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Menopause supplement launches go symptom- and stage-specific

14-Apr-2026 | Asia Sherman

The menopause supplement category is expanding rapidly, with a marked proliferation of single brands launching multiple, symptom‑specific solutions spanning sleep, mood, libido, cognition and weight for women throughout this life transition.

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Not a one-condition remedy: The legacy and promise of ‘blessed’ black seed oil

11-May-2026 | Claudia Adrien

Black cumin seed oil accompanied Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun into the afterlife, was used by Cleopatra and Nefertiti in their beauty routines and was believed by Prophet Muhammed to treat anything but death.

Supplement industry COOs talk supply chain resilience, channel evolution and AI agility

08-May-2026 | Asia Sherman

Despite ongoing geopolitical, regulatory and supply chain volatility, business operators from leading dietary supplement companies discussed the resilience, disciplined growth, trusted partnerships and thoughtful technology adoption needed to navigate what disruption may lie ahead.

Canada update: Red tape reduction in the natural health products sector

06-May-2026 | Sonia Parmar, Vice President, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Health Food Association

Canada’s natural health products (NHP) sector, referred to as dietary supplements in the United States, continues to face a persistent gap between policy intent and operational reality.

ICSB 2026: Distinguishing the old from the new through scientific rigor

05-May-2026 | Asia Sherman

The definition of dietary supplement ingredients was top of the agenda at this year’s International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB), with speakers exploring origin, production method and constitution of products delivered by an industry pushing innovation.

Supplement industry unites around innovation-forward interpretation for ‘dietary substance’

30-Apr-2026 | Stephen Daniells

There is widespread alignment in the industry on the key questions posed by the FDA following the March 27 FDA public meeting to explore the scope of dietary supplement ingredients, with the majority supporting a broad and innovation-forward approach to the category.

From loading to long-term: What the science says about creatine safety

29-Apr-2026 | Lauren Nicolle

Despite creatine being one of the most researched supplements in the world, concerns about its safety persist, particularly when it comes to high-dose, long-term supplementation.

Catching up with men’s performance supplements: A round-up of the latest science

23-Apr-2026 | Asia Sherman

Much of the recent supplement science in male populations is focused on how to boost strength, endurance and recovery to keep men of all ages performing at their best.

Men’s health supplement launches go for the T and longevity

23-Apr-2026 | Asia Sherman

Testosterone boosting remains central to the men’s health supplement category, but its positioning is shifting from hormone optimization alone toward energy, metabolism, healthy aging, beauty from within and cognitive performance.

How are GLP-1 drugs altering consumer demand for supplements?

23-Apr-2026 | Lauren Nicolle

With 2.5 billion adults globally overweight and 890 million living with obesity, the growing use of GLP-1 drugs is fueling demand for solutions that manage side effects and fill nutrient gaps.

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