Women's health

Growth Asia Summit 2024

The big three: Haleon breaks down women’s menopausal needs into key categories for innovation

25-Sep-2024 By Tingmin Koe

From hot flashes, memory decline to trouble sleeping, Haleon has identified women’s menopausal symptoms into three broad categories for product innovation.

Start-up gummy brand breaks taboos with range for sexual wellness

18-Sep-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Novomins is carving a gap in the market with new product launches that seek to break taboos by supporting male and female intimate and sexual health.

Coupling creatine and resistance training may improve sleep in menstruating women

13-Sep-2024 By Asia Sherman

Combining a regimen of creatine supplementation and resistance training could increase sleep time in menstruating women, according to a recent study.

Holistic wellness: Menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause are opportunities for product innovation

04-Sep-2024 By Audrey Yow

There are extensive opportunities for 'holistic product innovation' across three key areas of women’s health: menstrual health, prenatal nutrition, and menopause, says Mintel.

Probiotic supplement may slash BMI and body weight, improve heart health: RCT

28-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.

NPD Launchpad August 2024: Fresh flavors, women’s health and adaptogens

28-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

New flavors and special editions are key this month, as August sees brands cater to a wide range of wellness needs—from hormonal support and cognitive enhancement to digestive health and high-protein convenience.

FrieslandCampina study: Prebiotic increases Bifidobacterium abundance in women at low dose

22-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Daily consumption of a low dose of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can increase the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium in the feces of healthy women, according to a new study funded by FrieslandCampina.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Brandy Zachary, Founder of the Functional Medicine Academy

21-Aug-2024 By Danielle Masterson

As a fifth-generation entrepreneur, Dr. Brandy Zachary ("Dr. Z") shared her journey from being declared permanently disabled to discovering functional medicine as a lifeline that helped her regain her health and rebuild her life.

Astaxanthin reduces inflammation and cellular stress in PCOS women – RCT

20-Aug-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers found that astaxanthin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammation and cell stress in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Deadline for entry is 18th October 2024!

Got groundbreaking microbiome-related research to shout about? Probiota wants to hear from you!

15-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Giant fennel may improve sexual well-being, menopause symptoms: New research

13-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

An extract from giant fennel may boost quality of life for sexually active postmenopausal women, a new study has found.

Clinical trial supports hair growth potential of Nutrafol supplement

09-Aug-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Six months of supplementation with Nutrafol Women's Vegan Capsules, a multi-ingredient product, may boost a woman’s hair growth and quality, according to data from a multi-site, single-blind prospective clinical study.

Brands urged to avoid misleading menopause marketing following ASA rulings

08-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Breaching advertising codes for menopause supplement marketing is not fair to the consumer, says a menopause brand expert.

On the ground at the 2024 Olympics: Female athlete nutrition

08-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

High temperatures pose micronutrient deficiency risks at the historic 2024 Olympics—the first games with an equal gender split—according to a nutrition advisor working with athletes as they enter the fourth and final week in Paris.

Research uncovers sport supplement habits of female road cyclists

08-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Overall health trumps athletic performance for female road cyclists making sport supplement (SS) choices, says a new study.

Retail experts create liposomal 'daily essential' for perimenopause

07-Aug-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Women's health startup Valerie announced the soft launch of its inaugural product this week, a liposomal shot designed to help users overcome the most common symptoms of perimenopause.

ADM aims to put clients on the podium with trend-setting solutions

05-Aug-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

As the Olympics take center stage, ADM has revealed its line-up of active nutrition concepts set to tap into trends for gut health focused sports nutrition, rapid rehydration, esports, health-boosting flavor powders and more.

Keratin supplementation improves hair and skin in middle-aged women: Study

02-Aug-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Consuming an oral dose of keratin may provide beauty-from-within benefits for hair and skin in women between the ages of 45 and 60, according to a new study on supplier AIDP's KeraGEN-IV ingredient.

EstroG-100 continues strong growth in menopause market

31-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A patented herbal ingredient for menopause symptoms, EstroG-100 launched well before the influx of brands and ingredients that now make up the rapidly expanding menopause supplement market.

Making the first move into menopause-friendly foods

23-Jul-2024 By Megan Tatum

Despite ongoing calls from campaigners for menopause-friendly foods, manufacturers have been slow to respond. Devon-based start-up, Mena, is hoping that gives it an advantage.

NutraCast: MegaFood tackles misinformation by leaning into women’s health with MegaWell Collective

19-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

New Hampshire-based MegaFood has unveiled its fully-integrated ambassador platform to provide practical, credible advice on health and wellness topics for women.

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards: And the winners are...

16-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 7th Annual NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed July 15 during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ.

Menopause shedding stigma but still very confusing

15-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

According to Bonafide Health’s Annual State of Menopause Study, women are increasingly open and vocal about menopause, but confusion and misperceptions about symptoms and treatment remain rampant.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech

10-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Described as a formidable advocate for women's health, Komal Baldwa, founder of Waleria Health Tech, is a serial entrepreneur and women's health proponent. Baldwa's boldness in launching Bleu, the first vegan condom brand in India, addressed...

Fonterra’s Nutiani releases multigenerational report on healthy aging

08-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A new report by wellbeing solutions provider Nutiani, a brand of Fonterra, says that most consumers aged 45 and older are prioritizing healthy aging but that meeting the needs of this cohort is a challenging task.

ASA targets menopause claims with AI assisted crackdown

04-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The UK’s advertising standards authority (ASA) has warned supplement firms they must remove ads which make claims to treat or cure the symptoms of menopause, as part of a wider AI-assisted campaign.

