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Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.
Acute supplementation with a nature identical capsaicin analogue ingredient may improve athletic performance and recovery for CrossFit athletes, says a new study from Spain.
A food supplement containing 19 nutrients and marketed by Pharmanutra Spa may improve fatigue and quality of life in adults over 50, according to a new study.
New research found a significant association between maternal choline intake and infant development and intelligence scores, but fewer than 2% of mothers had adequate intake.
Supplementation with krill oil may counter age-related declines in muscle mass and function, irrespective of age, sex and BMI, in healthy older adults, says a new study.
“Nutritional micronutrient recommendations must be improved” for very low birth weight (VLBW) babies, according to researchers in Norway.
Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
Free-to-enter NutraIngredients Awards category highlights the importance of sustainability initiatives for the longevity of the industry.
A study using data from the United Kingdom Biobank found that omega-3 was inversely associated with a history of both depression and anxiety.
A new study in Frontiers in Nutrition concluded that beetroot juice (BJ) may transiently enhance neuromuscular performance during basketball warm-ups, but only within the first eight minutes.
Daily probiotic supplementation improved sexual health and quality of life for menopausal women experiencing sexual dysfunction, according to new research.
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
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.
A supplement containing fresh eggshell membrane was more effective at improving aging skin than hydrolyzed collagen, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Day two at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Dublin 2026 will see experts discuss regulatory updates, postbiotic science and strain-level innovation.
Supplementing with high-dose creatine monohydrate (CrM) for one week improved subjective sleep quality, enhanced cognitive performance, increased physical output and reduced muscle soreness in active men, according to a recent study.
Solabia’s chokeberry extract Brainberry may positively affect spatial working memory in older participants, according to new research published in Clinical Nutrition.
Almost 25% of commercial ginseng products may be adulterated, with dietary supplements at greater risk than powdered ginseng root or ginseng tea, says a new scoping review from the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program (BAPP).
Ashwagandha root supplementation delivered sex-specific benefits in team sport athletes, improving recovery perception in women and boosting lower-body strength in men, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
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.
Oral supplementation and topical application of trans-resveratrol may help improve women’s skin health parameters by reducing wrinkles and boosting sebum levels, says a new study using Lallemand’s Veri-te resveratrol.
New research investigating 12-months administration of ashwagandha root extract (ARE) in healthy adults concludes long-term safety across liver, kidney and hormone parameters.
Long-term low fiber intake and high variability in amino acid intake were associated with low-stability microbiota and adverse blood lipid profiles, according to a year-long study conducted in children.
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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.
Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...
Four weeks of astaxanthin supplementation improved kicking performance in young male Taekwondo athletes, according to a new study.
Over 60% of products containing lavender contained less or none of the three main marker compounds for lavender, says a recent analysis of 73 herbal medicinal products and dietary/food supplements on the global market.
Consuming high levels of polyphenol-rich foods over an extended period may support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol profiles thereby lowering the risk of heart disease, according to new research published in BMC Medicine.
Data drawn from 80,000 UK Biobank participants indicate that biotin may play a protective role in mental health.
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.
Seven days of Rhodiola rosea supplementation improved strength, endurance and cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
Soccer players may gain meaningful recovery benefits from casein supplementation either immediately after training or before sleep, depending on their performance goals, according to new research published in Nutrients.
Last month’s Nutra Healthspan Summit brought growing interest in longevity-positioned skin care into sharper focus.
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.
Anthocyanin supplementation improved general cognition compared to control, according to a new meta-analysis published in the journal GeroScience.
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.”
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Supplementation with fucoidan—a polysaccharide derived from brown seaweed— improved grip strength among older adults, according to a study conducted in Taiwan.
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.
Solabia Nutrition’s Bonolive olive leaf extract showed positive effects on skin health markers related to aging in a study of postmenopausal women.