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FoodChain ID warns EU vitamin and mineral limits could trigger supplement reformulation

The European Commission has confirmed the timeline for harmonizing the maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in fortified foods and supplements. If enacted as proposed, the Commission would determine a “residual amount” for each vitamin and mineral, based on what consumers obtain through diet. These levels could then be applied to fortified foods and supplements.This could limit the maximum nutrient dose in supplements and create challenges for high-dose products.Nutrition Insight speaks with Jerome Le Bloch, Ph.D., head of Scientific Affairs at FoodChain ID, to determine how the proposed legislation could impact the food supplement industry.
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Hero ingredients power the next wave of bone and joint health supplements
The bone and joint health category is evolving rapidly as consumers increasingly prioritize healthy aging and active lifestyles. Industry leaders highlight how hero ingredients like collagen, vitamin K2, and chondroitin sulfate enable brands to develop science-backed, multifunctional solutions in convenient formats. Nutrition Insight explores core and emerging ingredients to meet consumer demand for proactive wellness with BioCell Technology, Balchem Human Nutrition and Health, Gnosis by Lesaffre, Lonza Capsugel, Bioiberica, and GC Rieber VivoMega. 
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Medically tailored meals cut costs and health emergencies, study finds
In the US, the first large statewide analysis of Medicaid Massachusetts data reveals that hospital patients with diabetes, heart disease, depression, and other conditions who received home-delivered, dietitian-designed meals experienced significantly fewer health emergencies and lower costs of care than those who did not.At least a dozen US states are rolling out medically tailored meals in pilot projects through the federal-state health insurance program, which serves 71 million citizens who qualify based on income or disability status. Massachusetts is the first to offer this to citizens with diet-related diseases.
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Biotics for Healthy Ageing: Targeted Microbial Strategies to Support Longevity
As life expectancy increases, maintaining health throughout aging has become a major scientific and commercial challenge. Dysbiosis is now recognized as one of the key hallmarks of aging, acting as both a driver and amplifier of immunosenescence, inflammaging, and metabolic disorders.

This webinar will first explore the role of the gut microbiota in healthy longevity, starting with a scientific overview of how age-related microbial changes affect multiple areas of health and well-being. The second part will examine how targeted probiotic solutions can help address some of the most common health concerns associated with aging. We will look at the evidence behind specific formulations designed to support immune resilience and digestive health, skin and joint health, menopausal symptoms, and cardiometabolic balance, drawing on findings from clinical trials conducted in adult and older populations[CP1.1].
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Nexira unveils women’s health and longevity nutraceuticals at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Nexira launched a new women’s health solution at Vitafoods Europe 2026, BloomEase. Julie Impérato, marketing and communication manager at the company, told us it combines magnesium and yarrow to support women with PMS to improve pain, mood, and quality of life. She also highlighted the company’s ingredients in longevity, such as nu4life, which is designed to support cellular regeneration, and VinOgrape Plus, with proven prebiotic activity. 

