
In a saturated energy market, nuanced benefits that improve focus and stress management can help brands stand out.
Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.

In a saturated energy market, nuanced benefits that improve focus and stress management can help brands stand out.

Satiety is an important mechanism behind products that support weight management, but increasing satiety can also have a positive impact on metabolic health, with important implications for overall health and wellness.

In an interview with Nutritional Outlook, Sameena Rahman, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, discusses why the shift from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome reflects growing recognition of the condition’s links to insulin resistance, inflammation, cardiovascular risk, and lifelong metabolic health.

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

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

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.

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.

Manufacturing nutraceuticals requires specialized mixers that can meet strict parameters for achieving homogeneity, easy and rapid cleaning, as well as energy efficiency.

Contract manufacturers serve a crucial function for industry, and the demands from the market mean they have to navigate the complexities of the supply chain and invest in new capabilities to better service customers.

Men experience bone loss at a different rate from women, putting them at risk for bone disease and fracture at a more advanced age. This may offer formulators an opportunity for unique positioning.

Pharmactive announces launch of Kyoh, a hair health supplement that is an extract of Eruca sativa leaf (rocket leaves).

Jennifer Chase, director of business development for Saanroo, sat down with Nutritional Outlook at SupplySide Connect NJ to highlight the findings of recently published research demonstrating the metabolic health benefits of its Trpti OEA.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Paula Simpson about trends in nutricosmetics that are driving innovation and growth in the category.

At this SupplySide Connect presentation, panelists discussed how lasting supplement trends are being shaped at the intersection of consumer demand for performance and longevity, the convergence of food and supplements, and the need to balance innovation with disciplined legal and regulatory compliance.

Heart health is increasingly being viewed through the lens of metabolic health, as consumers and formulators consider the interconnectedness of metabolic conditions.

In a recent public meeting hosted by FDA called "Exploring the Scope of Dietary Supplement Ingredients," stakeholders met to unpack the current language behind dietary supplement regulation and how modern products fit into the language of the statute.

Nutritional Outlook spoke to Kristin Dalton, associate director, product management, specialty polymers for Lonza CHI about organic capsule and supplement formulation, as well as the opportunity organic certified supplements presents for manufacturers.

Snacks can address consumers' various needs, but to compete in this saturated space, manufacturers should identify who they want to formulate for.

While adaptogens do not have an official scientific classification, they offer a compelling solution to chronic stress, informed by traditional Eastern practices, but approached through a more modern Western lens.

As memory and focus benefits expands beyond aging consumers to include younger demographics seeking focus and performance, formulators are leveraging targeted ingredients, clinical validation, and innovative delivery formats to meet demand.

Oxidative stress is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. Nutraceutical solutions may help reduce oxidative stress to support cardiovascular health outcomes.

Frozen foods can help reduce waste and therefore cost for many consumers. As a result, innovation in the frozen aisle centers on meeting growing consumer demand for flexible, convenient meal options that don't compromise nutrition or quality

Creatine continues to see double digit growth as more consumers discover and take creatine. Predominantly used in pre-workout for sports nutrition, creatine is also seeing new life as an ingredient that supports cognitive health, further contributing to its growth.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of ashwagandha, colostrum, as well as sea moss.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of creatine and protein.

A growing number of innovative nutraceutical solutions are coming to market that help users deal with everyday stressors to improve sleep and quality of life.

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Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This year's Ingredients to Watch include ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein.

Nutritional Outlook, in collaboration with market research firm SPINS, provides a deep dive into 2026's top trending ingredients in the nutraceutical space. This year's Ingredients to Watch focuses on ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein, with expert insights and detailed sales data.

The legislation would require supplement companies to registry product information that would be then made public on an online database. Advocates argue that a mandatory product registry would offer greater transparency and allow regulators to be more effective in their enforcement.

HHS has released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, which emphasizes the role of nutrient-dense foods as a foundation for health and a new food pyramid that provides recommendations for intake of protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

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