Science

A UK Biobank analysis of more than 272,000 participants challenges the narrative that omega-6 fatty acids promote obesity.

A new clinical study shows Caffinity, a whole coffee cherry extract from FutureCeuticals, boosts cycling performance by 4.6%.

A 12-week study demonstrated KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract is well tolerated at 2,000 mg/day, maintaining normal liver, kidney, and thyroid parameters.

Organic matcha is combined with the company’s proprietary AlphaWave L-Theanine, reflecting consumer interest in energy without caffeine.

Explore the latest science on eye health supplements, the shift to lifelong foundational support, and how eye health and cognition support overlap.

From infant formula to healthy aging, eye health products are taking on a new dimension with benefit stacking and formulation into more complex matrices.

A new Pharmaceutics study demonstrates how the dual-capsule technology delivers up to four times higher enzyme activity by protecting acid-sensitive nutrients from harsh stomach acids.

Women’s health is undergoing a renaissance. Scientists and manufacturers are finally recognizing the critical need for research and product innovations that truly represent women and their actual needs. In honor of Women’s Health Month, Nutritional Outlook is spotlighting the science, innovations, and leaders driving progress in the women's health category.

Study shows plant-based Ahiflower oil outperforms Echium oil in boosting tissue EPA and maintaining brain and heart DHA levels.

A NOW study of 28 lavender oils found 89% failed authenticity tests due to dilution, synthetic additives, and species substitution, linking low cost to poor quality.

Participant selection can be an important part of achieving consistent outcomes across study population. Phenotype-based recruitment, for example, is one strategy that can help achieve clearer results compared to more heterogeneous populations.

The transition to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) signals a potential shift toward multisystem metabolic interventions in the women’s health category.

A look at the science behind folate, ubiquinol, and probiotics, plus the latest trends in reproductive health support.

A new clinical study shows TriNutra’s ThymoQuin-OCare lozenges support gingival health and promotes beneficial oral microflora diversity.

Perimenopause spotlights a bigger gap: Trials ignore life-stage biology. Learn why evidence must match real women, new moms, and aging men.

New studies on Xtractiva Lifescience’s branded saffron extract highlight statistically significant benefits for emotional wellbeing, alongside a pH-targeted delivery system designed to improve stability and absorption.

Gut health booms in 2026, but biomarkers lag; new consensus definitions and IAFNS reviews spotlight symptom-based measures and research gaps.

The new program addresses key challenges in botanical testing, including inconsistent methodologies and variability in analytical results, by delivering real-world data, case studies, and expert guidance to improve accuracy and industry transparency.

Choosing design over proximity in clinical research. Why robust design, objective end points, and clear biology outweigh geography in FDA and EMA reviews.

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, May 20, 2026 2:00 PM EDT

The International Probiotics Association’s (IPA) criteria for prebiotics was used to validate the brown seaweed extract as a prebiotic.

Nektium will showcase energy beverage concepts, featuring Zynamite RTDs and Rhodiolife-infused coffees at the event.

A randomized controlled trial shows Zensera delivers same-day cognitive benefits and supports emotional balance under stress.

The study highlights how the ingredient from Aker BioMarine is able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to deliver omega-3 fatty acids.

In the first step in its effort to increase claim transparency and product integrity in the natural products industry, FNF has released results from third party testing of electrolyte products.