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A micro-encapsulated probiotic may target the gut differently than a non-encapsulated form, and this appears to impact its gut-brain activity, says a new study.
Seven days of Rhodiola rosea supplementation improved strength, endurance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
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.
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
Soccer players may gain meaningful recovery benefits from casein supplementation either immediately after training or before sleep, depending on their performance goals, according to new research published in Nutrients.
The Trump Administration issued an executive order today directing federal agencies to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III and to develop a new regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including CBD.
Last month’s Nutra Healthspan Summit brought growing interest in longevity-positioned skin care into sharper focus.
During the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit, Professor David Weinkove revealed that what most people truly care about isn’t their biological age—it’s whether they can still walk, dance and enjoy life.
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
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Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience.
New research from personalized nutrition platform Zoe claims to “advance the gut health field dramatically” by ranking more than 100 species of gut bacteria to help scientists track gut health “better than ever before.”
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Supplementation with fucoidan—a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed— improved grip strength among older adults, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.
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.
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.
Solabia Nutrition’s Bonolive olive leaf extract showed positive effects on skin health markers related to aging in a study of postmenopausal women.
A combination of four probiotic strains may reduce upper respiratory tract infection symptom duration in children, says a new study from AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics.
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.
A new clinical study has found that Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine tree bark extract, can significantly relieve the symptoms of lipedema, a condition which affects about 400 million women globally.
Daily supplementation with an extract of Cyperus rotundus, also known as nutgrass, for 90 days led to 7% reductions in body weight, waist and hip circumference, says a new randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study from Sabinsa.
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Dutch food research organization Nizo has partnered with the University of Twente to explore the gut-brain axis through organ-on-chip innovation.
Multivitamin and mineral supplementation may not benefit everyone, except for specific users, suggesting that a targeted supplementation approach would be prudent, says a new rapid review funded by Haleon and the National University of Singapore.
Scientific efforts must shift from extending overall lifespan to actively reducing the rate of aging, according to Dr. Roberto Ripa from the Nestlé Institute of Health Science.
Daily consumption of creatine during an eight-month soccer season was not associated with any clinically significant biochemical changes in female soccer players, says a new study from Brazil that further supports the safety of creatine.
More than three-quarters of the global population is not getting enough omega-3, according to a collaborative study sponsored by Holland & Barrett, with the retailer noting a lack of awareness around the nutrient’s brain health benefits.
The most popular articles on NutraIngredients in Europe this Fall highlighted how science, regulatory bodies, media scrutiny and increasingly educated consumers are shaping safety, searches, claims and trends in the supplement market.
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?
Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.
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.
Church & Dwight’s L. reuteri 3613-1 strain offers a novel probiotic solution for women’s urogenital health by supporting urinary tract comfort and delaying UTI onset.
Interest in postbiotics is growing as consumers look beyond traditional sleep aids, according to new research.
A new study from Taiwan has reported that a blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Centella asiatica saponins (ACS) improved multiple markers of skin health when used both as a topical cream and as an oral supplement.
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...
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.
“The gut requires a different strategy from much of the aging field,” said researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Haleon is working with a Singapore-based research institute and start-up to drive microbiome research and innovation.
Lubrizol’s microencapsulated iron ingredient Lipofer outperformed traditional iron sources, according to new research presented at the recent Supply Side Global event in Vegas.
Six months of supplementation with a specific combination of amino acids, alpha-ketoglutarate, astaxanthin and vitamin C may reduce biological age by 1.4 years, says a new study published in npj Aging.
The supplementation of the water extract of Tongkat Ali, also known as Eurycoma longifolia, has been shown to improve the quality of life in women experiencing menopause, says a 12-week clinical trial conducted in Malaysia.
There is huge excitement from the nutrition industry and consumers around healthspan and longevity, but clinical trials to study aging can be challenging because of the number of participants and durations needed. And don’t forget the troublesome...
The hallmarks of aging are all connected, but not all are amenable to dietary intervention. Ingredient giant dsm-firmenich is focusing on four specific hallmarks that can be targeted via supplementation.
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Optimizing blood levels of vitamin D with tailored doses over four years may slash the risk of heart attack by 52% for people with heart disease, according to preliminary data presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.