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NI+Supplement sector rising, ‘safety needs to evolve with it’

Growing supplement use, novel ingredients, personalized nutrition and digital health advice are challenging safety frameworks in a fragmented global regulatory landscape, prompting greater discussion about the tools needed to foster regulatory coherence.

NI+People on the move: New nutra jobs of summer 2026

The latest executive moves suggest a nutrition industry entering a more institutionalized and global phase of growth and professionalizing around scale, science and channel expansion.

Regulatory update

NI+Brazil authorizes new supplement ingredients and health claims

Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has updated its regulatory framework for dietary supplements, adding new authorized ingredients, establishing dosage limits and introducing new health claims that manufacturers can use on supplement...

NI+Adapting to life: Happy Caapi reframes the ‘soul vine’ for the nootropics market

Ayahuasca can open the door to a psychoactive journey into other realms, accompanied by profound introspection and physical purging. Happy Caapi is not that.

Study finds KSM-66 ashwagandha safe in sample of more than 1,000 adults

One of the largest prospective, placebo-controlled safety and tolerability evaluations of an ashwagandha root extract reports high tolerance and no adverse events, providing ‘an important puzzle piece’ in the safety debate.

NI+Supplements 101: How climate change is reshaping botanical ingredient sourcing

As a summer of extreme heat, persistent drought and monsoon rainfall draws to a close, increasingly volatile weather patterns are reshaping the botanical ingredients industry—affecting where plants can be grown, how much they yield, their phytochemical...

Guest article

NI+From soil health to supply chain resilience: Why One Health matters for supplements

For years, the supplement industry has focused primarily on what goes into the capsule. Today, leading brands are asking bigger questions: Where did that ingredient come from? What is its life-cycle impact? How healthy is the system that produced it? And...

NI+Mexico updates additives framework, tightens maximum limits

Mexico’s Ministry of Health has published a new agreement governing additives and processing aids in foods, beverages and dietary supplements, replacing the 2012 framework and introducing new maximum limits and phased transition periods for industry.

Proprietary turmeric extract improves orientation and attention scores in 24-week cognitive trial

A dual-extracted Curcuma longa extract (CLE) focusing on active sesquiterpenoids rather than curcuminoids showed promising results on cognitive scores in a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Body weight may influence coffee’s effects on heart and metabolic health

Lower BMI may be associated with greater activation of metabolic pathways linked to cardiovascular health following caffeinated coffee consumption, according to new research.

NI+P&G to acquire Thorne in premium wellness play

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire dietary supplement manufacturer Thorne from L Catterton’s Flagship Fund, in a deal reportedly valued at $3.8 billion.

Probiotic may boost mood and emotional health for older adults: RCT

Daily supplementation with Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 may improve gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and happiness scores in older adults, says a new study from China.

Meta-analysis counters prevailing belief that omega-3s increase risk of atrial fibrillation

Low-dose omega-3 supplementation may not be associated with an elevated risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a new large-scale study.

Precision synbiotic outperforms probiotics alone for toddler gut-immune health

Combining the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-FL with specific Bifidobacterium strains creates a synergistic effect that significantly reduces infectious and atopic disease risk in toddlers, according to new multi-center trial data.

Carotenoids promising for eye, brain development in kids, but more research needed

A study found that carotenoid supplementation could provide vision and cognitive benefits in children, but further long-term studies are needed to validate its efficacy as an adjunct therapy.

Hop extract study moves beyond appetite to body composition

A hop-derived nutraceutical may help adults with overweight lose body fat while maintaining muscle mass, according to a 24-week randomized controlled trial that researchers say expands the evidence supporting non-prescription weight-management ingredients.

Beetroot juice: New study details muscle performance benefits

Preliminary findings from a small-scale study highlighted beetroot juice’s potential to improve low- and moderate-velocity muscle contractions.

New integrated botanical ingredient promises relief from perimenopause and menopause symptoms

OmniActive Health Technologies is introducing a new botanical ingredient to help women through the hormonal changes experienced during perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause.

Nutrafol study shows gains in overlooked growth metric

Researchers say the findings could broaden how the nutrition industry measures efficacy, with faster hair growth adding to more established endpoints such as density and shedding.

NI+Beckham-backed supplement brand IM8 lands unconventional $1 billion deal to fuel expansion

After landing $1 billion in growth financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF), IM8 is entering its next chapter: accelerating international expansion, broadening its product portfolio and building on the momentum of its David...

Elysium’s supplement shows promise for menopause symptoms

An open-label pilot trial by Elysium Health showed that combining nicotinamide riboside (NR) and pterostilbene (PT) may optimize endogenous estrogen recycling post-menopause.

