Botanicals

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

By Stephen Daniells

The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Shatavari root extract shows perimenopause benefits: RCT

Shatavari root extract shows perimenopause benefits: RCT

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a standardized Shatavari root extract may improve menopausal symptom severity, hot-flash scores, and perceived stress, says a randomized, placebo-controlled trial from India.

Hop extract study moves beyond appetite to body composition

Hop extract study moves beyond appetite to body composition

By Cassandra Stern

A hop-derived nutraceutical may help adults with overweight lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to a 24-week randomized controlled trial that researchers say expands the evidence supporting non-prescription weight-management ingredients.

Bipartisan hemp bill seeks federal pathway for cannabinoid products

Bipartisan hemp bill seeks federal pathway for cannabinoid products

By Cassandra Stern

The proposed legislation would establish a federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived cannabinoid products, which industry stakeholders say could provide long-sought regulatory certainty for manufacturers and create a clearer pathway for nutrition and...

How systems biology is redefining hair wellness

How systems biology is redefining hair wellness

By Danielle Masterson

For years, hair supplements largely focused on ingredients like biotin, collagen and botanicals aimed at supporting hair growth. Today, the category is evolving to incorporate emerging science in areas such as longevity, the microbiome, menopause and...

SRI-81 Shatavari receives Health Canada NPN

SRI-81 Shatavari receives Health Canada NPN

By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada has issued Ixoreal Biomed’s SRI-81 Shatavari, a standardized, clinically validated root-only extract for the women’s health market, with a Natural Product Number.

July 16: Join our beauty-from-within webinar

July 16: Join our beauty-from-within webinar

It’s not too late to register! NutraIngredients-USA’s annual Beauty-from-Within webinar will return July 16 with a new panel of experts to examine the science, innovation and market forces shaping the nutricosmetics category.

Next-gen DNA testing gains traction in botanicals

Next-gen DNA testing gains traction in botanicals

By Cassandra Stern

NOW has added next-generation DNA sequencing to its botanical identity testing program through a new partnership with botanical genomics company LeafWorks, reflecting broader changes in how genomic testing is applied to quality control in the supplement...

Timeline: When the NY Attorney General took on herbal supplements

NI+Timeline: When the NY Attorney General took on herbal supplements

By Stephen Daniells

As Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launches an industry-wide investigation into manufacturers of protein powder, some industry stakeholders are citing a cautionary precedent from 2015 that continues to echo throughout the herbal dietary supplement sector.

Blackcurrant may boost strength and focus, but not sprint power

Blackcurrant may boost strength and focus, but not sprint power

By Olivia Haslam

A short course of New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) supplements showed small improvements in certain strength measures and modest gains in some cognitive performance tests in resistance-trained adults, according to a study published in Nutrients.

May Launch Pad: Energy, portability and skin for the win

May Launch Pad: Energy, portability and skin for the win

By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being.

Indian high court grants interim stay on ashwagandha leaf ban

News in brief

Indian high court grants interim stay on ashwagandha leaf ban

By Asia Sherman

The Karnataka High Court in Bangalore has temporarily stayed the Indian government’s restriction on the use of ashwagandha leaves issued last month after industry stakeholders challenged the rationale behind the blanket ban.