Women's health

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

23-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The speaker roster for the IPAWC + Probiota Americas is filling up, and we can confirm that renowned microbiome research professor Rob Knight has confirmed his participation to speak at the event in Salt Lake City.

The rule of 3: Amazon prioritizes 3 categories and 3 labs with new dietary supplement policy

17-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Tech giant Amazon is prioritizing three categories of dietary supplements—weight management, sexual enhancement and sports nutrition/bodybuilding—with its updated sellers policy.

Shatavari root extract may minimize the symptoms of menopause: Study

15-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Women who took Asparagus racemosus, a shatavari root extract, experienced a reduction in a range of menopausal symptoms, according to a study in the Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences.

Nature’s Way reintroduces itself

15-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

In an effort to bolster its origin story, revamp its offerings and update its design, Nature’s Way underwent a rebrand. The legacy brand showcased the new look recently at Expo West.

NutraCast: Metabolism tracking with Lumen

12-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

We track our steps, our sleep, our cycles and so much more—so why not track our metabolism? While research shows that a healthy metabolism is crucial for a healthier and longer life, it’s not always easy to track. Healthtech company Lumen is hoping to...

Seed Health launches computational biology platform to expand pipeline beyond the gut

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Seed Health’s new CODA platform will target the discovery and development of next-generation precision probiotics and microbiome-directed interventions.

Last call for entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.

Microphyt explores microalgae for weight management, identifies side benefits

10-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A microalgae extract produced by French biotech company Microphyt may not directly promote fat loss as hypothesized, but it could help overweight women with some of the pain points of exercise, according to a recently published study.

Vitamin D reduces menstrual pain and medication use: Review

10-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Vitamin D supplementation may decrease pain intensity in patients with painful menstrual cramps, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

CBD may be effective in alleviating menstrual-related symptoms

09-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Cannabidiol can reduce irritability, anxiety, stress and severity of menstrual-related symptoms (MRS), according to study in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology.

CON-CRĒT stands behind creatine HCL gummies

08-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

One year ago, Vireo Systems, the parent company of the CON-CRĒT creatine brand, marked an exciting new chapter by opening the first creatine manufacturing plant in the United States. NutraIngredients-USA caught up with the company's founder and president...

UC Davis, Nestlé, FTC among first raft of speakers for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

03-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are pleased to reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

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NIQ neuroscientists uncover what marketing resonates with women about health, nutrition

02-Apr-2024 By Elizabeth Crawford

Women’s health issues that have long been taboo are starting to come to the forefront of marketing, research and innovation, but many brands still do not know how to talk about them – a challenge that NielsenIQ is addressing with the help of neuroscientists.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

28-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Friday, April 12.

Dannon’s Light + Fit supports women entrepreneurs in new cause marketing campaign

28-Mar-2024 By Deniz Ataman

The Light + Fit campaign is designed to “inspire women to crave more beyond yogurt” through packaging redesigns from female artists and a grant program partnership with the Female Founder Collective, Jessica Grane, senior director of marketing, Dannon,...

Endometriosis awareness month: Industry aims to bridge nutrition gap

27-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The nutrition requirements of individuals with endometriosis are often overlooked, industry experts highlighted in a recent webinar, however some brands are aiming to offer symptom support for those tired of being 'pigeonholed'.

Study: Gender influences diet's impact on cognition in Alzheimer's patients

19-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Dietary patterns and levels of homocysteine, B12, and folate directly impact cognition outcomes in patients with Alzheimer's disease, but men and women are impacted differently, according to new research.

‘One of the best summits I've attended in a long time!’ Save the Date for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “hands-down the best event”, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

Probiota Pioneers & Scientific Frontiers: Deadline approaching for submissions

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there's still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.

Five specialty categories open for entries in NutraIngredients-USA Awards

13-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are open for entries, with our five specialty categories recognizing the best and brightest in women’s health, nutrition research, start-ups and more.

Pure Encapsulations enters retail, launches into The Vitamin Shoppe

08-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Previously reserved for health care practitioners and select eCommerce channels, the Pure Encapsulations supplement brand is now available at The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements stores nationwide.

International Women's Day: Trends in women’s health

08-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

PMS and menopause support, mental and emotional well-being, supporting active lifestyles, and creating tailored solutions are the key trends emerging in women’s health, according to industry experts.

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 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 and beverage.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Tracy Landau, president, MarketPlace Branding

06-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

After her corporate job asked her to relocate, Tracy Landau decided it was time to start her own strategy and creative firm with her husband Phil.

UTI study concludes supplement efficacy in reducing recurrent infections

06-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

PharmaLinea is highlighting findings from a newly published study asserting that its synergistic supplement is effective in reducing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs).

How BoobyBiome is unlocking the mysterious breast milk biome

05-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Doctors Lydia Mapstone, Sioned Fôn Jones and Tara O'Driscoll founded Boobybiome in 2019 on a mission to better preserve beneficial breast milk bacteria and develop synbiotic supplements to support the infant microbiome.

For Wild.AI users, female is the default gender

04-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Hélène Guillaume launched Wild.AI in 2017 to track the various life stages and fitness levels women experience. The company applies the science of female physiology to active women to help them train, recover and supplement based on their cycle.

Female fluctuations, cycles and stages key to sports nutrition market

04-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Understanding women’s real needs presents a considerable commercial opportunity, particularly when it comes to sports and active nutrition.

NutraCast: Exploring the connection of ‘science to sales’

01-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The dietary supplement industry has come a long way. A significant number of new dietary supplement products have appeared in the marketplace since Congress passed the Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994. At that time, there were...

More stimuli needed to build muscle in postmenopausal women: Study

29-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal muscle is resistant to the potent anabolic stimuli of resistance exercise and protein supplementation, according to findings from a recent study.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2024: What are our judges looking for?

29-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome start-ups!

28-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Salt Lake City.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Lynda Doyle, CEO of Avant Nutrition

28-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

As a recognized senior executive in the nutrition industry as well as founder and chief executive officer of Avant Nutrition, LLC, Lynda Doyle has nearly 35 years of experience in the dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages sectors.

Optimal caffeine dose for performance in female team-sport athletes: Study

28-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A moderate caffeine dose is most effective for boosting high-intensity physical performance in young female team sports athletes, without the side effects, according to a new study.