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Muscle health is no longer just about athletic performance. As consumers age, pursue GLP-1-assisted weight loss, and live increasingly active lifestyles, demand is growing for ingredients that support strength, endurance, and muscle preservation.

This executive summary reviews the VitaK-CAC trial, which tested whether daily MK-7 supplementation could slow coronary artery calcification in adults with symptomatic coronary artery disease. Lacey Hall, MS, of Gnosis by Lesaffre covers the vitamin K2 biology behind the study, its 2-year results with MenaQ7®, and what the findings mean for formulators.

What can the latest research tell us about supporting athletes from the gut? In this expert video, Dr Neil Williams unpacks findings from a 2026 study of Bimuno® GOS in team-sport athletes exercising in the heat, exploring the implications for digestive health, gut barrier function and immune resilience

A conversation on the shifting consumer expectations, formulation strategy, and next-generation ingredients shaping the beauty-from-within category.

Formulation trends across the nutraceutical industry are converging around ingredient innovation, clinical validation, and smarter delivery formats. Ashwagandha continues its rise, driven by standardization and expanding use cases beyond stress and sleep into male health and broader wellness routines, while creatine evolves from a sports nutrition staple into applications spanning brain energy metabolism, healthy aging, and muscle preservation for GLP-1 users. Protein demand remains strong across categories, and cognitive health formulations increasingly combine ingredients like magnesium, ginseng, and adaptogenic botanicals to deliver both acute and long-term benefits. Life-stage-specific clinical research emerges as a critical gap in women's health, and industry experts weigh in on where active nutrition, healthy aging, and women's health formulation are headed next, along with untapped white space in probiotics, postpartum and infant nutrition, and stable liquid delivery formats. Together, these insights offer a data-driven look at where consumer demand and product innovation are converging in 2026.

This executive summary examines how consumer demand for mobility and active aging is reshaping the joint health supplement category, and how MyCondro™, a fermentation-derived, non-animal chondroitin sulfate, addresses challenges with raw material variability, traceability, and sustainability. It reviews the role of chondroitin sulfate in cartilage biology, pharmacokinetic data showing greater plasma concentration than animal-derived chondroitin, and two randomized, placebo-controlled trials conducted at 600 mg daily. It also outlines practical formulation and brand positioning considerations for product developers.

Rethink what you know about collagen peptides. They’re more than skincare. More than added nutrition. Clinical studies have shown promise for their role in reducing glucose spikes and supporting natural GLP-1 response — but it depends on the specific collagen peptides. Read the white paper to explore the science and market opportunities for supplements and functional foods and beverages.

Rising whey costs and supply volatility are putting pressure on an increasingly crowded protein category. Meanwhile, consumer need states have evolved beyond muscle-building toward holistic wellness benefits. A solution for supplement brands lies in combining whey with collagen peptides. This unique “protein power couple” offers opportunities for supplement brands: cost optimization, product differentiation, and unique benefits like joint comfort or metabolic support.

As consumers seek improved metabolic wellness, how can formulators step in with innovative products? The answer lies in the relationship between healthy blood glucose metabolism and natural GLP-1. By tapping into the body’s innate processes, formulators can create products to cater to this growing trend. Register to learn about the science, market potential, and how specific collagen peptide compositions fit into the puzzle.

With perimenopause emerging as one of the hottest wellness topics among consumers, women are increasingly seeking science-backed strategies to support hormonal balance and overall well-being. Emerging research shows that the gut microbiome plays an important role in women’s health, influencing hormone metabolism, inflammation, and communication between the gut and brain.

The dietary supplement landscape continuously evolves, meaning that manufacturers and brands face an increasingly complex set of decisions regarding ingredient delivery and consumer expectations. This ebook brings together insights from leading industry professionals to help brands optimize product benefits, user experience, and meet the growing demand for plant-based and clean-label formulations, all while navigating the complexities of a fluctuating supply chain.

Beta-alanine is known in sports nutrition for its role in muscular endurance and recovery, where it often goes hand-in-hand with ingredients like creatine, BCAAs, and electrolytes. However, it hasn’t had the same broad proliferation for general health and wellness despite numerous clinical studies showing benefits for brain health, focus, bones, joints, and heart health. Listen as Mark A. LeDoux, a 50+ year industry vet, discusses beta alanine and recounts a breakthrough in delivery technology to remove barriers to formulation, making beta-alanine an ingredient to watch.

Improved bioavailability enhances the absorption and utilization of an active ingredient, such as Quatrefolic®, helping maximize its nutritional potential. Explore this infographic to understand why bioavailability is a cornerstone of nutraceutical innovation.

Review the latest scientific evidence on the role of 5-MTHF, such as Quatrefolic®, in brain function, cognitive performance, and healthy aging, offering valuable insights for next-generation nutraceutical solutions.

Did you know how 5-MTHF, such as Quatrefolic®, supports key metabolic pathways involved in neurotransmitter production and homocysteine metabolism? This video explains the impact on mood health, as well as why are both essential for maintaining emotional well-being.

Explore the role of 5-MTHF in supporting cardiovascular health through optimal homocysteine metabolism. Backed by scientific evidence, the brochure provides insights into the benefits of Quatrefolic® active folate and its potential applications in innovative nutraceutical formulations.

Discover in this brochure all the features of MyCondro™: superior quality, excellent purity. MyCondro™ is also clinically validated to support joint health at low dose.

Explore this white paper to discover all the science on MyCondro™. This next-gen chondroitin sulfate offers superior bioavailability, excellent quality, and purity. MyCondro™ is clinically validated to support joint health and improved mobility.

Discover in this infographic the benefits of MyCondro™ vs the animal-derived chondroitin sulfate.

Brochure highlighting all the features of MyCondro™ the world’s first non-animal chondroitin sulfate from fermentation. This innovative ingredient supports mobility and joint health.

This custom eBook explores the science of nitric oxide production, oxidative stress management, and glutathione's role in sports nutrition formulation. It features a Nutritional Outlook Peer Exchange® with Katie Emerson (Kyowa Hakko), Douglas Kalman (Substantiation Sciences, Nova Southeastern University), and Joey Savage (Savage Nutra), alongside consumer insight data, structure/function claims for Setria® Glutathione, and a deep dive into glutathione as the body's master antioxidant. Readers walk away with a formulation-focused look at how vasodilators, antioxidants, and mitochondrial support ingredients work together in modern pre-workout products.

Women’s health is nuanced and complex, but products have historically been limited to a few categories. Now, there is an immense opportunity to develop innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of women across age groups.

From joint health to cognitive wellness, there are multiple avenues by which nutraceuticals can support long-term health, so that consumers can age with grace.

From preventing tablet capping and resolving spotty gummies, to simplifying supply chains and unlocking higher-dosage formats – discover how agile CMOs streamline operations, cut costs, and fast-track innovation with advanced Premix Solutions

While magnesium plays a critical role in more than 300 cellular processes in the body, most conventional forms struggle to reach the brain due to the protective blood–brain barrier. Developed to overcome this challenge, Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein®) is advancing the science behind magnesium and cognitive longevity. Dr. Rafea Naffa, Ph.D., Director of R&D at Threotech, sat with Nutritional Outlook to explain the science behind this patented and unique form of magnesium and how it helps elevate brain magnesium healthy levels to support neuroplasticity and synaptic density. He also discusses the potential of brain-targeted magnesium supplementation to promote cognitive vitality, mental energy, and healthy brain aging.

New research on a dual-standardized ashwagandha extract explores how targeting both withanolides and a proprietary ATP-active fraction may support cellular energy, stress modulation, and healthy aging at just 30 mg per day.