Nutrition Insight

Women’s health care brand Perelel has announced clinical findings supporting its Triple-Support Protein, a patent-pending three-in-one formula combining low-FODMAP prebiotic fiber, plant-based protein, and creatine monohydrate. The study investigated the formula’s impact on 39 women aged 30–60. The four-week trial found that daily supplementation with Triple-Support Protein improved cholesterol l…

Scientists have discovered that a certain compound produced in the body after eating foods like pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries — known as urolithin A — improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure that has limited treatment options. The specific type of heart failure investigated is known as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). While the heart can st…

Research has found that gut bacteria can transform dietary nitrate and non-heme iron into protective molecules — dinitrosyl iron complexes (DNICs) — that could lower cardiovascular and metabolic disease risks. Nutrition Insight speaks with two researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden to discuss research methods, diet implications, and what their team’s findings might mean for people with …

Collagen is a cornerstone in nutricosmetic solutions, holding a prominent place in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. In this space, Sirio spots a need for collagen peptides with a higher standard of proof, looking beyond molecular weight to distinguish ingredients with specificity, bioavailability, and clinical validation. Nutrition Insight meets with the Sirio APAC team to discuss how the company …

Adolescents participating in a study have reported that TikTok influences what they want to eat. The teens said the social media platform’s food content prompts hunger, cravings, and interest in foods. Meanwhile, food-related content may also bring critical conversations about food, bodies, and misleading health information. The researchers urge parents to interrupt their teens’ exposure to food-…

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has filed a lawsuit against the US government, calling to withdraw the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in January this year. The committee argues that the government’s “secret panel” had industry links, therefore, making the guidelines biased.

Host Defense has launched Immune & Whole-Body Support, a functional mushroom supplement formulated specifically for dogs and cats. The formula is designed to support pets across all life stages and is based on five mushroom mycelium species — lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail, chaga, and maitake.

Debates are sparking among scientists on how materials from food packaging, such as microplastics and forever chemicals (PFAS), migrate into the human body. These pollutants have been found in human tissue, and emerging science suggests that fiber from functional mushrooms might be a potential remedy to drive these out of the body, rather than allowing them to recirculate. Nutrition Insights spea…

The emerging peptide market is rapidly growing, and so too are concerns about the safety of these short chains of amino acids as consumers and industries grapple with distinguishing them from supplements. The labels on these gray-market peptides often note that the products are not for everyday use or human consumption, yet there are brands using some of these peptides in their oral supplements.

The beauty-from-within supplements sphere is advancing with flavor-refining technologies that eliminate collagen’s off-taste to softgels. Delivery technology advances also enable gummies loaded with clinically backed actives like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and eggshell membrane. Meanwhile, evolving terminology around skin barrier health and shifting generational demands are reshaping product inn…

The nutrition industry is exploring new collagen benefits beyond beauty amid a growing consumer interest in solutions that support healthy aging. Collagen-based joint health products are increasingly targeting younger and more active consumers who aim to maintain an active lifestyle for longer. Against this backdrop, Lonza Capsugel’s UC-II undenatured type II collagen marks 25 years on the market…

Through a manufacturing partnership with Döhler, Superbrewed Food has unveiled a protein-derived postbiotic, Thryvia, which is formulated to support digestive and immune health. The company points to a growing body of evidence supporting the ingredient’s stability and low inclusion rate, while highlighting that supplies are available to move efficiently from concept to launch. With its broad form…

Arla Foods Ingredients has invested €8.3 million (US$9.6 million) into a new heating system for a production tower (Tower 4) at its Danmark Protein plant in Videbæk, in a step to reduce its CO2 emissions. It will generate an annual saving of 2,500 metric tons of CO2. The investment is aimed at reducing natural gas consumption equivalent to the heating demand of more than 900 households, says the …

Pomoni, a supplement brand based on Greek olive polyphenols, has introduced a new product, Phenolia Endurance, formulated for high-performance athletes. The product is based on Pomoni’s flagship supplement, Phenolia, which offers the polyphenol content of high-phenolic Greek olive oil without the oil or the calories. Phenolia is sourced from three complementary Greek botanical sources: high-polyp…

An awareness of healthy aging and the gut-skin axis is shaping a new wave of nutricosmetic innovations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Ahead of Vitafoods Asia 2026, we explore opportunities in the region for brands that can combine convenient delivery formats with science-backed ingredients based on botanicals. Nutrition Insight speaks with Gareth Baguley, Vitafoods brand director, who says th…

The International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) has found that only 30% of calcium in the global food supply is bioavailable. Its research, partially funded by Balchem, posits chelated minerals as a possible solution to enhance calcium’s absorption and reduce anti-nutrients’ impacts. US- and Canada-based researchers employed a new algorithm developed with Balchem to learn about anti-nutrients, s…

JustFoodForDogs has launched dog food products for digestive care and metabolic health, expanding its Veterinary Support Diet portfolio. The rollout includes a new prescription of fresh dog food for gastrointestinal conditions, Digestive Care, and an updated formula of its Metabolic + Weight Control diet. The company says that all its Veterinary Support Diets are made of fresh human-made ingredie…

A study has found a “dramatic” increase in the number of Australian women receiving intravenous (IV) iron treatments in the past decade. Between 2013 and 2024, the researchers found a 17-fold increase in IV iron use among women of reproductive age. In 2024, one in 20 women received the treatment. The increased use between 2013 and 2024 also brought on a substantial increase in cost. The governmen…

At the upcoming Vitafoods Asia trade show in Bangkok, Thailand, Puredia will feature its sea buckthorn ingredients, such as Omegia, with applications in healthy aging, menopause symptom support, and beauty-from-within. This standardized formula comprises sea buckthorn fruit and seed oil with a balanced ratio of omega-3, -6, -7, and -9, along with antioxidants and plant sterols. The Omegia Omega-7…

Prolonging health span has been one of the top trends in the nutraceuticals industry this year, and insights into biological aging continue to deepen what longevity means in the nutrition space. In medical research, a new study has found that organs within the body age at different speeds. It suggests that tissue architectures can help inform the monitoring of diseases through noninvasive blood t…