The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 24: Should manufacturers avoid aspartame and switch to other non-caloric sweeteners?

Health claims for the botanical extract include its stress relieving and sleep supporting benefits.

In this episode, Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, market insights director from market researcher SPINS, about ingredients and product categories nutraceutical and nutrition product manufacturers should watch in 2025.

Four gold standard clinical studies have demonstrated AprèsFlex® efficacy starting at five days — with a low dose, both rapid and sustained improvements in joint comfort, stiffness, flexibility and physical function were observed.

Shaheen Majeed has been a fixture in the dietary supplement industry, developing a stellar reputation through his leadership at Sabinsa Corp., helping grow the company built by his late father Muhammed Majeed, PhD. Shaheen’s accomplishments at Sabinsa helped modernize and strengthen the company’s brand, serving as a model for the rest of the industry. Now as global CEO and managing director of Sami-Sabinsa Group, Shaheen has the opportunity to apply his vision of the company’s future and build upon his father’s legacy. Nutritional Outlook speaks to Majeed about the personal growth he's experienced in the industry and his goals moving forward for his company.

The Longevity Nutrient, published by Simon & Schuster, and written by Stephanie Venn-Watson, DVM, MPH is now available for purchase online and wherever books are sold.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients' new Nutri Whey ProHeat product shows promising results with tolerating high temperatures and may be able to assist manufacturers with formulating RTD beverages and other difficult formats.