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Nutraceutical manufacturer Siro Europe has launched a new patented supplement delivery format designed to make it easier to incorporate lipid-based ingredients into chewable formats.
A minimally processed whole salmon oil may lead to 4.3-fold greater increase in the Omega-3 Index per 100 mg of EPA+DHA than a commonly used, concentrated omega-3 oil, says a new study.
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A study published this week outlines efforts to make palmitoleic acid (POA) more commercially viable, outlining a fermentation-based production route that could help address ongoing supply and consistency issues.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) is launching an online database to help industry players identify and locate companies operating across the omega-3 supply chain.
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Older adults with sarcopenia who took a combination of arginine and fish oil improved grip strength, gait speed and frailty and physical activity scores, according to a 12-week study.
Entries for the awards are welcome across 16 categories, covering ingredients, finished products, companies and initiatives in the nutrition and food supplements industry.
Dsm-firmenich and Mara Renewables Corporation have been denied their appeals in relation to a recent UK High Court battle over three claims of patent infringement.
Dietary supplements are set to be formally recognized as a distinct category in global trade for the first time, following a recent update to the Harmonized System by the World Customs Organization.
This month’s launches include a significant brand evolution, targeted gummies and a flurry of formulations designed to support women through hormonal disruption.
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
Resistance training combined with a high-protein diet improves muscle mass, strength, and body composition in overweight women, while omega-3 showed no added benefit, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
Researchers assessed a specific concentration of B12 within the multivitamin necessary to augment a healthy vegan diet.
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
Progress Biotech’s DHA-algae oil will target infant nutrition as it receives organic certification in European first.
This World Cancer Day (Feb. 4), Danone is urging policymakers and healthcare leaders to tackle cancer malnutrition – one of the most overlooked issues in oncology which affects up to seven in 10 cancer patients.
Supplementation with krill oil may counter age-related declines in muscle mass and function, irrespective of age, sex and BMI, in healthy older adults, says a new study.
When a health trend takes off, the nimble nutrition industry is adept at creating and marketing new products that fit consumers’ emerging demands. But with this can come a tendency to overlook the regulatory status of burgeoning ingredients.
Singapore start-up Needful is targeting young consumers to find an opening in South East Asia’s supplements market, which is said to be dominated by legacy brands.
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them, according to latest market insights.
Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
Adding omega-3 supplements to a prenatal multivitamin regimen may reduce the odds of a preterm birth by over 30%, says a new study.
A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety.
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safe level of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) following concerns that sustained use could increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.
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.
Aker Biomarine is gearing up for growth in India’s omega-3 market, with a new country manager and distributor on board to drive growth from dietary supplement companies, multinational food companies, and the nutraceutical arm of pharmaceutical companies.
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may significantly lower the risk of developing early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a new analysis.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
South Korean firm Dong-A Pharmaceutical recently launched a liquid sleep aid product alongside a range of health functional foods developed in collaboration with the Korean Pharmaceutical Association.
South Korea’s Clio Life Care is doubling down on expansion of its product line-up and sales channels to establish health functional foods as a new growth engine.
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.
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.
Higher circulating blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are linked to a reduced risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF).
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Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
The NutraIngredients Awards have become known as the “Oscars of the nutrition world” largely thanks to the caliber of its panel of industry expert judges.
New research from personalized nutrition platform Zoe claims to “advance the gut health field dramatically” by ranking more than 100 species of gut bacteria to help scientists track gut health “better than ever before.”
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The year 2025 in the omega-3 industry—as well as across most industries—was characterized by uncertainty on a global scale.
GC Rieber VivoMega launched Algae 1060 TG Premium at the recent SupplySide Global event in Las Vegas to meet specific demands for algae oils that replicated fish oil composition.
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.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced several rulings against supplement brands targeting Autistic consumers and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).