Maternal & infant health

Special edition: Women’s health

Special edition: Women’s health

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

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

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

By Asia Sherman

Most pediatric supplement research has historically focused on correcting nutrient deficiencies or promoting growth and immunity, but the discourse is increasingly shifting towards how optimizing nutrition during critical early-life windows can influence...

Study: U.S. babies lacking crucial gut bacteria

Study: U.S. babies lacking crucial gut bacteria

By Danielle Masterson

Persephone Biosciences is ringing the alarm on the gut microbiome composition of infants born in the United States, pointing to a study that found that 25% of babies had no detectable levels of beneficial Bifidobacteria.

Phytaphix launches ‘unisex’ fertility product

Phytaphix launches ‘unisex’ fertility product

By Lauren Nicolle

Ireland-based botanical supplement company Phytaphix has launched an ‘all-in-one’ fertility product designed to support reproductive health in both men and women.