Botanicals
Beyond basic biotics: Gut health ingredients set for success in 2026
Driven by growing consumer awareness and evolving scientific research, gut health innovation is accelerating, with new approaches and solutions reshaping how products support digestive well-being.
Aronia extract may improve working memory in older adults
Solabia’s chokeberry extract Brainberry may positively affect spatial working memory in older participants, according to new research published in Clinical Nutrition.
NI Awards: Encouraging businesses to reach new heights
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.
Asparagus root intake lowers blood glucose and lipids only when paired with HIIT
The supplementation of asparagus root extract can significantly lower blood glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese individuals – but this is only possible when paired with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
Ginseng adulteration remains a significant concern, says BAPP review
Almost 25% of commercial ginseng products may be adulterated, with dietary supplements at greater risk than powdered ginseng root or ginseng tea, says a new scoping review from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP).
KSM-66 ashwagandha shows sex-specific benefits in athletes
Ashwagandha root supplementation delivered sex-specific benefits in team sport athletes, improving recovery perception in women and boosting lower-body strength in men, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
Across the Nutraverse: Sen. Durbin reintroduces supplement listing bill, Garcinia concerns, opportunities and challenges for Vietnam
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
‘Pivotal milestone’ study backs long-term safety of ashwagandha root extract
New research investigating 12-months administration of ashwagandha root extract (ARE) in healthy adults concludes long-term safety across liver, kidney and hormone parameters.
2026 SANS Start-up Star
Q&A: 3 Waves Wellness on connecting gut, heart and brain for ‘everyday excellence’
Supplement start-up 3 Waves Wellness is putting the gut-brain-heart axis at the center of a new approach to health, where mental fitness, metabolic health and emotional resilience drive performance and longevity.
Across the Nutraverse: iHerb acquires Vitacost, Kirin’s push into longevity, lavender supplement quality concerns
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Brand new: Kirin, Nestle, Yili and more in the spotlight
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including Kirin’s R&D plans for tackling cellular senescence, Nestle expanding its maternal health supplement range, Yili growing its healthy aging range and more.
FDA denies ANH petition to roll back suppression of nutrient-disease health claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied a petition from the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) seeking to allow over 115 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
SANS 2026: Cellular health, aging and older consumers in the spotlight
With a renewed focus on self-care and a deeper appreciation for healthspan, older consumers present an important and valuable demographic for the active nutrition sector.
‘A fairly dismal picture of food supplements’: Analysis highlights quality issues with lavender products
Over 60% of products containing lavender contained less or none of the three main marker compounds for lavender, says a recent analysis of 73 herbal medicinal products and dietary/food supplements on the global market.
Celebrating innovation: 6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026
Every year, NutraIngredients celebrates the best ingredient and finished product innovations, and spotlights the special projects and people changing the supplement industry for the better.
Kirin eyes cellular senescence as part of R&D focus
Kirin Group is gearing up research and development efforts targeting factors of aging, including cellular senescence and chronic inflammation.
Across the Nutraverse: MLB’s Ohtani get new immune ambassador role, Tru Niagen for beauty, rhodiola for athletic performance
Happy New Year, Nutraverse! Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the global nutrition, functional foods and dietary supplements industries.
Rhodiola supplements may boost performance and cognition in athletes: Study
Seven days of Rhodiola rosea supplementation improved strength, endurance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
Across the Nutraverse: Canada warns about turmeric, Australia approves NMN, gut bacteria rankings
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Staying ahead in active nutrition: Lessons from 2025
You don’t need me to tell you that longevity, creatine or GLP-1 have been big news. So I’ve taken a different approach to this 2025 recap...
Trump executive order targets hemp-derived CBD regulation
The Trump Administration issued an executive order today directing federal agencies to finalize the rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III and to develop a new regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, including CBD.
NutraIngredients Awards Europe 2026: Meet the judges
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.
Science shorts: Fucoidan, multivitamins, Tongkat Ali in the spotlight
In this round-up, we bring you the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including new findings on fucoidan for grip strength improvement, the need for targeted supplementation of multivitamins, and Tongkat Ali’s benefits in alleviating...
