Women's Health

GenM works with retailers to make it easier for women to find menopause-friendly solutions. The organization is also committed to educating the public on the topic of menopause.

The vitamin K2 MK-7 ingredient has been studied in 10 human clinical trials, including studies on bioavailability, bone health, and heart health.

As women become more open about their daily wellness struggles, they’re looking for supplements and brands to address the sometimes uncomfortable aspects of womanhood head on.

The company calls Liboost “the first formulation to help enhance sexual function in both men and women.”

The newly formed nonprofit championing the participation of women in the nutraceuticals industry will co-host a networking reception on November 2, among other activities at the SupplySide West show.

Nutritional Outlook is a founding media partner of Women In Nutraceuticals and will host a roundtable discussion with leading female nutraceutical executives in December 2022.

FerriUp supports active women who experience depleted iron and energy levels.

The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has issued a statement acknowledging the relationship between omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels and preterm birth risk.

As part of its ongoing effort to expand its women wellness portfolio, GNC, in partnership with The Honest Company, launched four new products—three for overall wellness and one for postpartum. 

Learn why APAC is one of the leading markets in the world for algae extraction, consumption, and end-product formulation.

Supplements only work if they are taken regularly. A smart system can help consumers reduce the mental load of their daily supplement routine.

Probiotic supplementation has become about much more than just populating the gut with beneficial bacteria, because we have a better understanding of what happens in the gut.

The company showcased the new ingredients at May’s Vitafoods Europe trade show.

Hologram Sciences launched Phenology, a women’s health brand concept designed to holistically provide support for women during menopause.

PharmaLinea launched a new line of prebiotic products, >Your< Prebiotiq, and several new additions to their existing lines for iron deficiency and urinary tract infections (UTIs).

A recent study found that supplementation with 5-methyltetrahydrofolate as Quatrefolic from Gnosis by Lesaffre and a vitamin B complex containing vitamin B12 and B6 had a positive impact on pregnancy outcomes in infertile women undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies.

IFF says it’s highly focused on unique formats like chocolate bars, beverages, and gummies that extend delivery possibilities beyond traditional tablets and capsules.

Hologram Sciences announced a new consumer brand called Phenology, rolling out first in North America, that will offer at-home diagnostics for women before, during, and after menopause.

Ashwagandha is seeing consistent growth driven by demands in mood-support products, but its versatile benefits are still waiting to be tapped into.

COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.

Multivitamins and popular ingredients like phosphatidylserine and bacopa will continue driving interest.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

Brightseed received an initial $200k grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to aim its Forager artificial intelligence (AI) toward maternal health and improved birth outcomes.

Women are finding many approaches to support aging bones as supplement formulas grow increasingly sophisticated and diverse.

Hispanics were the leading group of respondents who reported changing their supplement routines during the pandemic, outnumbering the number of white and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders who did so.