Vitamins & minerals

NI+Catching up with women’s hormonal health supplements: A roundup of the latest science

From probiotics to NAD+ boosters, a growing number of supplement interventions are targeting women’s hormonal health, with clinical trials increasingly going beyond subjective self-reporting and towards objective hormonal measures.

China’s dietary supplement imports: Fish oil fastest-growing category in H1 2026

Fish oil was the fastest-growing category of dietary supplement imports into China in the first half of this year, based on a report by the China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Medicines and Health Products (CCCMHPIE).

NI+Metabolic health supplement launches target gut health, glucose control and satiety

As GLP-1 drugs reshape the weight-management landscape, supplement brands are rethinking their approach, broadening the conversation beyond weight loss to metabolic health, muscle preservation and overall wellness.

NI+Magnesium and sleep: What does the science say?

A recent systematic review of randomized controlled trials raises questions about magnesium’s effectiveness as a sleep aid, concluding that the current evidence is inconsistent and of low certainty.

New in Nippon: Ninapharm leverages pharmacy channel, Ito Kanpo expands ‘one-bite’ line

Ninapharm Japan looks to leverage the pharmacy retail channel through the launch of seven new products, while Ito Kanpo adds to its “one-bite” range of powder supplements.

Lower NAD+ levels linked to greater frailty in older adults: Study

Older adults with lower levels of NAD+, an important cellular co-factor for improvement of mitochondrial performance and energy metabolism, may be at higher risk of frailty, says a new study from Japan.

Vitex Pharmaceuticals beefs up format offerings, exports with new facility - CEO

Vitex Pharmaceuticals will offer a greater variety of nutraceutical product formats and drive further exports with the opening of its new manufacturing facility, CEO Dr Aniss Chami told NutraIngredients.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Thai Union Ingredients looks to expand portfolio of tuna-derived ingredients

Thai Union Ingredients aims to unlock full value of the tuna fish by expanding its portfolio of premium nutrition ingredients derived from manufacturing by-products.

NI+Catching up with healthspan and lifespan supplements: A roundup of the latest science

Research on supplementation and aging is advancing quickly, helping to supplant “live longer” language with more nuanced claims based on closer examination of biological mechanisms that might help people live better for longer if they test out in human...

Beauty supplements on the rise in SEA as awareness and spending power grow – Swisse

Australian health and wellness player Swisse says that there is an increasing uptake of beauty supplements across South East Asia (SEA) as consumer awareness and spending power rise.

NI+Science vs politics: Kiwi’s long road to EU health-claim approval

It took four years after Europe’s food-safety scientists backed green kiwifruit’s digestive-health claim for regulators in Brussels to approve it, raising the bigger question: What happens when the science is settled, but the politics are not?

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

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…

Could vitamin D and DHA be a winning team for cognitive decline?

Combining vitamin D3 and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is significantly more effective at mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults than supplementing either nutrient alone, according to a new randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors A-G

Vitafoods Asia 2026 returns to Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2 to 4, and nutraceutical companies from across the globe will be exhibiting new innovative ingredients, products and services at the show.

Vitafoods Asia 2026

Vitafoods Asia 2026 show floor preview: Exhibitors H-O

Vitafoods Asia 2026, set to take place on September 2 to 4 next week, will shine the spotlight on innovations across trending themes, including healthy longevity, women’s health and more.

Across the Nutraverse: vitamin C gummy quality, GNC in Singapore, nominee for FDA commissioner

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

NI+Targeted health support drives new era in children’s supplements

Children’s supplements have transcended the traditional multivitamin tablet, with brands now offering a range of formats to target specific health needs rather than general wellness.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Swisse lists hormonal health, perimenopause as women’s health priority areas

Women’s health is today a key priority category for Swisse, with hormonal health and perimenopause support being crucial areas where innovation opportunities lie.

NI+Are GLP-1s driving demand for hair growth supplements?

Hair growth supplements are one of the fastest growing categories in the beauty-from-within market, a trend increasingly linked to the rise of GLP-1 drugs.

FSSAI sends notice warning against the use of NMN in supplements

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is an unapproved ingredient, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has stated in a notice sent to two companies based in Gujarat, India.

Growth Asia Summit 2026

Closing the gap: Women’s health remains unmet need – H&H Group

Health and Happiness Group (H&H Group) weighs in on the gaps in women’s health, how the narrative is changing, and its efforts in addressing unmet needs.

NI+Sports performance launches focus on creatine, format and flavor

The sports performance market has seen a significant wave of product launches in 2026, characterized by a shift toward lifestyle performance, convenient formats and the integration of cognitive health benefits.

Icle Time bolsters position in children’s height growth category with renewed products

South Korean health functional food brand Icle Time says it has further strengthened its position in the children’s height growth category following the launch of two renewed products in its premium line in April.

Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)

Solara Labs seeks partner in China to build on gains and accelerate growth

Florida-based dietary supplement manufacturer Solara Labs is seeking a partner in China that can build on the momentum of its high-performing products and accelerate growth in the market.

