A long wait for mulberries

A roundup of recent adaptogen trials, newer botanical and fermentation-derived ingredients, and approvals in Canada and South Korea, with a look at the limits of the evidence for manufacturers.

From skin and coat to oral health, a roundup of recent pet supplement research, regulatory signals, and product developments.

AHPA, CHPA, CRN, and UNPA say placing ODS under the Office of Nutrition Research would add a layer of bureaucracy. NIH is accepting comments through October 28.

From canine arthritis to the microbiome, and from the proposed Animal Health Supplement Act to owners’ views on longevity, here is what has been developing for companion animal products.

Ixoreal Biomed highlights an exploratory placebo-controlled study of SRI-81 Shatavari, alone and combined with KSM-66 Ashwagandha, published in the International Journal of Women’s Health.

Clinical research moves beyond compliance, focusing on smarter trial design, risk-based quality, and “evidence engineering” to deliver decisive, decision-ready results.

The company says the innovation, built on its CoreNhanced BioJourney platform, is designed for beverage and gummy formats.

AuraFen, BILVORA, and IMBE debut at SupplySide Global 2026, and the company will also highlight its CaFi digestive health ingredient.