PLT Health Solutions showcases clinically backed ingredients across energy, joint, and cognitive health at Expo West 2026

PLT Health Solutions is set to highlight a range of clinically supported ingredients and new research at Natural Products Expo West 2026, taking place March 4-6. The featured ingredient portfolios showcased at booth #3005 intend to underscore the company’s emphasis on science-backed innovation across joint health, energy, and cognitive performance categories, a February 9, 2026, press release explains.¹

At this year’s event, the company plans to debut previously unseen ingredients alongside updated clinical findings and novel delivery system options, as well as an emphasis on ‘beverage-friendly’ options.

The ingredients showcased align with the latest consumer trends, the company explains. “Visitors to the PLT booth this year will see a company that is focused on innovation in the market and on providing ingredient solutions that can make an impact on consumers,” stated Steve Fink, vice president of marketing for PLT Health Solutions. “We are offering a range of exciting options in some of the fastest growing categories and support these ingredients with on-pack messaging opportunities. Whether a company is established or a start-up, we are looking forward to the chance to have productive dialogue at the show.”

Energy portfolio

Within energy, PLT is positioning alternatives and enhancements to traditional caffeine-based approaches. While caffeine remains the most widely used stimulant globally, PLT explains, common formulation challenges such as jitters, limited duration, and post-use crashes continue to drive interest in complementary technologies and non-stimulant pathways. PLT’s energy portfolio aims to address these concerns through multiple ingredient strategies.

“At PLT, we’re offering four ingredients featuring new technologies for caffeine delivery and non-stimulant forms of energy and want to discuss how they can work together,” explained Fink. “This portfolio allows companies to improve the energy experience they offer consumers in the areas of physical energy, mental energy, stress-resilient energy and more.”

Joint health

Joint health remains another central focus. The company’s AprèsFlex 5-Day Joint Support ingredient has an established a presence in joint health formulations, supported by evidence for efficacy and low-dose performance. Research from a currently unpublished clinical study demonstrated the Boswellia serrata extract Dynagenix Muscle+Joint Formula showed statistically significant improvements in joint comfort, stiffness, and function within five days at a 40-mg daily dose, highlighting fast-acting, clinically validated mobility solutions.² The participants, 72 men and women age 40-70 with osteoarthritis, received either the supplement or a placebo for 40 days, with improvements also seen at 15 and 30 days. The ingredient is neutral-tasting and water-soluble.

PLT also plans to introduce at Expo West a newly studied ingredient targeting whole-joint support and long-term joint longevity.

Cognitive support

Cognitive and mental energy support will be represented by Zynamite S, a patented mango leaf extract standardized to high mangiferin content. Clinical findings reported in 2025 indicated benefits across processing speed, task performance, mental flexibility, mood, and fatigue reduction, with some effects observed within 30 minutes following a single 100-mg dose.³ The study, published in Pharmaceuticals in April 2025, had involved 119 participants, given a placebo, a dose of 100 mg soluble Zynamite S, or 150 mg soluble Zynamite S.

Interactive experience at Expo West

Beyond individual ingredients, PLT’s Expo West presence will again include an interactive Experience Zone featuring sample formulations spanning energy, mood, sports performance, and cognition. The samples will contain a beverage-friendly and clinically supported ingredient from PLT Health Solutions.

Active/sports nutrition, weight management, and longevity ingredient portfolios from the company will also be featured at Expo West.

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References

1. PLT Health Solutions. PLT Health Solutions to Showcase New Clinical Studies and New Ingredients at Natural Products Expo West 2026. https://www.plthealth.com/resources/PLT-Health-Solutions-to-Showcase-New-Clinical-Studies-and-New-Ingredients-at-Natural-Products-Expo-West-2026 (Accessed 2026-02-13).
2. PLT Health Solutions. Clinical Study Shows Rapid Improvement in Joint Function. https://www.plthealth.com/resources/DYNAGENIX-CLINICAL-STUDY-SHOWS-RAPID-IMPROVEMENT-IN-JOINT-FUNCTION (Accessed 2026-02-13).
3. Colli, M. New Zynamite S research shows potential cognitive health improvement. https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/view/new-zynamite-s-research-shows-potential-cognitive-health-improvement October 24, 2025. (Accessed 2026-02-13).