Archives for September 4, 2026

NI+More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

Protein and fiber are having a moment, and consumers are being encouraged to get more of both, from fortified foods and functional products to social-media trends and new approaches to weight management.

NutraCast: KOS: ‘Being plant-based doesn’t mean you have to stay in the protein aisle forever’

About a year after a change in ownership, KOS is positioning itself for a broader role in dietary supplements, expanding beyond what consumers might traditionally associate with a plant-based brand while strengthening the infrastructure behind its products.

Ritual targets postnatal research gap in latest clinical trial

Pregnancy has long been a focal point for the supplement industry, but Ritual says the nutritional needs that follow childbirth have received far less attention.

Science shorts: Ashwagandha, health trackers, eye health and more

This round-up highlights the latest health and nutrition research findings, including new findings on ashwagandha’s triglyceride-lowering benefits in the hypertensive population, how health tracking could improve weight loss and more

6 reasons to attend the Nutra Healthspan Summit 2026

The Nutra Healthspan Summit is just over two months away! Bridging cutting-edge science and business strategy to extend healthspan through nutrition and supplements, the Nutra Healthspan Summit is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Could vitamin D and DHA be a winning team for cognitive decline?

Combining vitamin D3 and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is significantly more effective at mitigating mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults than supplementing either nutrient alone, according to a new randomized controlled trial (RCT).

Guest article

NI+From soil health to supply chain resilience: Why One Health matters for supplements

For years, the supplement industry has focused primarily on what goes into the capsule. Today, leading brands are asking bigger questions: Where did that ingredient come from? What is its life-cycle impact? How healthy is the system that produced it? And...