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Rice bran compound may regulate intestinal motility

Toho University research suggests ferulic acid can suppress intestinal smooth muscle contractions by inhibiting voltage-dependent calcium channels, pointing to a potential role in future gut health formulations

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Rice bran compound may regulate intestinal motility
Fulvic acid interacts with microplastics in laboratory research

Fulvic acid interacts with microplastics in laboratory research

New research suggests that fulvic acid can bind to microplastic surfaces, prompting further questions about the...

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ADM invests $16m to expand natural colour production

ADM invests $16m to expand natural colour production

The company is expanding naturally derived colour capacity in Kentucky, as US regulatory pressure and food industry reformulation commitments accelerate demand for alternatives to synthetic dyes
ASA bans Exhale Coffee's telomere and anti-ageing claims

ASA bans Exhale Coffee's telomere and anti-ageing claims

The company's unauthorised polyphenol, DNA-protection and lifespan claims were found to breach UK health claims rules, in a ruling with implications for longevity-positioned functional foods
CDC's first NHANES blood data confirms omega-3 deficiency across the US

CDC's first NHANES blood data confirms omega-3 deficiency across the US

The landmark red blood cell analysis of more than 7200 Americans found 54% were below the desirable Omega-3 Index threshold, with supplement users showing markedly better status
Thorne’s Basic Prenatal earns NSF Certified for Sport certification

Thorne’s Basic Prenatal earns NSF Certified for Sport certification

Thorne’s Basic Prenatal has become the first prenatal supplement containing a bioactive folate form to receive NSF Certified for Sport certification, targeting athletes and active women seeking third-party assurance
Landmark meta-analysis of 35 trials clears low-dose omega-3 supplements of atrial fibrillation risk

Landmark meta-analysis of 35 trials clears low-dose omega-3 supplements of atrial fibrillation risk

The FARI-led analysis of 114,592 participants finds no AF association at nutritional doses below 1500 mg EPA+DHA daily — contradicting earlier, smaller meta-analyses and providing formulators and consumers with meaningful reassurance
Health Canada bans Canlab Research from selling injectable peptides

Health Canada bans Canlab Research from selling injectable peptides

A Québec court has permanently barred Canlab Research from selling or promoting unauthorised injectable peptides in Canada, following repeated warnings from Health Canada around the products' safety risks and unproven health claims
Thorne launches Clear Focus to boost memory and attention span

Thorne launches Clear Focus to boost memory and attention span

The caffeine-free nootropic formula combines sage extract with L-tyrosine to support cognitive performance, with the brand targeting a growing consumer segment seeking stimulant-free, occasion-based mental clarity support
Wellness culture sweeps Asia-Pacific as 82% of consumers embrace holistic health

Wellness culture sweeps Asia-Pacific as 82% of consumers embrace holistic health

New Herbalife survey finds most APAC consumers now prioritise holistic well-being, though many still seek more community support

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Digestion
ADM and Matsutani mark 20 years of partnership and innovation

ADM and Matsutani mark 20 years of partnership and innovation

The companies commemorate two decades of their joint venture while advancing prebiotic dietary fibre innovation with Fibersol
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India bans "energy drink" marketing on high-caffeine beverages

India bans "energy drink" marketing on high-caffeine beverages

The country is having a major crackdown on the energy drink category, ordering manufacturers of high-caffeine beverages sold as "energy drinks" to stop using that description and ignoring protests from firms such as Pepsi, Red Bull and Monster
Research & Development
Kyowa Hakko to present new research linking Cognizin to neuromuscular health

Kyowa Hakko to present new research linking Cognizin to neuromuscular health

The preclinical study investigated whether the firm's patented citicoline ingredient — traditionally used in cognitive health supplements — can support the NMJ and prevent age-related muscle weakness and decline in physical performance
Ingredients
Kim Kardashian launches caffeine-less energy drink

Kim Kardashian launches caffeine-less energy drink

The Skims co-founder joined functional drink business UPDATE in 2023 and has helped launch a new energy drink that promises to deliver "smooth, steady energy without the jitters, crashes, or sleep disruption" using a caffeine alternative
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Manufacturing
DITTO raises $6m to scale evidence-based menstrual health supplements

