News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The mind health market is dominated by omega-3 and magnesium but its exceptional growth is driven by exploding interest in mushrooms and cellular health, according to new data from Euromonitor International.
Network Nutrition, a division of IMCD, has received approval from Israel’s Ministry of Health to supply its fast-acting cognitive performance ingredient, Ebel.One, to this key market.
The health influencer behind the recent viral creatine gummy testing scandal has launched a range of creatine supplements aiming to provide consumers with complete transparency and trust.
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
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.
Brands are recognizing diverse nutrition needs across women’s lifespans with new product launches.
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
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.
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.
Asafoetida (ASF) supplementation improved digestive symptoms, sleep, and cognitive performance in adults with functional dyspepsia (FD), according to a new study.
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.
A new wave of research is addressing the unique needs of women across life stages, with Waleria Healthtech leading the charge through clinical trials on menopause symptom relief and sexual wellness.
Innovation, affordability and shifting perceptions fuel 16.8% year-over-year growth, as Monster Beverage broadens its appeal beyond core users and positions energy drinks as an affordable alternative to coffee
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” St. John’s wort brands, with several samples found to contain synthetic dyes.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has called-out the founder of SupremeCBD for a social media video which suggested CBD products were more effective than antidepressants.
Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.
Vitis vinifera leaf (VVL) extract may dually support the gut and brain barriers, strengthening antioxidant defenses and reducing inflammation in mice with traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study published in Nutrients.
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?
Clean energy has already swept across the energy drink category. Now, Odyssey Functional Energy heralds the next era of added functionality: becoming a favorite in offices of SpaceX, Uber, Google, Meta, Amazon and more
Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.
This month’s new product launches focus on addressing key wellness areas, including beauty, sports nutrition, stress relief, improved sleep and women’s health.
Global ingredient distributor and formulation specialist IMCD has announced the launch of supercritical carbon dioxide extract of kava for U.S. and Canadian brands seeking higher levels of kavalactones.
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.
Guardian and Mannings, both pharmacy chains under DFI Retail Group, will feature “menopause-friendly” product aisles in five Asian markets come mid-2026.
Consumers aren’t always on the search for health optimization, sometimes they simply want to reduce everyday pains, opening opportunity for accessible daily supplements to reduce the friction of daily grind.
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis CKDB001 (LL) supplementation improved cognitive scores among 100 adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) according to a new Korean study published in Nutrients.
With the brain clearly being front of mind for a wide demographic of consumers, supplement and functional food and drink developers are getting creative with cognitive support products.
Brands formulating mind health supplements face a legal minefield in the EU, as strict health-claim rules and fragmented national laws severely limit what they can say about key ingredients.
Singapore-based Hue taps gap in mood wellness to launch science-backed candies using traditional Asian botanicals
With a rising number of supplements targeting various aspects of mind health, NutraIngredients dives into the science behind the products, discovering the tried and tested methodologies, some of the more innovative approaches and how tech is advancing...
Creating a beverage company wasn’t in her original plans, yet it emerged from addressing a genuine need Trisha Ashworth and others shared.
New award-winning research suggests Kemin’s FloraGLO Lutein could support eye health and cognitive performance and reduce digital eye strain during developmental years, especially for children with high screentime exposure.
A single dose of coffeeberry extract may enhance soccer skill performance particularly passing speed and accuracy, says a new study with young players.
“Maxxing is out and diversity is in” when it comes to fiber intake trends, according to Mintel’s 2026 Global Food & Drink Predictions report.
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.
Entrepreneurs and researchers have just a few more days left to enter our Probiota Pioneers and Frontiers competitions.
A recent poll by consultancy firm Newday found that professionals and consumers alike are redefining longevity, becoming more focused on extending the period of their life spent in good health and less focused on outer beauty.
Kiwifruit, tart cherry juice and dairy offer potential nutritional interventions to promote sleep in elite athletes, while protein has a ceiling effect, according to a new research review.
How the food industry can support women in perimenopause with functional ingredients like protein, omega-3s and fibre
New research suggests a gummy supplement containing a pistachio extract demonstrates comparable absorption and sleep-promoting effects to a synthetic melatonin gummy.
Harke Pharma GmbH has acquired the Memory Complex supplement ingredient developed by Scottish biotech company Green Bioactives.
From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.
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.