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Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 3: Science in the Spotlight
The third and final part of this episode explores work-life balance, plus innovations from MartinBauer Nutraceuticals in women's wellness health, gut health, and hair health.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 2: Navigating Workplace Expectations and Knowing Your Limits
Part 2 of this episode focuses on how nutraceutical industry leaders tackle overwhelming situations, build resilience, and grow their careers one manageable step at a time.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 2, Part 1: Building Careers and Families in the Nutraceutical Industry
Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, is joined by Julia Weibe, PhD, Director, Scientific Affairs & Marketing, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals and Anina Krey, Global Director, Nutraceutical Unit, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 42: Nutritional Outlook's Ingredients to Watch in 2026
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This year's Ingredients to Watch include ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein.

Labcoats and Lullabies, Episode 1: Finding synergies in science and work-life balance
Labcoats and Lullabies is a special video interview series under the Nourish and Navigate banner dedicated to working moms in science. Hosted by Kriti Chaudhary, associate director of partnerships and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences, the series tells authentic stories of women who balance the rigor of sciences with the realities of motherhood.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Rebeccca Takemoto, executive director of Women in Nutraceuticals, interviews Nikki Putnam Badding, MS, RDN, LD, Jen Cannon, chief of staff at Hahn, and Cheya Thousand, founder and chief empowerment officer of CT Wellness Co. about how to overcome imposter syndrome.

The Nutritional Outlook Episode 41: The evolution of the women's health category with Lori Lauersen of Unilever Wellbeing
Lori Lauersen, senior vice president of global R&D at Unilever Wellbeing talks about the company's efforts in the women's health category. Unilever Wellbeing's portfolio includes brands like Liquid IV, Nutrafol, Olly, Smarty Pants, Onit, Welly, and Equilibra. Lauersen emphasizes the importance of rigorous scientific research and real-world evidence to address women's health needs across life stages.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 2: Amy Summers on having a mentorship mentality
Amy Summers, founder of Pitch Publicity and author of the forthcoming book "Lift," discussed the concept of mentorship mentality at the WIN Leadership Summit. She emphasized that mentorship is a mindset, not a task, and should be integrated into leadership. Summers shared her experience of mentoring interns who later became mentors themselves. She advised seeking mentors and mentees at all career stages, even informally, and highlighted the value of observing and learning from experienced professionals.

Nourish and Navigate, Episode 1: Finding Flow With Dr. Lise Alschuler
Nourish and Navigate: Women, Wellness, and Leadership is a podcast spotlighting the trailblazers, change makers, and rising voices of women in the nutraceutical industry. In partnership with Women in Nutraceuticals and Nutritional Outlook, we bring you bold conversations, fresh insights, and real stories that move our industry forward.

The Nutritional Outlook Podcast Episode 40: Probiotics for Performance
Nutritional Outlook interviews Jonathan Scheiman, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Fitbiomics to talk about the intersection of gut microbiome and physical fitness and learn how the company decoded the microbiomes from elite athletes to create innovative probiotic products that support sleep, energy, and performance.
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Barrington Nutritionals leverages stevia options, functional fibers, and bioavailable minerals to solve formulation and clean-label challenges.

A double-blind, controlled trial showed HMB paired with whey protein prolongs muscle protein breakdown suppression in older adults.

A 2024 UK regulatory determination on the novel food status of monk fruit decoctions has added momentum to a less-refined ingredient format that formulators are positioning as a clean-label alternative to high-purity mogroside extracts.

From El Niño disruptions to the Peruvian anchovy fishery to a forthcoming expert panel recommendation on EPA and DHA, GOED's Harry Rice breaks down what's shaping the omega-3 category in 2026.

Alkemist Labs names Mo Lababidi to lead botanical identity testing amid continued focus on supplement quality compliance.

PLT Health Solutions addresses sensory and processing challenges in functional beverages with its clinical ingredient portfolio, highlighting four health categories.

