News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
A minimally processed whole salmon oil may lead to 4.3-fold greater increase in the Omega-3 Index per 100 mg of EPA+DHA than a commonly used, concentrated omega-3 oil, says a new study.
Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.
The European Union is set to ban monacolins from red yeast rice (RYR), a key ingredient in high cholesterol management, as early as Q3 2026, leaving the nutraceutical sector scrambling to fill the resulting ‘therapeutic gap’.
Dietary guidelines should factor in not just nutrients and vitamins but also the intake of live microorganisms, according to emerging evidence.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
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.
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
HealthTech Bio Actives (HTBA) to increase its diosmin production capacity by more than 40% to meet growing consumer demand.
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
The European Commission (EC) has updated its Novel Food Catalogue, offering crucial clarification on the status of several traditional botanical ingredients.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, and with one more week to apply, one returning category is a little different from the rest.
The submission dealdine for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards has been extended to Feb. 2, 2026, providing innovators in the nutrition and health sectors with additional time to submit their entries.
Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
Consuming high levels of polyphenol-rich foods over an extended period may support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol profiles thereby lowering the risk of heart disease, according to new research published in BMC Medicine.
Higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
China dairy giant Yili is going beyond general milk products and infant nutrition needs by diving into healthy aging needs against the backdrop of a greying population and increased consumer interest in metabolic health.
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.
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 Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
Organic micronutrient startup Biovit has completed a two-year clinical study to back the bioavailability of its 100% organic micronutrients derived from plants, fungi and algae.
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
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.
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
Four weeks of supplementation with a low-dose, encapsulated tart cherry extract may slash levels of CRP, a biomarker of inflammation, by over 23%, says a new study using the NordicCherry ingredient from Specnova.
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
Today we can announce the first wave of speakers for our Growth Asia Summit 2026, with major brands from Japan, India, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and France on the agenda.
Data from over 2,500 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis revealed that vitamin K2 supplementation can improve biomarkers of bone turnover, supporting the vitamin’s benefits for bone metabolism and skeletal health.
Food and drink manufacturers now have a new lipid to add to their formulation toolbox – one that boasts health and sustainability credentials
Consumer awareness around omega-3 is high, but a new player on the block—omega-11—is offering innovative solutions for a range of health end points, from skin and cardiovascular health to healthspan.
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Norwegian supplements brand Noromega sheds light on the key strategies that drove its successes in China, which it seeks to replicate in Thailand.
Dietary supplement trade associations have responded to a new study that found that long-term use of melatonin for chronic insomnia may increase the risk of heart failure diagnosis and hospitalization.
Habitual consumption of pasta formulated with a probiotic may improve HDL (‘good’) cholesterol levels and blood pressure, says a new study in Italy.
EPA omega-3 supplementation can favorably alter systemic metabolism and improve a healthy person’s lipid profile in as little as seven days, but the benefits disappear just as quickly after supplementation stops, says a new study from Finland.
Norwegian company Hofseth BioCare ASA (HBC)’s recently appointed Head of New Business Development lists raising awareness of product differentiation as a key priority in driving growth.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
New delivery systems, clinical validation and institutional partnerships are helping Humann scale its science-backed supplement brand, says CEO Joel Kocher.
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may slash the risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT), says a new study.
Four months of supplementation with hydroxytyrosol, an olive-derived polyphenol, may improve antioxidant and anti-inflammatory status in overweight pre-diabetic people, says a new study from Spain.
Preliminary results show that a specific omega-3 blend reduces total concussions by 28% among professional rugby players in “a real-life setting”.
Entrepreneurs and researchers have just a few more days left to enter our Probiota Pioneers and Frontiers competitions.
Polish family-owned plant extract producer Greenvit is launching its standardized extract of aronia berries into the United States, with results of a recent human study supporting the ingredient’s metabolic benefits.
Fish oils rich in omega-11 (cetoleic acid) may significantly reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels by around 50%, says a new rat study from Norway using Grøntvedt Biotech’s CETO3 herring oil.
Walmart has added four of Ritual’s multivitamin formulas to its shelves and online store, expanding its wellness assortment with products positioned around clinical validation and ingredient transparency.
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iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
Dietary supplements are an overlooked solution when it comes to general population health, according to a new review, which found that micronutrient inadequacy is rampant across Europe.
Supplier Balchem launched its consumer-facing marketing campaign for its K2VITAL ingredient following a successful trial partnership with the FC Bayern (FCB) women’s football team.