News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
What if an energy drink could do more than just wake you up? Formulator Shawn Wells sat down with NutraIngredients to introduce OnSwitch, a collaborative, new energy drink concept that made its way around the show floor during SupplySide Global this year.
Scientific efforts must shift from extending overall lifespan to actively reducing the rate of aging, according to Dr. Roberto Ripa from the Nestlé Institute of Health Science.
L’Oréal is pioneering longevity science with AI-driven diagnostics, personalized beauty solutions and advanced ingredients to extend skin healthspan.
While a lot of attendees come to SupplySide Global to show off their latest innovations, for many, the main objective is to see the latest trends shaping the future of dietary supplements.
Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.
At the Nutra Healthspan Summit held last month in London, a striking contradiction was revealed: NAD research searches skyrocketed while actual consumer purchases nosedived.
From MLM teen to natural products communications CEO, the Kandice Rae Communications founder examines authentic storytelling—starting with her own.
Interest in postbiotics is growing as consumers look beyond traditional sleep aids, according to new research.
Healthspan innovation means moving fast on trends without losing sight of solid nutrition science, according to Rachel Kreider, vice president of product innovation and science at GNC.
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
Collagen’s role in the U.S. nutrition market is expanding beyond beauty, influencing holistic wellness and driving consumer interest in multifunctional products that support appearance, mobility and long-term health, according to industry insights from...
“The gut requires a different strategy from much of the aging field,” said researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit.
Biotech company Helaina has increased production capacity for its lactoferrin ingredient effera and broadened its focus across women’s health, active nutrition and gut support.
There is huge excitement from the nutrition industry and consumers around healthspan and longevity, but clinical trials to study aging can be challenging because of the number of participants and durations needed. And don’t forget the troublesome...
Apex Compliance’s Asa Waldstein shares valuable insights for those seeking to avoid an FDA warning letter, a competitor case with the NAD or a referral to the FTC due to ad claims non-compliance.
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.
Two decades ago, the U.S. botanical industry was plagued with widespread adulteration and a lack of quality testing—a reality that inspired Cal Bewicke and Leo Liu to launch Ethical Naturals. The company recently celebrated 20 years of doing “the ethical...
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) was signed into law in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, creating the modern dietary supplements industry as we know it. When DSHEA passed, the industry had 4K products and was worth $4 billion....
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has mobilized its regulatory affairs committee to address expected changes to the GRAS affirmation pathway. “We’ve been very active, proactive,” says George Paraskevakos.
The Trump Administration returned to the White House one year ago. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr. being named health secretary, to tariffs, to Make America Healthy Again, it’s been an eventful year for a variety of sectors—including dietary supplements.
Consumer awareness around omega-3 is high, but a new player on the block—omega-11—is offering innovative solutions for a range of health end points, from skin and cardiovascular health to healthspan.
The herbal sector is facing unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—that could reshape how Americans access natural products.
The ongoing government shutdown is impacting GMP inspections and delaying proposals to amend the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) regulation. “We’re gonna just sit on our hands for a little while longer,” says Dr. Daniel Fabricant, president and CEO...
May Yamada-Lifton, CEO of Maypro, attributes her leadership approach to an upbringing that blended American independence with Japanese values of loyalty and long-term thinking.
Consumer priorities have undergone a major shift in recent years, with mental wellness emerging as a top concern. Given the focus on mental health, it may not be surprising that demand for functional beverages like kava are on the rise.
This month’s new product launches focus on addressing key wellness areas, including beauty, sports nutrition, stress relief, improved sleep and women’s health.
Creating a beverage company wasn’t in her original plans, yet it emerged from addressing a genuine need Trisha Ashworth and others shared.
Global disruptions are exposing the fragility of single-source vitamin C supply chains and driving production shifts toward more resilient hubs like Scotland, says dsm-firmenich.
Entries are now open for the illustrious annual NutraIngredients Awards, with 17 categories available to enter.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) and Radicle Science recently announced Deshanie Rai, PhD, as the 2025 Annette Dickinson Trailblazer Award winner.
Before leading The Synergy Company, Jennifer Briggs’ career spanned tech, construction and 13 years at New Belgium Brewing.
Growing up with a doctor father and an Ayurvedic grandmother in India, Dr. Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk witnessed debates grew up at the crossroads of Western medicine and traditional healing practices. Those two worlds would later become intertwined.
The Finnish start-up is turning its attention to the US, where it hopes to disrupt the health and performance market
This month highlights a particular focus on women’s hormonal health, sports nutrition, hydration, gut health and beauty-from-within.
Jeffersonville, Indiana is now home to BioVivo Science’s new facility, marking a major shift from overseas dependency to domestic production. The $70 million investment into the new 100,000-square-foot facility will allow Biovivo to process 2,000 metric...
With over 25 years in microbiology, Christina Vegge, vice president of R&D at Probi, discussed how she transitioned from researching antibiotic resistance to viewing probiotics as “the solution side of the same coin.”
UK-based Myoform is launching its new personalized nutrition platform after 18 months of beta-testing with a group of elite athletes, biohackers and everyday Joes. The initial focus is on its home market with expansion plans for the United States for 2026.
The health and wellness industry is facing a regulatory maze as companies push boundaries with innovative products that do not fit traditional FDA categories, says Shelly Blackwell from EAS Consulting Group.
Wisconsin-based Nature’s Way is drilling 280 wells to support its facility’s sustainable heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system—an initiative expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 850 tons annually.
With over 25 years in public relations, Lisa Miller evolved from working as an agency publicist to founding her own firm and now serves as communications director at Aker BioMarine.
Rapid climate change and rising consumer demand are hitting botanical supply chains and impeding the production of sustainable, high quality products.
Social media influencer-turned-entrepreneur Demi Schweers said she first took to Instagram to share content mostly centered around DIY projects, fashion and pets. But after some health complications, Demi and her husband Tom began posting more personal...
Following a struggle with low milk supply in her early motherhood, Luna Aziz launched Legendairy Milk, illustrating how necessity truly is the mother of invention.
From a precarious infancy marked by a miraculous recovery to becoming a seasoned sales professional, Cassandra Birrittier, business development director of North America at GRA Nutra, has a unique outlook on life.
This month’s launches carry a fall reset theme that feature sleep, cognition, sports performance and a return to fundamental ingredients.
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