News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
The widespread loss of critical, evolutionarily important microbes is the “defining issue for modern infancy,” according to Stephanie Culler, PhD, CEO of Persephone Biosciences.
The Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency’s recent rejection of a petition to allow over 110 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic that produces the neurotransmitter GABA improved sleep for 77% of participants taking the strain, with 100% of women experiencing the benefits, says a new study using Verb Biotics’ Lp815.
Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may significantly lower the risk of developing early-onset dementia (EOD), according to a new analysis.
Scott Bass is launching a new firm—Scott Bass Life Sciences LLC—focused on two core offerings: high level strategic guidance for the global self-care sector and a low-cost dispute resolution model designed specifically for life sciences companies.
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Dietary supplement use is common among U.S. military personnel, but opinions are polarized, with some viewing supplements as essential and safe and others as ineffective and risky.
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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).
Fiber is beginning to look less like a supporting nutrient and more like a core formulation platform, according to new consumer trend analysis presented by AI market research firm Spate as part of a recent webinar hosted by Bridge2Food.
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Theorem recently opened access to its beta program as it prepares to roll out a flagship line of liquid wellness shots designed to integrate easily into daily routines.
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A new supplement brand created by the founder of Persona Nutrition is targeting 20-to-30-year-old women to improve their wellness.
Six weeks of supplementation with Magtein magnesium L-threonate may reduce brain cognitive age by 7.5 years, compared to placebo, says a new clinical trial from Australia.
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!
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Richard Durbin (D-IL) has introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026, which would require dietary supplement manufacturers to list their products with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Delivery formats are becoming a growing compliance risk under DSHEA, warns industry attorney Jennifer Adams.
Pharmavite is 90% bigger than it was in 2019, and the company says that growth is thanks to gummies.
The future of the emerging cellular longevity and healthspan category will depend on targeted advanced delivery systems, according to George Kokkinis, CEO & founder of Pharmako.
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Americas Pioneers session and present their company in Vancouver.
A lawmaker in Alaska has pre-filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors.
Daily supplementation with Seed Health’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic may significantly reduce bloating and abdominal discomfort, while improving bowel regularity in otherwise healthy adults, says a new clinical study.
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The Vitamin Shoppe is rolling out AG1 products nationwide, marking the powdered greens supplement brand’s first partnership with a national specialty retailer.
Health and wellness company Zinzino is taking a different approach to gut health testing, stepping away from stool-based microbiome profiling and instead turning to blood-based metabolomic testing to better meet the needs of consumers seeking gut health...
Sibelius Natural Products and LipoActive have merged to develop a new platform for high-bioavailability liposomal nutraceutical ingredients.
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.
“When Rae had to pause, I thought that chapter was over,” said Rae Wellness founder and CEO Angie Tebbe. “But our community never stopped showing up, thousands of messages, tens of thousands of site visits, even when we had nothing to sell.”
Extracts from tempeh, a traditional fermented soybean product, may extend lifespan for nematodes by 45%, says a new study.
Ingredient supplier Cyvex Nutrition has expanded its portfolio with the addition of plant-based ferritin iron through a partnership with SloIron, Inc., as supplement brands continue to look for alternatives to conventional iron salts and chelates.
As Americans increasingly turn to AI as part of their wellness journey, Thorne recently conducted market research to better understand the consumer ‘confidence gap.’ The company came away with fresh insights and an AI-powered solution.
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Supplement start-up 3 Waves Wellness is putting the gut-brain-heart axis at the center of a new approach to health, where mental fitness, metabolic health and emotional resilience drive performance and longevity.
Danish start-up Bactolife has secured over €30 million in its Series B investment round, enabling the company to commercialize its novel gut health solution: binding proteins.
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A new trend report examines why consumers are tapping into functional foods over supplements for fiber, how GLP-1 users are driving prebiotic adoption and why diverse fiber formulations outperform single-prebiotic strategies.
Digital health and wellness retailer iHerb Holdings, LLC, has announced the acquisition of Vitacost.com, Inc. from The Kroger Co. to accelerate iHerb’s scale in the U.S. market.
Cargill’s recently released ActiveIntel Attitude & Usage Study revealed consumers are moving beyond performance-only products toward formats and formulations aligned with lifestyle, age and individual goals.
During a press conference Wednesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new dietary guidelines that flip the traditional food pyramid on its head.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied a petition from the Alliance for Natural Health USA (ANH-USA) seeking to allow over 115 ‘government-backed’ disease risk reduction health claims.
The Vitamin Shoppe will carry more than a dozen products from performance nutrition brand Momentous to meet a growing consumer demand for greater transparency and high-quality formulations.
When Emily Austin left corporate insurance and stumbled into recruiting for the nutraceuticals market, she had no idea it would become her calling.
With a renewed focus on self-care and a deeper appreciation for healthspan, older consumers present an important and valuable demographic for the active nutrition sector.
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