Ayana Bio’s VP of innovation talks harnessing the power of AI
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.
Personalization & tech
7 takeaways from ‘Growing your health brand on TikTok in 2025’ webinar
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 users to buy products from the...
Healthspan, personalization and tech: Euromonitor predicts 2025 consumer trends
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?
Personalized nutrition plans needed to manage thyroid disorders: Study
New research reports significant gaps in dietary knowledge among women when managing thyroid disorders, highlighting the need for targeted dietary education.
Specnova CEO: 'How does bioavailability equate to efficacy? It might not.'
Liposomes are a critical tool to making supplements more efficacious, and ingredient supplier Specnova is at the forefront of liposomal innovation.
Lessons learned: Considering the failures in personalized nutrition
As technology changes and consumer preferences shift, the personalized nutrition industry is having to evolve to meet those demands.
Cycle syncing: How Levelle Nutrition is helping women optimize their cycles
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.
'Slick and ambitious' French platform uses tech to boost supplement safety and transparency
The French Ministry of Agriculture has launched Compl’Alim, a mandatory online system for declaring new supplements.
Personalized novel Nestlé supplement may be effective against malnutrition
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.
NutraCast: Fitbiomics on why women are the ultimate biohackers
Biohacking can take various forms, from exercise optimization to the use of wearables or the simple act of drinking a cup of coffee. Biohacking is currently a $17 billion industry and is expected to grow exponentially by 2030. At the forefront of this...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Linda Alvarez, MD, Co-founder, Levelle Nutrition
With women’s needs often overlooked, Linda Alvarez, MD, didn’t found Levelle Nutrition because she wanted to sell products, rather, she and her co-founder saw a problem and were driven to solve it.
Helaina unleashes human equivalent lactoferrin with effera
Biotech company Helaina recently launched its breakthrough ingredient effera, going from being an R&D company to a commercially viable organization. The move not only marks a critical shift in the company, but offers a novel approach sure to disrupt the...
The Vitamin Shoppe adds testosterone replacement therapy to telehealth service
Nutritional product retailer The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding its Whole Health Rx telehealth platform with the addition of prescription testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) .
In an uncertain market, can advances in personalized nutrition democratize health, wellness?
When German multinational company Bayer closed vitamin provider Care/of earlier this summer, analysts raised questions about what the shuttering foretold for the personalized nutrition industry.
Beauty from within: What trends will inform the next wave of innovation?
Once strictly tied to anti-aging, the beauty-from-within category is now more open-minded and enjoying ‘well-aging’—all with some help from science, TikTok and collagen for good measure.
Animal Biosciences develops supplements to promote longevity in dogs
Boston-based start-up Animal Biosciences has created the first soft-chew supplement for dogs designed to combat the root causes of aging, beginning at the cellular level.
NutraCast: LifeVantage on adapting its direct selling model for the modern consumer
Hair and skincare brand Rodan + Fields' recent decision to abandon its multi-level direct selling model marks a significant industry shift, and it’s something today’s guest said he saw coming. What does this move mean for the company, and perhaps more...
GC Rieber VivoMega aims to optimize operations with AI solution
Omega-3 solutions provider GC Rieber VivoMega is using Intelecy’s no-code AI platform, which creates machine learning models for real-time predictions to drive operational efficiency, quality and improved sustainability.
New AI tool connects science, traditional knowledge for nutra and pharma development
NutrifyGenie AI promises to rapidly commercialize products and preserve ancient knowledge for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
January AI adds next-level digital twin app for food companies
Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.
Zoe gets $15 million to expand into U.S. market
UK-based personalized nutrition company Zoe recently received $15 million in a Series B extension funding from investment company Coefficient Capital to expand into the United States.
Beauty meets wellness: Emerging trends in nutricosmetics
CosmeticsDesign-USA and NutraIngredients-USA's recent webinar explored the latest trends in the nutricosmetics industry. With the merging of beauty and wellness gaining popularity, market data suggests consumers are seeking more holistic ingestible...
Study reveals how genetics impact creatine's muscle building efficacy
Research in professional football players indicates that the response to increased muscle mass under creatine supplementation in professional football players is associated with a genetic score.
Nimble Science named NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year
Health technology company Nimble Science received this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up of the Year award for its groundbreaking potential to unlock the complexities of the human gut and ability to deliver actionable data for personalized microbiome...
Monteloeder uses machine learning to create botanical formula for backache
Monteloeder, a subsidiary of SuanNutra, has introduced BeRelief, a study-backed botanical formula to address musculoskeletal discomfort, created with the help of machine learning tools.
ChromaDex launches Niagen+ NAD+ test kit for HCPs
The at-home test kit is available to HCPs and their patients for a more personalized approach to cellular health tracking.
