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Thyme and oregano compounds may activate autophagy and promote healthy aging
Thymol and carvacrol from thyme and oregano, respectively, may promote autophagy, the body’s cellular recycling system, and make them “attractive for nutrition-based healthspan promotion,” says a new study led by Nestlé Research.
Prosomnial pistachio extract gummy as effective as synthetic melatonin: Study
New research suggests a gummy supplement containing a pistachio extract demonstrates comparable absorption and sleep-promoting effects to a synthetic melatonin gummy.
Greenvit announces U.S. launch of polyphenol-rich aronia extract
Polish family-owned plant extract producer Greenvit is launching its standardized extract of aronia berries into the United States, with results of a recent human study supporting the ingredient’s metabolic benefits.
MartinBauer acquires wildcraft herb player American Botanicals
Germany-based MartinBauer has expanded its agricultural footprint in the United States with the acquisition of American Botanicals, a leading supplier of U.S. wildcrafted botanicals.
Magnesium ranked favorite supplement among German consumers
Over three-quarters of German consumers use dietary supplements (DS), most of which are minerals, according to a new survey study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
CREATEA headed to Vegas for marketing collaboration
The team behind XPO NRG, the collaborative concept beverage that swept the show floor at last year’s SupplySide expo in Las Vegas, is back with a brand-new creation for this year’s global ingredient trade event.
Beetroot juice may boost power and strength in judo
A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition reports that beetroot juice may increase handgrip and back muscle strength in adolescent judo athletes.
Oceanium’s sugar kelp extract shows low-dose prebiotic effects
Ocean Actives H+, a fucoidan-rich algae extract, shows prebiotic benefits at a dose of 250 mg per day, potentially reducing risk of bloating pain, according to new research.
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025
Squalene, tocotrienols palm fruits extract finds application for healthy aging
iHerb and multi-level marketing company Market America are among the companies that are recognizing the benefits of palm fruit extract compounds, including tocotrienols and squalene, for healthy aging.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk, PhD, CEO and co-founder, Canomiks
Growing up with a doctor father and an Ayurvedic grandmother in India, Dr. Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk witnessed debates grew up at the crossroads of Western medicine and traditional healing practices. Those two worlds would later become intertwined.
Meta-analysis explores Rhodiola rosea’s ergogenic potential
Rhodiola rosea may enhance endurance performance and improve biomarkers related to oxidative stress, muscle damage and metabolic efficiency, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Crow-dipper rhizome deemed not novel, national barriers remain
The European Commission has updated the EU Novel Food Catalogue to confirm that crow-dipper rhizome and its alcoholic extract of Pinellia ternata are not considered novel when used in food supplements.
Seed expands portfolio with Co-Biotics line for sleep, energy and daily nutrition
Microbiome science company Seed, best known for its synbiotic formulations, is expanding its portfolio with three new products: DM-02 Daily Multivitamin, AM-02 Energy + Focus and PM-02 Sleep + Restore.
Made in the USA: Biovivo brings botanical extraction manufacturing home
Jeffersonville, Indiana is now home to BioVivo Science’s new facility, marking a major shift from overseas dependency to domestic production. The $70 million investment into the new 100,000-square-foot facility will allow Biovivo to process 2,000 metric...
Mushroom expert calls for quality quantification beyond ‘easy win’ beta-glucans
The medicinal mushroom industry needs to look beyond beta-glucans and adopt bioactive-specific quality markers to keep up with consumer expectations, according to a new white paper by KÄÄPÄ Biotech.
Sustainability September
The women driving sustainability
NutraIngredients sat down with the women championing sustainability efforts to discuss initiatives they’re working on, the challenges that exist and the push for progress.
Bayer unveils new lab devoted to botanical and biotic innovation
Multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences firm Bayer has opened a state-of-the-art laboratory dedicated to advancing innovation in phytomedicines and biotics.
Sorghum extract may accelerate post-exercise strength recovery
Daily supplementation with RedLeaf Biologics’ polyphenol-rich sorghum extract enhances strength recovery after bout of intense eccentric exercise, says a new study from researchers at the University of Kentucky.
Apple cider vinegar review backs weight management potential
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) supplementation may reduce short-term weight and metabolic complications in adults with excess body weight, new research published in Nutrients shows.
Across the Nutraverse: Novonesis-Novo Nordisk partnership, yerba mate for weight management, GNC in Singapore
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Can pomegranate extract support healthy aging?
Daily supplementation with pomegranate extract may improve a key biological marker of aging, according to new research.
Brightseed launches BioMetaControl for blood sugar control and metabolic health
AI-phytonutrient pioneer Brightseed has launched a new ingredient targeting metabolic health, marking the company’s expansion beyond digestive wellness into blood glucose management and metabolic support.
Guest article
Yerba Mate: The next big weight management ingredient?
With data supporting its metabolic benefits and growing consumer interest, Yerba Mate could be the next breakout star for the weight management category, says Afif Ghannoum in this guest column.
