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The new yeast-based nutrients, Amberferm Grow 288 and 289, are designed to raise packed cell volume yield and acidification activity in dairy culture production, without added capital investment.

Ahead of her keynote at The Outlook on Active Nutrition, Michelle Arent, USC's Olympic sports performance nutrition director, shares her rigorous supplement vetting process, industry gaps in usability, and a preview of her presentation.

In the eighth episode, Nicholas Saraceno examines how social media has reshaped where people get their health and supplement information, from AI-generated "wellness experts" running fabricated ads to registered dietitians and physicians building their own followings to counter it.

dsm-firmenich is directing formulators toward taste and flavor-masking technology earlier in medical nutrition product development, citing survey data on why patients stop taking oral nutritional supplements.

The deal will establish a global Citrus and Beverage Center of Excellence in Florida and follows Mane's recent moves in savory flavors and stevia-based sweeteners.

A new request for information, expert roundtable findings, and a transatlantic workshop signal FDA's renewed focus on plant-based drug products.

A 28-day evaluation of TriNutra’s 5% B'utyQuin scalp lotion reported reduced hair loss and modest density increases in 22 adults, adding early clinical data to a cosmetic ingredient formulators are positioning for scalp health claims.

Why do promising nutraceutical ingredients underperform in human trials? This piece explores how phenotype-based recruitment aligns participant biology with mechanism, reducing signal dilution and producing more commercially meaningful efficacy evidence.

The deal would add Twinlab, Reserveage, Metabolife, and Alvita Tea to cbdMD's wellness portfolio, moving through a court-supervised creditor proceeding rather than a conventional acquisition.

The comprehensive review synthesizes mechanistic and clinical evidence on the probiotic strain's role in enhancing non-heme iron absorption.

Congress has pushed back the 0.4 mg THC cap by one month, giving supplement brands additional time before the new hemp definition takes effect.

A 90-day trial of Arjuna Natural's Shoden ashwagandha extract found no clinically significant changes in liver, kidney, or metabolic markers among 62 healthy adults.

The private equity firm's agreement to buy Nature's Bounty, Nuun, Osteo Bi-Flex, and Gard from Nestlé signals continued consolidation in the vitamins, minerals, and supplements category as strategic buyers narrow their brand portfolios.

Franziska Weichmann, PhD, discusses the microcirculation, antioxidant, and gene-expression research behind Pycnogenol's effects on scalp and skin barrier health, ongoing mechanistic studies, and how the ingredient fits into combination formulas.

From effervescent powders to protein donuts, panelists discuss how brands are using format and flavor innovation, including unexpected soda-inspired flavors, to turn daily supplementation into something consumers look forward to.

Douglas Kalman, PhD, explains how to support GLP-1 user nutrition, previewing his upcoming session on formulating for muscle preservation at Outlook on Active Nutrition.

New preclinical research on Elissara by Monteloeder, SL, point to multiple mechanisms of action for the four-botanical ingredient, examining effects on DHT-related enzymes, cell proliferation, and oxidative stress.

A third round of independent laboratory testing found 4 more finished ubiquinol products containing only trace amounts of the labeled ingredient, bringing the running total of flagged products to two dozen since testing began in 2025.

The panel identifies the categories formulators are overlooking, from postpartum and infant nutrition to functional kids' snacks, and debates whether creatine can finally crack shelf-stable beverage formats.

The company will exhibit at Vitafoods Asia, Bharat Nutraverse Expo, SOHO Expo, as well as the Future Nutra Innovation Summit and The Outlook on Active Nutrition.

BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division upheld Kendal Nutricare's core ingredient claim, but recommended changes to nutrition, breast milk, and brand heritage messaging.

"Adaptogen" has no formal US regulatory definition, but it traces to a specific 1958 scientific origin and a defined set of pharmacological criteria that formulators can use to evaluate ingredient claims.

The company will feature a metabolic health ingredient, a postbiotic, a resveratrol, and a beta-glucan, backed by clinical evidence that spans from a single 15-person open-label pilot to a placebo-controlled trial in more than 130 women.

A deep dive into why women's health products are consolidating multiple benefits into single formulas, and how brands are weighing all-in-one convenience against the commercial risks of trying to do too much.

This marks the third NSF/ANSI 173 certification for Cata-Kor's products, arriving alongside independent HPLC testing showing label inaccuracies among Amazon brands.

Founder Joey Savage and partnerships director Ben Kane discuss educational sessions, product testing, and industry innovation ahead of the September event.

The partnership adds a dedicated educational track exploring how certification and quality management can strengthen consumer confidence in sports nutrition products.

A 150-woman placebo-controlled trial on Waleria Healthtech's aspurūs Shatavari extract reports significant reductions, scored for both frequency and intensity.