Meet the 2026 Probiota Pioneers: Microvitality, Totality Biosciences, Luvbiotics
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Microvitality, Totality Biosciences and Luvbiotics as the next Probiota Pioneers.
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CRN updates vitamin K2 MK-7 intake limits
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has determined a Highest Observed Intake (HOI) level for vitamin K2-MK7 of 375 mcg/day following a review of over 40 clinical trials.
SSG 2025: One year later with lactoferrin innovator Helaina
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.
Buck Institute expert on the challenges of aging research
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...
Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals and CEO convicted of $4.7 million wire fraud scheme
Jared Wheat and his dietary supplement company, Georgia-based Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have been convicted by a federal jury of wire fraud after allegedly fabricating documents to deceive customers into believing that the company was certified as...
SSG 2025: Asa Waldstein on FDA, FTC and NAD enforcement trends
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.
News in brief
HHS brings back NHANES staff for public health
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has rescinded the reduction in force notices for staff involved with the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) following public pressure to recognize the importance of the survey for...
dsm-firmenich on targeting select hallmarks of aging for measurable effects
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.
Across the Nutraverse: Robert Lewandowksi and KSM-66, H&H Group targets cellular health, and efforts to restrict supplements in Michigan
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Michigan legislator introduces restrictive supplements bill
A lawmaker in Michigan has filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors. The Council for Responsible Nutrition said the bill is “premised on a misunderstanding of both the science and the regulation of dietary...
Personalized vitamin D supplementation may halve heart attack risk: Study
Optimizing blood levels of vitamin D with tailored doses over four years may slash the risk of heart attack by 52% for people with heart disease, according to preliminary data presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Hofseth Biocare partners with Jim Lavalle and Metabolic Elite
Norway-based Hofseth BioCare has announced a strategic product partnership with Metabolic Elite, with formulations being guided by key opinion leader and nutrition expert Jim LaValle.
Ethical Naturals CEO on his company’s 20-year commitment to quality
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...
White House updates tariffs with relief for some botanicals
The Trump Administration has revised and expanded the tariff exemption list to include botanicals such as green and black tea, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric.
Founder urges women’s health brands to lobby against red tape
The founder of premium women’s health supplement brand Lyma signaled an opportunity for UK brands to contest health claim restrictions during last week’s Nutra Healthspan Summit.
ClostraBio and Maypro team up to bring next-gen gut probiotic to market
Maypro has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with ClostraBio to launch the CLB101 probiotic onto the North American market.
Tart cherry extract may reduce inflammation and urate levels: RCT
Four weeks of supplementation with a low-dose, encapsulated tart cherry extract may slash levels of CRP, a biomarker of inflammation, by over 23%, says a new study using the NordicCherry ingredient from Specnova.
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.
CarobWay inks US distribution deal as it gears up for CarobBiome launch
CarobWay enters into an exclusive distribution agreement with GRA Nutra Corp, as part of the company’s commercialization efforts in the United States for its carob-based ingredients.
Bioriginal creates ‘central hub’ by bringing six companies under same banner
Bioriginal is gathering six of its companies under one organization, promising that the unified group will deliver greater value and efficiency to partners.
Biohm opens Atlanta R&D center to accelerate fungal microbiome ingredients
Biohm Technologies has added a research laboratory in Atlanta to accelerate its pipeline of fungal and bacterial probiotic and postbiotic ingredients.
Konjac glucomannan may support intestinal health in elite athletes
Supplementation with glucomannans from konjac, a soluble fiber, may ease gastrointestinal symptoms in elite male Taekwondo athletes with functional constipation, says a new study from China.
Across the Nutraverse: Iovate’s new scientific advisory board, PharmaLinea acquired by ANJAC, medical foods access
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
What’s driving the next wave of format innovation?
Consumers increasingly want ritual-friendly supplement formats, Karin Hermoni, VP of science and innovation at Suannutra and Imagine Health, said at the recent SupplySide Global event in Las Vegas.
CHPA’s MacKay on growth, challenges, MAHA and going mainstream
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....
Listening to women: Waleria’s latest menopause and sexual wellness research
A new wave of research is addressing the unique needs of women across life stages, with Waleria Healthtech leading the charge through clinical trials on menopause symptom relief and sexual wellness.
NHANES data supports post-Covid boom in supplement use
A new study finds that dietary supplement use has increased substantially over the last decade in the United States, with a similar rise seen in individuals taking four or more supplements concurrently.
Meta-analysis supports vitamin K2’s bone health benefits
Data from over 2,500 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis revealed that vitamin K2 supplementation can improve biomarkers of bone turnover, supporting the vitamin’s benefits for bone metabolism and skeletal health.
IPA chief on the end of self-GRAS, China’s probiotic growth and global regulatory uncertainty
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.
CRN’s Mister on the regulatory curveball nobody saw coming
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.
Iovate builds scientific team to lead education push
Iovate Health Sciences International has formed a Scientific Advisory Board to provide guidance on research priorities, product development and scientific communication strategies centered on the field of muscle health, recovery and metabolic health.
‘Innovation in the omega space’: Building the science and awareness of omega-11
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.
ANH pushes FDA to broaden access to medical foods
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) USA is calling for FDA regulatory reform to broaden access to medical foods, with the aim of using nutrition therapies to help manage chronic disease and other conditions.
Announcing the 2026 NutraIngredients SANS Start-Up Stars
NutraIngredients is pleased to name our Start-up Stars for the upcoming Sports & Active Nutrition Summit (SANS) to be held in San Diego from Feb. 18 to 20, 2026.
Herbalife opens $7M lab to boost innovation
Herbalife has opened a new Center of Excellence in Torrance, California, investing $7 million into a site that brings together three core functions: research and development, sensory science and quality control.
Across the Nutraverse: St. John’s wort, GNC in Singapore, Optifolin+ bioavailability
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Monster’s momentum: Energy drink sale surge as innovation and ‘affordable luxury’ positioning redefine the category
Innovation, affordability and shifting perceptions fuel 16.8% year-over-year growth, as Monster Beverage broadens its appeal beyond core users and positions energy drinks as an affordable alternative to coffee
NOW testing of St John’s wort sold on Amazon identifies quality issues
The latest batch of testing of dietary supplements purchased online by natural product manufacturer NOW has revealed widespread quality issues among “no-name” St. John’s wort brands, with several samples found to contain synthetic dyes.
Fabricant on government shutdown, NMN and 90 years of NPA
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...