News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic that produces the neurotransmitter GABA improved sleep for 77% of participants taking the strain, with 100% of women experiencing the benefits, says a new study using Verb Biotics’ Lp815.
Fiber is beginning to look less like a supporting nutrient and more like a core formulation platform, according to new consumer trend analysis presented by AI market research firm Spate as part of a recent webinar hosted by Bridge2Food.
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!
Daily supplementation with Seed Health’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic may significantly reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort, while improving bowel regularity in otherwise healthy adults, says a new clinical study.
“When Rae had to pause, I thought that chapter was over,” said Rae Wellness founder and CEO Angie Tebbe. “But our community never stopped showing up, thousands of messages, tens of thousands of site visits, even when we had nothing to sell.”
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.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
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…
While a lot of attendees come to SupplySide Global to show off their latest innovations, for many, the main objective is to see the latest trends shaping the future of dietary supplements.
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 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.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Maypro has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with ClostraBio to launch the CLB101 probiotic onto the North American market.
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
The cell wall of Bifidobacterium longum 1714 directly affects the immune system by inducing anti-inflammatory activity and reducing pro-inflammatory compounds, says new study that also adds to the brain benefits of the strain.
Dietary supplementation with the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2′-fucosyllactose boosted the growth of Bifidobacterium in the guts of older adults and improved a range of metabolic measures, says a new study from Stanford University and Abbott Nutrition.
MSP Starch Products Inc., the company behind Solnul, continues to strengthen its science, with two new studies showing that the potato-derived resistant starch prebiotic may boost absorption of antioxidants like vitamins A and E, and levels of choline...
A prebiotic containing inulin improved symptom severity and quality of life scores in 34 patients with constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
The European Association of Chicory Inulin Producers (CEFI) has joined the International Probiotics Association, a move that IPA calls “a pivotal expansion in the representation of prebiotic science and industry worldwide”.
Ocean Actives H+, a fucoidan-rich algae extract, shows prebiotic benefits at a dose of 250 mg per day, potentially reducing risk of bloating pain, according to new research.
With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.
Utah-based Lifevantage has acquired microbiome-focused direct sales company LoveBiome to deepen its position in the gut and cellular health categories.
This month highlights a particular focus on women’s hormonal health, sports nutrition, hydration, gut health and beauty-from-within.
Microbiome science company Seed, best known for its synbiotic formulations, is expanding its portfolio with three new products: DM-02 Daily Multivitamin, AM-02 Energy + Focus and PM-02 Sleep + Restore.
The brand is betting on a “gut health glow-up,” refreshing its brand and product lineup to win over the next generation of wellness-minded consumers
Persephone Biosciences has commercialized its infant and toddler synbiotic following the ‘largest-ever U.S. microbiome study’ and growing industry focus on early-life microbial health.
With over 25 years in microbiology, Christina Vegge, vice president of R&D at Probi, discussed how she transitioned from researching antibiotic resistance to viewing probiotics as “the solution side of the same coin.”
Multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences firm Bayer has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics.
A compound derived from seaweed may help protect the gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy.
The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation may reduce short-term weight and metabolic complications in adults with excess body weight, new research published in Nutrients shows.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Sustainability September
Nielsen IQ recently released its The Next Frontier of Wellness Report. The leading global consumer intelligence company identified several trends shaping the industry.
Sales of traditional weight management supplements are shrinking like a GLP-1 user’s waistline, but adjacent categories like blood sugar management and GLP-1 support are seeing big growth.
Novonesis and Novo Nordisk are joining forces in a new research collaboration to explore solutions that seek to preserve and optimize metabolic health and well-being.
GLP-1 receptor agonist drug use has become emblematic of current culture, but knowledge and communication about the nutritional needs of an increasing number of patients on these rapid weight loss journeys remains limited.
With the launch of i/O Beauti, Skin Moderne joins a growing group of beauty brands embracing clinically aligned nutrition strategies—this time, with tributyrin and spermidine at its core.
Nearly six in 10 (57%) infant formula products launched in 2025 contained galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), reflecting a growing demand for GOS in early life nutrition. But what’s driving this trend?
Sales of herbal supplements in the United States increased by 5.4% in 2024 to reach a record $13.23 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.