Ashwagandha alternative promotes dual-action approach to ‘ease’ mind
A new mood-enhancing functional ingredient is clinically shown to promote a positive response to occasional stress.
Archives for March 31, 2025
Review explores L-theanine as sleep aid
L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea leaves, may improve sleep outcomes by crossing the blood-brain barrier to influence neurotransmitters in the central nervous system and promote brain relaxation.
Elénzia launches science-backed GLP-1 booster
UK-based wellness brand Elénzia is expanding its supplement portfolio with a new product for appetite control and blood sugar regulation.
EU is ‘at risk of being left behind’ in sports nutrition space
Without regulatory reforms, the EU could struggle to keep up with faster-moving global competitors, according to Simon Jurkiw, vice chair of the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA).
Across the Nutraverse: Ghost Basics, Charlotte’s Web, H&H sales, NIE Awards finalists
Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.
The Vitamin Shoppe’s Jack Gayton: ‘Everybody’s obsessed with protein’
NutraIngredients-USA caught up with Jack Gayton, vice president and general merchandising manager at The Vitamin Shoppe, to find out about some of the key trends and innovations he observed at the recent Expo West.
UPF ‘risk scale’ launched by Zoe to tackle ‘scaremongering’
A milestone in the UPF metrics debate as health app Zoe poses solution to “scaremongering”
Australia’s Vincent enters US with apple-based supplement and skin care amid rise of beauty-from-within
Australian firm Vincent has entered the US market with a range of skin care and a dietary supplement, amid growing demand for solutions that address beauty and wellness from the inside out.
Women’s health and traditional remedies show growth potential in APAC and the Middle East
Women’s health is a niche yet high potential market in the region, with vast opportunities to combine traditional wisdom with modern-day science.
Multi-ethnic microbiome health: UK-Singapore study to analyse gut-skin axis, explore diagnostics
A new US$1.35m project is seeking to unlock new insights into the gut-skin axis while developing consumer-friendly diagnostic kits for inflammatory skin conditions.