Women's Health

Probiota Americas Day 3: Women’s health, Scientific Frontiers, Probiota Pioneers, LBPs, & Quorum Sensing

01-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific and business insights into microbiome modulation to support women’s health, LBPs, and quorum sensing, don’t wait to register!

Herbal extract may provide menopausal symptom relief in menopausal women: RCT

23-May-2023

Three South Korean hospitals collaborated to investigate the safety and efficacy of EstroG-100, a patented herbal extract containing Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley, Phlomis umbrosa Turczaninow, and Angelica gigas Nakai. The researchers sought to improve...

Uqora launches urinary tract health products into CVS

16-May-2023

Uqora recently announced its entry into retail with the placement of its Complete Regimen for urinary tract health in over 4,700 CVS stores across the country.

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

20-Apr-2023 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.

How ashwagandha supplements may support female sexual health

20-Apr-2023

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.

Women’s supplements trend towards reproductive, digestive and bone health

19-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Menopause, painful sex, urinary tract infections, menstrual cramps, infertility, bloating, vaginal PH, hormonal imbalance, brittle bones – all health issues filling supplement lines increasingly focused on the female consumer and her specific needs. But...

NutraCast: Women’s health is taking over Citruslabs

14-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company’s CEO said women are so keen to become study participants that the CRO regularly has to turn away volunteers–and not everyone is taking it well.

Broad Institute of MIT, NOW, FDA among first raft of speakers for Probiota Americas

12-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

The Rise of the PMS supplement: ‘Making it easier to go with the flow’

11-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

The recent influx of PMS supplements enters a sizable market considering that three in four women experience the aches and pains associated with the hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle.

Almost no US supplements provide key nutrients in doses needed for pregnancy: Study

11-Apr-2023

After analyzing over 20,000 dietary supplements, researchers found only one that met the nutritional recommendations for pregnancy for vitamin A, vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids when used to supplement the participants'...

Lactobacillus crispatus probiotics may support vaginal health: RCT

06-Apr-2023

Formulations of Lactobacillus crispatus strains may be effective against bacterial vaginosis (BV) and vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), according to a new study published in Beneficial Microbes.

Natural Products Expo West

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Innovations meet rapidly rising demand for prebiotics, probiotics and gut health+

03-Apr-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

At Natural Products Expo West this year, walking down an aisle without seeing a callout for prebiotics or probiotics was nearly impossible as more players race to meet consumer demand for each, which research from Coefficient Capital shows is climbing...

Probiota Americas: Early bird discount expires this week

29-Mar-2023

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.

Women’s health, disruptive tech, and CEOs: Themes announced for Probiota Americas 2023

07-Mar-2023

Delegate registration is now open for Probiota Americas in Chicago, with the event kicking off with a panel with CEOs from some of the most iconic brands in the US dietary supplements space.

February Launch Pad

27-Feb-2023 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: selenium intake may prevent cataracts in menopause

03-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Researchers have postulated that taking selenium supplements at the beginning of menopause may help women prevent cataract.

The rise of femtech: a “rapidly growing industry that should not be ignored”

27-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A report published by personalised nutrition (PN) experts at Qina emphasises that the opportunity for using PN with female technology (femtech) to address health conditions is vast, following an increased awareness of gender-specific health conditions...

O Positiv debuts gummy for menopause support

23-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company continues to target menopause-aged women after its MENO Capsule launch.

L. salivarius probiotic modulates vaginal microbiome to improve fertility, research concludes

17-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Administration of the probiotic L. salivarius CECT 30632 for six months led to modulation of the vaginal microbiome and improved fertility health, according to a study involving 74 women.

Ashwagandha root extract may improve sexual health in healthy women: RCT

19-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with ashwagandha root extract may improve measures of sexual function and increase the number of ‘satisfying encounters’, says a new study.

BC30 boosts amino acid absorption from plant protein concentrate: Study

19-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with the probiotic BC30 may increase amino acid absorption from plant protein concentrates in healthy older women, says a new study.

Women's Health

How are sports nutrition brands catering to the female athlete?

15-Dec-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Female focused sports nutrition (SN) brands are successfully bringing taboo health challenges out from under the table but those looking to cater to female athletes should harness technology to provide the power of knowledge, says an industry expert....

Females respond particularly well to pre- and post-training nutrition

09-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study measuring the impact of pre- and post-nutrient timing on lower- and upper-body strength in both men and women concludes that females appear to respond particularly favourably to nutrient consumption.

PharmaLinea launches advanced ‘whole body’ menopause supplement

31-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A “second generation” menopause supplement from PharmaLinea offers pain relief as well as benefiting cardio-metabolic, brain, and bone health.

