Antioxidants/carotenoids

NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!

NutraIngredients Awards 2026: Find your category!

The NutraIngredients Awards are back, with a mission to shine a spotlight on outstanding work in the nutraceuticals space, and there are a few important category edits and additions for 2026.

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.

Entrenching ergothioneine as longevity vitamin

Entrenching ergothioneine as longevity vitamin

By Asia Sherman

Emerging research continues to position ergothioneine—which up until recently was a fairly obscure dietary compound—as a longevity vitamin, one that is not required for short-term survival but perhaps essential for long-term health.

UNPA’s Israelsen on the work behind an ODI 2.0 list

UNPA’s Israelsen on the work behind an ODI 2.0 list

By Stephen Daniells

With new information about how FDA views key dates with drug preclusion and efforts to eradicate self-affirmed GRAS, it is time to revisit the list of pre-DSHEA or old dietary ingredients (ODI), says Loren Israelsen, founder and president of the United...

Mind health methodologies: The science behind brain claims

Mind health methodologies: The science behind brain claims

By Nikki Hancocks

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...

Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty

Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty

By Kirsty Doolan

The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.

Liposomal delivery format may boost CoQ10 bioavailability

Liposomal delivery format may boost CoQ10 bioavailability

By Stephen Daniells

A liposomal formulation of Coenzyme Q10 may improve bioavailability compared to standard CoQ10, says a new study that also hinted at favorable shifts in biomarkers of inflammatory or oxidative stress after only one dose.

3H Labs launch gotu kola extract in Europe and US

3H Labs launch gotu kola extract in Europe and US

By Lauren Nicolle

Korean nutraceutical company 3H Labs has launched its gotu kola extract, marketed as Himalca, in Europe and the United States in a bid to bring ‘natural wellness solutions’ to new markets.

Algalif launches high-strength astaxanthin

Algalif launches high-strength astaxanthin

By Louisa Richards

Biotechnology company Algalif has launched 15% natural astaxanthin oleoresin, which it reports is the world’s first product of this strength.

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!

NutraIngredients is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its “Start-up Stars” competition, which will spotlight three pioneering entrepreneurs at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026.