Low-dose berberine formulation increases GLP-1 in small RCT
A 200 mg daily dose of the bio-optimized berberine ingredient increased fasting and postprandial plasma GLP-1 while also improving measures of glucose and lipid metabolism.
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NutraCast: On the coca trail with the Medicine Hunter
For centuries, coca leaf has played an important cultural and traditional role in the Andes. But outside South America, the plant is far more likely to be associated with one thing: cocaine. So what happens when we separate the coca leaf from the drug...
Survey: Sexual wellness gains ground in supplement market
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
FDA wants more GRAS oversight – but can it handle the workload?
FDA wants companies to notify the agency when they determine food ingredients are Generally Recognized As Safe. But with hundreds of potential notifications and fewer staff, questions remain over whether FDA has the resources to review them
NutraWomen Wednesday: Jennifer Martin-Biggers, SVP, product and innovation, Perelel Health
Jennifer Martin-Biggers, PhD, MS, RDN, has spent her career following her intellectual curiosity, from clinical nutrition to academia, consumer health and now, women’s health innovation.
Shatavari root extract shows perimenopause benefits: RCT
Daily supplementation with a standardized Shatavari root extract may improve menopausal symptom severity, hot-flash scores, and perceived stress, says a randomized, placebo-controlled trial from India.
GLP-1 nutrition race heats up as Nestlé, supplements and pharma target ‘companion’ market
Nestlé’s latest GLP-1 strategy suggests that what started as a supplement-industry opportunity is becoming a much broader nutrition category.
Cranberry study reveals potential beyond UTI prevention
New laboratory research suggests cranberry juice may enhance the activity of an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and, under some experimental conditions, reduce the emergence of resistant bacteria by more than 100,000-fold.
When the influencer isn’t real: AI amplifies familiar supplement advertising risks
Synthetic spokespeople may be new, but industry experts say brands remain responsible for substantiated claims, truthful endorsements and transparent marketing.
Across the Nutraverse: vitamin C gummy quality, GNC in Singapore, nominee for FDA commissioner
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: ‘It can be terrifying’: Tariffs, freight and geopolitics are squeezing the supplement supply chain
The dietary supplement industry is facing a new layer of supply-chain uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, energy prices and freight disruptions ripple through the global ingredient market.
Heidi Overton nominated to lead FDA as supplement industry weighs ‘blank slate’
Dr. Heidi Overton was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Food and Drug Administration, the White House announced Wednesday.
NOW’s testing of vitamin C gummies on Amazon returns ‘deeply disappointing results’
Natural product manufacturer NOW tested 25 vitamin C gummy supplements sold on Amazon. Of these, only 13 met label claim, and 12 had nearly no detectable vitamin C.
TSI building Tailored Script as ‘operating system for personalization’
The TSI Group’s personalized nutrition platform Tailored Script will expand into additional markets this year, already in the United States and Australia.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Stephania Andrade, Brand Director of Nutraceuticals at Biote Medical
The brand director of nutraceuticals at Biote Medical has built a career defined by curiosity and unexpected pivots, from PR and SEO to product marketing, consulting and brand leadership.
Qunol faces class action over omega-3 claims
Quten Research Institute is facing a proposed class action alleging that its Qunol Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil contains less omega-3 than the 1,000 mg advertised on the product label.
Microbiome modulation beyond digestion: Four emerging opportunities
The science of the microbiome has moved beyond digestive wellness, with a complex ecosystem found to influence how we perform, age, and thrive.
August Launch Pad: Convenience, targeted benefits and multifunctional formulas converge
This month’s launches highlight the continued expansion of convenient, targeted and multifunctional formats, from creatine sachets and sparkling protein to instant mushroom lattes and on-the-go pre-workout.
Monterey Nutra doubles output as mushroom projects scale
The California-based mushroom supplier says brands are arriving with defined benefits, formats and target consumers as more projects move toward commercial launch.
Which sports nutrition brands is AI recommending to consumers?
A new analysis suggests AI-generated recommendations can shift dramatically depending on how consumers phrase their questions, while experts caution that AI visibility remains difficult to measure.
Q&A: How wearables are pushing supplement brands into new regulatory territory
Connected wellness products offer supplement companies opportunities to reach beyond traditional categories, but that move may also expose them to new safety requirements and closer regulatory scrutiny.
