News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
Medicinal mushrooms are gaining the interest of previously plant-focused consumers, businesses and academics alike. But with new-found glory comes fast-growing concerns around quality control.
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) supplementation may regulate specific microbiome activity, support a balanced inflammatory response and aid in maintaining healthy triglyceride levels, says a new study with Gencor’s Levagen+ ingredient.
Following a struggle with low milk supply in her early motherhood, Luna Aziz launched Legendairy Milk, illustrating how necessity truly is the mother of invention.
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Encapsulating L. rhamnosus GG in pea protein improved viability in the digestive tract by at least 30% compared to unencapsulated control, according to a study by AnaBio Technologies in Ireland.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Dublin.
As awareness of gut health grows, so do more specific areas of the microbiome, such as gut-brain axis, the gut-skin axis and the gut-hormone axis. For women, this hormonal link is the estrobolome, which encompasses the bidirectional communication system...
A combination of Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus could restore a healthy gut microbiota in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) babies, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.
Described by one recent attendee as “the bridge between science and marketing”, the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is returning to the Emerald Isle for its 12th edition.
“This is the future of industry events,” said one attendee after our sell-out Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in February. For 2026, SANS is moving to a new venue, The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
After twice failing to reach an agreement, Danone and Lifeway Foods are talking again - but is a deal in sight?
Magnesium Orotate Dihydrate has failed to secure EU novel food approval, as Magnesium L-threonate clears its final regulatory hurdle to enter the European supplement market.
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
A new clinical study has investigated the potential of neurocosmetics, concluding that it “signals a paradigm shift within dermatology and cosmetic science,” which also brings many complexities for future NPD.
Daily supplementation with a next-generation probiotic linked to weight management may exert anti-depression benefits for females, says a new study with lab mice.
An in-vitro study demonstrated that the proprietary ingredient Benicaros (carrot rhamnogalacturonan-I, or cRG-I) can potentially deliver gut microbiome benefits in dogs of all sizes.
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
A coconut-derived prebiotic offers a promising new approach to tackle the global health threat of antimicrobial resistance.
IFT FIRST 2025
Dietary fiber, like carob, is gaining traction as a star macronutrient in food and beverage formulations as consumer interest in metabolic health, gut support and clean-label products accelerates
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
A novel bacterium found in rice may benefit both plant and human health, with a new study highlighting its potential to reduce cholesterol levels and body weight in lab animals.
The Innovation in Women’s Health category, first introduced in 2022, set out to identify innovators that our judges could confidently call the ‘best of the best.’