News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
A study comparing app-based, personalized, and general dietary coaching for weight reduction found that all interventions achieved clinically meaningful weight loss of at least 5% and improvements in blood lipid levels.
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research findings, including new findings on probiotics, postbiotics and ginger supplementation and how consuming different proteins could affect plasma levels of advanced glycation end products.
A study in China found that probiotic supplementation could reduce the adverse effects of rapid weight loss in combat athletes by modulating gut homeostasis and strengthening intestinal barrier integrity.
A study in Frontiers in Nutrition suggested that St Antonin sulfate- and magnesium-rich mineral water, combined with a total fluid intake of at least 1.5 L/day, increased the frequency of bowel movements in individuals with chronic constipation.
Heat-treated Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305 may boost brain activity for young healthy people and alleviate stress levels, according to a small study from Asahi Quality and Innovations in Japan.
The omega-3 industry has spent decades trying to close the gap between recommended and actual EPA and DHA intake. But with traditional marine resources under pressure, researchers are increasingly asking whether a broader mix of sources can close that gap.
A new analysis estimates that targeted supplementation with omega-3 EPA and DHA, phytosterols and beta-glucans could generate substantial societal cost savings by improving heart health among specific populations.
The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit USA (SANS USA) is heading to Dallas in 2027 after two consecutive sold-out editions in San Diego.
NutraIngredients at 25
As NutraIngredients celebrates 25 years, Global Editor-in-Chief Stephen Daniells, PhD, looks back at the 20+ years he has been with the publication. From the early days of digital publishing to the rise of social media, podcasts, video and now AI,...
Misleading claims about food are widespread on social media, with supplements emerging as the most frequently identified theme, according to a new analysis conducted by Infoodmation.
Balchem’s branded vitamin K2 combined with vitamin D3 could slow coronary artery calcium progression by over 20%, according to new research published in the journal Circulation.
Olive waste could be utilized as a source of natural antioxidants in functional foods and nutraceuticals, according to researchers who recovered valuable compounds from olive brine and alpechin.
CRN’s upcoming SciComms Connect symposium will highlight how women’s health is attracting more research, investment, and product development, but translating that momentum into credible supplement products and consumer messaging remains challenging.
Phytoestrogens represent a promising, non-hormonal strategy for improving post-menopausal health, with mechanisms of action including microbiome modulation as well as antioxidant and epigenetic pathways, but personalized formulations are needed to...
Short term ginger supplementation enhanced cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC) and improved the antioxidant response in healthy participants, according to a new study.
Analysis of Romanian geriatric patients found that vitamin D deficiency was associated with poorer cognitive performance and greater frailty. Patients who had co-deficiency of vitamin D and vitamin B12 showed the most pronounced cognitive impairment and...
A porcini mushroom β-glucan-based prebiotic may help restore the gut microbiome after antibiotic treatment, according to new research published in the journal Nutraceuticals.
Dr. Isao Okunishi earned his PhD at Kagoshima University through research on wasabi. To communicate the scientific findings of his research more effectively to a broader audience, he adopted the moniker “Dr. Wasabi,” believing it would help convey his...
Four months of daily DHA supplementation significantly increased omega-3 levels in semi-professional female soccer players and was linked to higher aerobic capacity, according to new research funded by FrieslandCampina.
Vitafoods Asia 2026
Malaysian palm phytonutrients company Phytogaia is establishing a research grant to support local studies examining the use of palm phytonutrients for a range of health issues, including sarcopenia, stress management and cognitive health.
A new laboratory study observed that non-conventional yeasts obtained from fermented coffee cherries exhibited probiotic traits, antimicrobial activity, and favorable preliminary safety profiles.
A new study showed that beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) showed beneficial effects on muscle protein synthesis and breakdown in older adults consuming whey protein, and revealed sex-based differences.
Protein supplementation, depending on the types of protein taken, can affect the plasma levels of different advanced glycation end products (AGEs), according to a new RCT from Singapore.
Balchem’s choline-enriched L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (L-5-MTHF) folate ingredient, Optifolin+, may boost cellular methylation capacity and DNA methylation in a human cell model.
Supplementation with a sustained-release ashwagandha root extract for 90 days is safe and effective for improving muscular strength, cardiorespiratory endurance, as well as mental and physical wellbeing in healthy adults, according to Nutriventia research.
A new study reports that the maternal gut microbiome is a major reservoir of bacterial strains passed from mothers to infants, with transmission from breast milk and the vaginal microbiome occurring less frequently.
Daily supplementation with Dose for Cholesterol liquid supplement has demonstrated lipid-lowering and cardioprotective effects in healthy adults, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in India.
A newly published patent details a fermentation-based approach to producing NAD+, using genetically engineered yeast to generate the coenzyme for potential use in supplements, functional foods and beverages.
A clinical-grade formulation of L-glutamine may help counter cachexia and improve outcomes in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to findings from a small, single-arm Phase 1 trial.
Carotenoids could offer another avenue for sleep support, with a new review finding positive results across several supplement trials, particularly for lutein, zeaxanthin and saffron-derived carotenoids.
One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
Dietitians could play a far greater strategic role in connecting human health, sustainable food systems and environmental wellbeing, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
New research shows that organic and regenerative farming can boost the nutritional value of beetroots, with organically grown roots containing more beneficial polyphenols and higher nitrate levels than conventionally grown crops.
A full-spectrum proprietary kratom extract consumed at a dose aligned with traditional kratom use was associated with improvements in focus, problem-solving, mental clarity and energy in a new observational study.
Daily supplementation with postbiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may improve metabolic and hormone measures in women with obesity-associated polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), says a new study from China.
Polyphenol-rich sugarcane extracts (PRSEs) reduced trans-fatty acids, triglycerides, and very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol in healthy participants according to a new study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
More than 75% of nutritional supplements evaluated for electronic sports (esports) performance contain caffeine, according to a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.
With the publication of a new safety study of its Shoden ashwagandha root and leaf extract, Arjuna Natural is drawing attention to the importance of clinical validation as a competitive differentiator.
Palmitoylethanolamide supplementation may sustain levels of special fat-derived compounds produced during intense exercise, according to data from a small human study.
The global One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) has been extended to 2029, giving governments and industry stakeholders three additional years to coordinate action across human, animal, food and environmental health.
High-dose vitamin B6 supplementation may help to manage negative emotional states and reduce depressive symptoms, according to new research published in Depression and Anxiety.