Healthy aging

Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: Microvitality, Totality Biosciences, Luvbiotics

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.

Collagen Activator supplement improves skin and reduces biological age: Study

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.

Buck Institute expert on the challenges of aging research

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...

Leap of faith: Still early years in the healthspan supplement market

Against the backdrop of an increasingly longer-living global population, academics, entrepreneurs, influencers and investors are exploring the intricacies involved in the proactive pursuit of agelessness.

dsm-firmenich on targeting select hallmarks of aging for measurable effects

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.

Across the Nutraverse: Robert Lewandowksi and KSM-66, H&H Group targets cellular health, and efforts to restrict supplements in Michigan

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Special edition: Women’s health

Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.

From taboo to trending: The evolution of the women’s health supplement market

Women’s health has become a prominent category within the supplement industry, one in which health concerns around once-taboo issues are now openly discussed as part of an active search for targeted solutions.

Catching up with supplements for women: A round-up of the latest science

Once scarce, the body of female-specific supplement science is growing as both research and market increasingly focus on women and all their life stages and phases.

KÄÄPÄ Biotech Secures €9M funding to keep pace with shroom boom

Finnish medicinal mushroom researcher and producer KÄÄPÄ Biotech has closed a €9 million investment round amid thriving global demand for its high quality sustainable extracts.

Entrenching ergothioneine as longevity vitamin

Emerging research continues to position ergothioneine—which up until recently was a fairly obscure dietary compound—as a longevity vitamin, one that is not required for short-term survival but perhaps essential for long-term health.

Nutrition and aging researcher recognized for public health impact

The Society for Applied Vitamin Research (GVF) has recognized trailblazing geriatrics researcher Prof. Dr. Heike Bischoff-Ferrari for her “exceptional scientific achievements” in the field of nutrition and aging research.

PharmaLinea acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty Group in move to accelerate nutraceutical innovation

Premium nutraceutical partner PharmaLinea has been acquired by ANJAC Health & Beauty, a French health and wellness CDMO aiming to bolster its global position in the nutraceutical market.

Meta-analysis supports vitamin K2’s bone health benefits

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.

Research into menopause and taste perception reveals nutrition care complications

Menopause reshapes sensory perception and eating behaviour in ways that can impact identity as well as nutrition, according to new research, providing insights for personalized nutrition care.

‘Innovation in the omega space’: Building the science and awareness of omega-11

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.

Urolithin A may counteract age-related immune decline and inflammaging

Daily supplementation with MitoPure urolithin A may help maintain immune function with age and protect against inflammaging, says data from a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Could eggs protect against cognitive decline?

Moderate whole egg consumption may improve cognitive outcomes in healthy adults, including reduced dementia risk and better memory performance.

Taboo topics finally on the table—yet 84% of women still feel ignored by experts

Nutraceuticals are supporting women through the hormonal fluctuations, psychological adjustments and physiological transitions that come with key life stages. Yet often women are not accessing the solutions available—so what is going wrong?

Haleon seeks partnerships to advance self-care

Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.

NMN-induced NAD increase linked to higher red blood cell count

The supplementation of nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) can increase blood serum nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) levels, associated with higher haemoglobin concentration and red blood cell count.

Start-up Spotlight

Q&A: Create Wellness CEO on its creatine gummy journey into the mass market

Create Wellness introduced its first creatine gummies to market in December 2022 and by September 2024 had raised over $7 million in funding for its mission to mainstream creatine consumption.

Gencor spins out nutraceutical division as Saanroo

Gencor Pacific has spun out its nutraceutical division as a separate company under the name Saanroo.

How are pet supplements vetted and regulated in the wellness era?

Pet owners often prioritize their animals’ well-being ahead of their own, embracing the wellness industry’s growing holistic health niche for Lassie and Fido.

Proving prevention: Why aging research needs a united front

Establishing scientific evidence for anti-aging products is challenging, but real progress depends on collaboration between academia and industry, according to a leading aging researcher.

Guardian, Mannings to feature menopause-friendly product aisle in mid-2026

Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.