‘Truly a fantastic experience!’: Save the date for Probiota 2025

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Stephanie Guillén, Global Sales Director of SuanNutra

26-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Raised in an entrepreneurial environment, Stephanie Guillén, Global Sales Director of SuanNutra, was encouraged by her family to pursue her education in order to be independent.

Protein intake affects constipation differently across genders: Study

24-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Increasing protein intake could reduce risk of constipation for men, while exceeding a certain level increases the risk for women, likely due to differences in gut microbiomes and hormones, according to a new study.

Probiotic may boost estrogen levels, provide menopause support: RCT

24-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic supplementation containing a specific Levilactobacillus brevis strain may help maintain estrogen levels in healthy peri- and postmenopausal women, compared to placebo, says a new study from the Kaneka Corporation.

Women’s health webinar unveils major white space for bone health support

21-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Brands need to stop treating women as one homogenous group and take note of the key white space in bone health, panelists agreed during the recent NutraIngredients webinar on women’s health.

Does one dose of creatine supplementation fit all?

18-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Creatine is one of the most studied dietary supplement compounds, but the optimal dose needed to maximize muscle, bone and brain benefits remains unknown, according to a team of leading creatine researchers.

Opportunities aplenty in women’s health sector, but more ingredients research and supplement format innovation needed – Gallinée

13-Jun-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée is urging for more research on ingredients such as prebiotics and innovation in delivery format, as it looks to actively expand in the supplements sector targeting beauty from within and women’s health.

Mushroom extract may improve immune function in older women: Study

12-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Ganoderma lucidum, more commonly known as reishi, may help to enhance immune response and contribute to regulatory mechanisms and an anti-inflammatory response. A recent study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found the mushroom helped to...

Mushroom supplier warns of 'hype cycle': Time to cultivate consumer education

11-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

As mushroom supplements capture mass market interest, the founder of an organic supplement producer serving the European market has warned of his concerns around marketing hype and inferior 'me too' products.

Cranberry outperforms D-mannose in urinary tract health trial

10-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Both cranberry and D-mannose supplements claim to prevent the bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (UTI) from adhering to the bladder wall, but a new study published in The Journal of Dietary Supplements has found that one is more robust and consistent...

Lion's mane spores 450% Google search growth

07-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Google searches for lion's mane surged by up to 450% (week on week) in May in the UK, with industry players assigning the rise in interest to TikTok influencers, health practitioners, and the blockbuster Amazon show Clarkson’s Farm.

Balchem’s new choline-enriched folate supports pregnancy, life stages

28-May-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Global ingredients manufacturer Balchem has launched Optifolin, a bioactive, choline-enriched folate salt, designed to enhance cellular health throughout pregnancy, child development and adulthood.

SynBalance receives top scores for menopausal vaginal health ingredient

23-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

SynBalance won this year's NutraIngredients' Microbiome Modulation Ingredient of the Year award for Femme, its probiotic combination designed to restore vaginal microbiota in menopausal women.

Bioavailable berberine: A winning recipe for PCOS symptom support

23-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

PharmExtracta won NutraIngredients Botanical Product of the Year award for Sophy, designed to address the symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Seed Health targets women’s health with new vaginal synbiotic

22-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health has expanded into the women’s health space with a new synbiotic built on the research of renowned vaginal microbiome scientist Dr. Jacques Ravel.

‘It’s a new market for ubiquinol’: Study highlights CoQ10 form’s menopause benefits

22-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Kaneka Nutrients Europe is eyeing the menopause market segment for its ubiquinol form of coenzyme Q10, with a new consumer research study showing that 80% of participants reporting that ubiquinol could alleviate menopausal symptoms.

Kerry spotlights postbiotic immune training gummies and gut-skin solutions

22-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Kerry Group showcased a variety of concepts at Vitafoods promising great taste alongside science-backed ingredients to support a range of trending health areas including immune support, cognitive health and women’s health.

IFF launches solutions for menopause and modern healthy agers

21-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health and Biosciences launched turnkey menopause solutions in partnership with GenM at Vitafoods last week, alongside healthspan supporting solutions that encourage brands to ignore consumer age.

AB-Biotics spotlights probiotic blend’s ability to regulate hormones in menopause

20-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

AB-Biotics, a Kaneka company, launched its Gyntima women's health solutions range at Vitafoods last week, highlighting new research that supports its probiotic blend's impact on estrogen activity to help manage menopause symptoms.

Vector Consumer provides full collagen portfolio with Dose & Co acquisition

13-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

On a mission to "democratize the collagen space", UK-based healthcare solutions company Vector Consumer is continuing its expansion into the collagen market with the acquisition of the brand Dose & Co.

‘Moderate’ dose of caffeine intake found to enhance performance of female athletes – new study

01-May-2024 By Audrey Yow

A ‘moderate’ dose of 6 mg/kg caffeine enhances the performance of female athletes for short-term high intensity exercises, according to a new study.

What to expect at Vitafoods Europe 2024

25-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A focus on healthy aging, women’s health, sustainability initiatives and tech innovation can all be expected at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe tradeshow.

Probiotics may improve sexual function in women on anti-depressants

24-Apr-2024 By Cheryl Marie Tay

Probiotic supplementation could have the potential to improve mood and sexual function in women diagnosed with depression and being treated with anti-depressant medication in the form of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), say researchers...

2024 NutraIngredients Award finalists prioritizing women's health

23-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The 2024 NutraIngredients Innovations in Women's Health Award finalists are innovating with solutions to target the symptoms of menopausal and human papillomavirus (HPV).