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The Dietary Supplements Access Act proposes expanding tax-advantaged healthcare accounts to include eligible supplements, reflecting growing attention on preventive wellness and consumer-directed health spending.

Symrise and Probi expanded formulation horizons at Vitafoods Europe, launching stable postbiotics and clinical botanicals for active nutrition and wellness.

Auke Zeilstra, Regional Sales Director for FrieslandCampina Ingredients, shares insights into the capabilities of the new applications lab.

Recent molecular research finds an inter-organ communication pathway facilitated by aged garlic extract, revealing a potential mechanism for addressing age-related muscle decline.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Gene Bruno, DBM, MS, RH(AHG), Chief Scientific Officer with Nutraland USA, discusses why effective bone health formulations must evolve beyond traditional ingredients, prioritizing life-stage-specific support and the critical need for more clinical research on women.

Arla Foods Ingredients introduced high-protein food and beverage concepts at Vitafoods Europe, targeting the fast-growing GLP-1 companion weight-management market.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Stacey Smith, DC, Senior Medical Science Liaison at Gnosis by Lesaffre, shares insights into product development for women's health solutions.

A 12-week pilot study in older adults found krill oil supplementation improved omega-3 status and showed preliminary signals related to pain reduction and mobility support.

The 90% TG Premium fish oil with 900 mg/g EPA/DHA enables high-potency supplement formulations with smaller capsule sizes while maintaining sensory profiles.

The recognition for Ashwa.30 at the Barcelona show highlights a broader industry interest in clinically studied, low-dose botanical ingredients targeting sports nutrition, stress support, and active lifestyle formulations.

In the second part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, discusses how supplement brands are balancing science with relatable storytelling, while adapting their messaging strategies to meet rising consumer expectations around transparency, trust, and digital accessibility.

Multi-benefit supplements are the wave of the future, but successfully concepting, developing and marketing them is a present-day work in progress.

Participant selection can be an important part of achieving consistent outcomes across study population. Phenotype-based recruitment, for example, is one strategy that can help achieve clearer results compared to more heterogeneous populations.

In the first part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, explains why offering professional guidance should be integrated into every manager’s workflow, especially in the natural products industry.

The Food and Drug Administration has formalized a new post-market assessment process for chemicals used in food and simultaneously opened reassessments of butylated hydroxytoluene and azodicarbonamide.

The company’s new agentic AI tool is designed to help the nutraceutical industry streamline ingredient evaluation, product development, and commercialization decisions.

Perimenopause blindsides even clinicians. Amanda Frick, ND, senior vice president of Medical, Clinical, & Scientific Affairs at Thorne shares her personal experience going through perimenopause and emphasizes the importance of proactive, woman-led research for transforming the way women's health solutions are developed.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Idil Kavakli, managing director of FrieslandCampina Ingredients about the company's new North American applications lab.

The transition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) signals a potential shift toward multisystem metabolic interventions in the women’s health category.

Companies must understand California Senate Bill 343, aka the Truth in Recycling Law, to meet compliance requirements by the October 4, 2026, effective date.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned from the agency, with FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas acting as commissioner until a replacement is confirmed.

Optimizing bioavailability and tailoring dosage form solutions to complement the strengths and weaknesses of active ingredients are valid ways to deliver maximal benefits to supplement consumers.

A look at the science behind folate, ubiquinol, and probiotics, plus the latest trends in reproductive health support.

The acquisition strengthens the gummy supplement manufacturer North American production capabilities and positions the company for continued growth in functional delivery formats.

Once a lesser-known category, postbiotics are quickly emerging as targeted, science-backed ingredients with applications spanning immunity, beauty-from-within, and stress support, reshaping the future of biotics innovation.

With clinical data validating centuries of traditional use, shatavari is emerging as one of the most versatile ingredients in women's health, supporting menopause, hormone balance, lactation, and sexual health.

Ministry of Ayush restricts the use of ashwagandha leaves in extracts citing potential injury. While these restrictions were put into place in India where many ashwagandha products are produced, it's unclear what the impact will be on US ashwagandha inventory. Additionally, brands that use ashwagandha leaves in extracts defend the effectiveness and safety of their products.

In this interview, Isabel Mirfakhraie, technical marketing associate at Imbibe, explores the technical shifts occurring in the functional beverage market, detailing a holistic formulation approach, flavor modulation, and future trends in consumer demands.