News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Chewable supplements formulated with a non-viable Lactobacillus salivarius strain may improve oral health for children by reducing levels of tooth decay causing bacteria, says a new study from Poland.
Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.
A study funded by Japanese firm Nomura Dairy Products reported that consumption of a probiotic drink for eight weeks could reduce loose stools tendency.
We take a look inside the nutricosmetics boom to explore the science, trending formats and ingredients, and opportunities for future growth.
Here’s what brands need to know about this growing area of new product development…
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 deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Probiota Pioneers has been extended to Tuesday, April 7.
The scientific committee for the 19th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health welcomes abstracts for an oral presentation or a poster display at IPC 2026.
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.
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.
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers has been extended to Thursday, April 2.
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.
The emerging field of psychobiotics must shift to precise, mechanism-driven interventions if it is to deliver meaningful clinical impact, according to Dr. Gerard Clarke, professor of neurobehavioral science at University College Cork.
Holland & Barrett is seeing strong growth in the UK gut health market, driven by women’s and children’s probiotics, functional drinks, and fiber supplements, category director Jessica Pasco told the audience at the recent IPA World Conrgess + Probiota 2026.
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.
Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) and the International Probiotics Association (IPA) will collaborate to drive probiotic research, education, and quality standards.
South Korean firm HealthBiome Inc’s proprietary postbiotic ingredient has obtained regulatory validation both domestically and by the US FDA, which it says sets itself far ahead of competitors and enables premiumization in both B2B and B2C markets.
The supplementation of soy protein has been shown to improve muscle health and modulate the gut microbiome – findings that a group of Chinese researchers say would support the gut–muscle axis hypothesis.
Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of education and clinical support at Designs for Health, shared his unconventional career journey from psychology to nutritional science and how he still applies much of his background to his current work.
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.
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Day two at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Dublin 2026 will see experts discuss regulatory updates, postbiotic science and strain-level innovation.
Kirin is advancing its immune health R&D with subsidiaries FANCL and Blackmores, piloting a urine-immune test and launching a new immune health supplement.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Americas Pioneers session and present their company in Vancouver.
Probiota Pioneer Microvitality seeks to address data gaps with direct sampling from the small intestine using new ingestible capsule technology.
Deadline for entry is March 6, 2026!
Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!
Danish start-up Bactolife has secured over €30 million in its Series B investment round, enabling the company to commercialize its novel gut health solution: binding proteins.
A new trend report examines why consumers are tapping into functional foods over supplements for fiber, how GLP-1 users are driving prebiotic adoption and why diverse fiber formulations outperform single-prebiotic strategies.
During a press conference Wednesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new dietary guidelines that flip the traditional food pyramid on its head.
Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...
Supplementing with probiotics can help alleviate allergic rhinitis in kids, and the benefits are linked to gut microbiome modulation and downregulation of inflammatory biomarkers, say findings of an eight-week clinical trial conducted in China.
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on fucoidan for grip strength improvement, the need for targeted supplementation of multivitamins, and Tongkat Ali’s benefits in alleviating...
The 19th annual International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) is heading to Kraków, Poland from June 22 to 24, 2026.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
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See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Mengniu securing a ‘blue-hat’ status for its upcoming probiotic drink, Vietnamese firm TA Vital harnessing brown algae extract for weight management, and omega-3 brand...
The supplement industry has shifted from studying isolated pathways to exploring a complex web of interdependent hallmarks of aging to connect changes at the cellular level to quantifiable healthspan outcomes.
The rising demand for healthy aging supplements has taken the industry by storm, with the cellular health category leading the charge. But are microbial interventions a forgotten aspect of this conversation?
A probiotic yeast engineered using CRISPR to overproduce and secrete spermidine may reduce age-related declines in short-term memory, says a new study using fruit flies.
China dairy giant Mengniu Dairy has obtained “blue-hat” status for a new probiotic drink slated for launch next year.
A first-of-its-kind meta-analysis of eight clinical studies showed that supplementing with both live and heat-killed Lactococcus lactis strain Plasma (LC-Plasma) could reduce cold-like symptoms by activating a particular group of immune cells known as...
Women’s health was the most popular dietary supplement category in Australia this year.
Hear from experts from Wageningen University and myota in a free webinar on Dec. 9 that explores the challenges and opportunities of a growing prebiotic category.