Anthocyanins may improve multiple aspects of cognitive function: Study
Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience.
Zoe’s ‘breakthrough’ gut bug ranking research hailed a ‘health revolution’
New research from personalized nutrition platform Zoe claims to “advance the gut health field dramatically” by ranking more than 100 species of gut bacteria to help scientists track gut health “better than ever before.”
Guest article
A year of growth and tending to the garden: Looking ahead for dietary supplements
As the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) readies for the new year, we pause to reflect on a period of profound change and robust growth, navigating an increasingly complex landscape of regulation, market trends and policy shifts. This year, we...
Fucoidan intake improves grip strength in seniors: 12-week study
Supplementation with fucoidan—a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed— improved grip strength among older adults, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.
Health Canada calls for warnings on turmeric/curcumin supplement labels
Turmeric- or curcumin-containing natural health products (NHPs) in Canada must update their labels to warn about the risk of hepatotoxicity, following a review by Health Canada of the available information.
Across the Nutraverse: Appethyl’s comeback, Church & Dwight sells DS portfolio, Aussie supplements boom across APAC
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
New categories, same pledge to excellence: The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back!
The NutraIngredients USA Awards are back for 2026 with two new categories and a continued dedication to honoring the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.
Forgotten botanical to GLP-1 challenger: Appethyl’s comeback story
A Swedish pharma business is reviving a forgotten botanical ingredient scientifically backed and ready to compete in the thriving GLP-1 agonist market.
Lipedema study expands Pycnogenol’s women’s health potential
A new clinical study has found that Pycnogenol, a French maritime pine tree bark extract, can significantly relieve the symptoms of lipedema, a condition which affects about 400 million women globally.
Cyperus rotundus extract may reduce body weight and waist lines of obese people
Daily supplementation with an extract of Cyperus rotundus, also known as nutgrass, for 90 days led to 7% reductions in body weight, waist and hip circumference, says a new randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study from Sabinsa.
‘Blue ocean’ market: Surgeon-led start-up tackles sarcopenia risk
Biobytes, a South Korean company founded by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jung Woo Lee, is addressing sarcopenia risk through a health questionnaire and health supplement that it has developed.
KGC seeks to promote K-health globally, eyes a slice of B2B ingredients market
Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) aims to continue spreading awareness of Korean health foods globally while actively exploring new business opportunities, including the innovation and supply of functional ingredients.
Pharmalinea’s NutraLoop Summit reveals the trends to watch in 2026
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.
Kyowa Hakko Bio reveals new EMEA hub and sharpened cognitive health focus
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Australia’s top supplement categories, Grenade’s Creme Egg collab, 7-OH seizures
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: How US trade policy is disrupting the supplement supply chain, threatening quality
Tariffs meant to boost U.S. manufacturing might actually be pushing companies away from American investment. Chase Johnston, vice president of operations at Arjuna Natural, breaks down how rapidly shifting tariff rates are creating chaos for the...
NPD roundup: Launches focus on elevated experience and on-the-go formats
Recent new product developments from across the supplements market reveal a high demand for convenient formats, indulgent new flavors and creatine creativity.
FDA seizes $1 million in 7-OH products
The U.S. Marshals Service has seized approximately 73,000 units of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products from three firms in Missouri, the U.S. FDA announced.
Bioshroom pure mushroom startup re-established for global success
South African purity-focused mushroom supplier Bioshroom is set to reopen production with new leadership following major facility investment setting the firm up for global expansion.
Nutrikéo x ProtéinesXTC introduces crisis management service
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.
Astragalus-centella blend shows dual cosmetic, supplement potential: Taiwan study
A new study from Taiwan has reported that a blend of Astragalus membranaceus and Centella asiatica saponins (ACS) improved multiple markers of skin health when used both as a topical cream and as an oral supplement.
NutraIngredients Awards early bird discount closes this week!
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
Explosive growth in brain boosting bioactives: Men’s mental health on the horizon
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.