Nicholas Saraceno is the Senior Editor of Nutritional Outlook.
A new collaboration between Lallemand Health Solutions and Université Laval will explore how microbiome-targeted interventions may support healthy aging, immune function, and metabolic health as demand for evidence-backed longevity solutions continues growing across the nutraceutical industry.
New funding and recent FDA approval activity are highlighting a growing industry interest in fermentation-derived natural colors.
In the debut episode, Nicholas Saraceno discusses emerging research on histamine intolerance, including the microbiome’s potential role, limitations surrounding DAO testing, and why diagnosis remains controversial.
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.
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.
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.
In the final part of her interview with Nutritional Outlook, Amy Summers, founder and president of Pitch Publicity, discusses how ingredient and supplement brands can use AI to simplify scientific communication without sacrificing authenticity, strategic thinking, and consumer trust.
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.
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 company’s new agentic AI tool is designed to help the nutraceutical industry streamline ingredient evaluation, product development, and commercialization decisions.
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.
The ingredient supplier is advancing a broader longevity platform centered on pairing mechanistic aging science with clinically measurable benefits in mobility, cognition, and performance.
The trade association urges FDA to formalize flexible labeling practices, arguing that current ambiguity around DSHEA disclaimer placement is driving litigation risk and regulatory uncertainty.
With a positive EFSA opinion in hand, Nutriearth highlights a bioactive vitamin D3 oil and functional powder designed for improved absorption, lower dosing, and sustainable fortification strategies at Vitafoods Europe.
Associations in the natural products space argue that FDA’s interpretation of “dietary substance” is too narrow, potentially limiting innovation, safety oversight, and market access for emerging ingredients.
An ex vivo study from NXT USA and ProDigest suggests Digexin delivers prebiotic-like activity through microbiome modulation, potentially opening a new pathway for digestive health formulations.
Rising consumer demand and new clinical data on enzyme-based formulations are accelerating growth in pet oral health supplements, positioning the category for sustained expansion.
A new trio of cardio-metabolic supplements featuring Ingredients by Nature’s citrus-derived Eriomin enters Walmart and CVS, reflecting growing interest in non-pharmaceutical GLP-1 support.
As bovine colostrum gains traction across gut health, immunity, sports nutrition, and beauty-from-within categories, research and industry coverage continue to examine the ingredient’s efficacy, quality considerations, and evolving applications in dietary supplements.
Following SupplySide Connect New Jersey, Rafal Pietruszynski, CEO of Greenvit, outlines how shifting aronia’s focus to gut and metabolic health, paired with supply stability, proprietary extraction, and strategic partnerships, could unlock new opportunities for Aronvit in the functional ingredient market.
New delivery system for Morikol marine collagen tripeptide reflects ongoing innovation in beauty-from-within formats, emphasizing convenience, bioavailability, and low-dose efficacy.
At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, Chief Science Officer Catherine Kwik-Uribe explains how Cryopure technology, real-world data, and targeted ingredients are reshaping functional beverages and consumer outcomes.
At Vitafoods Europe, Concordix will showcase new chewable supplement concepts leveraging its patented emulsion platform, designed to address bioavailability, formulation complexity, and consumer experience.
Live from SupplySide Connect, Megan Olsen, the SVP and general counsel for the CRN, discusses the FDA public meeting on dietary ingredients, the NDI vs. GRAS pathway, and the need for a clear, modern regulatory scope.
New studies on Xtractiva Lifescience’s branded saffron extract highlight statistically significant benefits for emotional wellbeing, alongside a pH-targeted delivery system designed to improve stability and absorption.
At SupplySide Connect New Jersey, BioVivo highlights green tea and green coffee-derived caffeine as a cleaner alternative to synthetic sources, offering smoother energy and stronger appeal in functional beverages.
Live from SupplySide Connect, Megan Olsen, the SVP and general counsel for the CRN highlights growing concerns around DSHEA’s drug preclusion provision, underscoring the need for industry alignment and legislative reform in order to enable industry innovation.
