Beyond ingredients: How vertical integration solves formulation problems
Paid for by NNB Nutrition
How can vertically integrated ingredient manufacturers solve problems with taste, clumping, solubility, and manufacturing?
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How dietary fibre supports satiety in the GLP 1 era: Science, mechanisms, and formulation opportunities
In paid partnership with ADM Matsutani LLC
A discussion about the science of hunger, appetite regulation and what it means for formulation in food.
The next era of liposomal delivery: Lessons from s-equol
Paid for by Bonerge Lifescience
Using s-equol as a case study, what makes a liposomal formulation truly effective and why characterization, stability, and pharmacokinetic outcomes matter as much as the active ingredient itself?
Algae omega-3: Building a more resilient and sustainable future for EPA and DHA
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How can omega-3 brands secure reliable access to EPA and DHA without compromising on concentration, quality, or consumer experience?
Ashwagandha: Why science, regulation and transparency matter more than ever
In paid partnership with KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
As consumer demand for ashwagandha grows, how can science-backed ingredients and greater transparency help build trust among consumers, formulators and regulators?
Omega-3’s emerging role in the GLP-1 nutrition conversation
In paid partnership with Nu-Mega Ingredients
As GLP-1 use grows worldwide, concern over lost lean mass alongside weight loss is rising, but research points to omega-3’s potential role in supporting lean mass.
Spotlight On... Ashwagandha: Understanding the Science, Scrutiny and Standards
In paid partnership with Kerry
A deep dive into the science behind ashwagandha, the regulatory considerations and what the future holds for the category.
Personalized wellness solutions: Full-stack supplement innovation
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The next wave of wellness innovation isn’t a single ingredient. It’s connecting science, delivery, and technology to solve real consumer needs.
Spotlight On: Why building antioxidant defenses early matters
In paid partnership with Kaneka Nutrients
Experts explore why maintaining antioxidant balance throughout life may support healthy aging.
Beyond senolytics: What fisetin’s new human trial data means for healthy aging
Paid for by Bonerge Lifescience
Two publications from a 2026 randomized controlled trial add human evidence on fisetin supplement benefits, with implications for healthy aging, metabolic health, and inflammatory balance.
Hallmarks of aging: Science-backed ingredients to support longevity
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Supplements play a starring role in many consumers’ longevity routines – but which ingredients actually work?
Strong 2026 cranberry harvest is good news for high-grade cranberry extract consumers
Paid for by Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI)
High-grade cranberry extracts, standardized to 15% of the active A-Type PAC’s require fruit concentrations of up to 200X. Harvest supply is therefore key to affordability.
Beyond GLP-1s: How fiber can support satiety and metabolic health
In paid partnership with ADM
As GLP-1 drugs reshape weight management, ADM/Matsutani’s team explores how Fibersol could support satiety and metabolic health while helping meet the demand for everyday food-based solutions.
What sets a clinically researched shatavari extract apart?
In paid partnership with KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
Shatavari has been recognised in Ayurveda as the “Queen of Herbs”. Today, growing clinical research is helping to explore how this traditional botanical may support women through different life stages.
Spotlight on Ashwagandha: Understanding the Science and Standards
In paid partnership with Kerry
As consumer demand for ashwagandha increases, discussions around standards, quality, and regulatory consistency are becoming increasingly prominent. How can the industry align on science-based standards for quality assurance while ingredient use expands?
Beyond sleep aid: Why next-gen sleep supplements are shifting toward sleep recovery
Paid for by Bonerge Lifescience
As sleep supplements shift from sleep aid to sleep recovery, urolithin A is emerging as a gut-brain axis ingredient for restorative, non-melatonin sleep.
6′-Sialyllactose supports cholesterol, cellular hydration, and aerobic exercise capacity, new study shows
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A New Texas A&M University study suggests that 6′-Sialyllactose may support cholesterol optimization, cellular hydration, and aerobic exercise capacity.
Advancing a healthspan-focused approach to healthy aging through high-bioavailability curcumin
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Exploring clinical research insights spanning cognitive function, joint and mobility, cardiovascular relevance and immune-related inflammation.
Why creatine purity matters more than ever as consumer demand grows
In paid partnership with NNB Nutrition
What is ‘creatine purity’, and why is it so important to get right?
Targeting healthy aging: Emerging role of ergothioneine
In paid partnership with Shanghai EGT Synbio Group Co., Ltd
As the aging population grows, consumers are looking for support to ensure later years are spent in optimal health. How can ergothioneine help to support healthy aging?
Saw palmetto and women’s health: What a new study reveals
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How can a new study conducted on saw palmetto broaden the conversation beyond men’s health and highlight its potential women’s health benefits?
The new standard: Why science and transparency are the new foundation of sales growth
Paid for by Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI)
For many years price was the key factor in driving ingredient sales; today leading supplement brands seek higher levels of science and transparency for their loyal customers.
Precision senescence: Fisetin and healthy aging after SenNet
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SenNet published the first comprehensive Human Senescence Atlas in June 2026. How will this change how the industry understands cellular senescence?
Mitigating oxidative stress: Supporting antioxidant defenses before they falter
In paid partnership with Kaneka Nutrients
Focus on antioxidant balance usually occurs after the balance tips towards oxidative stress. How can ubiquinol supplementation build defenses before the falter?
From bench to production line: The manufacturing gap in sports nutrition
In paid partnership with Prinova Group
As sports nutrition formulas grow more complex, the gap between R&D and full-scale production is widening. What is causing this, and what does closing the gap require?
Translating probiotic efficacy into stable consumer formats
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How can industry players successfully unlock the systemic potential of targeted functional probiotic strains?
