Fibers & carbohydrates

BSRA calls on longevity industry to invest in aging research

BSRA calls on longevity industry to invest in aging research

By Nikki Hancocks

Aging research has never been more relevant. Yet despite aging populations, stretched healthcare systems and booming commercial interest in longevity, fundamental questions about the biology of aging remain unanswered and research funding is scarce,...

Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit

Start-Up Stars opens entries for 2027 summit

By Cassandra Stern

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.

Gut microbiome needs time to adapt to fibermaxxing, experts warn 

Gut microbiome needs time to adapt to fibermaxxing, experts warn 

By Olivia Haslam

The “fibermaxxing” trend could carry a digestive health caveat, with gut health expert Dr. Megan Rossi warning that rapidly increasing fiber intake may cause bloating and gastrointestinal discomfort as the gut microbiota adapts to a higher supply of...

More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

NI+More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

By Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RD, Senior Director of Science Programs, Institute for the Advancement of Food & Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS)

Protein and fiber are having a moment, and consumers are being encouraged to get more of both, from fortified foods and functional products to social-media trends and new approaches to weight management.

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…

NutraCast: On the coca trail with the Medicine Hunter

NutraCast: On the coca trail with the Medicine Hunter

By Danielle Masterson

For centuries, coca leaf has played an important cultural and traditional role in the Andes. But outside South America, the plant is far more likely to be associated with one thing: cocaine. So what happens when we separate the coca leaf from the drug...

NutraCast: How biotechnology is powering the lifemaxxing movement

NutraCast: How biotechnology is powering the lifemaxxing movement

By Danielle Masterson

From fibermaxxing to genetically engineered probiotics, consumers are embracing products that help them optimize everyday life. As biotech gains traction, a new generation of supplements designed to deliver targeted health benefits is emerging.

Researchers uncover impacts of UPF intake on the microbiome

Researchers uncover impacts of UPF intake on the microbiome

By Nikki Hancocks

Higher consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) correlates with poorer diet quality, higher sugar intake, lower mycobiome richness, and potentially altered cardiometabolic function, according to newly presented data.