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      <title><![CDATA[Indian high court grants interim stay on ashwagandha leaf ban]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A Bangalore High Court has temporarily stayed the Indian government’s restriction on the use of ashwagandha leaves issued last month that generated pushback from industry stakeholders who questioned the motivations for the blanket ban.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NutraCast: How Military Energy Gum became the first NSF Certified for Sport gum product ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[What started as a military solution for fatigue has evolved into one of the more unexpected formats in performance nutrition. Military Energy Gum (MEG)—a chewable delivery system—was originally developed for warfighters and has become the first gum product to become NSF Certified for Sport certification. ]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Researchers reported skin elasticity improvements in healthy women taking a heat-treated L. sakei postbiotic in a new randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. ]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beetroot’s endurance benefits: New study shines light on mechanism of action]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A new pilot study from Italy found that seven days of supplementation with the nitrate-rich beetroot product Nobeet significantly increased nitric oxide metabolites and markers of oxidative and inflammatory activity in male triathletes, without causing oxidative damage. The findings suggest that the supplement boosts nitric oxide bioavailability and triggers a controlled physiological response, enhancing vasodilation and potentially supporting endurance performance. The observed changes were interpreted as adaptive rather than harmful, indicating preserved oxidative balance during increased metabolic signaling. This research deepens understanding of how beetroot-based supplements may benefit endurance athletes.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Inside the success of Nourished’s 3D-printed personalized gummy supplements]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Since coming to market seven years ago, Nourished has sold more than 60 million custom vitamin stacks worldwide and has launched into over 35,000 retail settings. CEO and Founder Melissa Snover discusses the macro trends currently driving the global supplement market and how the company has found success.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[EC clarifies Novel Food status of concentrated olive extracts]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has clarified that traditional olive ingredients are not considered Novel Foods, but concentrated olive extracts high in polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol now require Novel Food authorisation under EU regulations. This update aligns with existing EFSA guidance, increases regulatory scrutiny on high-purity olive polyphenol extracts, and creates both compliance challenges and competitive opportunities for nutraceutical companies developing innovative olive-derived ingredients.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 08:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Science shorts: Vitamin D, postbiotics, HMB protein, NMN in the spotlight]]></title>
      <link>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/05/15/vitamin-d-postbiotics-hmb-protein-nmn-in-nutra-research-news-round-up/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tingmin Koe]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including new findings on vitamin D, postbiotics, HMB protein, NMN and more. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 01:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Find out new research findings related to nutraceuticals in this news round-up.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NPA Fly-in Day 2026: Championing health freedom 90 years on]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Asia Sherman]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Over 180 members of the Natural Products Association gathered on Capitol Hill last week for a day of meetings with legislators to champion consumer access to natural products—the organization’s fighting mission for the last 90 years. On this year’s agenda: fending off the Mandatory Product Listing bill, modernizing the drug preclusion clause, expanding access to dietary supplements through health savings accounts (HSA) and Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and clarifying Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority in the face of mountain state regulatory action.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:28:47 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Members of the Natural Products Association (NPA) attend the trade group's 2026 Fly-in Day on Capitol Hill on May 12 in Washington, DC.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NAD decision on magnesium gummies raises questions around compound weight claims]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A National Advertising Division ruling against Nature’s Truth’s Magnesium Glycinate Gummies is drawing attention to how supplement companies communicate elemental magnesium content, compound weight and dosage claims across packaging, e-commerce and social media marketing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA["An advertiser must substantiate all messages reasonably conveyed, even if that message is unintended," Zheng Wang, attorney at National Advertising Division told NI.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Suannutra USA partners with Fitoplancton Marino for US distribution of TetraSOD]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The bioactive marine complex TetraSOD has the potential to become a true hero ingredient in the US market, according to Suannutra USA after it inked a distribution deal with the ingredient’s developer, Spanish biotech company Fitoplancton Marino.