Research

Sweeteners May Accelerate Puberty in Children: Study

Findings from the Taiwan Pubertal Longitudinal Study found that high intakes of sweeteners like aspartame, glycyrrhizin, sucralose, and added sugars were linked to gender-specific precocious puberty.

Market Updates

CRN Announces Innovation Exchange 2025 Lineup

The showcase of new ingredients and technologies will cover breakthroughs in probiotics, botanicals, brain health solutions, precision nutrition, and more.

Research

Review Summarizes Clinical Research on Novonesis’ Probiotic BB-12

The review summarizes decades of studies on the probiotic's mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, and relevance across life stages.

Research

Probiotic Blend May Improve Constipation and Mental Well-Being in Older Adults: Study

The probiotic blend tested is marketed by AB-Biotics and Kaneka Probiotics as Innerim.

Regulations

FDA Issues Warning Letters in Response to Products Containing 7-OH

Synthetically-producted 7-hydroxymitragynine, a trace alkaloid found in kratom, is not lawful as a dietary supplement, food additive, or approved drug.

Products & Ingredients

Standard Process Launches Whole Food Folate Supplement

The supplement contains naturally-occurring folate and vitamin B12 from whole food sources.

Products & Ingredients

Nutrifusion Partners with Jam Packd to Create Functional Fruit Spreads

The spreads are fortified with collagen protein, prebiotic fiber, and other plant-based micronutrients.

Products & Ingredients

Lemme Launches Daily Greens Supplement

The supplement contains more than 20 superfruits and greens, essential vitamins, and probiotics.

Market Updates

Vitaquest Publishes 2026 Dietary Supplement Trends Report

Plant proteins, nootropics, gut health, women's health, and beauty-from-within will drive growth in the year ahead, the CDMO projects.

Products & Ingredients

Bioenergy Life Science Launches Reb M Sweetener, PureSweet

The ultra-pure steviol glycoside ingredient is 200-300 times sweeter than sucrose and is calorie-free.

Market Updates

Unibar Corporation Granted European Patent for CapsiClear Eye Health Ingredient

The capsanthin-rich extract may help to promote healthy ocular pressure within normal ranges.

Regulations

FDA Approves Gardenia Blue Color Additive

The agency has been fast-tracking the approval of natural colors since first announcing a phase-out of artificial colors in April.

Market Updates

Kaneka Ubiquinol Launches Scientific Advisory Board

The board will promote dialogue about research on mitochondrial health and the role of ubiquinol, an active form of CoQ10, in integrative care.

Exclusives

Quality Breeds Credibility in the Pet Supplements Market

As pet parents pay top dollar for premium products, brands can stand out with quality certifications and endorsement from veterinarians.

Products & Ingredients

Metagenics Debuts UltraFlora Probiotic + Multivitamin

One capsule per day features a targeted probiotic strain (Bacillus subtilis DE111) along with 17 high-potency nutrients.