The dual regulatory clearance gives formulators authorized claims language in two jurisdictions for an ingredient already supported by published randomized controlled trial data on sleep quality and cortisol reduction.

Nutrition directly impacts cognitive health, which means that dietary recommendations have the potential to support cognitive health outcomes. This Op-Ed explores the existing research that connects diets and specific nutrients with cognitive health, and what we still need to learn to develop comprehensive recommendations that support long-term cognitive health outcomes.

The regulatory distinction extends an already-established human health probiotic strain into the companion animal category, adding to a growing list of pet supplement ingredients seeking formal recognition in Canada's veterinary health product framework.

At IFT FIRST 2026, Nextin Research will provide exclusive consumer insights and ingredient trends to attendees.

A new collaboration with genomics company LeafWorks gives the supplement manufacturer in-house sequencing capability paired with a commercial analysis platform.

AuraBC is a beta-carotene food color delivering stable, yellow-to-orange shades for gummies and liquids.

Brevel-Coffeesai collaboration highlights how light-enabled bioprocessing could help ingredient developers address scale, consistency, and supply challenges in coffee-derived products.

The company expands its commercial development team, aiming to strengthen partnerships in the US.

The market intelligence certification highlights continued growth in lichen-derived vitamin D3, as formulators seek alternatives to the lanolin-based sourcing that has long dominated the category.

Former Nestlé Health Science U.S. CEO Abigail Buckwalter aims to bridge consumer shifts for taste and nutrition as new CEO of Ocean Spray.

The product license expands the regulatory standing of an unhydrolyzed eggshell membrane ingredient already supported by a published randomized controlled trial, giving formulators a new market for beauty-from-within positioning.

Nutraceutical industry veteran, Lauren Clardy, discusses her 25-year journey, the biological shift in weight management, and why the intersection of traditional botanical medicine and modern delivery technologies excites her.

From energy and focus to long-term neuroprotection, the brain health category is rich with opportunities for unique and effective formulations.

A clinical study demonstrates that combining caffeine and L-theanine can fail to boost athletic performance and may hinder physical power.

New study data demonstrates how wild seeds and non-thermal cold plasma can optimize nutrient density and shelf life in gluten-free product development.

Presented at Bridge2Food Europe, Amano Enzyme’s ProBoost Neutra triples pea protein solubility and reduces off-notes.

At The Outlook on Women's Wellness conference, Dr. Julie Russak laid out the clinical evidence tiers behind nutricosmetic ingredients, the biological case for an inside-out approach, and why she believes the next decade of skin longevity science will be built around a concept she calls "skinspan."

At IFT First, Nuritas will showcase its plant-derived functional peptide ingredients in frozen yogurt, beverages, and functional snacks.

Nutrafol's chief medical advisor Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, explains how DHT, stress, nutrition, and inflammation all shape follicle function in men.

At The Outlook on Women’s Wellness, Jennifer Greer, ND, Med, explained how functional botanicals address sleep, mood, and metabolism for menopausal transition phases.

In the 12-week trial, L. plantarum KABP051 decreased waist circumference and modulated gut microbiota in overweight adults.

The newly issued patent protects compositions combining a standardized black seed oil ingredient with astaxanthin, building on published research into the pair's synergistic effects on inflammation and antioxidant activity.

At The Outlook on Women’s Wellness, Stacey Smith, DC, discussed formulating women's supplements using the gut-vaginal axis, community state types, and resilient yeast-based probiotics.

In the keynote presentation for The Outlook on Women’s Wellness, Amanda Frick, ND, LAc shared strategies for supplement brands to address clinical gaps in menopause support.

Upcycled ingredients have a great sustainability story, but to succeed, they need clinical substantiation to demonstrate their benefits and truly differentiate.

Mike DeMarco on why building general activity comes before any intense training program, and how a simple phone app often delivers the wake-up call.

GEM Health introduces GEM Daily Bite at Sprouts Farmers Markets, leveraging PLT’s Earthlight Whole Food Vitamin D.
























