Mike Straus is a freelance writer living in Kelowna, Canada. He has written for publications including Canadian Chiropractor Magazine, Massage Therapy Canada, and Iconic Concierge Vancouver.
Making the most of the preworkout supplements category
Here are some of the emerging innovations in the saturated preworkout market.
Do immune health claims attract regulatory attention?
Here’s how to stay in the safe zone.
Screen Team: Eye-health ingredients tackle screen time
The latest on ingredients for vision performance.
How is ecommerce for dietary supplements advancing in 2023?
Experts explain what’s shaping online retail.
Heart Smarts: Nutrition researchers unveil new benefits of natural ingredients
The science on heart-healthy nutraceutical ingredients is alive and kicking.
From good to great: Gummy supplements are getting a whole new look
Today’s dietary supplement gummies are more colorful, unique, and memorable thanks to manufacturer innovation.
Better Bones: Next-generation bone health ingredients give formulators more options
Newer bone health ingredients are building on strong research.
Mood-boosting supplements are smarter than ever
Modern mood boosters are built on better studies, higher efficacy, and more effective formulations than past products.
Melatonin is under scrutiny. Will sales suffer?
Recent negative headlines cast melatonin in an unfavorable light. Is there any justification for the bad press?
Ingredient advances are producing healthier infant products
Advances in infant foods, formulas, and supplements yield products to meet numerous infant health needs.
Flex time: Joint health supplements are more popular than ever
An influx of next-generation ingredients and a growing consumer need are driving joint health supplements to new heights.
Clinical trials: How can supplement companies design effective trials in healthy populations?
Clinical trials design best practices for nutraceuticals
What’s driving the adaptogens market?
Examining the factors behind the rapid rise of adaptogenic supplements
Quercetin: The lesser-known ingredient with big immune health promise
Will new research on quercetin’s immune health properties revitalize interest in the ingredient?
Talent Crunch: How are natural products companies navigating the workforce shortage?
How do companies thrive when there are too many jobs and not enough people to fill them?
Prebiotics are popping up in food, drinks, and gummies
Prebiotic companies are taking delivery forms to a whole new level.
Human demand for sustainability is reshaping the pet health market
Picky pet parents are on the lookout for sustainably sourced products. How are ingredients stepping up?
The weight-management supplements market is recovering from its pandemic slump. Here’s how ingredient suppliers are investing in R&D.
An update on emerging innovations in weight-management ingredients.
Do longevity supplements work?
Emerging technology lets supplement brands measure the efficacy of longevity products in clinical trials.
Is hair health now the star of natural beauty supplements?
Hair health supplements are stealing the spotlight.
Bone health: New bone health introductions are finding room to play
The newest bone health products are increasingly diverse.
Blood sugar support supplements become more versatile
Scientific advancements are making blood sugar products multifunctional and multimodal.
Heart health is still a top concern among seniors. Here’s how research is driving this category forward.
A look at emerging trends in seniors’ heart health supplements
2022 sports drink trends
What’s shaping the sports beverage space in 2022?
Eyes on the prize: With projections high for the eye health supplements market, innovation and research are active
Eye health supplements continue to improve and diversify, with ingredient R&D opening new avenues.
Sports nutrition: Trending flavors in 2022
Key flavor trends in sports nutrition bars, powders, and RTD beverages
The Age of Algae: R&D advances algae’s potential for health and nutrition
What new scientific developments are underway in algae and marine ingredients?
Are smokers’ health dietary supplements legit?
The world of natural products for smokers’ health is complex and perilous. Can dietary supplements succeed in this market?
Broad benefits: Immune health supplements and powders are going multifunctional
Immune health brands are bringing multifunctional supplements and powders to market.
Oral health ingredients: New research gives natural product and dietary supplement formulators a reason to smile
A quick look at some emerging research on natural oral health ingredients.