Electrolytes: Science‑backed supplement or smartly packaged salt?
Fitness influencer James Smith recently posted a YouTube video warning his followers that electrolytes may be “the world’s biggest supplement scam ever.”
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Supplements 101: Influencer marketing in Europe
As supplement brands lean more heavily on influencers, how can they stay on the right side of regulations, which laws govern creator content, and who is liable for non-compliance?
EFSA sets ‘conservative’ safe intake level for DHA
EFSA has published its scientific opinion on the safe level of supplemental docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) following concerns that sustained use could increase the risk of spontaneous bleeding.
From Irish famine to Nipsey Hussle: Is sea moss worth its salt?
Sea moss, a type of red algae, has been harvested and consumed for centuries by coastal populations in the Northern hemisphere. Now, it is a popular dietary supplement, made mainstream through social media.
Supplement delivery formats: What’s driving consumer choice?
In a saturated supplement market, brands are increasingly diversifying their product portfolios, offering a range of innovative delivery formats, from popping crystals to sublingual pouches. But which formats are leading the charge, and which are falling...
Binding proteins: The next big thing in gut health?
Danish start-up Bactolife has secured over €30 million in its Series B investment round, enabling the company to commercialize its novel gut health solution: binding proteins.
European supplement regulations to watch in 2026
Last year, the supplement industry continued to face prolonged regulatory delays and ongoing safety debates, with developments largely characterized by the tightening of existing measures rather than the introduction of new legislation.
Celebrating innovation: 6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards 2026
Every year, NutraIngredients celebrates the best ingredient and finished product innovations, and spotlights the special projects and people changing the supplement industry for the better.
High polyphenol intake linked to better heart health
Consuming high levels of polyphenol-rich foods over an extended period may support healthy blood pressure and cholesterol profiles thereby lowering the risk of heart disease, according to new research published in BMC Medicine.
Carbyne enters nutraceutical sector with SuanNutra acquisition
German private equity firm Carbyne Equity Partners has acquired Spanish ingredient supplier SuanNutra, marking the company’s entry into the nutraceutical sector.