News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
Kirin says it plans to develop a “simple” method to measure plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) activity - which is indicative of a person’s immune status - after a recent research showed links between pDC activity and urine test results.
Growing up with a doctor father and an Ayurvedic grandmother in India, Dr. Leena Pradhan-Nabzdyk witnessed debates grew up at the crossroads of Western medicine and traditional healing practices. Those two worlds would later become intertwined.
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Nielsen IQ recently released its The Next Frontier of Wellness Report. The leading global consumer intelligence company identified several trends shaping the industry.
How will the longevity skincare movement evolve? This November, a brand-new summit in London will bring together some of the industry’s biggest players—including Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal—to explore what’s next for this hot topic.
Digital health platform Superpower recently launched an annual membership for $199, aiming to democratize access to the growing market for personalized nutrition.
Nearly half (47%) of global consumers are using supplements at least twice a week, according to a new report from HealthFocus International. However, there is a significant ‘trust gap’, with only 50% believing supplements can support health concerns.
A recent study from Rice University focused on metabolic engineering strategies that cause L. lactis to overproduce K2 in order to make it more sustainable and cost-effective.
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has turned up the heat on unauthorized health claims, using its AI monitoring tool, but will the sheer number of rulings dilute their impact, or will they help change marketing behaviour?
New York-based Levelle Nutrition launched its Cycle Syncing Protein, the first protein powder intentionally developed to support the shifting nutritional needs of menstruating women throughout their cycle.
Research into the gut microbiomes of elite athletes could unlock new possibilities for personalized nutrition, said Dr. Paul Cotter, chief technology officer at SeqBiome and head of food biosciences at Teagasc.
Global data reveals a shift toward individualized wellness, but with European consumers more cautious to adopt new technologies, there are steps the industry can take to encourage engagement.
Possibly the two biggest trends in health today, GLP-1 agonists and GenAI, will shakeup the personalized nutrition space in a major way. Mariette Abrahams discusses how she sees things playing out.
Minnesota-based Canomiks recently introduced WhatToTrust, a no-cost, app-based tool developed by Harvard Medical School and Emory University scientists to help consumers make informed choices about wellness products.
A new platform harnesses men’s blood work and provides DNA-based guidance to inform them about the supplements they should take to improve their health.
Evvy, a vaginal microbiome testing and care company, launched in 2021 with a mission to close the gender health gap by leveraging overlooked female biomarkers. Through its platform, the company has built the world’s largest dataset on the vaginal...
The microbiome industry can learn lessons from 23andMe to improve consumer engagement with testing products, says Noah Voreades, managing director at GenBiome Consulting.
While personalized nutrition and longevity are trends that continue to gain momentum, the luxury program from Pvolve and Tally Health—which comes with a $5,900 price tag—tests how much consumers are willing to pay for healthspan.
Recently named one of NutraIngredients’ Start-Up Stars, Minutia.ai harnesses the full potential of artificial intelligence, using probabilistic AI solutions to predict individual responses to gut microbiome interventions.
Personalized health company Thorne just announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), a move the company said will help advance scientific rigor, innovation and personal performance in evidence-based wellness optimization.
The supplements and ingestibles category has experienced steady growth from March 2024 to February 2025, with search and views on Google and TikTok up 19.3% from the year before.
Biotechnology company Brightseed has partnered with British consumer health multinational Haleon to support the discovery of plant-based, small molecules that may improve human health.
Seven years ago, Bill Clark started to think about how to radically change the way companies use science to substantiate dietary supplements in the marketplace, but existing technology lacked the precision and scalability needed to execute his vision.
McKinsey’s ‘Future of Wellness’ report found that nearly one in five consumers and one in three millennials in the U.S. prefer personalized wellness solutions. Pelin Thorogood of Radicle Science says that today, more than ever, advanced technologies like...
Viome Life Sciences has launched an updated version of its AI-powered Full Body Intelligence test, offering new insights into over 25 health conditions, dysbiosis, biological age and inflammaging.
A new advancement in enzymes may increase the amount of fiber people consume daily.
Chile-based NotCo says a new market has emerged focused on food designed specifically for weight-loss drug users: “As consumer behavior shifts, food must evolve alongside it.”
As the field of longevity science becomes more nuanced, scientists are now calculating factors that go beyond just the understanding of topics such as biological age and health span.
Athletes like LeBron James are often asked about what personal fitness and health regimens they follow to stay at the top of their game.
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Marine Biologics transforms seaweed with AI for functional, consistent food ingredients
The program helps consumers understand how the supplements they take improve their unique bodies.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly gaining traction in the nutra space, with opportunities arising in finding supporting evidence on how nutraceutical ingredients work and refining existing formulations, according to Insilico Medicine.
Researchers have developed a new data-driven tool which can estimate dietary and nutritional intake from a fecal specimen.
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) may be transitioning back from “hype” tech to a more practical health management tool.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming nutrition, with new platforms offering personalized health solutions. But as apps and websites claim AI-powered advice, how real are these claims—and what risks does AI-washing pose?
An AI-powered app that includes features such as nutrition advice and exercise prompts has shown promise for cognitive performance among older adults in a new study.
Some of L’Oréal’s top scientists and Swiss longevity firm Timeline are working together to propel healthy aging in the skin care category.
In the personalized nutrition space, companies either target high-end consumers or cater to the mass market. Customers who fall somewhere in between are often left out of the conversation.
One biotech company is leveraging genomics and AI to validate, test and certify the biological efficacy and safety of botanical ingredients.
Comet’s latest trend report covers everything from health areas beyond the gut to choosing the right prebiotics for formulations.
Guest Article
Radicle Reflections on 2024: Trailblazers shaping the future of the dietary supplement industry
CPG Radar is an AI model trained on extensive proprietary nutrition datasets and the brainchild of Afif Ghannoum, the company’s CEO.
Weslee Glenn is vice president of innovation at Ayana Bio, the Boston-based company that leverages cellular technology to produce bioactive ingredients that support health and wellness.
Ecommerce acceleration platform Pattern recently partnered with the Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) and the United Natural Products Association (UNPA) to tackle the ins and outs of TikTok Shop, a feature in the TikTok app that allows...
The data and analytics firm has forecast a notable shift in consumers’ mindsets next year from simply lengthening lifespans to trying to improving the quality of that longer life. What does this mean for the future of health and wellness?
New research reports significant gaps in dietary knowledge among women when managing thyroid disorders, highlighting the need for targeted dietary education.
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
As technology changes and consumer preferences shift, the personalized nutrition industry is having to evolve to meet those demands.
Linda Alvarez, MD, co-founder of Levelle Nutrition, is leading the charge in ‘cycle-syncing’, the movement to help women optimize their nutrition and workouts based on their menstrual cycle.
The French Ministry of Agriculture has launched Compl’Alim, a mandatory online system for declaring new supplements.
A novel high-protein, high-calorie drink by Nestlé Health Science, combined with personalized nutrition advice effectively treats malnutrition and sarcopenia, according to a new study.