Women's health

The NutraIngredients Awards are back! Submit your entries!

21-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honour the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

NutraCast: Meeting nutritional demands of female athletes

18-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For many years, female athletes were forced to follow training, injury guidelines and nutrition plans based on research conducted on men. But is that starting to change?

NutraWomen Wednesday: Joni Hanson Davis, CEO & founder of Beli

16-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

After a successful career leading Fortune 500 companies and tech startups to IPO, Joni Hanson Davis founded a femtech company to address the growing infertility crisis with Beli prenatal vitamins for him and her.

Females respond particularly well to pre- and post-training nutrition

09-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study measuring the impact of pre- and post-nutrient timing on lower- and upper-body strength in both men and women concludes that females appear to respond particularly favourably to nutrient consumption.

Brands flaunt innovative formats at SupplySide West

08-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Formulations are taking on new forms – literally. SupplySide West gave companies a chance to showcase a number of new products– and formats– as brands embrace innovation.

IPAWC + Probiota 2023: Early bird discount expires this month

08-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From the phage opportunity to microbiome modulation for athletic performance, the science around HMOs, synbiotic mechanisms of action, and the gut-brain axis, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is not to be missed.

Scientific Frontiers abstract deadline extended for IPA World Congress + Probiota

03-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submissions for the Scientific Frontiers session at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota has been extended to 11 November 2022!

IPA World Congress + Probiota: Nestle, Unilever & Abbott among first wave of speakers

01-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

PharmaLinea launches advanced ‘whole body’ menopause supplement

31-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A “second generation” menopause supplement from PharmaLinea offers pain relief as well as benefiting cardio-metabolic, brain, and bone health.

Probiotics may improve post-partum gut, metabolic health in women with gestational diabetes

31-Oct-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Probiotics supplementation can improve post-partum metabolic outcomes and the gut microbiota in women with a history of gestational diabetes, say researchers in Malaysia.

IFF partners GenM for new menopause solution

28-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health has joined forces with the menopause partner GenM to commit to better serving women in this stage of their lives, starting with the creation of a new ingredient.

Seventure Partners aims to raise third €300m microbiome innovation fund in 2023

27-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Probiota Pioneers: Deadline approaching for microbiome-related start-ups

25-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Barcelona.

Synbiotics and PCOS: Supplementation linked to improved sexual function and fertility in patients - RCT

25-Oct-2022 By Gary Scattergood

The administration of probiotics and prebiotics may improve sexual function and fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a double-blind, randomised clinical trial has conducted.

Personalised nutrition guru on women's role in research

24-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Mariëtte Abrahams is the CEO and founder of Qina – a platform that helps companies connect and innovate in personalized nutrition. Qina provides market intelligence, research and innovation services through products and specialist consultancy services...

High dose L-citrulline shows cardiovascular benefits for older women: RCT

24-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with L-citrulline may improve both endothelial function and blood pressure for postmenopausal women, says a new study from Texas Tech University.

Retail giant signposts supplements for menopause

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

UK health and beauty retail giant Boots is collaborating with the menopause brand partner GenM to help women to identify supplements that may be suitable for them.

Wile embracing menopause with line for “grown women”

18-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Wile Women has put women over 40 front and center in its product development and is marketing a loud and shame-free menopause transition for the “grown woman”.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Diana Morgan, What’s Up with Supps founder

12-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For Diana Morgan, it all started at a CRN conference in 2007 when the What’s Up with Supps founder took the ‘How to Fascinate’ test by Sally Hogshead.

Health & Her launches supplements for menopausal gut health

12-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

New live culture supplements developed by Health & Her for women entering the perimenopause and menopause life stages aim to promote oestrogen metabolism and reduce age-related conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, such as osteoporosis.

The future of female health? Beauty and science experts brainstorm NPD promise for menopause wellbeing

10-Oct-2022 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Reporter

Menopause is shifting out of taboo and into the spotlight as women worldwide seek a deeper understanding on changes during this time, carving out plenty of opportunity for beauty and wellness industries to support, educate and empower.

Hofseth Biocare sees stars starting to align for upcycled ingredients

06-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With a full suite a successful New Dietary Ingredient Notifications (NDINs) and steady stream of peer-reviewed publications substantiating its claims, Hofseth Biocare (HBC) is feeling bullish about its portfolio of upcycled ingredients.

Just 6% of sport science research focuses on female athletes

30-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

With only 6% of sport science research concentrating specifically on women, the gaps in knowledge in this field are somewhat gapig, but interest in this area is picking up quickly and the discoveries so far offer huge potential for improving women’s performance...

Dampen depression: Vitamin D could alleviate depression, support women’s health – RCT meta-analysis

29-Sep-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Vitamin D supplementation could have a beneficial impact on the incidence and prognosis of depression, according to the findings from a Chinese meta-analysis.

ISAPP’s Mary Ellen Sanders on the importance of definitions for -biotics

26-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

“I think it’s really important for the field to understand what the baseline understanding and criteria are for these substances so that the whole scientific and commercial and regulatory world can coalesce around definitions that make the most sense,”...

