
Archives for June 17, 2026


NutraWomen Wednesday: Britta Sather, director of regulatory affairs, Swanson Vitamins
“Be a light” – a simple but powerful message, is one that Britta Sather, Director of Regulatory Affairs at Swanson Vitamins, chooses to lead with.
Budenheim expands beyond phosphates with chelated minerals
The company’s category growth reflects growing demand for mineral forms that combine high bioavailability, gastrointestinal tolerance, and formulation flexibility, according to Jorge Flores, senior vice president marketing and sales, Division Life...


Study explores potential of hydrolyzed whey protein after lactic acid modification
Researchers in China used a specialized process involving enzymatic hydrolysis of whey protein, followed by lactation, and analyzed its application, absorption, and potential for muscle synthesis.

AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics study: L.plantarum delivers weight management and mood benefits
New research from AB-Biotics suggests its Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KABP-051 probiotic strain provides weight management and mood benefits via the gut-brain axis.

Microbiome, cognition and healthspan – the botanicals that support healthy ageing
In paid partnership with Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.
Consumer interest in longevity-focused supplements is growing. Botanicals that modulate the microbiome and support cognitive function are increasingly being explored for their potential role in healthy ageing.

CJ Wellcare makes advances in strain-specific prebiotics, personalized sleep care
South Korean company CJ Wellcare recently shared its research on strain-customized prebiotics to improve the viability and functional activity of lactic acid bacteria, and announced its partnership with a sleep tech start-up.

Healthplex Expo 2026 (HNC 2026)
Botanic Healthcare looks to address ‘neglected’ men’s health category
Indian company Botanic Healthcare says that its new men’s health ingredient innovations, focusing on addressing the needs of two age groups, are set to be launched within the year, despite the category having taken a back seat in recent years.