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The new ingredient Leanara is designed to support muscle mass, energy, and metabolic health during weight loss, highlighting innovation in nutraceutical solutions for GLP-1 users.

Highlighting that fermented foods and beverages are more than just flavorful and nutritious, recent research has explored their role in supporting intestinal barrier function and gut health.

Unilever’s acquisition of Grüns is anticipated to increase its growth in the beauty and wellbeing space, reflecting the interest in greens nutrition and convenient supplement formats.

In a sit down with Nutritional Outlook, Brightseed’s Lee Chae explains how the company’s branded platform leverages artificial intelligence and structured biological data to accelerate ingredient discovery, strengthen substantiation, and reduce risk across nutraceutical product development.

Regulatory approval from Brazil’s health authority opens the door for Benicaros to enter a fast-growing supplement market, reinforcing global momentum for clinically validated, sustainable gut health ingredients.

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.

The leadership transition highlights the company’s intent to scale its operations while maintaining a commitment to customers and innovation.

In a chat with Nutritional Outlook, biomedicine professor Mathias Ziegler explores the complexities of NAD+ metabolism, highlighting emerging research on CD38, mitochondrial dynamics, and the gap between biomarker gains and real-world outcomes.

New regulatory clearance for soy protein highlights growing demand for clinically substantiated, plant-based ingredients targeting cardiovascular health.

Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) announces its multiday 2026 Leadership Summit, focusing on inclusive leadership, professional development, and organizational growth.

Out of 35 oregano oil supplements on Amazon, NOW testing finds nearly two-thirds fail carvacrol potency claims, highlighting ongoing quality and testing challenges in the nutraceutical industry.

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.

In the second part of this interview, Todd Harrison, Co-Chair of the FDA Group at Venable LLP, discusses how the FDA and the industry handle novel ingredients in functional foods.

A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial suggests that a black seed–derived ingredient may support cortisol balance, endocrine function, and multi-system stress adaptation in moderately stressed adults.

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.