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.
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Review: Oral signs may flag hidden nutrient deficiencies
Oral symptoms may flag nutrient deficiencies before anemia or other clinical signs become apparent, according to a new review highlighting links with vitamin B12, iron, folate and zinc.
Yellow Wood buys Nestlé VMS business for $1B
Private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners has agreed to acquire Nestlé’s mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business for $1 billion, following the food giant’s strategic review of several supplement assets last year.
Astaxanthin may shift fuel use during exercise in women: Study
Two weeks of astaxanthin supplementation shifted fuel use toward fat during moderate exercise in recreationally active women, according to a new study.
Industry questions glucosamine-Alzheimer’s risk findings
Industry experts have challenged recently published research linking glucosamine supplementation to faster Alzheimer’s disease progression, arguing that chronic pain, osteoarthritis and other factors could help explain the association.
Survey: Sexual wellness gains ground in supplement market
Sexual wellness may be edging further into the supplement mainstream as consumer interest in products spanning intimate health, beauty and healthy aging creates new territory for brands.
Can athlete ownership help startups compete beyond endorsement budgets?
For emerging sports nutrition brands, competing for athlete endorsements often comes down to marketing budgets. F3 Energy believes ownership can offer another path.
Cranberry study reveals potential beyond UTI prevention
New laboratory research suggests cranberry juice may enhance the activity of an antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and, under some experimental conditions, reduce the emergence of resistant bacteria by more than 100,000-fold.
When the influencer isn’t real: AI amplifies familiar supplement advertising risks
Synthetic spokespeople may be new, but industry experts say brands remain responsible for substantiated claims, truthful endorsements and transparent marketing.
Qunol faces class action over omega-3 claims
Quten Research Institute is facing a proposed class action alleging that its Qunol Ultra Omega-3 Fish Oil contains less omega-3 than the 1,000 mg advertised on the product label.