It’s no secret that the dietary supplement industry has missed out on major opportunities by ignoring female consumers. But are brands finally catching on? Who better to ask than Susan Kleiner, PhD, a true trailblazer and someone who has been advocating...
Withings, a French tech firm providing health analysis tech for the last 15 years, is to be the first to bring a commercial urine test device to market, in an aim to unlock menstrual cycle and nutrition insights.
After strong early success for Nella for digestion, sleep, and energy, and the impending widescale roll-out of Veillonella for fatigue and endurance, Fitbiomics is building new product and benefit platforms for its unique probiotics.
Experts have noted the importance of fibre, polyphenols, and probiotics to support gut health during the menopause, and discussed the growing evidence for vitamin D, omega-3, soy isoflavones, and magnesium supplementation to alleviate associated symptoms.
Baby making, egg freezing, pregnancy trimesters, recovery after birth or reproductive loss, follicular and luteal menstrual phases—all different stages of a woman’s hormonal lifecycle that Perelel Health says require clean, targeted nutrition.
Following significant growth of the active nutrition and women’s health categories, the leading health and wellness retailer Holland & Barrett have transformed their product portfolio to align with evolving consumer demands whilst prioritising scientific...
Menopausal women are an overlooked demographic in the health and wellness industry, but one that could offer untapped opportunity for businesses, says co-founder of the menopause brand partnership company, Gen M.
On World Menopause Day, this NPD launchpad special provides an overview of the array of innovations that have entered the market this year to support the many symptoms that menopausal women struggle with.
The shift from sports nutrition to active nutrition creates unique challenges and opportunities for brands, as they navigate the evolving consumer demands which have increased both risk and reward factors.
Experts have highlighted the need for lifespan studies to enable personalisation within the hormonal health category, due to significant variation in symptoms and influence of various lifestyle factors altering individual responses to nutraceuticals.
A new meta-analysis of available RCTs reports that N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplementation may be an affective nutritional therapy for women suffering with PCOS, with significantly improved metabolic outcomes following intakes.
As interest in women’s health grows, supplements containing ingredients ranging from black cohosh to red clover have gained consumer attention for their potential to reduce a range of menopause symptoms, but what is the scientific backing?
Swiss biotech firm Evolva has signed an agreement with leading European distributor Lehvoss Group to sell its Veri-te branded resveratrol for use in dietary supplements across Europe.
The unique health and nutritional needs of women throughout their life span, which remain a significant gap to fill, could be addressed with science-backed ingredients and targeted supplementation.
Supplementation with a soy protein isolate with added isoflavones may improve facial wrinkle severity, reduce skin pigment intensity, and increase skin hydration in postmenopausal women, according to new data.
Gone are the days of scaled down, pink bottles featuring thin 20-something women. Marketers are beginning to be more inclusive by offering packaging and products that represent reality: athletes of all shapes and sizes—and ages too.
Low-dose aspirin taken with calcium was more effective in preventing the onset of preeclampsia and reducing the risk of pregnancy complications, compared to aspirin alone, according to Chinese researchers.
“Menopause is a perfect storm of nutritional challenges,” nutrition experts explain in a new report by the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), with research revealing nearly half of women are worried their diet won’t support them...
A new review uncovers the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation for an array of women’s urogenital and sexual health issues during the menopausal transition.
There are several femtech companies with databanks which can help address the huge women's health data gap but they must work with academics and businesses in order to truly advance great achievements in healthcare.
A new study using Gencor's patented Fenugreek ingredient, Libifem, finds the supplement can increase strength and lean muscle mass and decrease fat mass in female athletes.
The founder of MPowder, a three-year-young menopause supplement brand, describes her quest to deliver effective, science-backed solutions to menopause symptoms.
A personalised nutrition app using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) is finding itself a niche in supporting women to reduce symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle through better blood sugar control.
A botanical formula of turmeric (Curcuma longa L) and frankincense (Boswellia serrata) has demonstrated abilities to control the hormones that both sense pain and contract the uterus, thereby helping to alleviate menstrual cramps.
An entrepreneurial duo have created a personalised nutrition platform to help support women's wellbeing with advice that considers the hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle.
A new review suggests Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) in combination with the carbocyclic sugar inositol can help manage the mechanisms of action behind the development of PCOS.
Women may have a heightened cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk due to an increased physiological need for long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) at different stages of life.
A new review emphasises the potential benefits of females supplementing with probiotics from childhood, following the identification of the occurrence of dysbiosis in obese women suffering with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
This year opened with news that France has joined the list of European countries that will allow the use of the term “Probiotic”. As dominoes continue to fall, we look at the opportunities for probiotics across the bloc, particularly supplements in the...
The female hormonal cycle impacts almost every element of a woman’s health and has a significant impact on nutrition needs, yet current healthcare systems are quick to medicate and dampen these cycles as soon as unfavourable symptoms arise. One expert...
The majority of female athletes do not meet the current dietary guidelines for omega-3 fatty acid intake, due to taste issues with fish and likely scepticism over supplement quality, new research concludes.
A study of women undergoing fertility treatment concludes that those living in Northern latitudes, with less sun exposure, have a higher prevalence of 25(OH)D insufficiency and longer infertility duration.
Postmenopausal women who consumed saffron reported higher happiness levels, says a new study from Iran published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.
With a review suggesting only 11% of sports nutrition research is conducted in female participants, some crucial discoveries are slowly coming to light as studies finally delve into the complicated needs of the female athlete.
A combination of extracts from fennel and valerian may improve sleep disorders and the severity and frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women, says a new study.
As we come close to the Early Bird ticket deadline for NI's Active Nutrition Summit 2023, we reveal some of the first confirmed speakers to join the agenda, which is already packed with diverse and engaging content.
Three South Korean hospitals collaborated to investigate the safety and efficacy of EstroG-100, a patented herbal extract containing Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley, Phlomis umbrosa Turczaninow, and Angelica gigas Nakai. The researchers sought to improve...
NutraIngredients Europe is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Active Nutrition Summit - a three day conference in which industry and academics will translating science into performance for active consumers.
Female sexual dysfunction affects 41% of reproductive age women worldwide, making it a highly prevalent condition. As current options are lacking, it’s creating an increased demand for supplements to support sexual health and function.
Menopause, painful sex, urinary tract infections, menstrual cramps, infertility, bloating, vaginal PH, hormonal imbalance, brittle bones – all health issues filling supplement lines increasingly focused on the female consumer and her specific needs. But...
The recent influx of PMS supplements enters a sizable market considering that three in four women experience the aches and pains associated with the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle.
At Natural Products Expo West this year, walking down an aisle without seeing a callout for prebiotics or probiotics was nearly impossible as more players race to meet consumer demand for each, which research from Coefficient Capital shows is climbing...
Sports Nutrition brand Science in Sport (SiS) has announced a multi-year partnership with women's world marathon champion Gotytom Gebreslase and the Elite Running Team.
Significant opportunity exists for food and beverage companies to target holistic nutrition for women, according to insight from R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation.
