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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.

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.

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

Lallemand Bio-Ingredients introduces Re-Vaya, a new ingredient designed to support metabolic balance, as consumer and industry attention shifts beyond weight loss toward broader metabolic health outcomes.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Todd Runestad, NXT USA’s chief storytelling officer, discusses how higher-potency shatavari extracts may enable lower doses in supplements, while supporting emerging demand for products targeting hormonal balance across women’s life stages.

The lawsuit alleges the actual fat and calorie content of its protein bars is higher than stated on the labels, and the company defends its labeling accuracy, citing methods for determining nutrient content for non-bioavailable ingredients, such as its fat substitute, EPG.

The patented plant-based jelly tablet uses a specialized dispersion system to enhance the bioavailability of lipid-soluble nutrients like omega-3s.

In the final part his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Justin Green, PhD, EpiCor’s director of scientific affairs, discusses why formulators are exploring postbiotics for supplements, foods, and beverages, highlighting their formulation stability, links to fermentation traditions, and emerging research on gut-immune interactions.

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.

Algae-based ingredients are moving into mainstream acceptance, driven by advances in cultivation, clinical research, formulation science, and sustainability-focused supply chains.

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.

Live from Natural Products Expo West, Shannon Coco, Senior Sales and Marketing Director with Kerry, details how current trends are translated into flavor and product innovation.

In part I of his chat at Natural Products Expo West, Justin Green, PhD, EpiCor’s director of scientific affairs, explains how postbiotics differ from probiotics and why non-living microbes are gaining attention for their ability to interact with the microbiome and support immune responses.

The clinically researched Prenatis probiotic gains new Health Canada claims supporting maternal vaginal health and infant gut microbiome development.

Nutritional Outlook invites you to attend its upcoming one-day conference, The Outlook on Women's Wellness, taking place June 4, 2026, at The National Conference Center, 399 Monmouth Street, East Windsor, New Jersey. The event will bring together leading nutraceutical scientists, formulators, brand strategists, and market experts for a full day of education examining the most in-demand benefits and ingredients in women's health.

At Natural Products Expo West, Bryce Wylde discusses the research and mechanism of action for ThymoQuin Cortisol Support, a standardized black seed extract for stress management.