NAD⁺: The longevity molecule transforming functional food and drink

NAD⁺ is emerging as a key ingredient in the longevity space. Discover the science, product potential, and formulation challenges shaping this fast-growing category

Can omega-3s protect against deep vein thrombosis?

Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids may slash the risk of venous thromboembolism, particularly deep vein thrombosis (DVT), says a new study.

Olive polyphenol supplement shows healthy aging potential: RCT

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.

Hallmarks of aging, ingredients, microbiome and skin: Nutra Healthspan Summit to explore the longevity opportunity

The inaugural Nutra Healthspan Summit will take place in London on Nov. 12 and 13, featuring a star-studded line-up of speakers who will cut through the hype to explore our current knowledge and understanding around aging and where nutritional approaches...

Catching up with mind health supplements: A round-up of the latest science

With the ongoing destigmatization of mental health and following a pandemic-scale surge in global stress and anxiety, consumer demand for dietary supplements targeting cognitive function and mood continues to accelerate.

Israeli start-up launches plant-cell cultivated strawberry bioactives for supplements

A new ingredient produced through plant-cell cultivation is positioning itself as a high-efficiency alternative to conventional strawberry extracts, addressing longstanding challenges in consistency, potency and sustainability for dietary supplement and...

Across the Nutraverse: Lead in protein powders, herb extracts for healthspan, counterfeit responses

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Calling microbiome focused start-ups and scientists: We want you!

Entrepreneurs and researchers have just a few more days left to enter our Probiota Pioneers and Frontiers competitions.

NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage

We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.

Thyme and oregano compounds may activate autophagy and promote healthy aging

Thymol and carvacrol from thyme and oregano, respectively, may promote autophagy, the body’s cellular recycling system, and make them “attractive for nutrition-based healthspan promotion,” says a new study led by Nestlé Research.

Research revealing high anemia prevalence calls for targeted screening

Researchers have called for targeted screening for anemia in women after discovering a high prevalence of iron deficiency in a large sample of health-conscious participants.

Resistant starch prebiotic may boost antioxidant and choline levels

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...

Across the Nutraverse: IPA’s new China office, melatonin down under, NMN on Amazon, Healthspan Innovators

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Study: Dual benefits of Zooca calanus oil on cardiac and metabolic health

Zooca’s omega-3 rich calanus oil supplementation in obese, pre-diabetic, women may improve cardiac health as well as metabolic health, according to new research.

5-HTP shows early promise for cognitive support and in seniors: Singapore study

A 12-week randomized trial by the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found that daily 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) supplementation modestly improved a global cognitive test and reduced depressive symptoms in community-dwelling older adults.

Trend tracker: Q-commerce, ‘proteinification’, magnesium in the spotlight

Find out more about India’s quick-commerce boom, ‘proteinification’ in food and drinks, and what’s driving the popularity of magnesium supplements in Australia.

Winners of the Healthspan Innovators competition announced!

To celebrate the first ever Nutra Healthspan Summit, NutraIngredients has been on the hunt for start-ups making waves in the health and longevity space. Today, the winners are announced.

NMN back on Amazon but FDA’s citizen petition response seen as a mixed bag for supplements

NMN supplements are back on Amazon following the FDA’s recent conclusion that the vitamin B3 form is lawful for use in dietary supplements. While a victory for NMN, the agency’s response to the Citizen Petitions has led to more questions than answers...

‘A pivotal expansion’: European inulin producers join IPA

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”.

Omega-11-rich fish oil may lower risk factors for cardiometabolic syndrome

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.

Across the Nutraverse: NMN in the USA, Danone’s OneBiome lab, Iovate restructures, Haleon’s bone health campaign, and more

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

New EpiFinder GenomePro offers advanced research potential

Epigenomica AB has launched a ‘cutting-edge’ platform which aims to advance epigenomic research and support development of therapeutics for aging and longevity.

Oceanium’s sugar kelp extract shows low-dose prebiotic effects

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.

Joe Wicks’ satirical ‘Killer’ protein bar stunt sparks backlash

Fitness figure Joe Wicks’ exaggerated health claim protein bar, launched to promote an upcoming documentary targeting Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) and the UK Government, has sparked criticism and possible legal rebuttal.