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How pharmaceutical principles help to create “smart” nutraceuticals

Modified release, encapsulation and excipient engineering technologies can help to create game-changing sleep, energy and stress-focused supplement formulations

Creatine: not just a sports nutrition staple

On top of its potential to support active performance, researchers are uncovering creatine’s role in cognition, brain and metabolic health

Personalised probiotics: how the gut microbiome is the key to meeting specialised health needs

Probiotics don’t just support gut health, they can benefit the lungs, brain and immune system too — meaning that nutraceutical providers are getting creative with personalised biotics for every consumer need

Beta glucans: the wonder fibres with wide-spanning health benefits

Beta glucans are complex polysaccharides found in mushrooms, algae and yeast that can help consumers to support their immunity and gut health

Beauty from within: an expert’s take on nutricosmetic trends

As the nutricosmetic market grows, TOSLA Nutricosmetics’ Monika Jesenko talks us through the current trends in the beauty from within sector, as well as the best nutraceutical ingredients for hair, skin and nail health

The newest protein trends in functional foods: out with the meat, in with the alt

Alternative plant-based and insect-derived proteins could be a more cost-efficient and sustainable alternative to standard meat and dairy proteins, offering consumers a range of health benefits

How celebrities and influencers are shaping the nutraceutical market

From David Beckham to Kourtney Kardashian, Sommer Ray to LeBron James, many famous faces are following the trends by moving into the supplement space, championing the overall growth of the nutraceutical market

Formulating the perfect omega-3 supplement for healthy ageing: what to consider

Omega-3s can promote healthy ageing and reduce inflammation, but a formulation’s quality can make or break the efficacy and commercial success of an ingredient or supplement

Vitamins K2 and D3 with magnesium: an iconic trio for overall health

Combining vitamin D3 with K2 MK-7 and magnesium can support bone and cardiovascular health while also aiding muscular maintenance

Omega-3 and inflammation in healthy ageing: what's new

EPA and DHA have great potential to assist the older generation by keeping inflammation and cognitive decline at bay

Omega-3 and cognition in healthy ageing: what's new?

EPA and DHA can help the older generations to keep inflammation at bay, while also keeping their minds sharp. In this review, NBR explores the potential of omega-3 fatty acids in cognitive health

The power of plant polyphenols in supporting metabolic health and weight management

Anti-inflammatory plant-derived nutraceuticals such as polyphenols have been shown to activate the satiety hormone GLP-1, while also contributing to blood glucose regulation and gut health

Making (mush)room for the new poster children of immune health: functional fungi

Mushroom-derived nutraceuticals contain a plethora of active ingredients that can benefit immune health and get consumers ready for the winter months

AI in nutraceuticals: how machine learning can optimise new product development

AI can help functional ingredient and dietary supplement providers to create successful formulations, optimise clinical studies and personalise nutritional offerings

How nutraceuticals can combat the side-effects associated with GLP-1 drugs

When it comes to mitigating the common side-effects associated with GLP-1-targeting weight loss drugs, such as nausea and GI issues, nutraceuticals can play a key role

Banishing sugar: how to overcome the challenges of launching a natural sweetener

Developing and commercialising sweeteners can be an uphill struggle, so NBR caught up with three companies with successful natural sweetening solutions to get some insider insights

Postbiotics for immune health: a solution for all ages

Postbiotics can bolster immune health in both adults and children while reducing the severity of common illnesses when they do occur

Boosting metabolic health and promoting weight management through GLP-1

GLP-1 plays an integral role in metabolic regulation, so modulating its levels in the body with functional ingredients could offer significant health benefits

Probiotics: how friendly gut bacteria work to boost our cardiovascular and metabolic health

Specialised probiotic blends have been shown to enhance cardiovascular and metabolic health by the modulation of cholesterol storage and bile acid production in the body

Vitamin B12 and brain health: what we know about its impact on cognition (Part II)

Vitamin B12 has been associated with memory retention, stroke recovery and better mental health, while also potentially being capable reducing neuroinflammation and symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Vitamin B12 and brain health: what we know about its impact on cognition (part I)

Vitamin B12 has been associated with both memory retention and stroke recovery, while also reducing neuroinflammation and symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

Optimising keratin extraction for better ingredient bioactivity in supplements

Keraplast’s extraction technology allows efficient keratin isolation for more bioavailable and efficacious supplements

Vitamin K2 for cognitive health in ageing: a need-to-know guide

Research has highlighted vitamin K2’s potential role in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms and cognitive decline, as well as neuroinflammation and degeneration

Augmenting digestive health with antioxidant power

The antioxidant power of natural astaxanthin may offer a wide range of digestive health benefits. Scientific studies have demonstrated its capacity to reduce gastrointestinal problems and balance the intestinal flora, reports Pernilla Berg, Head of Research and Development at AstaReal

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