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International Ayurveda Day 2026: Ashwagandha and turmeric lead India’s export push

International Ayurveda Day 2026 is celebrated “for a healthier tomorrow.” This ancient traditional medicine system from India empowers a balanced and personalized approach to healing through specific diets, herbs, yoga, and meditation. Today, Ayurveda Day reaches more than 150 countries, where evidence and sustainability are key focuses. To learn about the integration of Ayurvedic traditions into the modern global nutrition market, Nutrition Insight speaks with Dr. Debjani Roy, executive director of Shellac & Forest Products Export Promotion Council (SHEFEXIL), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. 
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Arla Foods Ingredients & Valio target GLP-1 and healthy aging needs with dairy proteins
As the global appetite for high-quality dairy protein surges, functional ingredient leaders are innovating with next-generation proteins designed to address evolving health trends — from GLP-1 companion nutrition to multifunctional healthy aging solutions. Nutrition Insight sits down with representatives from Arla Foods Ingredients and Valio to discuss GLP-1-driven weight-loss nutrition, high-purity whey innovations, advanced milk fractionation, and navigating global regulatory and supply chain hurdles.
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Givaudan’s Cereboost cognition research points beyond motorsport to everyday focus
Interest in cognitive health solutions is expanding beyond traditional aging applications, driving ingredient suppliers such as Givaudan to explore how ingredients can boost focus, mental performance, and everyday cognitive demands, building on a study with professional race car drivers. Previous research links the company’s Cereboost ingredient, a standardized American ginseng extract, to benefits in attention, recovery, and memory. 
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All killer, no filler: Probiotic activates NK cells to target immune ageing
Healthy ageing starts earlier than many consumers think. This technical report explores the role of natural killer (NK) cells in healthy ageing and how SYNMUE™, featuring Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP28, supports natural killer (NK) cell activity, backed by clinical evidence and formulation opportunities for brands targeting the longevity market.

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Texture challenges in high protein bars: Understanding the benefits of casein
The protein bar market is experiencing rapid and sustained growth across key regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, driven by shifting consumer lifestyles. Today’s consumers increasingly seek convenient, health-focused food solutions that seamlessly combine high nutritional value with ease of consumption, making protein bars a preferred choice for daily snacking and active living.

At the same time, the market is evolving rapidly with the rise of plant-based alternatives and new dietary demands driven by the GLP-1 trend. In this dynamic landscape, meeting consumers’ expectations requires a deep dive into formulation realities. Manufacturers face a critical and complex challenge: delivering elevated protein content while maintaining an appealing taste and, most importantly, a pleasant texture. Mastering the texture of protein bars requires an understanding of the physicochemical mechanisms involved in their structure and how they evolve over time.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Skuny Bioscience spotlights algal omega-3 as fish oil supplies tighten
Michael Murray, N.D., chief scientific advisor of iHerb, speaking on behalf of Skuny Bioscience, pointed to a growing potential of algal omega-3 as pressure mounts on fish oil supplies. He highlighted the company’s 98nTG natural triglyceride omega-3, which uses food-grade enzymes to concentrate eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in their natural triglyceride form, while explaining its benefits over recombined versions.

