Botanicals
Ashwagandha-Rhodiola combination may improve stress and sleep: RCT
A combination of extracts from ashwagandha and Rhodiola rosea may boost sleep quality and improve stress measures in healthy adults, says a new study from scientists at the University of South Carolina.
What Health Canada’s resveratrol and beta-glucan updates mean for manufacturers
Before the revisions, companies using fermentation-derived bioactives could face additional requests for evidence about their ingredient sources or production methods, even when the intended use was already covered by Health Canada’s pre-cleared information.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Keely Johnson, founder & principal of KLJ Consulting
Keely Johnson has built a career at the intersection of science, nutraceuticals and wellness, but she hasn’t always followed a conventional path.
SupplySide Global 2026: What’s happening on the show floor
From clear protein shakes to creatine gummies and free omega-3 testing, SupplySide Global exhibitors are giving attendees plenty to put on their show-floor itinerary.
WIN brings four ingredient suppliers under one sachet
The RISE + RESTORE project combines branded ingredients from TSI Group, Stratum Nutrition, Nuritas and AstaReal in daytime energy and nighttime wellness supplement concepts with samples set for SupplySide Global 2026.
Across the Nutraverse: Dutch botanical restrictions, British supplement ads, precision fermentation, omega-3s move beyond fish oil, and HTBA buys Specnova
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the stricter compliance requirements and stronger technology-based differentiation.
Regulatory review: USFDA’s gummy study, Australia’s rules on andrographis and more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (USFDA) assessment of gummy supplements production, Australia’s stricter rules on andrographis use and New Zealand’s upcoming revisions to its natural health products export policies are some of the latest updates...
Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit
Three emerging sports and active nutrition companies will earn the chance to pitch their businesses, build industry connections and take the stage at the 2027 summit.
Alice Mushrooms case tests limits of ingredient substantiation
A recent case decision offers a closer look at how the National Advertising Division (NAD) approaches ingredient-level research when companies make claims for multi-ingredient products, including when that evidence can be extrapolated to the finished...
Terry Lemerond: Tributes pour in for visionary innovator and tireless advocate for consumers and independent retailers
The dietary supplements and natural products industry has been paying tribute to the life and legacy of Terry Lemerond, founder of EuroPharma, who passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2026.
How Ancient Nutrition is building regenerative supply from farm to shelf
After encountering hurdles around ingredient availability, pricing, processing and minimum order quantities, the company is working with Rodale Institute to support farmers deeper into its supply chain.
From sushi to supplements: Exploring hexaraphane’s brain health potential with Dr. Wasabi
Dr. Isao Okunishi earned his PhD at Kagoshima University through research on wasabi. To communicate the scientific findings of his research more effectively to a broader audience, he adopted the moniker “Dr. Wasabi,” believing it would help convey his...
Across the Nutraverse: Andrographis in Australia, botanical adulteration, perimenopause in focus
This week’s brief tracks news that highlights the importance of demonstrable safety, verified ingredient authenticity and precise consumer targeting, particularly in rapidly evolving categories such as women’s health and healthy aging.
What will define the next era of nutra? Industry leaders weigh in at FNIS
The next five years of nutraceutical innovation could be defined less by a single breakthrough ingredient and more by the convergence of technology, nature, new delivery formats and changing consumer behavior, according to industry leaders at the Future...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Mastaneh Sharafi, SVP of Science and Innovation, Ritual
For Mastaneh Sharafi, PhD, RD, SVP of Science and Innovation at Ritual, supporting the next generation of women in science is more than just helping them get a seat at the table.
Is perimenopause finally becoming its own category?
Ritual is entering the perimenopause category with a hormone-free formula built around shatavari, a botanical with a long history in Ayurvedic medicine but only more recently supported by human clinical research in perimenopausal women.
Study finds KSM-66 ashwagandha safe in sample of more than 1,000 adults
One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.
Farming practices may meaningfully change nutritional and bioactive profiles
New research shows that organic and regenerative farming can boost the nutritional value of beetroots, with organically grown roots containing more beneficial polyphenols and higher nitrate levels than conventionally grown crops.
6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026
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…
Salidroside-malic acid combination may improve stress and anxiety: RCT
Daily supplementation with a combination of salidroside and L-malic acid may offer ‘clinically meaningful’ improvements in perceived stress and anxiety, says a new study.
Shatavari root extract shows perimenopause benefits: RCT
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.
NutraCast: ‘It can be terrifying’: Tariffs, freight and geopolitics are squeezing the supplement supply chain
The dietary supplement industry is facing a new layer of supply-chain uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, energy prices and freight disruptions ripple through the global ingredient market.
Monterey Nutra doubles output as mushroom projects scale
The California-based mushroom supplier says brands are arriving with defined benefits, formats and target consumers as more projects move toward commercial launch.
From conversation to action: A new toolkit makes the case for herbs
For the Sustainable Herbs Initiative, business is never just about the bottom line.
2026 NutraIngredients Awards winners reflect nutrition trends
The winners of the 2026 NutraIngredients Awards came from every corner of the nutrition industry, but looking across this year’s categories, several common threads emerged...
Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial
A dual-extracted Curcuma longa extract (CLE) focusing on active sesquiterpenoids rather than curcuminoids showed promising results on cognitive scores in a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Hop extract study moves beyond appetite to body composition
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
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...
NutraCast: BODi CEO on keeping active nutrition simple amid AI, GLP-1s and wellness trends
As consumers gravitate toward longevity, metabolic health and science-backed wellness, BODi is doubling down on what CEO Carl Daikeler calls the fundamentals: movement and whole-food nutrition.
New integrated botanical ingredient promises relief from perimenopause and menopause symptoms
OmniActive Health Technologies is introducing a new botanical ingredient to help women through the hormonal changes experienced during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.
Nutrafol study shows gains in overlooked growth metric
Researchers say the findings could broaden how the nutrition industry measures efficacy, with faster hair growth adding to more established endpoints such as density and shedding.
How systems biology is redefining hair wellness
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...
AG1 study finds greens powder increases circulation of multiple micronutrients
A study from AG1 researchers suggests its greens powder leads to measurable increases in circulating micronutrients, filling a significant gap in evidence to support complex multi-ingredient formulations.
dsm-firmenich partners Nous to launch Koncentra across the global energy, focus and mood market
dsm-firmenich has partnered Italian foodtech startup Nous to bring its novel botanical complex, Koncentra, to the fast-expanding energy, focus and mood support market.
The 2026 NutraIngredients USA Awards: And the winners are...
The winners of the 9th Annual NutraIngredients USA Awards were revealed this evening (July 13) during an awards presentation in Chicago.
SRI-81 Shatavari receives Health Canada NPN
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.
Nexira goes straight to the source with acquisition of carob specialist Keragum
French botanical ingredient supplier Nexira has acquired Moroccan carob specialist Keragum in a move to strengthen supply chain control and improve traceability amid increasing demand for natural, clean-label ingredients.
AI entrepreneurs turn industry waste into tomorrow’s breakthrough ingredients
An Israeli health-tech startup is uniting the industry to uncover functional ingredients from waste streams, with two bioactives revealed as potential disruptors in the booming GLP-1 arena.
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.