Women's Health

Suppliers discussed their latest and greatest efforts in active and performance nutrition, ranging from a new gut-muscle-axis ingredient to a landmark study in female athletes.

Probiotics for menopause were a key focus for companies at SupplySide West.

What does a 21st-century women’s-health supplement look like?

The latest tests show that Cranberex offers superior anti-adhesion activity and potency compared to other major cranberry extract brands, the company claims.

Results showed that the extract significantly reduced the severity of pain and frequency of certain symptoms.

The company recently acquired Adare Biome and its postbiotics portfolio.

The systematic review and meta-analysis was published in Nutrition Reviews.

The data comes from market researcher Circana (formerly IRI and NPD).

Mineral supplements are better than ever.

The results showed that supplementation with the sodium hyaluronate offered prolonged improvements of symptoms when used with a standard treatment.

Subjects taking 600 mg of the fenugreek extract saw improvements in muscle strength as well as lean mass, and reduction in total fat mass.

The report names five trends: holistic health, “unapologetic femcare,” social media drivers of food and beverage trends, the metaverse, and innovative scented applications.

In response to current market demands, Sirio created two ready launch concepts that support menopause and eye health which the company will introduce as CPHI Barcelona.

How can nutrition and supplement brands effectively reach millennials?

A recent study found that a blend of turmeric and Indian frankincense manufactured by Arjuna Natural Pvt. Ltd, called Rhuleave-K, may alleviate menstrual cramps in women.

Nestlé is contributing funding for the research that will be done by APC Microbiome Ireland.

Major supplement industry associations support the new bipartisan Dietary Supplements Access Act.

The award for Efforts on Behalf of Industry in 2022 was presented to the nonprofit group whose mission is to advocate for gender parity in the nutraceuticals industry.

GenM is an organization working with companies and retailers to make menopause-friendly products more accessible and identifiable on shelf.

Taiyo GmbH will share results of a recent study showing that its SunActive ingredient offers superior absorption.

Innova Market Insights identifies key health concerns driving consumers’ food and supplement choices today.

The study justifies further investigation into the role of the metabolite in breast milk and the need for its inclusion in infant formula.

The Nordic Flora Probiotics products target concerns like immune, digestive, and women’s health.

The future of women's health is tailored solutions that assist women throughout multiple life stages.

The new probiotic capsules and gummy supplements support women’s health concerns like digestive, vaginal, urinary, and bone health, and hair, skin, and nail health.

Menopause provides a number of avenues through which manufacturers can offer this population assistance given the range of symptoms.

The first study looked at effects on older adults with low-grade inflammation, while the second study evaluated effects on inflammation in postmenopausal women.

The company will emphasize what it says is the first and only organic version of the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii.

The 80-mesh particle size enables the cranberry powder to be used in gummies, softgels, and other delivery forms.

Botanical and herbal supplement sales go from strength to strength.