Women's health

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Ritual makes entry into skincare category

By Danielle Masterson

The company, known for its traceable ingredients, said the move not only marks a new category for the brand, but also revamps how skincare is viewed.

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BabyRX launches maternity line

Adequate food and nutrient intake during pregnancy is universally recognized as optimal for fetal development and maternal health. According to USDA data, many who are pregnant are not meeting recommendations for certain food groups and specific nutrients...

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Women’s health claims: What you can and cannot say

By Stephen Daniells

As supplements to support women’s health increase in the marketplace, marketers need to understand what they can and cannot say regarding claims relating to PMS relief, menopause symptoms, reproductive health, and more.

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How ashwagandha supplements may support female sexual health

Female sexual dysfunction affects 41% of reproductive age women worldwide, making it a highly prevalent condition. As current options are lacking, it’s creating an increased demand for supplements to support sexual health and function.

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Ritual debuts at Target

By Danielle Masterson

As if we need another reason to shop at Target, Ritual’s top products are now on the shelves of the go-to destination for everyday essentials.

Probiota Americas: Early bird discount expires this week

Probiota Americas: Early bird discount expires this week

With expert speakers confirmed from NOW, Nouri, Postbiotics+, Microba, Zbiotics, NC State University, FDA, Health Canada, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and more, the upcoming Probiota Americas is not to be missed.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Vera Mogna, CEO of Probiotical SpA

NutraWomen Wednesday: Vera Mogna, CEO of Probiotical SpA

By Danielle Masterson

For Vera Mogna, the interest in microbiology and a foundation firmly rooted in research goes back several generations, starting with her great grandfather, then her grandfather and most recently her father, Giovanni.

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Breaking the cycle: getting data equity in research

By Danielle Masterson

As we celebrate International Women’s Day this week and throughout the month of March, we examine the lack of representation in clinical trials and ask whether the FTC’s new guidelines are enough to disrupt the current system’s cumulative bias.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

By Stephen Daniells

The 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in food supplements and functional food & beverage.

February Launch Pad

February Launch Pad

By Danielle Masterson

While products for women took the lion’s share of new launches this month, there’s something for everyone—even canines and felines.

Study observes gut dysbiosis in anaemic women

Study observes gut dysbiosis in anaemic women

By Olivia Brown

Significant differences were noted in the intestinal bacterial populations of iron-deficient anaemic (IDA) women compared with healthy controls, with Faecalibacterium species displaying the greatest reductions, a new metabolomics study finds.

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

5 take-aways we learned during our Business Leaders Forum

By Stephen Daniells

From 2022 sales numbers to consumer enthusiasm remaining high, and from progress with equality and diversity in the industry to the growth in awareness around the importance of the microbiome for health, there were lots of talking points from our 3rd...

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2023 with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

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Sleep supplement sales contract after two boom years

By Stephen Daniells

After growth of 40% and 22% in 2020 and 2021, sales of sleep supplements contracted in 2022 with the numbers offset by inflation, but unit sales shrank even more, according to data from SPINS.

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