News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Belgian ingredient supplier Botalys and U.S. microbiome product developer Biohm Technologies have teamed up to create a red ginseng-postbiotic product concept for post-workout muscle recovery as a dual mechanism recovery solution.
A new trade association was announced at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit in San Diego with the goal of advancing creatine as a global health nutrient.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
The highly abundant South African polyphenol-rich marula fruit is being under-exploited by the functional food and supplements industry, according to the Marula Fruit Products Association.
dsm-firmenich’s Humiome Post LB (HPLB) postbiotic could act as a foundational ingredient for healthy aging by targeting muscle function and mobility, according to pre-clinical data and ongoing human trials.
Resistance training combined with a high-protein diet improves muscle mass, strength, and body composition in overweight women, while omega-3 showed no added benefit, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
Thousands of exhibitors across the natural products spectrum will descend on the Anaheim Convention Center for the 45th annual Expo West trade between March 3 and March 6.
Highly caffeinated energy pouches currently exist in a regulatory grey area, with a patchwork of different rules beginning to emerge across European nations.
As consumer expectations sharpen and policy conversations accelerate, category leaders shared how they are navigating change and positioning for growth in 2026.
Swedish health tech firm ZinoZino and US-based health and wellness platform It Works! have combined expertise to provide tailored supplements internationally.
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High-intensity functional training (HIFT) combined with spinach thylakoid supplements may boost muscle signaling and improve metabolic health, according to new research published in Nutrients.
The mainstreaming of the sports nutrition category to active, everyday performance that encompasses physical, cognitive, weight management and longevity is powering much of the growth and evolution of the entire dietary supplements industry.
Mouth pouches have emerged as one of the fastest growing CPG categories, signaling a major trend in nootropics as consumers seek functional ways to boost performance—sans nicotine.
South Korean firm HealthBiome Inc’s proprietary postbiotic ingredient has obtained regulatory validation both domestically and by the US FDA, which it says sets itself far ahead of competitors and enables premiumization in both B2B and B2C markets.
Lawmakers in Hawaii have filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors, the latest in a long list of state-level attempts to restrict access to specific dietary supplement categories.
Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of education and clinical support at Designs for Health, shared his unconventional career journey from psychology to nutritional science and how he still applies much of his background to his current work.
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From the gut-skin to the gut-bone to the gut-vaginal axes, new launches are proving biotics benefits extend far beyond gut health.
Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.
Fitness influencer James Smith recently posted a YouTube video warning his followers that electrolytes may be “the world’s biggest supplement scam ever.”
New product launches in January 2026 suggest women’s health is front of mind for formulators across the industry, with NPD focused on beauty, pregnancy and everyday energy.
A new study in Frontiers in Nutrition concluded that beetroot juice (BJ) may transiently enhance neuromuscular performance during basketball warm-ups, but only within the first eight minutes.
The European Commission (EC) has updated its Novel Food Catalogue, offering crucial clarification on the status of several traditional botanical ingredients.
Recovery, cognitive performance and skin health are increasingly shaping how U.S. consumers think about wellness and how they expect functional ingredients to show up in everyday products.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back, and with one more week to apply, one returning category is a little different from the rest.
Calbee, NielsenIQ and PepsiCo are some of the biggest names giving keynote presentations at this year’s Growth Asia Summit.
Global life science company Bioiberica and dairy producer Lactalis Spain have developed the first milk drink enriched with native type II collagen in Spain.
The submission dealdine for the NutraIngredients Europe Awards has been extended to Feb. 2, 2026, providing innovators in the nutrition and health sectors with additional time to submit their entries.
Supplementing with high-dose creatine monohydrate (CrM) for one week improved subjective sleep quality, enhanced cognitive performance, increased physical output and reduced muscle soreness in active men, according to a recent study.
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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.
With entries for the NutraIngredients Awards 2026 closing on Jan. 26, last year’s winners have described the personal and professional benefits of winning an accolade designed to set businesses apart from the competition.
The supplementation of asparagus root extract can significantly lower blood glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese individuals – but this is only possible when paired with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
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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.
Ashwagandha root supplementation delivered sex-specific benefits in team sport athletes, improving recovery perception in women and boosting lower-body strength in men, according to new research published in the journal Nutrients.
Science-led supplement brand Pura Collagen has released two new lines, Pura Digest and GLPure+, one designed to support digestive health and the other to provide a natural alternative to GLP-1 medications.
Europe has seen a 50% increase in the number of creatine gummy products on the market in the last 12 months, but with high price points, increased competition and dosing scrutiny, 2026 looks set to reveal the sustainable strategies.
A lawmaker in Alaska has pre-filed a bill to prohibit the sale of weight loss and muscle building products to minors.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Joe Wicks’ protein bar takedown may have stirred controversy, but did it change what consumers are buying?
Four weeks of astaxanthin supplementation improved kicking performance in young male Taekwondo athletes, according to a new study.