IFF partners GenM for new menopause solution

28-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health has joined forces with the menopause partner GenM to commit to better serving women in this stage of their lives, starting with the creation of a new ingredient.

Wile embracing menopause with line for “grown women”

18-Oct-2022 By Asia Sherman

Wile Women has put women over 40 front and center in its product development and is marketing a loud and shame-free menopause transition for the “grown woman”.

Health & Her launches supplements for menopausal gut health

12-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

New live culture supplements developed by Health & Her for women entering the perimenopause and menopause life stages aim to promote oestrogen metabolism and reduce age-related conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, such as osteoporosis.

Women's wellness brand O Positiv enters vaginal health space

19-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The collection aims to promote a balanced vaginal biome—sans antibiotics.

GNC and The Honest Company deepen women's health retail partnership

22-Aug-2022 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Global health and wellness brand GNC is adding more products from The Honest Company, a wellness brand started by celebrity Jessica Alba, targeting women’s health needs around sleep, mood, immunity, and hair health.

Tinospora extracts show cognitive and mood potential for middle-aged women

15-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from Tinospora cordifolia stems may improve markers of inflammation in the brain and improve plasticity in key brain regions, say a new study for menopause-aged women.

Today! Winners of 2022 NutraIngredients-USA Awards announced!

13-Jul-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After all the waiting, it’s finally here. We’ll reveal the winners of this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards at 11am Central US time. Here’s what you need to know:

New survey provides snapshot of menopause experience

28-Jun-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With more than one billion women expected to have entered menopause worldwide by 2025, Bonafide is highlighting the need to increase education on preparing, managing, and addressing solutions for menopause symptoms.

May Launch Pad: Women and gummies dominate lineup

26-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.

Herbal blend may help manage menopause symptoms: RCT

18-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of four different herbal extracts may significantly reduce hot flashes and sweating, improve sleep, and boost mood in post-menopausal women, says a new study.

ABC honors UIC professor for women’s health research and education

12-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council has honored Gail Mahady, PhD, a University of Illinois-Chicago professor, for excellence in botanical research and education related to women’s health.

Meta-analysis finds over 99% of athlete research methodology disregards female physiology

28-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

A recent study examined trials conducted since 1975 and assessed whether supplements identified by experts as evidence-based products that increase performance for female athletes are actually supported by adequate methodological design.

NIU debuts new award category for women

08-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With a recent uptick in products and ingredients aimed at improving women’s health, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to call attention to our newest category.

Where are the women in sports nutrition research?

14-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Female athletes have been ignored to a shocking degree when it comes to sports nutrition studies and it is time for new guidelines to assist researchers to fill this worrying gap, according to an expert in the field.

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.

Fermented red clover extract could reduce menopausal muscle loss

23-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Fermented red clover extract could reduce muscle degradation in early postmenopausal women, according to a new pilot randomised placebo-controlled double-blinded cross-over trial.

Kudzu flower and mandarin peel may reduce menopause symptoms, says RCT

26-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Kudzu flower and mandarin peel extract may reduce frequency of hot flushes and minimise diminished bone mineral density associated with menopause, according to a new RCT.

Lallemand licenses women’s health probiotics from Proge Farm

28-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Lallemand Health Solutions has announced a licensing deal for Proge Farm’s L. plantarum P17630 (Proge P17630) probiotic strain, which has specific women health benefits.

RCT supports Fenugreek extract’s low dose menopausal benefits

10-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A standardized extract of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) may help balance hormones and improve vasomotor effects and leg pain in postmenopausal women, says a new study in India.

Ingredient shows promise in PMS relief: Study

19-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A recent peer-reviewed clinical trial revealed that an over-the-counter nutritional supplement containing oxaloacetate (OAA) and vitamin C significantly relieved PMS symptoms.

Getting "the edge": Are carb-rich diets as effective as sports supplements?

20-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Common "edge" sports nutrition products are no more effective at promoting recovery than carbohydrate-rich, potato-based foods, according to new research funded by the Alliance for Potato Research & Education.

NutraCast Podcast: Carrie Mapes on cannabis and menopause

06-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In honor of International Women's Day on March 8th, today’s episode is focused on women's health.

Editor's Spotlight

How debilitating morning sickness inspired one woman to build an empire of women’s health products

24-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

Amy Upchurch’s pregnancies have not been easy. Dealing with debilitating morning sickness and infections for her first few pregnancies while her military husband was deployed motivated her to create products to help women ‘enjoy their pregnancies and...

German green tea supplement brand tigovit highlights women’s health benefits, enters US market

18-Mar-2019 By Adi Menayang

tigovit is a German supplement containing the green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has boosted bioavailability thanks to a black pepper alkaloid (piperine) and vitamin C. It is now entering the US market.