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Creatine HCl may curb brain injury damage in sex-specific ways, mouse study finds

A new rodent model study investigating Con-Crēt creatine hydrochloride (HCl) suggests that mice supplemented with the ingredient before and after a controlled brain injury exhibited less damage to their brain cells than a placebo group. The study on brain injuries and concussions has not yet been peer reviewed but is available in a preprint version on bioRxiv. The findings cannot be translated into claims regarding the incidence, severity, or prevention of concussions in humans.
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Industry eyes HMOs beyond infant formula as gut health evidence leads
Interest in the role of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in health beyond infancy is growing, with potential wider benefits, although most launches remain in infant formula. Filed patents point to product innovation activity in the fields of brain, muscles, and skin. Nutrition Insight speaks with Novonesis Human Health Biosolutions about regulatory and scientific challenges that must be addressed before mainstream adoption. Morinaga Milk outlines where evidence is strongest outside of infant nutrition, while Innova Market Insights reveals which regions lead in toddler, child, and adult innovation. 
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TSI Group targets accurate precision nutrition at scale with Tailored Script
TSI Group notes that delivering “true” precision nutrition accurately and at scale is challenging. However, its CEO notes that new infrastructures and technologies are making it possible to achieve this. The contract manufacturing company argues that most personalized solutions focus on recommending existing products. The company positions its Tailored Script platform as one of the first to commercialize precision nutrition. The platform, used in China, recently expanded into the US and Australia with new manufacturing facilities and partners. It enables individualized formulations using health data, AI-assisted analysis, precision granules, and proprietary manufacturing technology. 
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Brain boosters built on bioavailability
Consumers want brain supplements that deliver on focus and memory, and they are increasingly wary of unsupported claims. Discover how HydroCurc® and Levagen®+, powered by LipiSperse® delivery technology, overcome the absorption challenge of curcumin and PEA. Both ingredients are backed by human clinical data showing higher serum BDNF, with Levagen®+ also improving memory test performance. Learn what the research shows and how it can anchor your next cognitive health formulation.

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SupplySide Global 2026 recap: Metabolic, gut & women’s health lead 2027 outlook

At SupplySide Global 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, exhibitors told Nutrition Insight that metabolic, women’s, and gut health, alongside longevity, will shape product innovation in 2027. GLP-1s are driving companion nutrition, while the healthy aging trend is fueling innovation in products aimed at specific life stages. Companies also said consumers are seeking multifunctional solutions in fun formats and pointed toward opportunities in mood support and sustained energy.

