Archives for October 6, 2026

Supplementation with plant oil extract may improve influenza vaccine efficacy

A concentrated nutritional extract derived primarily from plant oils may enhance antibody responses to the influenza vaccine.

NI+Women still want menopause relief. They have stopped calling it menopause.

The menopause supplement aisle has never been more crowded, with black cohosh alone anchoring over 230 brands, more than any other ingredient in the category. Yet the women this aisle was built for are increasingly walking away from its vocabulary.

Watchdog claims menopause supplements just ‘expensive multivitamins’, industry responds

A new analysis by consumer watchdog Which? has concluded that many menopause supplements are just “expensive multivitamins” with fairy dustings of active ingredients.

From microbiome sequencing to precision nutrition: What’s the missing link?  

The extraordinary individuality of the human gut microbiome presents one of the greatest challenges for personalized nutrition, and the solution lies in large-scale research.

How dietary fibre supports satiety in the GLP 1 era: Science, mechanisms, and formulation opportunities

In paid partnership with ADM Matsutani LLC

A discussion about the science of hunger, appetite regulation and what it means for formulation in food.

NI+Proposed Dutch supplement rule changes could force product reformulation

The Netherlands has proposed new restrictions on some plants and substances used in herbal preparations and food supplements, with the draft legislation open for consultation until Dec. 7, 2026.

Pure Nutrition enters the longevity supplement field

India’s Pure Nutrition has debuted a range of longevity and anti-aging supplements amid rising consumer interest and a growing number of longevity clinics.

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026

Perimenopause a research focus for award-winning botanical blend

EstroG-100, a botanical blend that won the Innovation in Women’s Health Award at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, will undergo research linked to perimenopause and sexual wellbeing, after clinical trials have proven its benefits in alleviating...