News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
UK-based biotech firm Enbiosis is set to launch its ‘game changing’ digital twin platform which it claims will enable the fast creation of clinically credible, AI-powered gut health formulations.
Twelve weeks of probiotic supplementation may improve fasting glucose and reduce inflammatory markers in adults with subthreshold depression, according to a study in the journal Nutrients.
New product launches in March included the ‘UK’s first’ nootropic creatine soda, a multitude of magnesium innovations, a hormonal support botanical blend and more.
Organic mushrooms supplier Musheez has published a guide to medicinal mushrooms in an aim to help formulators avoid common and costly functional food and drink errors.
Qura Creatine, a new “challenger ingredient brand”, is aiming to disrupt the premium creatine market with its ultra-pure, soluble and transparent white label solution.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards 2026... The winners will be celebrated at the industry party of the year in Barcelona in May.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Magtein, a branded form of magnesium L-threonate, has been approved as a novel food in the UK by Food Standards Agency (FSA) and has secured a five-year data protection period.
Supplementation with KSM-66 ashwagandha root extract in gummy form for eight weeks is well tolerated and may enhance cognitive performance and sleep quality in children between the ages of 6 and 12, according to new research.
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.
Mushrooms drinks and gummies brand Dirtea is taking its community of fungi fanatics on a journey of creatine and collagen discovery with new product launches that aim to evolve the brand from mushroom mogul to mind health mentor.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
New data reveals a significant correlation between supplementation with L. reuteri DSM 17938 during the first three months of life and lower abdominal pain at age 10.
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
A 22-year-old entrepreneur has launched a ritual-led children’s supplement brand which aims to harness the placebo effect to help children feel calm, focused and brave.
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
Highly caffeinated energy pouches currently exist in a regulatory grey area, with a patchwork of different rules beginning to emerge across European nations.
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
The grape seed extract Biombalance can modulate microbial metabolic pathways and influence key gut–brain axis mediators, according to new research.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has released the results of a consumer survey revealing prevalent use and reliance on CBD in the UK, with half of users unaware of the reduced safe upper limit.
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them, according to latest market insights.
A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety.
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
The European Commission (EC) has updated its Novel Food Catalogue, offering crucial clarification on the status of several traditional botanical ingredients.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, and with one more week to apply, one returning category is a little different from the rest.
Solabia’s chokeberry extract Brainberry may positively affect spatial working memory in older participants, according to new research published in Clinical Nutrition.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
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!
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) supplementation showed sex-specific improvements in perceived stress in healthy young adults, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Data drawn from 80,000 UK Biobank participants indicate that biotin may play a protective role in mental health.
A micro-encapsulated probiotic may target the gut differently than a non-encapsulated form, and this appears to impact its gut-brain activity, says a new study.
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience.
New research from Chemi Nutra highlights how GLP-1 users want to maintain the benefits of the medication while feeling like their former selves, revealing a significant gap in addressing the broader physiological and psychological impacts of weight loss...
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…
Dutch food research organization Nizo has partnered with the University of Twente to explore the gut-brain axis through organ-on-chip innovation.
Sleep and mood support are becoming priorities in functional nutrition as consumers recognise the impact of rest on daily well-being. China consumers, for instance, have shown the greatest interest in biotics and the role of gut health in supporting...
2025’s supplement successes include creatine, cellular health and weight loss solutions with plant exosomes, pet nutrition and shatavari emerging as topics to watch in 2026, according to PharmaLinea’s end-of-year summit.
Biotechnology and health science company Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd has positioned its Italian subsidiary as the firm’s central commercial hub for EMEA with new management and an increased focus on its cognitive health ingredient Cognizin.
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 Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC consulting group has launched CriseNutra, a crisis prevention and management service to help industry players safeguard their long-term position and reputation in the market.
Organic micronutrient startup Biovit has completed a two-year clinical study to back the bioavailability of its 100% organic micronutrients derived from plants, fungi and algae.
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
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.
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.