News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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A new liposomal ketone product is launching next month, and will be marketed to women and people who need support for energy and focus, creator Bonnie Barnes tells NutraIngredients-USA.
With a track record of successfully creating and growing purpose-driven brands that have a positive impact on society, Carolina Barsa, Chief Innovation & Growth Officer and Co-founder of FitBiomics, is committed to empowering people to take charge of...
From women's libido in the form of capsules to high protein in hot cocoa, November is sure heat up everyone's supplement regimen.
Consumer understanding of resistant starch and its myriad benefits is reaching a turning point, says the chief science officer at Solnul, with the company’s data supporting the metabolic health benefits in healthy people.
Nutrition and flavor firm ADM recently unveiled its Supportive Solutions platform for GLP-1 users to address the emerging demand for tailored nutrition support for consumers currently taking GLP-1 agonists.
After making waves in the blood sugar management and metabolic health sector, Phynova’s Reducose is exploring the longer-term benefits, from better energy to weight management and improved sleep.
Emily Rose Britton, the senior market development manager of the Dietary Supplement Verification Program at U.S. Pharmacopeia, shared her unexpected journey into botanicals and dietary supplements.
The United States remains the number one market for probiotic supplementation, but double-digit growth in China could see the Asian country replace the U.S. in “a year, maybe two,” says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association...
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
Social platforms are increasingly influencing consumer shopping behaviors by offering brands a unique opportunity to capture the attention of a diverse audience. One such platform is TikTok Shop, which sees over 80% of its dollar sales in the health and...
Natural alternatives, side effect support and promoting health and wellness post-GLP-1 drugs—there are several opportunities for brands to thrive in the brave new weight management world.
Ingredient supplier Sami-Sabinsa Group is a long-time leader in managing the supply chain and sidelining some of the pitfalls of ingredient commodification.
Dietary supplements are permitted to make structure-function claims, but the industry is increasingly seeking a solution to make stronger claims given the rapid advances in the science supporting the efficacy of some ingredients and products.
Nutrigenomics company LifeVantage is turning down food noise by turning up GLP-1 production. The company just launched its MindBody GLP-1 System, a dual product offering that includes MB Core and MB Enhance, which work together to activate natural GLP-1...
Hofseth BioCare’s soluble protein hydrolysate (ProGo), upcycled from Atlantic salmon, may activate the GLP-1 receptor and offer a natural alternative in the weight management category.
Linda Alvarez, MD, co-founder of Levelle Nutrition, is leading the charge in ‘cycle-syncing’, the movement to help women optimize their nutrition and workouts based on their menstrual cycle.
Line Johnsen, PhD, started off researching DNA replication, chromosome dynamics and antibiotics screening, but it was her time at a contract research organization that sparked her interest in omega-3s.
The Natural Products Association (NPA) is celebrating after a federal court granted a joint motion to stay proceedings in a lawsuit to allow the Food and Drug Administration to respond to a Citizen Petition that may resolve the case about Nicotinamide...
How a spontaneous gym session in San Diego transformed into a powerful, nationwide movement that's revolutionizing how the nutraceuticals industry networks.
The month of October is closing out with quite the variety of offerings—from protein to probiotics to multis, in formats that include RTD, soft chews, stick packs and more.
Heather Granato, the founder of strategic business consultancy Nutrachievement, is a 30-year veteran of the natural products industry. She shared her early passion for journalism and the valuable lessons she learned along the way, including the...
The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance said it is hoping to increase confidence in product integrity within the supply chain by introducing the Innovative Product Integrity Program.
Radicle Science and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) recently honored Yasmeen Nkrumah-Elie, PhD, ChromaDex’s global director of external research, as the first winner of the Trailblazing Woman Award.
Last week, the Council for Responsible Nutrition hosted its annual executive conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, with sessions spanning emerging science, marketing and communication, innovation, technology and the evolving regulatory...
Amy Caplette, senior vice president of quality and regulatory affairs at Thorne, said her career has been marked by a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to enforcing quality standards. Her experiences, from working at the state food and drug agency...
The recent Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality (RSQ) Conference brought together leaders from across the consumer healthcare landscape to discuss issues that are facing the industry and find solutions to some of...
Once primarily thought of as immune support season, September is proving to be much more. Whether its probiotics for neurodiverse populations, electrolytes to fight off cravings or antioxidants for preconception support, the month has something for everyone.
Jennifer Clancy kicked off her career at fragrance heavyweights Estée Lauder and Elizabeth Arden before finding her calling in the nutraceutical space.
The panel ‘Advancing Dietary Supplement Science and Public Health Knowledge’ at Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s 2024 Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference gave attendees a peek behind the curtain of how industry and academia collaborate...
NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025.
Experts are calling for papers for a special issue of Phytotherapy Research to address all aspects of the safety profile of ashwagandha. “There is no point in trading barbs or opinions,” said Dr. Thomas Brendler, one of the guest editors for the issue.
A rising demand for mild cognitive impairment (MCI) solutions has led Scottish biotech startup Green Bioactives to focus on improving health span with an ingredient for memory.
With women’s needs often overlooked, Linda Alvarez, MD, didn’t found Levelle Nutrition because she wanted to sell products, rather, she and her co-founder saw a problem and were driven to solve it.
Today microbiome science company Seed Health announced its debut at all Target stores nationwide and online, marking its entry into big-box retail.
Startup Spotlight
Big advertising budgets are not a requirement for big sales or an indicator of how successful a marketing campaign will be as illustrated by a viral video on social media by functional beverage newcomer Yesly, which generated more than 16 million views...
CPG Radar is the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, co-founder of data-driven microbiome company Biohm Health. His new venture aims to harness big data to drive innovation and strategy across the supplements industry.
Alicia Wolf, senior director of regulatory affairs at Ritual, said her journey into regulatory work wasn't exactly planned. A Fargo, North Dakota native, Wolf grew up with horses. She aspired to be a zoologist, which led her to pursue her undergraduate...
Biotech company Helaina recently launched its breakthrough ingredient effera, going from being an R&D company to a commercially viable organization. The move not only marks a critical shift in the company, but offers a novel approach sure to disrupt the...
The Natural Products Association has filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting the agency cease its unlawful retroactive application of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act against Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN).
FUL Foods is a social impact company focused on sustainable nutrition solutions using microalgae. Julia Streuli and her co-founders first met in business school and became interested in decarbonizing the food sector due to its significant impact on...
As we say goodbye to summer, many brands are doubling up on new releases by featuring products that support both energy and rest.
As a fifth-generation entrepreneur, Dr. Brandy Zachary ("Dr. Z") shared her journey from being declared permanently disabled to discovering functional medicine as a lifeline that helped her regain her health and rebuild her life.
Vox Nutrition has made a sizable investment to offset the costly tests associated with Amazon’s new TIC requirements, however, the private label manufacturer admits many of their smaller clients have still been forced to jump ship.
The free-spirited scientist with over 25 years of experience in botanicals research has spent many happy years researching on remote islands and giving courses at the University of Hawaii. Today Holly Johnson, PhD, is the Chief Science Officer for the...
The real estate developer and wellness company founder details how she used an unfortunate circumstance to take control of her own health and healing.
From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.
With over 500 members, 30-plus sponsors and thousands of social media followers, the powerhouse group of men and women is showing no signs of slowing down.
After spending 20+ years in the natural products industry, Sarah Burden has decided to take a more ‘radicle’ approach, highlighting the importance of education, compliance and research.
Amare Global recently announced the appointment of Asma Ishaq as Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO said she is determined to position Amare Global as a leader in the mental wellness category through innovative product offerings.