News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
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.
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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.
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...
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.
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...
Nutritional product retailer The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding its Whole Health Rx telehealth platform with the addition of prescription testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) .
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
NutrifyGenie AI promises to rapidly commercialize products and preserve ancient knowledge for the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries.
Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.
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.
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...
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.
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, a subsidiary of SuanNutra, has introduced BeRelief, a study-backed botanical formula to address musculoskeletal discomfort, created with the help of machine learning tools.
The at-home test kit is available to HCPs and their patients for a more personalized approach to cellular health tracking.
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.
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."
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...
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.