Herbs & Botanicals

A new clinical study shows TriNutra’s ThymoQuin-OCare lozenges support gingival health and promotes beneficial oral microflora diversity.

The new program addresses key challenges in botanical testing, including inconsistent methodologies and variability in analytical results, by delivering real-world data, case studies, and expert guidance to improve accuracy and industry transparency.

Nektium will showcase energy beverage concepts, featuring Zynamite RTDs and Rhodiolife-infused coffees at the event.

A randomized controlled trial shows Zensera delivers same-day cognitive benefits and supports emotional balance under stress.

Out of 35 oregano oil supplements on Amazon, NOW testing finds nearly two-thirds fail carvacrol potency claims, highlighting ongoing quality and testing challenges in the nutraceutical industry.

The randomized placebo-controlled trial showed Samriddh’s Bacopa monnieri extract significantly improved perceived stress, sleep quality, and cortisol levels in adults with non-chronic stress.

While adaptogens do not have an official scientific classification, they offer a compelling solution to chronic stress, informed by traditional Eastern practices, but approached through a more modern Western lens.

At Natural Products Expo West 2026, American Aronia Accelerator (A3) aims to highlight how aronia meets consumer demand for sustained, nutrient-driven performance.

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 is Part 2 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of ashwagandha, colostrum, as well as sea moss.

Ashwagandha is finding its way into more products as research grows on the ingredient's health benefits, and formulators push the boundaries of alternative dosage formats.

A growing number of innovative nutraceutical solutions are coming to market that help users deal with everyday stressors to improve sleep and quality of life.

Nutritional Outlook, in collaboration with market research firm SPINS, provides a deep dive into 2026's top trending ingredients in the nutraceutical space. This year's Ingredients to Watch focuses on ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein, with expert insights and detailed sales data.

In a recently published clinical trial, Xeya Modern Shatavari from NXT USA demonstrated multiple benefits for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found the extracts to be a natural alternative to pharmacological options for weight management with results comparable to semaglutide.

Sami-Sabinsa celebrates the opening its new Hassan Unit-2 manufacturing facility, which is NSF cGMP certified and utilizes state of the art sustainability features. The facility is part of the company's stategy to expand its existing ingredient portfolio while also focusing on innovative new products.

The randomized controlled trial found that four weeks of supplementation with a standardized tart cherry extract powder significantly reduced inflammation and plasma urate levels in healthy adults.

The panel emphasized the need for adopting industry-wide root-only extraction of ashwagandha.

A randomized human study found that NuAxon’s BioTurm curcumin achieved higher bioavailability than low-piperine extracts and comparable absorption to high-piperine formulations.

A clinical trial examined the effect of the herbal supplement from NXT USA on supporting cognitive, physical, and inflammatory markers.

A recent study using Monteloeder’s Metabolaid, reported that participants experienced improvement with weight management and overall mindset.

Nutritional Outlook's 2025 Best of the Industry Supplier, Artemis International, is an example of a company committed to quality, sustainability, and advancing innovative nutraceutical solutions.

The 12-week study showed improvements in winkle depth, skin gloss, and skin tone, compared with placebo.

Layn Natural Ingredients monk fruit received Gold level status from SAI’s FSA program.

A 12-week double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed supplementation with the olive leaf extract resulted in positive trends in systemic markers of tissue aging.

REJIMUS, Inc. confirmed digestive regularity claims for NXT USA’s Digexin ingredient.