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Fitoplancton Marino cultivates and harvests the microalgae Tetraselmis chuii in closed outdoor bioreactors in El Puerto de Santa Maria]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Probiotic strain linked to improved sleep quality]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that the probiotic strain Bacillus coagulans IDCC 1201 improved sleep quality in adults with sleep disturbances by enhancing sleep continuity, increasing sleep duration, and boosting stage 2 and REM sleep. Researchers also reported reduced wakefulness and improved sleep efficiency, suggesting potential gut–brain axis mechanisms despite no significant changes in circulating GABA levels.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:02:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arborea and Vita Actives partner to accelerate premium spirulina category]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Haslam]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Arborea and Vita Actives have partnered to commercialise BioSolar Spirulina, a premium spirulina ingredient produced using Arborea’s closed-system BioSolar Leaf technology, which aims to improve purity, consistency, nutrient density and taste compared to conventional spirulina. The collaboration reflects a wider nutraceutical trend toward high-quality, traceable functional ingredients, with the companies positioning spirulina as the next premium “greens” category alongside products like matcha and supergreens drinks.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:34:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NXT USA spotlights shatavari testing method as demand for women’s health herb ‘blows up’]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nikki Hancocks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 10:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Europe</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is known as the “Queen of Herbs” and is revered in Ayurveda for women’s health]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[TopGum completes PLD gummy manufacturing acquisition]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[TopGum has completed its acquisition of the U.S. gummy manufacturing operations of P&L Developments, expanding its North American footprint, adding FDA pharmaceutical-standard production capabilities and advancing its push into pharmaceutical-grade gummies and store-brand retail partnerships.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FDA Shakeup: Makary steps down, Diamantas steps up]]></title>
      <link>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/05/13/fda-shakeup-makary-steps-down-diamantas-steps-up/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Masterson]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, the White House announced that Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is stepping down following a 13-month run leading the agency. Kyle Diamantas, JD, the Agency’s Deputy Commissioner for Food, has been appointed acting commissioner. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>North America</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Marty Makary stepped down as FDA commissioner after leading the agency for 13 months.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[NutraWomen Wednesday: Junghwa Detlefsen, co-founder and CEO of Wholesome Story]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Danielle Masterson]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[Jungwa Detlefsen, co-founder CEO of Wholesome Story, credits her journey into women’s hormonal health to her postpartum experience. She discovered that motherhood provided invaluable empathy and understanding that professional knowledge alone could not offer, explaining that a woman’s well-being directly impacts her entire family. ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>North America</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[NutraWomen Wednesday celebrates the women behind the wellness.]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[EFSA issues positive safety opinion on EffePharm’s NMN]]></title>
      <link>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/05/13/efsa-gives-positive-safety-opinion-on-nmn/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Olivia Haslam]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[EFSA has issued a positive safety opinion on EffePharm’s β-NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), supporting its progress toward EU Novel Food authorization with a proposed safe daily intake of 300 mg for the general population (excluding pregnant and lactating women). The decision marks a key regulatory milestone for NMN as a NAD⁺ precursor in longevity and healthy ageing supplements, potentially enabling legal commercialization in the EU following final European Commission approval.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:37:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Regulation &amp; policy</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[EFSA issues positive safety opinion on 300 mg daily intake of NMN]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rhodiola and caffeine combo could elevate soccer aerial performance: Study]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <category>Botanicals</category>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Soccer player heading football in stadium]]></media:description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nexira launches PMS ingredient for menstrual pain and mood]]></title>
      <link>https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2026/05/13/nexira-launches-pms-ingredient-for-menstrual-pain-and-mood/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&amp;utm_medium=RSS&amp;utm_campaign=RSS</link>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Nicolle]]></dc:creator>
      <description><![CDATA[French ingredient supplier Nexira has launched a “holistic and clinically substantiated” ingredient for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <media:description type="plain"><![CDATA[Formulated with yarrow extract and marine magnesium, BloomEase has been shown to reduce menstrual pain and breast tenderness, and improve mood-related parameters such as stress, irritability, fatigue and sleep disturbances.]]></media:description>
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