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Daily vitamin C linked to fewer adverse events in pre-leukemia trial
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A study has found that vitamin C may benefit people with pre-cancer blood disorders. The nutrient is known for its immune support, wound healing, and ability to protect cells from molecular damage. Scientists found that restoring vitamin C levels in people with those blood disorders, which are often low, can bring health benefits for pre-cancerous blood disorders and early-stage blood cancer. The participants took a daily supplement of 1,000 mg of vitamin C for one year and showed fewer adverse events during the trial and follow-up period compared with the participants taking a placebo.
One in six US children on GLP-1s develops nutritional deficiencies, study finds
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A new US study warns of the risk of nutritional deficiencies among children prescribed GLP-1 medications for weight loss, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes. Looking at a cohort of 2,031 children aged 10 to 17, researchers found deficiencies were diagnosed in nearly one in six patients within their first year on prescription. Vitamin D deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia were the most common conditions diagnosed in that first year.
SupplySide Global 2026: Concordix debuts chewable postbiotics for beauty and...
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Concordix by Vitux will showcase its patented, chewable emulsion matrix in three new postbiotic concepts supporting beauty-from-within, immune health, and the gut microbiome at the upcoming SupplySide Global 2026 trade fair in Las Vegas, Nevada, US (Oct 26–30). The postbiotics line blends clinically backed postbiotic ingredients with targeted nutrients in a chewable format. The formulations are designed to protect ingredient integrity, enhance sensory quality, and encourage consistent daily use — a key factor in supporting the microbiome, according to the company.
Gut microbiome maturation linked to children’s risk of type 1 diabetes, study...
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US-based researchers identify the gut microbiome’s role as a potential indicator of type 1 diabetes in children, a disease affecting more than nine million people globally. The new study looked beyond the known genetic aspects of the disease, turning to environmental factors, including the microorganisms’ development in the gut. The investigators found that children with an early stagnated gut microbiome were three times more likely to develop type 1 diabetes compared with those with a continuously maturing microbiome. Genetics also played a role in how strong this correlation was.
Balchem’s K2Vital Delta slows coronary calcification by 21% in clinical trial
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Balchem’s K2 MK-7 (menaquinone-7) and vitamin D ingredient, K2Vital Delta, has been shown to slow down the progression of coronary artery calcification (CAC) by 21% in a new clinical trial. The multicenter Danish Coronary Decalcification (DANCODE) carried out the study for two years using Balchem’s K2Vital Delta ingredient. The study is touted as the largest published clinical trial on the ingredient so far, including 398 participants.
Cold by default: Nestlé highlights how Gen Z is rewriting the rules of coffee
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Cold coffee is moving beyond its traditional summer niche as younger consumers embrace iced, cold brew, and other chilled formats year-round — creating new opportunities for coffee brands, retailers, and ingredient suppliers. Cold coffee is no longer simply an alternative to a hot cup. It is becoming a defining way in which a younger generation enters and experiences the coffee category, prompting brands to rethink everything from product development and formats to at-home preparation and marketing. 
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Scientific advances, changing lifestyle needs, and cost-of-living pressures are driving consumer demand for tangible benefits across metabolic health, longevity, energy, and everyday wellness goals, according to Innova Market Insights. Ahead of our upcoming webinar, “Top Nutrition Trends 2027,” Nutrition Insight sits down with Lu Ann Williams, president and co-founder of Innova Market Insights, to explore key consumer shifts and market opportunities across the nutrition, nutraceutical, and supplement industries. 
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Natural sweeteners rise as GLP-1 users opt for “positive...
Many brands are reformulating products or creating new ones in response to evolving consumer trends, driven by GLP-1 use, label scrutiny, and demand for natural products. In alignment with the clean label movement, the industry is innovating around healthier sweeteners to replace artificial additives so that consumers can enjoy foods without giving up daily eating habits and indulgences.Nutrition Insight discusses emerging trends in natural sweeteners with experts from Ingredion, Phynova, Layn Natural Ingredients, ADM, and Mane. We previously explored what brands are asking for most right now in sugar reduction and what the biggest technical barriers are for optimal efficacy and sensorial appeal.
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German study links 10 healthy diets to slower biological...
A study by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) has found that eating healthy food slows down biological aging. The researchers analyzed 10 healthy diets, including the Mediterranean, Nordic, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), and plant-based diets, all considered healthy. All 10 diets were linked to slower biological aging, using age-related changes in DNA as markers.

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Heart health upgradesSep2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are prioritizing heart health. Global supplement and sports nutrition launches with heart health claims have increased at a 5% CAGR from J...

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New-age dairy proteins Sep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that sports nutrition and supplement launches featuring dairy protein ingredients are gaining ground, with over 20% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Whey protein and milk protein remain the leading ingredients in these launches, but other proteins are emerging, such as casein.

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Mind and mood support trendsSep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that mind and mood claims in supplement launches grew at a 5% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Europe accounted for the highest share of launches, with vitamins & minerals as the leading subcategory. Vitamin B6 was the leading ingredient, while sage was the fastest-growing ingredient.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Skuny Bioscience spotlights algal omega-3 as fish oil supplies tighten

Michael Murray, N.D., chief scientific advisor of iHerb, speaking on behalf of Skuny Bioscience, pointed to a growing potential of algal omega-3 as pressure mounts on fish oil supplies. He highlighted the company’s 98nTG natural triglyceride omega-3, which uses food-grade enzymes to concentrate...

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