’s first placement inside a US beauty specialty retailer.
At the Weight Management Summit, NIQ’s Sherry Frey described how shifting consumer behaviors, GLP-1 medications and the rise of social commerce are reshaping not just weight management, but the broader wellness landscape.
From PMS support to menstrual health and athletic performance, women’s supplements are evolving—and so are the ingredients behind them. With new products featuring human-equivalent lactoferrin entering the market, the question is whether...
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is launching an online database to help industry players identify and locate companies operating across the omega-3 supply chain.
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.