DITTO raises $6m to scale evidence-based menstrual health supplements

Menstrual health company DITTO has raised $6m in seed funding to expand its science-led supplement portfolio and research programme, with founder Alice van der Schoot highlighting clinical evidence and targeted formulations as key differentiators in women’s health nutrition
Finance
KGK Science secures investment to expand nutraceutical clinical research

KGK Science secures investment to expand nutraceutical clinical research

North American nutraceutical CRO KGK Science will use growth investment from Maxim Partners to expand clinical trials, decentralised research and regulatory services for dietary supplement and consumer health companies
Ingredients
OmniActive launches clinically studied botanical for menopause support

OmniActive launches clinically studied botanical for menopause support

Fenavari combines standardised fenugreek and shatavari extracts to target multiple concerns associated with perimenopause and menopause
Regulatory
OraCMU oral probiotic gains Health Canada approval

OraCMU oral probiotic gains Health Canada approval

Stratum Nutrition is expanding its clinically researched oral probiotic ingredient OraCMU into Canada after securing a Health Canada product licence
Cognitive
TopGum releases new gummy line targeting cognition and vision

TopGum releases new gummy line targeting cognition and vision

As consumer interest in longevity continues to ramp up, the brand has unveiled a five-strong functional gummy line designed to support cognitive resilience and eye health with botanicals, prebiotics and nootropics
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Cardiovascular
Is menopause the next frontier in cardiometabolic health?

Is menopause the next frontier in cardiometabolic health?

Menopause supplements have traditionally focused on symptom relief, but growing evidence suggests a broader opportunity to address long-term women’s health with science-led nutraceutical innovation. Cellan Davies, Head of Marketing at ProBiotix Health, reports
Packaging
Supergoop! founder launches WaterOuai! hydration brand with aluminium “SUPERCAN” packaging

Supergoop! founder launches WaterOuai! hydration brand with aluminium “SUPERCAN” packaging

WaterOuai!, founded by Supergoop! creator Holly Thaggard and Will Thaggard, is entering the wellness beverage market with a materials-focused hydration concept featuring aluminium packaging designed to reduce chemical exposure and support clean-label consumer trends

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Why piperine is added to Curcumin?

Why piperine is added to Curcumin?

Turmeric has been paired with black pepper in Ayurvedic kitchens for centuries. Modern pharmacokinetics now explains exactly why that pairing works
ACG Capsules and Vantage Nutrition to exhibit at the NBJ Summit 2026

ACG Capsules and Vantage Nutrition to exhibit at the NBJ Summit 2026

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Ashwagandha root and leaf: The scientific questions the industry is still asking

Ashwagandha root and leaf: The scientific questions the industry is still asking

Is the concern really about leaf-containing ingredients, or about how extract composition is characterised and evaluated? Does a plant part define safety, or does dosage,...
Robust film coating scale-up for vitamins as a case study for nutraceuticals

Robust film coating scale-up for vitamins as a case study for nutraceuticals

This article describes a real case, managed together with company SYNCONA Germany, involving vitamin‑based, oblong tablets containing hygroscopic materials manufactured...
Kirin Group and Blackmores to launch Cognizin cognitive support supplements in Australia and New Zealand

Kirin Group and Blackmores to launch Cognizin cognitive support supplements in Australia and New Zealand

The new products feature Cognizin Citicoline from Kyowa Hakko Bio and are designed to support memory, attention, focus and overall brain health
Gudmar (Gymnema): The herb whose name predicted its own science

Gudmar (Gymnema): The herb whose name predicted its own science

Long before laboratories could explain how a plant worked, Ayurvedic physicians named it for what it did. Few names are as blunt, or as prophetic, as Gudmar, the Hindi...
PLT Health Solutions science team to present three posters at Nutrition 2026 Conference

PLT Health Solutions science team to present three posters at Nutrition 2026 Conference

Presentations will include two human clinical studies on mobility and a pre-clinical study on gut barrier integrity and longevity
What the gummy boom doesn’t tell you… And what the science shows