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SupplySide Global 2026 review: Biotics, GLP-1 companions & pill-free formats take center stage
At SupplySide Global 2026 (Oct 28–30), companies presented an array of functional ingredient launches, clinical data, and product concepts in fun and convenient formats. Exhibitors at the show in Las Vegas, US, highlighted targeted gut health, GLP-1 support, longevity, women’s health, and cognitive solutions. Formats moved beyond capsules toward chews, gummies, bites, bars, slushies, and other functional foods and drinks as consumers and brands lean toward getting more out of each bite and sip.  
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Scientists unveil International Food Guide Pyramid drawing on seven dietary...
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A team of global scientists has created an International Food Guide Pyramid that brings together dietary guidelines from various countries to bridge nutrition advice across cultures. 
Novos Core supplement improves vascular health biomarkers in six-month trial
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A new randomized controlled trial has found that a multi-component nutritional supplement improved vascular health markers in participants after six months. The Novos Core supplement contains select vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and plant-derived bioactives to support biological processes associated with aging. 
Kerry’s Bio-K+ expands probiotic Pro Line to Walmart and Costco in US and Canada
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Kerry’s probiotics brand Bio-K+ has expanded the distribution of its professional-grade Pro Line across the US and Canada, including its targeted capsule formulas Antibio Pro and IBS Pro (irritable bowel syndrome). The rollout spans mass retail through Walmart and the warehouse club channel via Costco. Designed around Bio-K+’s proprietary three-strain blend (Lacticaseibacillus casei LBC80R, Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus CLR2, and Lactobacillus acidophilus CL1285), the 50 billion CFU formulas offer shelf-stable, delayed-release support for targeted health needs.
Gulfood Manufacturing 2026: SternVitamin targets MEA with micronutrient premixes
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SternVitamin is showcasing a new portfolio of standardized micronutrient premixes for efficient fortification at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 (Nov 3–5) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 
FrieslandCampina’s Vivinal GOS targets children’s gut health in ex vivo study
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FrieslandCampina Ingredients has released new findings from an ex vivo study using gut microbiota samples from children aged three to 12, which evaluated its Vivinal GOS (galacto-oligosaccharide) ingredient for gut microbiome support. The study suggests that the prebiotic may support gut health by feeding beneficial bacteria to produce metabolites associated with immunity and neuroprotection. Notably, researchers observed significant changes even at the lowest dose tested.
Reformulated but still “ultra-processed”? Inside the UPF classification dilemma
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F&B manufacturers are reducing sugar or sodium levels in products to improve their nutritional profiles, but that does not necessarily mean the process of reformulation will lead to a change in classification. Reformulating out of the “ultra-processed” (UPF) category is complicated, partly because there is no universally accepted understanding of what “ultra-processed” actually means. Moreover, different frameworks can classify the same food differently.
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Danone research finds health and digestibility drive...
New research by Danone identifies health, taste, and digestibility as major drivers of plant-based dairy consumption. The company notes that plant-based yogurt and drink alternatives are becoming a more established part of everyday food choices. Danone conducted two studies with Ipsos, one examining consumption patterns and motivations related to the consumption of plant-based dairy alternatives among 42,000 adults and the second assessing the perceived overall benefits of plant-based drinks among about 2,500 regular consumers of these products. 
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Suppliers warn GLP-1 companion category risks credibility...
The metabolic health trend has accelerated GLP-1 companion innovations. However, the rapid expansion has raised questions about whether products designed to support nutrition during rapid weight loss are grounded in evidence, given that the developments are in the early stages. To learn how the industry is responding to the momentum with responsible science, Nutrition Insight speaks with Roquette, Probi, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, and HTBA.
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IFF backs probiotic strain quality over CFU counts, taps...
Amid a growing demand for probiotics, IFF underscores the importance of improving the inherent quality of strains used in supplements, rather than increasing their colony-forming units (CFU) count. CFUs are used to estimate the number of viable microbial cells in a product. Nutrition Insight meets with Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, a technical fellow at IFF, to discuss probiotic quality, research advances, and knowledge gaps. The company uses biomics to predict how a strain will behave in the human body. Biomics is the multidimensional analysis of biological data, Ouwehand explains. He says the analysis covers many aspects, such as metabolomics (analysis of metabolites), proteomics (proteins), and transcriptomics (RNA transcripts). “Biomics, in general, will not guarantee that a probiotic works, but it will help us make informed choices on what probiotic to test, for what potential health benefit,” he details. 

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Gut health: Expanding opportunities in healthy agingNov2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates growing momentum for gut health in healthy aging, with launches featuring gut health claims growing at a 16% CAGR from October 2021 to September 2026. Consumers a...

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Next-gen supplements Nov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that the supplement category grew at a 2% CAGR from October 2021 to September 2026. Vitamins & minerals were the leading subcategory for supplement launches, accounting for 27% of launches from October 2025 to September 2026. Dietary fiber and antioxidant subcategories had the biggest increase in launches.

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Brain health supplement boostersNov 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that concentration and focus are top of mind for consumers. Brands are responding by increasing brain health supplement launches. Europe leads brain health supplement launches at 45%, followed by North America at 32%. Vitamins and minerals are the leading subcategory at 31%, capsules are the top format at 33%, and citicoline emerges as an ingredient with great potential for innovation.

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