Evidence-based nutrition to underpin Commonwealth Games success

Elite athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are increasingly turning to personalized nutrition plans and evidence-backed supplements.

NI+Supplement innovation moves beyond ingredients to proof, personalization and performance

Senior innovation leaders in the dietary supplement industry say the next phase of growth is no longer just about finding the next novel ingredient but will be defined by clinically meaningful products, finished-formula evidence, smarter communication...

Probiotic may protect against recurrent respiratory tract infections in healthy adults: RCT

Supplements formulated with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CRL 1505 may significantly the recurrence of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), says a new study.

NI+Peptides rise and collagen falls: The next wave of beauty from within

The beauty-from-within category is rapidly evolving from a niche sector focused on hair, skin and nails into a broader wellness driven market.

NVP Healthcare eyes foothold in Latin America through partnership with Brazilian firm

South Korean biohealth firm NVP Healthcare has entered into an exclusive supply deal for its proprietary probiotic ingredient with a Brazilian company to bolster its expansion in the Latin America region.

NI+Catching up with nootropics: A roundup of the latest science

Recent nootropic research reflects a shift from generalized “brain boost” claims to targeted, evidence-driven approaches focused on specific cognitive domains and responder populations.

Krill oil outperforms fish oil in raising fatty acid plasma, with sex effects

Emerging clinical evidence continues to strengthen the case for krill oil as a differentiated omega-3 delivery format, with a recently published study suggesting it may raise circulating EPA and DHA more effectively than conventional fish oil even when...

Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: ClostraBio, Holobiome and Kioga

NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Clostrabio, Holobiome and Kioga as the next Probiota Pioneers.

Sports nutrition company Maurten fuels Sawe to marathon world record

Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon yesterday in London—a feat fueled by 115 g of carbohydrate every hour.

NI+Catching up with menopause supplements: A roundup of the latest science

Menopause supplement science is moving away from broad claims toward more personalized, mechanism‑driven applications.

NI+People on the move: New nutra jobs of winter 2025-2026

Recent leadership movements across the nutrition, dietary supplement and natural products sectors reflect an industry placing renewed emphasis on experience, scientific credibility and operational depth amid ongoing market and regulatory complexity.

Nestlé launches longevity drinks following nutrition and health science merger

Global food giant Nestlé is expanding its presence in the longevity space, launching a new range of science-backed nutritional drinks designed to support energy, focus, sleep and overall vitality.

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.

NI+Catching up with active nutrition supplements: A round-up of the latest science

Active nutrition science is moving towards targeted research that considers sport type, training load, physiological responses and even sex-specific needs as its explores the effects of specific supplements and dietary strategies on athletic performance.

NI+Catching up with cellular health supplements: A roundup of the latest science

Cellular health is rapidly becoming a focal point in longevity and wellness research, with new studies revealing how targeted supplements and bioactive compounds can influence aging at the molecular level.

NI+Forces and factors that fueled the supplement industry in 2025—and what might be next

Supplement shoppers have moved away from a one-size-fits-all approach as they prioritize convenient self-care solutions they can feel, and the industry has responded with supplements-are-personal formulations and messaging aligned with targeted rather...

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.

Guest article

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.

NI+Catching up with supplements for women: A roundup of the latest science

Once scarce, the body of female-specific supplement science is growing as both research and market increasingly focus on women and all their life stages and phases.

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.

NI+Catching up with microbiome modulation: A round-up of the latest science

Both the scientific literature and the supplement market have firmly established the role of the gut microbiome in mediating health effects through the co-digestion of nutrients and influence on nutrient signaling.

NI+Catching up with supplements for kids: A round-up of the latest science

Most pediatric supplement research has historically focused on correcting nutrient deficiencies or promoting growth and immunity, but the discourse is increasingly shifting towards how optimizing nutrition during critical early-life windows can influence...

NI+Could eggs protect against cognitive decline?

Moderate whole egg consumption may improve cognitive outcomes in healthy adults, including reduced dementia risk and better memory performance.

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.

NI+Supplements in the health care practitioner channel: A gate-kept growth area

In today’s burgeoning health and wellness market, healthcare practitioners serve as gatekeepers to what one online dietary supplement dispensary describes as pure, potent wellness products for better patient outcomes.

NI+How are pet supplements vetted and regulated in the wellness era?

Pet owners often prioritize their animals’ well-being ahead of their own, embracing the wellness industry’s growing holistic health niche for Lassie and Fido.

NI+Catching up with mind health supplements: A roundup of the latest science

With the ongoing destigmatization of mental health and following a pandemic-scale surge in global stress and anxiety, consumer demand for dietary supplements targeting cognitive function and mood continues to accelerate.