Discover the latest innovations in nutraceutical delivery systems, including nanoemulsions, capsules, and functional formats designed to improve product development and improve consumer adherence.
In the first part of this interview, Todd Harrison, Co-Chair of the FDA Group at Venable LLP, shares insights into regulatory methods, GRAS notices, and nutrition facts labeling surrounding the lawsuit against David Protein.
As research expands and new consumer segments emerge, creatine is evolving beyond performance nutrition into cognitive health, healthy aging, and daily wellness applications, bringing new opportunities and challenges for formulators.
The trade association is challenging speech-based restrictions on supplement sales to minors, raising broader questions about First Amendment protections and regulatory precedent in the nutraceutical industry.
Combining clinically studied ingredients with enhanced bioavailability, at Natural Products Expo West, Asha Ramesh, Sabinsa’s CEO – Americas, highlights the growing importance of safety data, regulatory compliance, and full documentation as brands navigate increasing scrutiny in supplement development.
The clinical study found that the galactooligosaccharide (GOS) prebiotic supported a reduction in GI symptoms and reduction of average days of upper respiratory symptoms in athletes.
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.
In her interview at Natural Products Expo West, Lorena Carboni, Gnosis by Lesaffre’s senior product manager, describes how Landkind is positioned for performance and recovery, with sustainability and batch consistency central to its pitch.
What are the broader implications of the recent lawsuit against David Protein bars and food science, regulation, and consumer perspective on novel functional ingredients?
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.
According to a recent study, the postbiotic Latilactobacillus sakei KABP-065 significantly improves skin elasticity, firmness, and moisture retention in middle-aged women, especially participants in their 40s.
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 ingredient Purallis, is designed through the company’s patented fermentation technology to deliver standardized purity, improved bioavailability, and scalable supply.
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.
Recent IAFNS-supported research highlights how live microbes in food such as kimchi may reduce systemic inflammation. Other recent research supported by IAFNS validated new, animal-free laboratory methods to accurately measure and standardize protein digestibility.
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.
The randomized placebo-controlled trial showed Samriddh’s Bacopa monnieri extract significantly improved perceived stress, sleep quality, and cortisol levels in adults with non-chronic stress.
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.
Gut health is becoming a foundational pillar in the supplements landscape, driven by rising consumer education, increased attention to fiber, and the emergence of GLP-1 companion products.
