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Mark your calendar: IPC 2026 heading to Kraków
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.
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Omega-3s: A year of ups and downs
The year 2025 in the omega-3 industry—as well as across most industries—was characterized by uncertainty on a global scale.
‘There was never a dull moment’: 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026
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…
Long-term study supports safety of creatine in female soccer players
Daily consumption of creatine during an eight-month soccer season was not associated with any clinically significant biochemical changes in female soccer players, says a new study from Brazil that further supports the safety of creatine.
FC Barcelona star striker partners with KSM-66 Ashwagandha
Robert Lewandowksi, one of the top goalscorers in Bundesliga and Champions League history, has signed on as global brand ambassador for KSM-66 Ashwagandha.
FDA flags more supplements adulterated with toxic yellow oleander
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its ongoing safety alert regarding dietary supplements adulterated with yellow oleander, expanding its watchlist following analytical testing.
NutraIngredients reimagined: Relaunch provides global insights and region-specific coverage
We’re thrilled to share some important updates to NutraIngredients that will enhance how you engage with our content.
Global survey: Mothers put infant nutrition and quality above price
Quality and health benefits outrank price and brand when it comes to choice of infant or toddler formula, according to a global survey of mothers, but Europeans are lagging behind in terms of knowledge.
What do an Amazonian people reveal about skin health in industrialized societies?
The skin microbiomes of the Yanomami, a remote indigenous group in the Amazon, show that diverse, environmentally enriched microbiota may offer benefits that are not explored in current models of ‘healthy’ skin.
Mexican-Danish collaboration seeks to transform whey waste into single-cell protein
Scientists in Mexico and Denmark are using mixed microbial communities to convert waste whey into single-cell protein, providing an environmentally-friendly and nutritious alternative protein source.
NutraIngredients has a new look
Our site has moved to a new platform to improve your reading experience. Here’s what to look out for
ProBiotix Health teams up with Raff for Mexico commercial partnership
UK-based ProBiotix Health plc has signed a new deal with Mexico-based raw materials and ingredients specialist, Raff, for distribution of probiotics to support cardiometabolic health.
Weight Management Summit 2025: Event to explore the role of nutrition in a post-GLP-1 world
The Weight Management Summit will explore the market, the regulatory landscape, the science of natural alternatives, side effect support and how to best communicate all of this to an engaged, passionate and growing consumer base.
Indena's grape seed extract may boost mood and cognitive function
Preliminary in vitro experiments show that Indena’s Enovita, a sustainable standardized grapeseed extract (GSE), modulates key neurotransmitters involved in mood and cognition.
Maternal probiotic use may boost infant gut health and memory
New research links maternal probiotic use to reduced breast milk inflammatory markers, improved infant gut health and enhanced brain response, however knowledge gaps on infant gut colonization remain.
Solnul resistant starch may slash markers of metabolic dysfunction: Study
A low 3.5-gram daily dose of Solnul resistant potato starch may beneficially reduce the levels of circulating free fatty acids (FFA), an important early marker of metabolic health, says a new study.
Review supports SAMe for mental health
Dietary supplement S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) may provide a functional alternative to pharmaceuticals for first line management of depressive symptoms, according to a new science review.
Hibiscus-lemon verbena extract shows weight management potential: RCT
A blend of extracts from lemon verbena and hibiscus may help slash body weight by over 3.4% in three months in the absence of diet and exercise, says a new study using Metabolaid, formulated by Monteloeder, S.L. subsidiary SuanNutra.
Too little choline: A disadvantage in Latin America
A new study reports that “an astonishing majority” of women of childbearing age across eight countries in Latin America do not consume enough choline, a nutrient particularly important for fetal development.
Brazilian blend targets mood and sleep quality through the gut
A novel mineral-prebiotic-herbal supplement shows promise for tackling the waning of cognitive function in mood disorders brought on by unhealthy lifestyle, according to a team of Brazilian researchers.
Synbiotic may improve energy balance, offer anti-obesity effects: Study
A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.
Slimbiotics announces strategic Mexican partnership for liver health
Austrian plant-based probiotics player Slimbiotics has announced a strategic cooperation with Laboratorios Columbia to accelerate the development of innovative health products, including those targeting liver health.
Study supports Guayusa leaf extract’s cognitive and mood benefits
A low dose of guayusa leaf extract may boost cognition and mood in health young adults, while a higher dose may also promote motor-cognitive performance, according to results of a small acute-dosing study.
BASF declares force majeure on vitamin and carotenoid supply after fire at German plant
BASF has declared force majeure on the supply of some vitamin A and E and carotenoid products, with certain aroma ingredients impacted as well, following a fire at a plant at its Ludwigshafen site.
Probiotics may boost immune cell function for marathon runners: RCT
A combination of two probiotic strains may increase the activity of certain immune cells in marathon runners, says a new study from Brazil that adds to the potential immune health benefits of probiotics for endurance athletes.
Spore-forming probiotic may ease URTI symptoms
Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.
Hi & Fi Asia-China 2024
Fish oil supply to recover as 2024’s first fishing season ends on a high note – GOED
The first Peruvian fishing season this year had ended on a high note, with oil yield expected to hit at least 75k tons, said industry body GOED.
cbdMD continues to build science despite lack of federal clarity
A new study supports the safety and efficacy of a specific hemp-derived cannabidiol product from cbdMD, and the company remains committed to building the science behind its products with an eye on international opportunities.
IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 3: Companion animals, gut-brain, start-ups and tech advances
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just five days away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!
IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 2: Rob Knight, regulations, state of the market, HCPs and more!
Day 2 of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas starts with an opening keynote from renowned microbiome research Prof. Rob Knight and finishes with a panel discussion around the healthcare practitioner opportunity. The event is less than a week away...
IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024: Women’s Health and prebiotics headline Day 1
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is less than a week away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!
Uruguay considers proposal to regulate dietary supplements
The public comment period for Uruguay’s new draft policy to regulate dietary supplements in the country closes May 15.
NutriLeads expands global presence with Mexico distribution deal
Netherlands-based NutriLeads BV has announced a distribution agreement with Safe Iberoamericana, SA de CV in Mexico for its Benicaros upcycled carrot-derived ingredient.
‘I came to learn and was delighted to find so much more’: 8 reasons to attend the IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024
The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
NutraCast: Biohacking cellular health via supplements that mimic fasting
There is a wide array of clinical benefits of fasting such as improved mood and cognition, balanced immune responses, enhanced energy, improvements in heart and metabolic health, weight management and more. But anyone who has fasted knows that it can be...
MuscleTech expands ties with Trust Group to manufacture in Brazil
Global sports supplement brand MuscleTech has reached a manufacturing and marketing agreement with Trust Group to expand its reach into the Brazilian market.
Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae
Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.
NAI partners with Barentz to distribute CarnoSyn in Brazil
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. recently announced it has named Barentz as the exclusive distributor of its CarnoSyn beta-alanine for the Brazilian dietary supplements market.