From prestige to mass retail: Imaraïs Beauty joins Target’s wellness lineup
The new partnership signals the growing influence of digital-first brands in traditional retail spaces.
Archives for February 28, 2025
ChromaDex analysis of NR products yields ‘disappointing’ results
Only 13% of nicotinamide riboside (NR) dietary supplement products are alleged to meet label claim for the vitamin B3 form, according to a new analysis from ChromaDex.
Sports nutrition expert talks science for female-specific formulations
Women may be buying more supplements to improve their athletic and everyday performance, but as a population they are still woefully underserved, and their needs are less understood.
East Asian herb extract shows promise for hair health
Researchers in Korea say that extracts from Gynostemma pentaphyllum, also called jiaogulan, may offer beneficial effects for hair elasticity, density and diameter.
Gut-brain axis experts highlight research opportunities for microbiome modulators
Maintaining cognition at different life stages, microbiota-targeted interventions for stress-related disorders and women’s health are just three of the areas with knowledge gaps—and therefore potential opportunities—for the gut-brain axis, says an expert.
Snacking with purpose: How smart ingredients support sleep, stress relief, and brainpower
Snacks today are expected to provide more than just a moment of pleasure. They are working powerhouses, packed with functional ingredients that contribute to overall wellbeing
Trend tracker: Low sugar drinks in South Korea, CNY bestsellers and more
Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including the trending demand for low sugar drinks in South Korea, probiotics and protein powder as topsellers in China during Chinese New Year 2025.