From conversation to action: A new toolkit makes the case for herbs
For the Sustainable Herbs Initiative, business is never just about the bottom line.
Across the Nutraverse: Proposed GRAS changes, FFCs in Japan, hair growth supplements surge, Verb’s postbiotic efficacy
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
NutraCast: FDA’s GRAS shake-up likely to face ‘major’ legal hurdles, says attorney
Venable’s Todd Harrison questions FDA’s authority to mandate Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) notifications and says the proposal could create significant uncertainty for ingredient suppliers and functional food and beverage companies.
ADM: Pet longevity supplements can be a hard sell
Pet owners know that longevity is important for their animals, but they disagree on whether to buy supplements for it.
Research builds evidence for gut-muscle axis and proposes AI sarcopenia prediction tool
Probiotics may help protect muscle health in older adults, while a predictive AI model could help identify people at higher risk of sarcopenia, according to a new study.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli
Ali Wing, CEO of Oobli, has built a career spanning corporate law, Nike, retail, health technology and food biotechnology — a path she says only looks intentional in hindsight.
In aftermath of FDA GRAS shift, FloraWorks continues regulatory path for cannabinol
Portland-based cannabinoid therapeutic company FloraWorks claims the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) rule proposal would do little to impact its goal: getting its cannabinol (CBN) isolate into limited...
Nicotinamide riboside may improve muscle-specific marker of biological aging: Analysis
Supplementation with nicotinamide riboside may reduce muscle epigenetic age acceleration measured by the Muscle Epigenetic Age Test (MEAT) clock, according to a newly published analysis of data from past clinical studies.
Verb’s oat-based postbiotic may boost keystone microbiota and improve mood
Daily supplementation with an oat-based postbiotic from Verb Biotics may enrich keystone species in the intestine, reduce pro-inflammatory biomarkers, and improve emotional wellness in healthy adults, says a new randomized, double-blind,...
NAD backs Force Factor ‘#1’ beet supplement claims
The dispute highlights how competing measures of market leadership can determine which supplement brands are able to claim the top spot.
AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics’ blend may improve multiple menopause symptoms
A probiotic blend developed by AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics may help improve menopause-related symptoms and quality of life in peri- and postmenopausal women.
The rise of supplement drop culture: How limited editions have become an innovation playbook
No longer confined to sneakers and streetwear, limited-edition “drops” are becoming a strategic tool for wellness brands to drive trial, test innovation, re-engage consumers and build long-term loyalty.
Betting its financial growth on next gen wellness, Herbalife rolls out Bioniq GO
Global nutrition company Herbalife has launched in the U.S. market Bioniq GO, a personalized daily micronutrient supplement as part of its Bioniq brand acquired earlier this year.
Thorne claims first NSF Certified for Sport milestone for prenatal with bioactive folate
NSF Certified for Sport continues to expand beyond its traditional sports nutrition roots, with Thorne’s announcement that its Basic Prenatal is the first prenatal supplement containing a bioactive form of folate to earn the certification.
Across the Nutraverse: P&G, Lallemand and Kirin on the acquisition trail
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
Kirin takes on next level of growth as health science business turns profitable
Kirin Holdings Company is challenging itself to hit the next level of growth as its health science business turns profitable for the first time in FY2025, said President and COO Takeshi Minakata, on the decision to acquire Canada-based Jamieson Wellness...
Regenerate Symposium to examine science, strategy for closing omega-3 nutrition gap
The one-day meeting will examine emerging science and commercial strategies shaping the future of omega-3 nutrition.
NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv
What began as a personal mission to help one woman manage recurring health issues has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in the women’s health category.
Kirin aims to build North American business platform with Jamieson Wellness acquisition
Japan’s Kirin Holdings Company has agreed to acquire Jamieson Wellness Inc. for C$2.5 billion (US$1.78 billion), and make the Toronto, Canada-based supplements brand a wholly owned subsidiary.
WhatToTrust transparency initiative earns Editors’ Award
Canomiks’ evidence-based platform aims to help consumers distinguish product-specific science from marketing claims while encouraging greater transparency across the dietary supplement industry.
2026 NutraIngredients Awards winners reflect nutrition trends
The winners of the 2026 NutraIngredients Awards came from every corner of the nutrition industry, but looking across this year’s categories, several common threads emerged...