GNC and SPINS team up
The duo is planning to take the VMS category by storm with enhanced research and trends capabilities housed in SPINS’ product intelligence platform.
Archives for September 11, 2023
New MegaFood impact report highlights global sustainability efforts
New Hampshire-based MegaFood has implemented a multi-pronged, international sustainability campaign to combat climate change, according to the vitamin and supplement company's first impact report released this month.
Probiotic blend may boost mood and offer anxiety benefits: Probiotical study
A blend of four probiotic strains may lead to “widespread improvements” in measures of mood, anxiety, and depression in healthy young men and women, says a new study using Probiotical’s multi-strain probiotic, Bifizen.
Startup Spotlight
Sports nutrition startup scores touchdown with microbiome booster
NutraIngredients’ 2023 ‘Start-up Star’ competition winner Advanced Biotics brings microbiome modulation to the sports nutrition sector, offering clinically validated prebiotic-based solutions to athletes.
Startup Spotlight
Q&A: ResBiotic talks ‘scientifying’ the supplement industry starting with the gut-lung axis
Birmingham, Alabama-based biotech startup ResBiotic is on a mission to restore global health and breathe scientific rigor into the dietary supplement industry. In late 2021, the company launched its first consumer health product – a novel blend of...
Akkermansia decoded: Advance offers opportunity to exploit probiotic's beneficial effects
Scientists at Duke University in North Carolina are reported to be the first to decode the genetic makeup of Akkermansia, a next-generation probiotic with potential metabolic and immunological benefits.
Menopause: Women’s health at risk due to avoidable nutrient deficiencies
“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...
Getting to the root: Why ashwagandha's true power lies underground
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Discover the hidden power of ashwagandha's roots in the journey from ancient Ayurveda to modern science.
More than just memory: How to create brain health formulas that resonate
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As more consumers seek to balance numerous aspects of cognitive and mental health, Ayurvedic adaptogens can provide the long-term support they need.
New clinical research indicates expansion of ashwagandha’s capabilities
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In today’s fast-paced culture, stress and anxiety are prevalent. Now, a new clinical study expands the potential of ashwagandha as a solution to these common challenges.
Eco-friendly joint care: Glucosamine for vegetarian and vegan markets
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Consumers are increasingly looking for vegetarian, eco-friendly supplement ingredients. Now a vegetable-sourced glucosamine is directly serving this market.