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Archives for March 20, 2026
Gut health trend enters new era
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
MaryRuth’s targets ingestible skin category amid beauty-from-within boom
MaryRuth’s upcoming launch of its Advanced Liquid Skin Restore + Renew comes as the brand builds on momentum in adjacent categories and responds to growing demand for beauty-from-within solutions.
Expo West panel calls for prevention-led, female-focused shift in cognitive health category
Women’s brain health was positioned as a significant and under-addressed opportunity within the cognitive supplement category during a panel discussion at Expo West 2026.
Rousselot targets post-meal glucose control with newly patented collagen peptide
Rousselot is stepping further into the metabolic health space with newly granted patents for Nextida GC, a collagen peptide ingredient positioned for post-meal blood glucose management.
Listen: NI exclusive with Checkerspot CTO on POA innovation
A study published this week outlines efforts to make palmitoleic acid (POA) more commercially viable, outlining a fermentation-based production route that could help address ongoing supply and consistency issues.
NutraCast: No more ‘me too’ brands: Elevate Organic’s bet on clinical proof, certification and regeneration
After helping scale Garden of Life into a category leader, founders Brian Upton and Hank Ramsey are starting over with Elevate Organic—a new supplement brand they founded along with Matt Borden. The brand centers around clinical validation, transparency...
Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!
For those who haven’t submitted yet, time is on your side.
Magtein approved as a novel food in the UK, two years after EU approval
Magtein, a branded form of magnesium L-threonate, has been approved as a novel food in the UK by Food Standards Agency (FSA) and has secured a five-year data protection period.
Bioactive supplements may modulate gut microbiota in obesity: Study
An animal study demonstrated specific shifts in microbial composition in mice fed a high-fat diet (HFD) supplemented with α-lipoic acid, betaine and L-carnitine.
Sweet proteins promise a sugar reset but new questions are emerging
Oobli’s CEO is betting on protein-based sweetness to cut sugar at scale, but the shift raises uncomfortable questions for regulators, manufacturers and the supply chain
WSGN on how GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping beauty and wellness innovation
GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic are changing beauty needs, driving demand for products targeting skin laxity, hair loss and emotional well-being. Here’s how brands can respond.
Science shorts: Creatine reference intakes, coffee pulp extract and beetroot
This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research, including discussions of establishing dietary reference intakes for creatine in healthy adults, coffee pulp extract and its potential to lower cholesterol, and beetroot juice use among...