Erin McEvoy

Clinical research, botanical innovation, and targeted delivery formats are reshaping the menopause supplement market as nutraceutical companies develop science-backed solutions for sleep, muscle health, and women’s wellness.

Nutrafol Chief Medical Advisor Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, shares opportunities in women’s wellness, including skin health changes and addressing biological stressors behind hair thinning.

Dr. Thais Aliabadi, OBGYN, explains why the renaming of PCOS to PMOS is vital for addressing the root metabolic, endocrine, and whole-body health symptoms women face.

Study shows plant-based Ahiflower oil outperforms Echium oil in boosting tissue EPA and maintaining brain and heart DHA levels.

A NOW study of 28 lavender oils found 89% failed authenticity tests due to dilution, synthetic additives, and species substitution, linking low cost to poor quality.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

In this interview, Isabel Mirfakhraie, Technical Marketing Associate at Imbibe, discusses optimizing functional beverages for efficacy, stability, and taste using advanced formulation and taste modulation techniques.

The US Food and Drug Administration reported mostly low or undetectable contaminants in infant formula, while signaling continued oversight and future action.

The jelly stick delivery format is designed for ingredient stability, dosing precision, and low-sugar formulations, supporting multiple health categories.

A new clinical study shows TriNutra’s ThymoQuin-OCare lozenges support gingival health and promotes beneficial oral microflora diversity.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Ayla Barmmer, MS, RD, LDN, Founder and CEO of FullWell, discusses new models of ovary health and new perspectives on women's health support.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd, Scientific Advisor/Medical Affairs Consultant, discusses significant opportunities for innovation for menopause management using traditional botanicals.

The growing demand for functional beverages is challenging brands to deliver more complex products that don’t compromise on taste and texture.

BGG will showcase three of its clinically studied ingredients—ApplePhenon, TheraPrimE, and AstaZine— highlighting human research supporting benefits and holistic wellness.

The new program addresses key challenges in botanical testing, including inconsistent methodologies and variability in analytical results, by delivering real-world data, case studies, and expert guidance to improve accuracy and industry transparency.

The newly trademarked technologies will be showcased at Vitafoods Europe 2026, highlighting the platform’s dual-action effect on nutrient delivery.

The International Probiotics Association’s (IPA) criteria for prebiotics was used to validate the brown seaweed extract as a prebiotic.

Nektium will showcase energy beverage concepts, featuring Zynamite RTDs and Rhodiolife-infused coffees at the event.

A randomized controlled trial shows Zensera delivers same-day cognitive benefits and supports emotional balance under stress.

The study highlights how the ingredient from Aker BioMarine is able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to deliver omega-3 fatty acids.

A court recently granted the restraining order, while industry groups challenge multiple hemp regulations imposed by the state DSHS and HHSC last month.

The new women’s health gummy line features shatavari, vitamin D, and targeted botanicals for PMS, menopause, and prenatal support.