NI+Nootropic supplement launches go lifestyle-first as brain health broadens

Focus, memory, mental clarity and cognitive performance are now central claims across the supplement aisle, but product launches once focused on brain power continue to blur category lines towards more lifestyle-oriented and more multi-benefit...

Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)

Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category

Indian company Botanic Healthcare says that its new men’s health ingredient innovations, focusing on addressing the needs of two age groups, are set to be launched within the year, despite the category having taken a back seat in recent years.

Across the Nutraverse: Microbiome investments, B6 concerns, functional marine ingredient innovation

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Winter warmer: Berocca broadens immune support options with hot-and-cold effervescent

Berocca Australia has launched an effervescent product that can be consumed both hot and cold, to meet growing consumer demand for new ways to support immunity.

NI+Regulators clamp down on vitamin B6 as toxicity debate grows

Vitamin B6 is essential to human health, but excessive doses may cause serious side effects. As a growing number of countries tighten oversight of vitamin B6 supplements, debate is intensifying over whether the restrictions are proportionate to the risk.

Holland & Barrett rebuilds Asia presence with DFI Retail Group

Holland & Barrett is returning to Singapore and entering more Asian markets through an exclusive partnership with DFI Retail Group – the parent company of retail pharmacy chains Guardian and Mannings.

Mintel reveals top taste trends driving food and beverage formulation

Economic uncertainty is driving consumers towards comforting, familiar flavors, according to Mintel’s 2026 The Future of Flavors report.

Orthomol’s booming South Korea sales attributed to brand credibility, product competitiveness

Dong-A Pharmaceutical, Orthomol’s partner in South Korea, has attributed its top-ranking multivitamin sales in the local market to brand credibility and product competitiveness.

myBrainCo partners pharmacy veteran to gain ground in new sales channel

Australian supplements brand myBrainCo is partnering StirlingFildes Plus to leverage the latter’s connections in the pharmacy industry, a sector it is looking to establish a foothold in.

NI+Calm in a can: Savvy launches functional beverage targeting mental, menopausal needs

Aussie brand Savvy has released a ready-to-drink functional beverage targeted at reducing stress and anxiety while maintaining mental performance, which also responds to a growing need for menopause support among women.

B12 supplements for pregnant vegetarians may boost infant neurodevelopment: RCT

Pre- and post-natal vitamin B12 supplements for pregnant vegetarian women may improve neurodevelopment scores for the infants, says a new large, multi-center, double-blind randomized controlled trial.

Across the Nutraverse: China’s top supplement categories, Danone acquires Huel, B3 + B6 for muscles

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Across the Nutraverse: GOED unveils new database, Magtein in the UK, gut microbe and muscle strength

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Alibaba Tmall breaks down biggest health foods categories in China

Vitamin and mineral supplements, cardiovascular health supplements and kids nutrition are the three biggest nutraceutical categories in China in terms of sales revenue, according to major e-commerce channel Alibaba Tmall.

Bayer’s Elevit tackles Aussie motherhood challenges through partnerships

Bayer’s maternal health brand Elevit seeks to address the silent struggles of Australian mothers through constant product innovation and providing holistic support by partnering local start-ups.

New pharmacovigilance survey on natural health products to roll out globally

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...

NAD+ boosters may also boost gut microbes and beneficial metabolites: Nestlé data

The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.

Haleon’s FY25 results: APAC supplements growth offsets US declines

Haleon saw strong sales growth in its health supplement business in Asia-Pacific last year, which it said has partly offset the decline in North America.

World Customs Organization formally recognizes dietary supplements as a standalone category

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.

FrieslandCampina research finds nutrient-dense supplement improves early life growth outcomes

New research conducted and funded by FrieslandCampina shows that an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) significantly improved intake of protein, vitamins D, C and B-complex, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron in children at risk of stunted...

NI+Growth drivers and market opportunities for beauty-from-within across APAC

Innovation in product formats, ingredients and marketing is fueling rapid growth in the beauty-from-within sector across APAC and Australasia, as brands introduce new ways to blend beauty and wellness into consumers’ daily routines.

Denps taps into ‘wellness window’ in Singapore, eyes further expansion across SEA

Danish supplements brand Denps is looking to leverage Singapore’s premium market environment as a strategic launchpad for the South East Asian region.

Needful seeks to break through legacy brands’ stronghold in SEA supplements market

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.

Dong-A launches first liquid sleep aid, pharmacy-exclusive health functional foods

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.

Magnesium L-threonate may boost cognitive performance and improve sleep: RCT

Six weeks of supplementation with Magtein magnesium L-threonate may reduce brain cognitive age by 7.5 years, compared to placebo, says a new clinical trial from Australia.

Trend tracker: Vietnam’s nutra market, Taiwan consumer view of multivitamins, Japan’s FFC

Find out more about trends in Vietnam’s booming nutraceutical market, how Taiwan consumers view the benefits of multivitamin and mineral products, and popular Foods with Function Claims in Japan in this roundup.