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Solar Foods’ Solein air protein debuts in US with Ambrosia Collective
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Solar Foods has announced that protein powder made with its Solein ingredient has reached the US through a partnership with sports nutrition and health supplement company Ambrosia Collective. The product has been introduced for test marketing and is planned to launch later this summer, marking the debut of consumer products made with Solein in the US. The powder is introduced under Ambrosia Collective’s brand Planta in a salted caramel cold brew flavor, and contains 20 g of protein per serving and no sugar.
WeNatal fertility supplements support energy, mood and libido for men and women
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WeNatal has released the results of two single-group clinical studies by independent tester Citruslabs — one for men and the other for women — supporting the efficacy of its preconception supplement. Three months of consistent WeNatal consumption was associated with improved nutrient status and participant-reported measures of energy, mood, libido, and overall well-being.  Despite male factors contributing to roughly half of all infertility cases, the brand stresses that men’s preconception health is “vastly understudied.” It highlights that fertility support isn’t just about one moment, but dependent on a person’s “whole picture” of optimal nutrient status, which supports the body’s natural processes across all fertility stages.
Dr.Vegan absorbs VAT on PMS Hero supplement to lower the price for women
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Dr.Vegan will be permanently taking on the UK VAT cost for its PMS Hero supplement to make premenstrual support more accessible. The commitment seeks to reflect the essentialness of premenstrual support, which should not be a luxury. 
Promising healthy aging ingredients target biological pathways with human...
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With an aging population looking for dependable solutions to support their health in later life, emerging research is looking increasingly promising. Nutrition Insight reveals which biological pathways are currently the most actionable for healthy aging and where the strongest human evidence lies today with Akay Bioactives, Balchem Human Nutrition and Health (HNH), Gnosis by Lesaffre, Sirio Europe, Valio, and Lactalis Ingredients. 
Rousselot gains US patent for Nextida GC collagen peptide ingredient
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Darling Ingredients brand Rousselot has received a US patent for its collagen peptide ingredient Nextida GC. The ingredient is developed to support blood sugar levels after meals, and the patent protects the use of Nextida as a dietary supplement ingredient and its production process. The company notes Nextida GC offers a non-pharmaceutical option for managing blood glucose through science-backed nutrition.
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Food and agriculture companies can now gain unprecedented access to product-level carbon data through a strengthened partnership between HowGood and Sweep. The collaboration allows companies to bring ingredient- and product-level emissions data directly into enterprise sustainability platforms, transforming the way organizations measure, manage, and report on environmental impact. HowGood, a global leader in product carbon footprint automation, has integrated its extensive database of over 12 million product carbon footprints into Sweep, an AI-powered sustainability intelligence platform. This integration enables companies to use precise emissions data for scope 3 carbon accounting, supplier engagement, and regulatory reporting, all without manual data collection.
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Ingredient synergies: Angel Yeast finds yeast-based protein...
In the search for the “perfect protein,” new science by Angel Yeast reveals that blending whey protein — widely considered the gold standard for rapid absorption — with AngeoPro Yeast Protein creates a synergistic effect that surpasses either protein source used in isolation.Compared to whey protein, AngeoPro features higher levels of certain amino acids, such as leucine (90 mg/g), arginine (60 mg/g), lysine (93.1 mg/g), and threonine (52.6 mg/g). The ingredient also delivers two to three times more phenylalanine and tyrosine than whey.
Nutrition Insight May in Review
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May in review: Vitafoods Europe 2026, GLP-1 nutrition &...
Healthy aging, women’s wellness, and GLP-1 nutrition support were key themes in the nutrition industry in May, spurring innovations in nutrient-dense foods and targeted health solutions. Scrutiny over supplement claims and new scientific research also shaped industry conversations. In our May review, Nutrition Insight explores some of the month’s biggest stories, such as key trends and innovations at Vitafoods Europe 2026 in longevity, cognition, women’s health, and metabolic support. 
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Calorie absorption: New model calculates how much we take...
A new mathematical model reveals that calories consumed are far more complicated than what is written on food labels. When food passes through the living microbial ecosystem in our guts, it may influence how many of those calories are actually absorbed. The digestion, absorption, and microbial metabolism (DAMM) model follows food as it travels through the digestive system, estimating what is absorbed directly or reaches the colon. It also observes how gut microbes help process the remaining foods that are either absorbed or excreted.

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Longevity nutrition: The next era of botanical innovationMay2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that more than half of consumers globally find longevity very important and distinguish it from healthy aging. They also associate it with gut and immune health c...

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Bone & joint health heroes Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that 20% of consumers globally have tried to improve their bone & joint health in the past year. More than half of these consumers used supplements to improve bones & joints, but 38% used nutrition-fortified foods & drinks.

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Trends in menopause supplementsJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that female consumers take vitamins or minerals to help their hormonal health. This has also been a push for the supplement market, with +17% launches globally for supplements with menopause claims from April 2021 to March 2026. There is also an increase in the demand for menopause supplements with beauty claims.

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Nexira unveils women’s health and longevity nutraceuticals at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Nexira launched a new women’s health solution at Vitafoods Europe 2026, BloomEase. Julie Impérato, marketing and communication manager at the company, told us it combines magnesium and yarrow to support women with PMS to improve pain, mood, and quality of life. She also highlighted the company’s...

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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients reveals clinical skin health results at Vitafoods Europe 2026
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Biotics for Healthy Ageing: Targeted Microbial Strategies to Support Longevity
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Wecare Probiotics explores new probiotic delivery formats 
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