Women's health

Collagen proponent Modere takes top spot in WPO’s 50 Fastest List

19-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO), in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, released the 14th annual ranking of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies.

True Grace launches supplements rooted in regenerative agriculture

04-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With rising carbon dioxide levels making food less nutritious by stripping crops of essential vitamins, the new brand is hoping to make people —and earth—healthier.

NutraCast: “biological age” vs. chronological age

01-Oct-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We all know our age. But how old does our body think it is? One test looks at “biological age” vs. chronological age and Terrain Health is just one of a dozen approved companies in the nation offering a biomarker-based evaluation called Agebio, a test...

Nutraceutical offers hope to menopausal women with hair loss

28-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New research demonstrates how nutrient-based bioactive compounds may boost hair growth in perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women.

Elderberry supplement sales skyrocketed to $320 million in 2020: ABC report

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of herbal supplements in the US grew by a record-breaking 17.3% in 2020, with elderberry supplements surging to almost $320 million in the combined mainstream and natural channels.

Study: Probiotics reduce yeast infection in pregnant women

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New data suggests lactobacilli probiotics are beneficial for pregnant women, especially in reducing vulvovaginal symptoms and recurrences of vaginal candidiasis.

Getting to the root of a good hair day starts in the gut

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s stress-related hair thinning or more grays popping up, a growing number of people are laser-focused on their head.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Allison Ellsworth, Chief Brand Officer, Poppi

08-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From Allison Ellsworth’s home kitchen to the hands of J. Lo, Poppi is disrupting the multi-billion-dollar soda category.

August Launch Pad: The latest releases revealed

31-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As we head into Fall, immunity is in focus. Expect the season to bring in adaptogenic mushroom extracts, probiotics and a few ayurvedic ingredients for good measure.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Crystal Cormier, VP Operations of Nature’s Crops

18-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Crystal Cormier has been with Nature’s Crops for over a decade, starting out as an executive assistant. Her role involved running the office, admin work, payroll, shipping/logistics, and assisting the GM. Today Cormier is VP of operations.

HMB can be integral part of healthy aging discussion, supplier says

16-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

The use of HMB could transform the healthy aging conversation by helping to solve the riddle of maintaining muscle mass in older adults, a supplier says.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Regina Wallace-Jones of Mindbody

11-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Regina Wallace-Jones has spent over two decades working in engineering, security, and data-driven expansion for tech companies, like Motorola, Yahoo, and Facebook. Two years ago she joined Mindbody, a software service for the wellness industry.

Legacy collagen firm rebrands as Great Lakes Wellness to catch building market wave

09-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A legacy collagen company has rebranded to better fit the growing market it helped create. Now called Great Lakes Wellness, the company claims to be a pioneer of hydrolyzed collagen in the United States.

Vegan women cut hip fracture risk with vit D and calcium supplementation

09-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Among women, a vegan diet is associated with significantly higher risk of hip fracture but supplementing with both vitamin D and calcium removes this increased risk, according to a new large-scale study.

Fenugreek boosts libido and reduces irritability in healthy women, research finds

06-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An organic fenugreek extract has been found to create 'hormonal balance', improve libido and reduce irritability among healthy women.

Females in focus: The vaginal microbiome

05-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As women’s health becomes less taboo, we’re still playing catch up on research and development.

FDA sends Amazon letter over sexual enhancement & weight loss products

05-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food & Drug Administration has sent a letter to Amazon about the availability of drug-tainted sexual enhancement and weight loss products for sale on its platform, the majority of which were marketed as dietary supplements.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Nicole Brown, Chief Innovation Officer of Open Book Extracts

04-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From a marketing executive in the consumer and lifestyle space to technology and now CBD, Nicole Brown, Chief Innovation Officer of Open Book Extracts, says she became interested in the science behind cannabinoids. Her fascination ultimately led her to...

Highlights from the Beauty from Within webinar

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The beauty from within category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain a youthful glow and even turn back the clock. The nutri-cosmetics market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next few years and the rising interest...

'State of Menopause' Study reveals what women in 2021 are experiencing

26-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

After a steady decline of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRTs) in recent generations, more women are choosing naturally derived treatment options.

US Military supplement use ‘increasing over time’: Study

26-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Overall use of dietary supplements continues to increase over time in all branches of the US military, says a new survey that shows that 74% of service members reported using at least one supplement at least once a week.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Alex Galindez, CEO of ROAR Organics

21-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

After spending decades leading the likes of Vitaminwater, SmartWater, and Red Bull, ROAR Organics tapped Alexandra Galindez as their CEO. But the CPG executive didn’t just bring her experience with her, she also brought on several women to fill other...

One day left: Are you ready for the Beauty from Within webinar?

20-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The category is resonating in the marketplace as consumers look to maintain their youthful glow and turn back the clock.