Next week! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to Amsterdam

26-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.

Footballer survey reveals sex differences in supplement use

22-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new survey of Turkish footballers has revealed insights into why and how these athletes consume supplements as well as some of the sex discrepancies in consumption.

IPA World Congress + Probiota set for Barcelona in February

21-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The HMO opportunity, synbiotic mechanisms of action, phages, personalisation, and the gut-brain axis are just some of the topics to be explored at the 2023 event in Barcelona, Spain.

RCT: Women with post-gestational diabetes benefit from probiotics

20-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A clinical trial has concluded that a daily cocktail of six probiotic strains can improve metabolic outcomes, gut microbial profiles, and certain inflammatory markers in women with post-gestational diabetes.

Iovate signs deal to use synthesized capsaicin analogue in weight management products

19-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer Iovate has signed a supply and research agreement with a Norwegian developer of a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient.

Study: CBD has therapeutic potential for managing menopause

15-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The data offers preclinical evidence supporting further investigation of CBD as an option for post menopausal symptoms.

New curriculum aims to bring nutrition into medical education

14-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

The Association for Nutrition (AfN) has developed a new undergraduate nutrition curriculum designed to create future doctors who will understand and recognise the role of nutrition in health.

Pycnogenol relieves restless leg symptoms in study

18-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study suggests that Pycnogenol, the branded French maritime pine bark extract, can ameliorate symptoms associated with Restless Leg Syndrome.

Tinospora extracts show cognitive and mood potential for middle-aged women

15-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from Tinospora cordifolia stems may improve markers of inflammation in the brain and improve plasticity in key brain regions, say a new study for menopause-aged women.

Heat-killed bacteria may boost iron status for young women: RCT

09-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a heat-killed bacterium may significantly increase iron status for young women, says new study from Japan that creates novel opportunities to address a leading global nutrient deficiency.

UNICEF and WHO argue for policy reforms to curb infant formula use and promote breastfeeding

09-Aug-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) are urging global leaders to do more to protect caregivers and healthcare workers in “humanitarian settings” from unethical marketing practices used by the formula industry.

Menopause-supporting products the ‘next big opportunity’ according to Lumina report

05-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

The roles of the microbiome and probiotics in supporting the menopause could be a key growth area as the process, combined with healthy ageing and gut health, gives rise to niche products aimed at women navigating this stage of life.

Kerry recognized for innovation, science behind Carinositol Fertility

04-Aug-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The company said the product’s science and X factor are what tipped the scale.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Audrey Ross, Senior National Educator at Country Life Vitamins

03-Aug-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Audrey Ross, ND, MH is a naturopath, educator and master herbalist. She joined Country Life Vitamins over a decade ago and serves as the Senior National Educator.

Potassium-rich foods said to improve heart health in women only, study finds

01-Aug-2022 By Will Chu

Potassium-rich diets could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, say European researchers, who link this finding with women, who consume high-salt foods.

Barentz acquires Czech-based ingredients distributor

27-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Barentz International have acquired ACE Trade CZ, a Czech-based distributor of specialty ingredients in what is the latest purchase for the Dutch nutrition specialists.

ASA bans advertising claims with health subtext

27-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint relating to online advertising against Smokepops LDN, which it deemed misleading and socially irresponsible.

Obese women with high intake of vitamin C and B6 associated with lower breast cancer risk – cohort study

26-Jul-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Obese women who took vitamin C and B6 at amounts that exceeded the recommended daily intake levels were associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, according to a five-year long South Korean cohort study.

Carotenoid intake may help reduce neurodegenerative disease in women

25-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Women should increase consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin-rich food to reduce incidence of age-related diseases, such as macular degeneration and dementia, according to experts.

Trade deals and changing diets likely to determine UK’s micronutrient security

21-Jul-2022 By Will Chu

Trade deals such as Brexit are likely to be “influential” in determining micronutrient security in the United Kingdom (UK), with changes in dietary patterns key in affecting nutrient supply.

Specific probiotics strains showed immunomodulatory properties in women with PCOS, gestational diabetes - Nestle review

13-Jul-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Specific probiotics strains have showed immunomodulatory properties in women suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions, such as gestational diabetes and PCOS, according to a review of RCTs conducted by Nestle.

News in brief

MD Logic expands partnership with health influencer

08-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based supplement company has expanded its partnership with a prominent health influencer with the launch of a new magnesium product.

Nutrition support for the infertile should prevent rather than treat, say researchers

04-Jul-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Individual assessments could be used to design ‘precision nutrition’ in relation to self-reported dietary and lifestyle habits and anthropometric data, combined with a patient’s genetic profile and gut status.

New survey provides snapshot of menopause experience

28-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With more than one billion women expected to have entered menopause worldwide by 2025, Bonafide is highlighting the need to increase education on preparing, managing, and addressing solutions for menopause symptoms.

Higher dietary selenium intakes linked to younger ‘biological age’: Telomere study

27-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Increased dietary intakes of selenium for women with type 2 diabetes are associated with longer telomeres, reported to be a marker of biological aging, says a new study from China.