Nicholas Saraceno

New purpose-built site separates spore and non-spore production, signaling growing demand for clinically positioned biotics and greater emphasis on strain-specific manufacturing.

Women’s health, cognition, GLP-1 support, longevity, and clean-label functional foods are among the key categories influencing demand for clinically substantiated nutraceutical ingredients, notes Asha Ramesh, Sabinsa’s CEO – Americas, from the Expo West floor.

From stress and cognitive support to formulation challenges and regulatory considerations, this FAQ explores the science and market forces shaping ashwagandha’s role in modern nutraceuticals.

New data on USPlus PRO suggest a triple-action benefit for lower urinary tract symptoms, bladder control, and sexual function, highlighting evolving opportunities in men’s health formulations.

Researchers and ingredient suppliers are placing focus on the gut-immune axis and its potential role in digestion, inflammation, immune balance, and year-round wellness support.

In her interview at Natural Products Expo West, Stacey Smith, Gnosis by Lesaffre’s senior medical affairs liaison, discusses how MyCondro’s fermentation-based chondroitin and Quatrefolic’s active folate formats are expanding formulation opportunities across joint health, fertility, healthy aging, and functional delivery systems.

Built on more than a decade of compound research and biological data, the company's new Innovation Platform aims to help health and nutrition companies reduce product development risk and improve commercialization success rates.

In an interview at Natural Products Expo West, Sebastian Balcombe, founder and CEO of Specnova, highlights new clinical research behind RiboBeauty, a plant-based beauty-from-within ingredient designed to support skin health and reduce hair shedding across versatile delivery formats.

The new clinically studied ingredient focuses on joint structure, cartilage health, and long-term mobility, reflecting growing demand for foundational joint health solutions in the supplement and functional ingredient markets.

Emerging ingredients—from collagen peptides and mitochondrial-supporting compounds to high-growth whey protein—are shaping the future of sports nutrition, with science-backed performance benefits and certification standards influencing consumer trust.

In the final part of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Brad Schwan, ADM’s VP of global category marketing, discusses how the company is addressing digestive challenges linked to GLP-1 therapies while unlocking new opportunities in food and beverage with science-backed postbiotic solutions.

The new collaboration aims to speed the discovery and commercialization of functional proteins for food, beverage, supplement, and specialized nutrition applications.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Brad Schwan, ADM’s VP of global category marketing, explains how the company is helping brands navigate reformulation challenges and capitalize on GLP-1-driven demand with nutrient-dense, high-protein solutions that don’t compromise on taste.

As consumer demand grows for joint supplements that deliver noticeable results quickly while supporting long-term mobility, ingredient suppliers are emphasizing clinical validation, bioavailability, and complementary mechanisms of action.

In the final part of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Todd Runestad, NXT USA’s chief storytelling officer, discusses clinical research behind TamaFlex, reflecting a broader shift toward faster-acting joint support supplements.

Under the certified program, the branded softgels passed screening in three dosage formats, reflecting a growing demand for third-party verification in sports nutrition.

In part II of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Todd Runestad, NXT USA’s chief storytelling officer, discusses emerging nutraceutical strategies—from botanical ingredients targeting NAD metabolism for longevity to digestive support products—designed for consumers using GLP-1 weight-loss therapies.

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients introduces Re-Vaya, a new ingredient designed to support metabolic balance, as consumer and industry attention shifts beyond weight loss toward broader metabolic health outcomes.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Todd Runestad, NXT USA’s chief storytelling officer, discusses how higher-potency shatavari extracts may enable lower doses in supplements, while supporting emerging demand for products targeting hormonal balance across women’s life stages.

In the final part his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Justin Green, PhD, EpiCor’s director of scientific affairs, discusses why formulators are exploring postbiotics for supplements, foods, and beverages, highlighting their formulation stability, links to fermentation traditions, and emerging research on gut-immune interactions.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Justin Green, PhD, EpiCor’s director of scientific affairs, explains how postbiotics differ from probiotics and why non-living microbes are gaining attention for their ability to interact with the microbiome and support immune responses.

In the final part of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Jim Roza, chief scientific officer with Layn Natural Ingredients, shares how 99% purity and flexible formats for NAD and NMN ingredients enable diverse delivery systems—from beverages and gummies to liposomal supplements—while supporting mitochondrial health and longevity-focused nutrition.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Jim Roza, chief scientific officer with Layn Natural Ingredients, explains how NAD and its precursor NMN support cellular energy, mitochondrial function, and healthy aging—driving growing interest in longevity and performance-focused supplements.

At Natural Products Expo West, Angie Rimell, product promotions manager with Gelita, discusses how bioactive collagen peptides are helping brands deliver targeted benefits for athletic performance, recovery, and joint health in the growing sports nutrition market.

At Natural Products Expo West, Julie Daoust, PhD, chair and founder of the Functional Medicine Council and chief commercial officer of M2 Ingredients, discusses how collaboration, clinical research, and improved food applications are helping drive credibility and innovation in the rapidly expanding functional mushroom market.

A new peer-reviewed review in Nutrients finds that Ubiquinol plays a central role in mitochondrial energy and antioxidant defense, positioning it as a potentially conditionally essential nutrient for male and female fertility.