News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
A combination of fibers from organic fruit and vegetables may have a “greater and gentler prebiotic effect compared with established purified prebiotic fibers,” says a new study using Futureceuticals’ NatureKnit Organic ingredient.
Fiber is beginning to look less like a supporting nutrient and more like a core formulation platform, according to new consumer trend analysis presented by AI market research firm Spate as part of a recent webinar hosted by Bridge2Food.
The health impact of supplements doesn’t come close to that of a gut health focused diet, according to a microbiome expert set to present his pioneering research at Probiota 2026.
Long-term low fiber intake and high variability in amino acid intake were associated with low-stability microbiota and adverse blood lipid profiles, according to a year-long study conducted in children.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients says fiber diversification, enhanced GLP-1 support and embellished protein offerings will lead nutrition trends this year.
A new trend report examines why consumers are tapping into functional foods over supplements for fiber, how GLP-1 users are driving prebiotic adoption and why diverse fiber formulations outperform single-prebiotic strategies.
The team behind the NiMe (Non-industrialized Microbiome Restore) Diet partnered with the nutrition-led ready meal service Gourmet Fuel to deliver clinically validated meals across Ireland.
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.
Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
With the early bird discount closing this Friday (Dec. 5), now is the opportune time to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026.
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.
Women’s health focused news updates include the latest research, NPD, market insights, regulatory restrictions and untapped opportunities.
The Trump Administration has revised and expanded the tariff exemption list to include botanicals such as green and black tea, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric.
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
Establishing scientific evidence for anti-aging products is challenging, but real progress depends on collaboration between academia and industry, according to a leading aging researcher.
There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?
“Maxxing is out and diversity is in” when it comes to fiber intake trends, according to Mintel’s 2026 Global Food & Drink Predictions report.
Kiwifruit, tart cherry juice and dairy offer potential nutritional interventions to promote sleep in elite athletes, while protein has a ceiling effect, according to a new research review.
The Gut Stuff, a multi-faceted business devoted to improving the general public’s awareness of gut health, has been recognized in the UK Fast Growth 50 index this year.
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EFSA has approved a rapeseed protein-fibre concentrate, marketed as Raptein30, as a safe novel food, marking a new entry into the alternative protein category.
Swedish supplements brand Great Earth has rolled-out fiber-based caps across its portfolio, reducing plastic content by 95% and contributing to Europe-wide targets.
Weight-loss drugs threaten to cut calorie consumption, but General Mills sees opportunity in a leaner consumer, betting big on protein, fiber and smarter supply chains
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Formulating beverages with Beneo’s Palatinose (isomaltulose) may significantly increase levels of key hunger hormones, such as GLP-1 and PYY, in people with Metabolic Syndrome, says a new study from an international team of researchers.
Fibermaxxing is having more than just a moment.
Five trade associations for dietary supplements have written to the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to request changes to the tax code to permit the purchase of dietary supplements using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending...
Functional coffees have taken the industry by storm, but a new trend has emerged, raising the question of whether coffee alone is already functional enough.
Adults taking beta-glucans demonstrated higher antibodies to the flu vaccine compared to placebo, according to a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has turned up the heat on unauthorized health claims, using its AI monitoring tool, but will the sheer number of rulings dilute their impact, or will they help change marketing behaviour?
The European Commission has confirmed that three traditional plant-derived ingredients are not considered novel foods, clearing them for use in dietary supplements across Europe.
Consuming ready-made liquid supplements may help older adults overcome most nutrient inadequacies without significantly reducing regular dietary intake.
IFT FIRST
While no one is eschewing protein’s role in a balanced diet, innovations in dietary fiber are helping boost nutrient density - as both macronutrients continue to trend
Inulin may be better for blood sugar management in overweight or obese people, while fructooligosaccharides (FOS) may help manage homocysteine levels for people with a healthy weight, says a new study.
‘Highly sustainable’ CarobBiome prebiotic fiber has been developed to deliver gut and metabolic benefits as well as complement GLP-1 diets.
Supplementation with a direct butyrate generator from NutriScience Innovations could rapidly improve gastrointestinal health in women and those with upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, says a new study.
Global data reveals a shift toward individualized wellness, but with European consumers more cautious to adopt new technologies, there are steps the industry can take to encourage engagement.
Nourished CEO and founder Melissa Snover discusses the benefits of AI to her innovative and agile business.
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Research reveals the vast potential of the microbiome to guide the best nutrition interventions for a range of indications, including weight loss and cognitive health.
TikTok users are looking to maximize fiber intake in the latest nutrition trend, but new research from the prebiotic fiber supplement brand Myota highlights just how different individual responses to fiber can be and why the trend might be an...
New research in male rugby players shows the prebiotic potential of blackcurrant extract or partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) in improving gut health in athletes with dysbiosis.