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The partnership aims to open new formulation paths for the prebiotic for food, beverage, supplement, and pet nutrition brands.

A new PLT Health Solutions-Alethios collaboration focused on decentralized clinical research reflects growing demand among nutraceutical manufacturers for product-specific evidence.

The veteran consumer packaged goods executive is now at the helm of one of Canada's largest natural health product distributors as the sector continues to evolve.

A new Pharmaceutics study demonstrates how the dual-capsule technology delivers up to four times higher enzyme activity by protecting acid-sensitive nutrients from harsh stomach acids.

The new lion’s mane mycelium ingredient from Nammex enters the cognitive health category with a focus on analytical verification and standardized erinacine A content.

New research examining the taste chemistry of Chardonnay grape marc suggests that whole-food ingredient systems may influence bitterness, astringency, and formulation complexity.

Kyowa Hakko to debut research on Cognizin Citicoline at ISSN 2026, revealing how a single 500 mg dose impacts acute cognitive performance and brain waves.

Learn how the official rename of the condition opens new opportunities for nutraceutical brands targeting systemic metabolic wellness.

New clinical findings involving Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v reflect growing interest in population-specific probiotic validation and microbiome research across Asian markets.

Nutrafol Chief Medical Advisor Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, shares opportunities in women’s wellness, including skin health changes and addressing biological stressors behind hair thinning.

Women’s health is undergoing a renaissance. Scientists and manufacturers are finally recognizing the critical need for research and product innovations that truly represent women and their actual needs. In honor of Women’s Health Month, Nutritional Outlook is spotlighting the science, innovations, and leaders driving progress in the women's health category.

Industry experts highlight the gut-ovary connection as an untapped market opportunity and the potential of traditional botanicals in women's wellness.

From mitochondrial health and omega-3s to PMOS, botanicals, and preconception nutrition, emerging research is reshaping how the natural products industry approaches fertility and women’s health.

Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, market development manager for Akay Bioactives discusses the importance of addressing menopause in stages (pre-, peri-, and post-menopause) and understanding the impact of hormones on women's overall health, not just fertility, monthly cycles and menopause.

Dr. Thais Aliabadi, OBGYN, explains why the renaming of PCOS to PMOS is vital for addressing the root metabolic, endocrine, and whole-body health symptoms women face.

In an interview with Nutritional Outlook, Sameena Rahman, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN, discusses why the shift from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome reflects growing recognition of the condition’s links to insulin resistance, inflammation, cardiovascular risk, and lifelong metabolic health.

From hormonal wellness and sports recovery to delivery technologies and Ayurvedic positioning, fenugreek is gaining attention across multiple women’s health categories as manufacturers explore multifunctional botanical formulations.

The company’s 2025 sustainability report outlines progress in sustainable crop sourcing, ingredient circularity, and agricultural waste reduction as food and nutraceutical manufacturers continue emphasizing supply chain resilience and environmental accountability.

A new collaboration between Lallemand Health Solutions and Université Laval will explore how microbiome-targeted interventions may support healthy aging, immune function, and metabolic health as demand for evidence-backed longevity solutions continues growing across the nutraceutical industry.

New funding and recent FDA approval activity are highlighting a growing industry interest in fermentation-derived natural colors.

In the debut episode, Nicholas Saraceno discusses emerging research on histamine intolerance, including the microbiome’s potential role, limitations surrounding DAO testing, and why diagnosis remains controversial.

Study shows plant-based Ahiflower oil outperforms Echium oil in boosting tissue EPA and maintaining brain and heart DHA levels.

A NOW study of 28 lavender oils found 89% failed authenticity tests due to dilution, synthetic additives, and species substitution, linking low cost to poor quality.

The Dietary Supplements Access Act proposes expanding tax-advantaged healthcare accounts to include eligible supplements, reflecting growing attention on preventive wellness and consumer-directed health spending.

Symrise and Probi expanded formulation horizons at Vitafoods Europe, launching stable postbiotics and clinical botanicals for active nutrition and wellness.

Auke Zeilstra, Regional Sales Director for FrieslandCampina Ingredients, shares insights into the capabilities of the new applications lab.

Recent molecular research finds an inter-organ communication pathway facilitated by aged garlic extract, revealing a potential mechanism for addressing age-related muscle decline.

In this preview of the upcoming The Outlook on Women's Wellness, Gene Bruno, DBM, MS, RH(AHG), Chief Scientific Officer with Nutraland USA, discusses why effective bone health formulations must evolve beyond traditional ingredients, prioritizing life-stage-specific support and the critical need for more clinical research on women.