Weight management supplement category feeling the squeeze as GLP-1 support grows
Sales of traditional weight management supplements are shrinking like a GLP-1 user’s waistline, but adjacent categories like blood sugar management and GLP-1 support are seeing big growth.
Does the research back ashwagandha safety concerns?
A major scientific review highlights critical knowledge gaps in ashwagandha’s effects on pregnancy and fertility as the EU and UK consider safety-related restrictions.
Geothermal project highlights Nature’s Way’s sustainability commitments
Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way is drilling 280 wells to support its facility’s sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system—an initiative expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 850 tons annually.
Study: Green tea and ginger support endurance performance in cold weather
Green tea and ginger can reduce the physiological impacts of cold weather and work synergistically to support endurance, fat oxidation, comfort and recovery in this environment.
Nutraland rice germ extract pilot study: ‘A pivotal moment for spermidine research’
A new proof-of-concept study from plant-based ingredient supplier Nutraland shows that its Miricell-branded rice germ extract benefits cellular recycling pathways linked to healthy aging, with effects attributed to its spermidine content.
3H Labs launch gotu kola extract in Europe and US
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.
Across the Nutraverse: US herbal supplements growth, Holland & Barrett’s beauty play, NZ export exemptions
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Ixoreal Biomed launches SRI-81 Shatavari, the Queen of Herbs, to support women’s health
Following the success of KSM-66 Ashwagandha, Ixoreal Biomed is launching SRI-81 Shatavari, a standardized, clinically validated root-only extract for the women’s health market.
US herbal supplements sales hit a record $13.2 billion in 2024
Sales of herbal supplements in the United States increased by 5.4% in 2024 to reach a record $13.23 billion, according to the American Botanical Council’s latest Herb Market Report.
Climate change, quality loss, and adulteration: Summit calls for sustainable botanical supply chains
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2026: SF 49ers, Herbalife and Front Row headline speaker list
With expert speakers confirmed from iHerb, SPINS, Herbalife, the San Francisco 49ers, AHPA, CPG Radar, Front Row, Gifted Wellness, High Performance Nutrition, the University of Arkansas and more, the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit is not to be...
Every Phase offers non-hormonal menopause support option
Amid rising demand for natural menopause solutions, Japanese wellness brand Apothékary has officially entered the global women’s health space with the launch of Every Phase.
EFSA proposes ‘extremely low’ CBD limit, citing safety concerns
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has released an updated safety assessment on CBD, outlining several remaining data gaps and proposing a safe daily intake of 2 mg/day.
What do US tariffs against India mean for botanical exports?
President Trump implemented 50% tariffs on goods from India 10 days ago in retaliation for India’s importation of Russian oil. According to the BBC, prolonged 50% tariffs could ‘shave off’ as much as 0.8% of India’s GDP.
RCT supports shatavari benefits for perimenopausal women
Supplementation with Xeya Modern Shatavari may decrease hot flashes, fatigue and sleep disturbances for perimenopausal women, according to results of a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Withanolide glycosides: Ashwagandha study suggests supplement quality criterion
A clinical study identified withanolide glycosides as the key drivers of superior bioavailability in ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts.
NutraCast: Herbalife on its ‘new generation’ approach to weight management
Demand for weight management supplements is on the rise, with the global market size estimated at over 33 billion currently and projected to reach over 71 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. The demand for natural and clinically-backed...
GA Naples: Professor warns of blind spots in fast-growing mushrooms market
Medicinal mushrooms are gaining the interest of previously plant-focused consumers, businesses and academics alike. But with new-found glory comes fast-growing concerns around quality control.
Botanical quality in question: High strength, low cost innovation gives industry a bad rap
Scientists and industry gathered this week to address the quality control conundrum within the botanical supplement sector, noting cost-focused innovation, highly concentrated extracts, weak regulatory oversight, and the need for data to challenge safety...
AHPA continues tending to Michael McGuffin’s ‘garden’ with launch of Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund
During a recent gathering in Venice Beach, CA, the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) announced the Michael McGuffin Endowment Fund, a living tribute to the association’s long-time president who devoted his life to the herbal industry.
Hydrolyzed curcumin’s effects on muscle recovery may be dose-dependent
Higher doses of hydrolyzed curcumin showed greater reductions in pain and some markers for inflammation and oxidative stress after exercise-induced muscle damage, according to a new study published in Physiological Reports.
ANH petitions FDA to roll back suppression of 118 nutrient-disease health claims
The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH) has filed a petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow 118 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
‘Exciting new frontiers’: Phytosterols benefits may extend beyond cholesterol control
Dietary supplementation with phytosterols may improve a range of factors associated with metabolic syndrome, according to a new review published in Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome.
Supplements for bruising? Products walk a regulatory fine line amid surging consumer demand
Social media is fueling consumer demand for non-surgical procedures to deliver a more youthful appearance. Market research shows these patients are also seeking nutritional support to help accelerate the recovery process.
AOAC launches initiative for mushroom validation
A new working group targeting the standardization of lion’s mane shows that all mushrooms are not created equally.