News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
Supplements formulated with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CRL 1505 may significantly the recurrence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), says a new study.
Heights is applying advanced neuroimaging to explore how targeted nutrition may support the brain during menopause.
As the lines blur between sports nutrition and wellness, demand for traditional performance ingredients is booming. But sports nutrition brands are increasingly challenged by niche specialists that excel at emotive storytelling and lifestyle positioning.
A new study in contact-sport athletes losing weight for competition showed that probiotics may reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, enhance gut barrier integrity and positively influence the microbiota.
Nematode worms fed a probiotic isolated from a Chinese centenarian may live for 20% longer, with the postbiotic metabolites linked to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
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Taiwanese company TCI says the next frontier of probiotics is not drawing more correlations between the gut and other organs, but tracing what travels between and building a more complete evidence chain.
Over the past few years, the gut health conversation has largely centered on biotics. But could another ingredient category be poised to reshape the discussion?
The UK’s Novel Foods Experts Network (NFX UK) has secured $650,000 to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and expand its support across Europe.
New research from gut health-focused tech firm and whole-food supplement company Zoe found that consuming its blend of more than 30 plant foods changed significantly more gut bacteria than a probiotic supplement over six weeks.
A recent mouse study suggests a targeted probiotic may help protect against photoaging through multiple biological pathways.
The winners of the 9th Annual NutraIngredients USA Awards were revealed this evening (July 13) during an awards presentation in Chicago.
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.
A proposed framework for designing and reporting human studies with probiotics will address the challenges specific to live microorganisms and their viability, and aims to boost the reliability, interpretation, and impact of research in the field.
Research published in Nature Microbiology suggests certain gut bacteria can accumulate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and increase their excretion in preclinical models, raising the prospect of microbiome-based interventions to help reduce...
Research presented at Probiota Americas 2026 suggested that pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT may help address one of the biggest challenges in obesity management: maintaining weight loss.
Growing interest in the estrobolome is reshaping discussions around women’s health, with precision nutrition and clinical substantiation moving up the industry’s agenda.
From regulation and women’s health to healthy aging and commercialization, this year’s conference brought together the people and ideas shaping the next chapter of microbiome innovation.
Probiotic–phytonutrient blends containing Lacticaseibacillus and Bifidobacterium strains plus citrus bioflavonoids and dandelion root extract could improve bowl function and gut health, according to a new study.
Independent flavor house I.T.S has launched a dedicated Health and Wellness division in response to growing demand for nutrition-focused products.
South Korean biohealth firm NVP Healthcare has entered into an exclusive supply deal for its proprietary probiotic ingredient with a Brazilian company to bolster its expansion in the Latin America region.
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.
With concerns around supplement quality and label accuracy continuing to challenge the sector, UK-based NF Supplements is betting on batch-by-batch third-party testing and radical transparency as a way to stand out in an increasingly crowded market.
The gut microbiome plays a central role in determining the health benefits of plant-based ingredients and depends on whether an individual’s gut microbiota contains the enzymes needed to convert that compound into its active form, says a new study with...
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.
NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit Europe (SANSE) will return for 2026, with this year’s iteration taking place in London on November. 9, 2026.
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Austrian health-tech startup NB1 Health aims to deliver a ‘truly personalized’ full daily supplement routine through biology and gut microbiome data.
Research into the role of the microbiome during spaceflight could uncover essential innovations to support astronauts in their mission to Mars, as well as multiple under-served populations on earth.
A 1% increase in probiotic use could have a €10 billion economic impact across Europe, according to a newly released socio-economic assessment (SEA) commissioned by IPA Europe.
The future of microbial innovation will be defined less by the discovery of effective organisms and more by the ability to navigate increasingly complex regulatory frameworks.
Probiotics blend plus dandelion root powder and citrus bioflavonoid complex may improve bowel function and normalize stools, and reduce leaky gut, says a new study from HEM Pharma and Amway Research and Development.
June’s NPD activity in Europe points to sustained demand for biotics, adaptogens, fiber and collagen, with brands targeting sleep and hormonal support, gut health and beauty benefits.
A newly developed ingestible smart capsule will allow the analysis of multiple biomarkers along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, providing access to crucial blind spots in microbiome research.
The European Federation of Associations of Health Product Manufacturers (EHPM) has unveiled new guidance for influencers and food business operators working in the supplement sector.
Zoe challenges the proteinification trend by shifting the spotlight to the UK’s fiber deficit with its gut health bar product launch.
Menopause specialists are raising awareness of newly presented pilot research indicating the potential wide-ranging benefits of probiotics to support women through this stage of life.
As a seasoned biotech executive with more than 20 years of experience spanning pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, gene therapy and microbiome innovation, ClostraBio CEO Ritu Shah shared she transitioned into the gut health space after seeing the potential...
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This month’s launches highlight women’s health innovation as it becomes more specialized, moving beyond multivitamins into menopause, libido, lactation and healthy aging.
An exploratory study in Germany found ambiguity and knowledge gaps about micronutrients in both pregnant women and their healthcare providers, particularly regarding vitamin B12.
A new study finds that the benefits of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) in infant and young child formulae may be restricted by inter-individual and age-dependent differences in gut microbiota responses, and supplementation with a high human milk...
The women’s longevity market is moving beyond surface-level appearance and toward a broader focus on healthspan, resilience and function, according to new research from Mintel.
Adding Kimere-derived probiotic supplements may provide modest reductions in body fat when added to a lifestyle-based weight loss program, says a new study from scientists from Texas A&M University.
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Premium wellness and biohacking brand Lyma enters the green drinks category with ID², its first ingestible launch in five years.