What the gummy boom doesn’t tell you… And what the science shows

The supplement aisle has never looked more like a candy store and the numbers confirm the moment: the global gummy supplements market was valued at over $12 billion in...
From people to pets: Euromed extends Mediterranean and milk thistle extract expertise to animal nutrition at SupplySide Global 2026

From people to pets: Euromed extends Mediterranean and milk thistle extract expertise to animal nutrition at SupplySide Global 2026

At SupplySide Global 2026 in Las Vegas (Booth 2665), Euromed will showcase its range of Mediterranean fruit and vegetable extracts for healthy ageing
Levagen+ wins dual NutraIngredients awards for women's health and healthspan innovation

Levagen+ wins dual NutraIngredients awards for women's health and healthspan innovation

Saanroo's LipiSperse-enhanced PEA ingredient has taken home the NutraIngredients USA Women's Health Innovation Award and the NutraIngredients Europe Healthspan Ingredient...
Balchem renews Linus Pauling Institute partnership to advance iron and epigenetic nutrition education

Balchem renews Linus Pauling Institute partnership to advance iron and epigenetic nutrition education

Balchem has renewed its partnership with Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute to expand science-based education on iron nutrition and epigenetic health
Potential role of tocotrienols in sleep quality & neurovascular health for healthy brain ageing

Potential role of tocotrienols in sleep quality & neurovascular health for healthy brain ageing

A new review published in the journal Life integrates emerging evidence from sleep science, vascular biology and nutritional neuroscience to explore relationship between...

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Special food additive that helps prevent weight gain is approved

Special food additive that helps prevent weight gain is approved

A pioneering food additive that can stop people gaining weight has appeared on the EU’s Novel Food List, indicating its safety for human consumers
Gnosis by Lesaffre raises women’s health

Gnosis by Lesaffre raises women’s health

Women face unique health challenges that require specialised attention. Gnosis actively examines the market for real-life insights, influencing an impactful portfolio that puts...
Proof over promise: the value of third-party verification for supplement manufacturers

Proof over promise: the value of third-party verification for supplement manufacturers

Although there are more than 100,000 vitamins and dietary supplements on the market, product quality can vary depending on many factors, including the ingredients they contain,...
The next wave of nutra: inside the industry’s breakneck evolution

The next wave of nutra: inside the industry’s breakneck evolution

Although I won’t be marauding the aisles of Fi Europe this year, I’ve been trawling the NBR website to take the pulse of the industry and review the innovations shaping the...

Company News

Saanroo strengthens global organisation through expanded operations in India & Southwest Asia The company aligns its global commercial operations under the Saanroo brand to support customers and future growth
Beyond clinical evidence - The economic value of probiotics and why they deserve greater attention For years, probiotics were judged almost exclusively on their clinical performance. ‘What is the clinical evidence demonstrating that a specific strain delivers a defined...
Sabinsa announces Brandon Prenger as Director of Business Development Sabinsa, the multi-national health science company known for providing sustainable, natural, well-researched ingredients, is pleased to announce Brandon Prenger as Director of...
Sabinsa announces Brandon Prenger as Director of Business Development Sabinsa, the multi-national health science company known for providing sustainable, natural, well-researched ingredients, is pleased to announce Brandon Prenger as Director of...
Alkemist labs announces Mo Lababidi as Director of Botanical Identity Alkemist Labs is pleased to announce that Mo Lababidi has joined the company as Director of Botanical Identity
Saanroo strengthens executive leadership team with appointment of Bhargav Srinivasan as CFO Saanroo, a global leader in science-driven wellness ingredients, today announced the appointment of Bhargav Srinivasan as Chief Financial Officer, further strengthening the...
Andrea Benson promoted to president of Puresource Corp. NOW Health Group announced today that Andrea Benson has been promoted to President of Puresource Corp.
Bharadhwaj ‘Bharat’ Ramamoorthy takes charge at BGG Europe and International Division amid global growth plans BGG Group has named Bharadhwaj ‘Bharat’ Ramamoorthy as the new CEO of BGG Europe and Head of the International Division. He succeeds Jürgen Nelis, who steps into the role...
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World of Plant Extracts Expo 2026

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