Study: AI-assisted personalized diet program supports weight loss and gut microbiome health
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
AI-driven personalized supplements brand Bioniq raises $15M Series B
London-based personalized nutrition company Bioniq has announced it will use the funds from its recent Series B funding round to further expand globally through “continued disruption of the dietary supplements market."
Evolution of dietary supplement science: More rigor and quality needed
Much more is now known about how dietary supplements act on the body, but evidence surrounding the associated health effects is still building, according to a recently published digest of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) 2023 Science in...
NutraCast: Microbiologist breaks down myths, misconceptions about GMO probiotics
Dr Zack Abbott, founder and CEO of ZBiotics, says the science supporting probiotics is inconsistent because like a fingerprint, everyone has a unique microbiome. Instead, Abbott suggests genetically engineered probiotics.
July 18: Get ready for our beauty-from-within webinar
There’s still time to register! Don’t miss the chance to hear from experts on everything from innovative delivery systems to emerging ingredients that are shaping the future of the sector and why consumer attitudes are shifting from anti-aging to well-aging.
Care/of’s rise and fall: What the company’s financial circumstances reveal about the economics of personalized nutrition
Personalized nutrition company Care/of cancelled all subscriptions June 17 after parent company Bayer said it will be closing the subsidiary’s operations. So what went wrong for the company that Bayer acquired for $225 million in 2020?
A call to action: Fostering precision health for astronauts
Future space travel will lead to advances in aerospace nutrition, improving the health of crews, and offering precision space health care, according to an international team of researchers.
Care/of to close operations as parent company Bayer explores ‘future innovations’
Personalized nutrition company Care/of will wind down operations as a subsidiary of Bayer AG and will lay off 143 employees by July 3, according to a notice filed with the state of New York, where the company is headquartered.
Floré Clinical makes personalized microbiome mapping tech more accessible to clinicians
San Diego-based personalized probiotics company Floré by Sun Genomics recently announced a new distribution agreement with Evexia Diagnostics to bring its personalized microbiome mapping technology to Evexia’s 20,000 clinical practitioners.
The rise of self-diagnostics: 'The future of nutrition is hyper-personalized'
With the growing focus on personalization, the industry should present authentic data and information rather than scaring consumers into purchasing, experts agreed at the recent Future of Food Summit in Geneva ahead of Vitafoods Europe.
Precision nutrition could be key to improving global cardiometabolic health
Technology advances in precision nutrition could be the key to improving global cardiometabolic health, according to experts at the Future of Nutrition Summit at Vitafoods Europe.
NutraWomen Wednesday: Victoria Thain Gioia, Founder & Co-CEO, Perelel
While some pregnant women crave pickles, peanut butter or spicy meals, Victoria Thain Gioia and Alex Taylor had a hankering for personalized, stage-by-stage prenatal supplements.
Enbiosis finds microbiome-based personalized diet more effective than low FODMAP in IBS
New research suggests that a microbiome-based, AI-powered personalized diet can optimize microbial gut communities and improve health outcomes for IBS patients more effectively than a low FODMAP diet.
IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024: Get ready for the Microbiome Revolution in Women’s Health
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on shelves, however, the biotic market suggests a revolution is underway.
Zoe hails personalized nutrition trial success, results come under scrutiny
Zoe has announced the results of its long-awaited trial comparing its personalized dietary program (PDP) to standard healthcare advice, but the publication has drawn criticism over methodology and results.
Novel test could pave way for personalized nutrition in obese children
A new study reports that obese children have lower quantities of certain Bifidobacterium species and essential branched-chain amino acids, opening the door for new opportunities in personalized nutrition interventions.
Personalized dosing could overcome vitamin D deficiency 'pandemic': Review
Personalized approaches to vitamin D dosing could help the population meet uptake recommendations worldwide, suggests a paper published in the journal Nutrients.
The Vitamin Shoppe now offers GLP-1 medications
New Jersey-based retailer The Vitamin Shoppe has launched Whole Health Rx, which the company says provides a holistic approach to health solutions. The service encompasses nutritional supplements, expert guidance on lifestyle practices and prescription...
America is anti-aging
Thorne’s new Fear of Aging survey indicates that Americans' aversion to appearing old is fueling the supplement industry's beauty-from-within segment.
Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health
Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.
Diagnostics key to increasing global omega-3 consumption: Review
A paper published in The Journal of Nutrition makes the case for increased diagnostic testing to improve omega-3 status and related health outcomes around the world.
Researchers stress 'transformative possibility' for AI in nutrition and research
A new systematic review delved into the potential for AI to advance personalized nutrition and research, identifying key areas of opportunity within dietary assessment, meal analysis, disease prediction and management.
NutraCast: Metabolism tracking with Lumen
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...
How personal inspiration and scientific pursuit led Sherry Zhang to found Genopalate
Milwaukee-based GenoPalate has made its mark on personalized nutrition by offering at-home DNA tests and one-on-one online nutrition programs led by registered dietitians and personalized supplements.