Apo-lactoferrin: How iron saturation shapes lactoferrin’s bioactivity
In paid partnership with All G
Lactoferrin has become one of the most sought-after proteins in nutrition. How can a genuine “apo”, iron-free form of lactoferrin be produced – without stripping iron out of a protein that binds it readily?
Ancient Ayurvedic botanical extract shows promise for male sexual wellness
In paid partnership with K. Patel Phyto Extractions
Clinical data on a standardized ancient botanical extract shows measurable gains in male testosterone, sexual desire, arousal, and semen quality.
Bridging the gap between gut-axis and women’s health
In paid partnership with ADM
As women experience a variety of health concerns throughout life, how can personalized, science-backed solutions resonate with today’s informed consumer?
Next-gen gut health: Bacteriophages support probiotic precision
In paid partnership with ADM
As microbiome science evolves, the future won’t be about bacteria alone – it’ll be about the entire ecosystem and result-driven interactions. How are bacteriophages introducing a new paradigm here?
Overcoming the formulation challenges behind bioactive performance
In paid partnership with CoreFX Ingredients
Even clinically studied nutrients and bioactives can face challenges related to stability, bioavailability, and sensory performance. How can manufacturers help ingredients perform closer to their full potential while creating a better consumer experience?
Matcha and L-theanine: Combining ancient remedies with modern science for stress and mental acuity
Paid for by Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI)
As consumer demand grows for functional beverages that support both energy and mental wellbeing, formulators are seeking alternatives to traditional caffeine systems – this is where matcha tea comes in.
From PCOS to PMOS: Why women’s hormonal health needs a new playbook
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With growing scientific consensus suggesting that conversations surrounding PCOS may be too narrow, what are common misconceptions of PCOS – and how are they shaping the wider women’s health market?
What today’s consumers want from collagen and nutricosmetic products
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Collagen remains one of the most promising categories in wellness, but the conversation has evolved. What do consumers want from collagen products today?
Spotlight On: Ashwagandha: Science, regulation and transparency
In paid partnership with KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
Increasingly studied for its potential in supporting sleep, stress, sports performance and sexual health, the consistency, labelling and quality of ashwagandha are coming under scrutiny from both researchers and regulators.
Raising the evidence bar: New clinical data strengthens the case for ashwagandha
Paid for by KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
Growing use of ashwagandha has intensified focus on safety. New clinical evidence explores tolerability across duration, dose and population scale.
New curcumin horizons: Unlocking functionality and formats
In paid partnership with Sabinsa Corporation
Meet the next-gen ingredient that will open up opportunities across a range of health-focused product formats in growing markets.
Spotlight On: Targeted nutrition strategies for every stage of women’s health
In paid partnership with ADM
At every life stage, women experience new, and often challenging, changes. Providing personalized, science-backed, and proactive solutions to offer relief can be key to supporting women’s health across the lifespan.
Functional mushrooms harbor far greater molecular diversity than the industry assumes
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New metabolomics research from a multi-year collaboration reveals that current industry standards are capturing only a fraction of the bioactive complexity present in functional mushroom ingredients.
Ashwagandha: New root-only regulations come to India
Paid for by KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
As global demand for ashwagandha surges, a new leaf ban puts adulteration under scrutiny. While this may improve margins, it raises important questions around consistency, safety, and label accuracy.
Spotlight On: Why shatavari is the most important herb women haven’t heard of… yet
In paid partnership with KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
The adaptogenic herb shatavari can help support hormonal shifts to improve resilience and ease symptoms, and upcoming clinical studies will showcase its power to help women of all ages.
Microencapsulation technology for enhancing the stability of live Akkermansia muciniphila
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As Akkermansia muciniphila emerges as one of the most promising next-gen probiotics, microencapsulation technologies are paving the way for more stable, effective and accessible probiotic products.
Why post-meal glucose matters, and how emerging ingredients support metabolic health
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As post-meal glucose spikes gain attention, emerging human data on peanut-skin-derived polyphenols point to new, science-backed approaches for stabilizing glycemic response.
Exploring the full spectrum of biotics – the go-to for longevity
In paid partnership with Sabinsa Corporation
Biotics is a rapidly evolving area of scientific research unveiling multiple potential human health benefits, not least a link to longevity.
Designing nutraceutical portfolios for a changing active wellness landscape
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At the heart of next-gen wellness is nutrition that powers people to move better, think sharper, and stay resilient. How can brands align future portfolios to lead the future of ‘active’ wellness?
Ashwagandha across ages: A multi-functional ingredient for modern wellness
Paid for by KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
The nutraceutical market is shifting from single-condition solutions toward ingredients that support multiple dimension of health. How is ashwagandha being re-examined through this broader lens?
How modern shatavari is rewriting the women’s health playbook with clinical evidence
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Shatavari is redefining hormonal balance, with clinical studies showing results in PCOS and menopause support.
The Ayurvedic herb changing the hair loss conversation
In paid partnership with KSM-66 Ashwagandha & SRI-81 Shatavari
Stress-related hair loss is becoming an increasing problem across generations. How can root-derived forms of ashwagandha provide clinically-backed support?
S-equol: A signal modulator supporting women across the entire life cycle
Paid for by Bonerge Lifescience
From adolescence to post-menopause, S-equol provides targeted support for women at every stage of life, studies show.
Cranberries’ unique A-Type PACs provide key urinary tract support, studies show
Paid for by Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI)
Urinary tract infections are the most common outpatient infection in the US. How can high A-Type PAC cranberry extracts provide maximum support?