Inside the trends that are driving the nutri-cosmetic boom

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

We're taking a look at a what is shaping and defining the category as we gear up for next week's Beauty from Within Webinar.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Jessica ter Haar, Scientific Director, IPA

14-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Microbiology expert Jessica ter Haar, PhD, is the scientific director at the International Probiotics Association (IPA). She focuses a lot on helping women achieve their best possible microbial health during every stage of life—a topic that she’s helping...

HR exec: ‘Competition for talent across virtually all disciplines is as intense as I have seen it during my career’

13-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Turnover of employees across the US is increasing, presenting companies with the challenge of recruiting. In the second of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of recruiting good people in a competitive...

Beauty from within category no longer female domain

12-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Progressive brands are eschewing conventional marketing and developing products specifically for men—a move that is long overdue.

HR exec: ‘In 20+ years, I’ve never experienced a labor market as fluid & as unpredictable as the current market’

12-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As the US economy surges back, many industries are bracing themselves for a tsunami of employee turnover. In the first of our two articles on the changing HR landscape, NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges of staff retention and how the dietary...

Pharmavite acquires UTI brand Uqora, creating women’s health portfolio

09-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Pharmavite has expanded its range of products directed at women with the acquisition of urinary health brand Uqora. Terms of the deal were not announced.

Prebiotics may improve bone health in female athletes: Study

02-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of consuming an inulin and lactulose-fortified prebiotic food may boost Bifidobacterium levels in the gut and suppress markers of bone resorption in female athletes, says a new study from Japan.

Nature’s Bounty gives beauty supplement makeover with new format, more biotin

29-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

With gummies leading the charge in the beauty supplement, Nature’s Bounty is introducing a new jelly bean format that the company said is the future of hair, skin and nails supplements.

New product roundup: Functional gummies, CBN tinctures, liquid cinnamon & more

29-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

In perhaps a sign of the season, June is awash with products catering to relaxation and a healthy dose of beauty from within.

NutraCast: LifeNome on new precision nutrition pregnancy platform

25-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Health tech company LifeNome is bringing science-based personalization to pregnancy nutrition with 9Moons.

Black female-owned brand teams up with The Vitamin Shoppe

24-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Body Complete Rx (BCRX) recently announced the launch of its plant-based, vegan weight management supplements at The Vitamin Shoppe.

Saffron reduces psychological symptoms of menopause, researchers say

17-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has revealed the positive effects of saffron extract on the psychological symptoms associated with perimenopause.

TODAY: IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021 continues with emerging health endpoints & changing retail landscape

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From daily dietary microbe intake recommendations to emerging health endpoints like PCOS and weight management, and understanding the changing retail landscape, the exceptional content at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit continues...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Caroline Beckman, Nouri Founder + CEO

09-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Caroline Beckman started her career at just 18 years old. Less than a decade later she has founded, advised and invested in over 10 companies. The founder and CEO of Nouri credits much of her success to her mother, who homeschooled her.

Urinary incontinence in female athletes linked to low energy availability: Study

08-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Athletes train a variety of muscle groups, such as back, chest, arms, legs and abs. But one area often overlooked is the pelvic floor.

'Not matched by other conferences': 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021

08-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Five firms swept up in FDA/FTC fertility claims enforcement action

27-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

FDA and FTC have warned five companies selling dietary supplements over claims their products could help consumers with infertility and pregnancy problems.

NutraCast: Mary Berry on her astrology-inspired Cosmos Vita line

21-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The idea that a full moon can impact mental health, provoke strange behavior, and even cause illness dates back to thousands of years ago, and that belief is still strongly held by many today—including Mary Berry.

Ritual enters protein space

20-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Ritual, the brand best known for its ‘Instagramable’ vitamins, has expanded its offerings with Ritual Essential Protein.

Senate bill would allow savings plans, federal benefits to be used to buy supplements

20-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A US Senate bill introduced this week would allow federal health benefits funds and tax advantaged savings plans to be used to pay for dietary supplements.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021: And the finalists are…

20-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Sabine Hazen, CEO of ProgenaBiome and Ventura Clinical Trials

19-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

For many, the gut microbiome is a relatively new term, but for Dr. Sabine Hazan, it’s been her focus for the last 25 years.

Military vet fills vegan gap with new plant-based supplement

13-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

After flying high in the Air Force for several years, Desiree Mora has found her grounding in health and wellness.

Natural Grocers reiterates quality commitment in relaunch of private label line

06-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Natural Grocers is revamping its line of private label supplement products for new market realities and to better fit the company’s evolving market position. The new line, branded as Natural Grocers Brand Vitamins & Supplements, encompasses more...

Shelf space battle will intensify with Nestlé/Bountiful deal, observers say

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Now that Nestlé has completed its acquisition of brands of The Bountiful Co. observers expect the CPG giant’s move into nutrition and wellness will continue to gather steam.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dr. Tracey Seipel, Urox formulator

28-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Even though urinary incontinence impacts millions of people, it’s still a topic that people don’t want to discuss —not even with their own doctors.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

28-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...