News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
Taking place in Dublin next month, NutraIngredients’ Probiota conference will bring three days of expert academic and industry insights as well as unmissable networking opportunities, finishing with a focus on microbiome diets and the gut-brain axis.
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.
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.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!
A specific probiotic strain may reduce the burden of common childhood infectious illnesses by fine-tuning immune responses and enhancing gut resilience rather than through drastic compositional changes, says a new study.
New research indicates that a combination of probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Q180 and marine microalga Phaeodactylum tricornutum may support weight loss in overweight adults.
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.
UK-based oral microbiome brand Luvbiotics says consumers are waking up to the benefits of holistic dental care and will be presenting their business case at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) supplementation showed sex-specific improvements in perceived stress in healthy young adults, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
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.
Happy New Year, Nutraverse! Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the global nutrition, functional foods and dietary supplements industries.
A micro-encapsulated probiotic may target the gut differently than a non-encapsulated form, and this appears to impact its gut-brain activity, says a new study.
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The European Commission has updated its Novel Food Catalogue to add 34 probiotic strains considered ‘not novel’ when used in food or food supplements.
Lumina Intelligence’s global research across nine countries reveals what’s really shaping wellness—and where the next opportunities lie.
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.”
The 19th annual International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) is heading to Kraków, Poland from June 22 to 24, 2026.
A combination of four probiotic strains may reduce upper respiratory tract infection symptom duration in children, says a new study from AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
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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.
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The rising demand for healthy aging supplements has taken the industry by storm, with the cellular health category leading the charge. But are microbial interventions a forgotten aspect of this conversation?
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 gut requires a different strategy from much of the aging field,” said researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
The hallmarks of aging are all connected, but not all are amenable to dietary intervention. Ingredient giant dsm-firmenich is focusing on four specific hallmarks that can be targeted via supplementation.
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 founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lp20 lowered cholesterol and attenuated weight gain in mice by modulating hepatic bile-acid metabolism-related gene expression, according to new research.
CarobWay enters into an exclusive distribution agreement with GRA Nutra Corp, as part of the company’s commercialization efforts in the United States for its carob-based ingredients.
Postbiotics produced from traditional kimchi and sourdough alleviated blue light-induced retinopathy in laboratory and animal experiments.
Daily supplementation with MitoPure urolithin A may help maintain immune function with age and protect against inflammaging, says data from a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Australia-based microbiome specialist Life-Space is planning to increase its offerings for gut-skin and gut-brain axes, as well as the gut-muscle and gut-bone axes as it dabbles into the healthy longevity space.
Habitual consumption of pasta formulated with a probiotic may improve HDL (‘good’) cholesterol levels and blood pressure, says a new study in Italy.
Nutraceuticals are supporting women through the hormonal fluctuations, psychological adjustments and physiological transitions that come with key life stages. Yet often women are not accessing the solutions available—so what is going wrong?
From probiotics to sleep-supporting snacks, discover how the four pillars of gut health are reshaping food and beverage innovation
The trend for functional beauty drinks doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon. Take a look at five of the latest innovations in this space.
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.