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Gut-brain axis and botanicals fuel next-gen sleep and stress supplements

The nutrition industry is turning to the gut-brain axis, botanicals, and personalized solutions to drive innovation in sleep and stress management, as consumers increasingly seek holistic solutions for emotional well-being. Nutrition Insight catches up with Probi, Novonesis, TriNutra, and Nektium to explore how clinical science, probiotics, botanical extracts, and multifunctional ingredients are reshaping supplements through systems-level support. 
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Peak cardio performance: Consumers seek multifunctional active nutrition
Active nutrition is transforming from an athlete niche to the mainstream, and transitions from sports performance to everyday life. Further propelling this trend, consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about their health, and are increasingly seeking multifunctional, science-backed products. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts from Balchem Human Nutrition & Health, Gnosis by Lesaffre, and Kensing for an in-depth look into the main trends in peak performance and cardiovascular health.
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Nutrient-dense foods in pregnancy help boost birth weights in low-income regions
A study has found that improving maternal nutrition during pregnancy could be key to improving birth outcomes. Spanning eight clinical trials across Africa and South Asia, the study finds that food-based products — nutritional beverages or nutrient-dense pastes that boost calorie and protein intake — can help ensure healthier birth weights and fewer high-risk newborns. Prenatal interventions have often focused on micronutrient supplements, but this study supports that food-based approaches to increase pregnant women’s calorie and protein intake — collectively referred to as balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements — may better support fetal growth.
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Mycondro™ The non‑animal chondroitin engineered for motion non-Animal, fermentation-Driven, superior-quality chondroitin sulfate
Mobility transcends age, it's about freedom, performance, prevention, and lasting vitality. From athletes and active adults to physically taxed professionals and seniors determined to stay independent, this White Paper reveals how MyCondro™ revolutionizes movement with a real, transformative innovation.

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ADM presents postbiotics insights and science at Vitafoods Europe 2026

June Lin, VP of Global Innovation Marketing at ADM, spotlighted a growing demand for postbiotics as health-conscious consumers seek products that fit into everyday life. She observed that demand and clinical science converge in areas such as women’s health, sleep and stress, and healthy aging, where ADM’s microbiome-based solutions can meet market gaps. Lin tied this into a growing consumer awareness of the gut-brain axis and demand for science-backed products. 

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Vitafoods Europe 2026 review
The nutrition industry highlighted its latest innovations and scientific advances at this year’s Vitafoods Europe (May 5–7) in Barcelona, Spain. Longevity, women’s health, metabolic health beyond weight loss, hydration, and nutricosmetics stood out as key trends driving research and product development in the industry. Companies also presented sensory-driven delivery formats beyond pills and capsules for consumers who seek flavorful solutions that combine efficacy with convenience.

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Lonza Capsugel connects Belgium site to 100% local renewable energy
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Lonza Capsugel has announced its integration of local wind power into its hard empty capsule manufacturing operations at its site in Bornem, Belgium. The move was facilitated through its long-term power purchase agreement with the renewable energy provider Beauvent. The company highlights that for nutraceutical manufacturers, using local renewable energy tackles multiple challenges critical for the industry. Much like other sectors, the industry is increasingly facing sustainability expectations, and energy-intensive manufacturing inputs are becoming increasingly central to reducing environmental footprint and Scope 3 emissions.
Maven Clinic launches integrated women’s health platform with GLP-1 therapy and...
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Virtual women’s clinic Maven Clinic has launched its direct-to-consumer platform, which connects GLP-1 and hormonal care to its digital network of women’s health providers in the US. The service provides care across more than 30 fields, including OB-GYN, mental health, nutrition, physical therapy, and lactation consulting. The company says women’s health services tend to focus on one condition or one moment in time in a fragmented system. As an alternative, the platform aims to connect women’s clinic visits through a single care experience.
Function & SuppCo offer biometric tests to personalize supplement shopping
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US health tracking platform Function recently acquired SuppCo (The Supplement Collective), which offers an app that independently tests the quality of commercial supplements. Function now offers access to SuppCo’s assessments alongside its own health screening service — which includes lab work, imaging, and clinician guidance — enabling consumers to more comprehensively track how specific dietary inputs are shaping their biology. SuppCo oversees “Tested by SuppCo,” an independent certification program that anonymously purchases off-the-shelf supplements and verifies their active ingredients through an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory. It does not directly profit from the sale of supplements.
Industry hails proposed US legislation to let consumers buy dietary supplements...
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US senators Kevin Cramer and John Curtis have introduced legislation to allow citizens to purchase dietary supplements using pre-tax health accounts. If enacted by 2027 as planned, the Dietary Supplements Access Act would classify over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplements as medical expenses. Under the proposed bill, individuals would be able to use up to US$250 annually from their health accounts for supplements, while married couples could use up to US$500 per year. This would effectively lower out-of-pocket costs for consumers.
Sirio unveils nutritional gummies compliant with Australian regulations
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Sirio Pharma is launching seven gummy concepts at this week’s Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) Innovation Day 2026 in Sydney, Australia (May 21). The company notes these gummies are compliant with regulatory standards set by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for health products. The gummies include a Glowing Skin Collagen, Probiotics Vitamin C, Omega-3 Kids Brain Support, and Coenzyme Q10 100 mg gummies. 
Biospringer expands beyond yeast with PTX Fermentation technology acquisition
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Food Ingredients First

Biospringer, a division of Lesaffre and a worldwide specialist in fermentation-driven ingredient solutions, has acquired selected intellectual property and proprietary technologies from PTX Food Corp, an innovator in bacteria-based fermentation processes. PTX Food Corp is co-owned by Zilor and Biorigin, the latter of which Biospringer currently holds a majority stake in.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Spotlight on healthy aging, women’s...
At the recent Vitafoods Europe 2026 trade show, longevity, women’s health, delivery formats, the gut microbiome, and metabolic wellness took center stage. Industry players showcased new ingredients and consumer-centric formats to meet demand for proactive and targeted health solutions. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight explored the top trends in nutrition with experts from Sirio, Lallemand Health Solutions, Kerry, Rousselot, Lubrizol Nutraceuticals, and IFF Health Sciences. 
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Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2026: India eyes nutraceutical...
India is hosting its second annual Bharat Nutraverse Expo 2026 (Sept 7–9) and is seeking eligible international delegates to attend the event in New Delhi. Nutrition Insight speaks with a government representative to discuss ambitions for the nation’s nutraceutical sector, particularly for trending Ayurvedic botanicals that hold global commercial potential in key markets.
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April in review: GLP-1 nutrition trends, agroecology for...
GLP-1 therapies, demand for affordable, nutrient-dense foods, and new supplement formats spurred nutrition innovations in April. Agroecology and micronutrient supplementation emerged as solutions for nutrition security, while debates on regulating processed foods continued. Meanwhile, ongoing industry consolidation signaled a shift to strategic investments in health-focused brands.  In our April review, Nutrition Insight dives into some of the month’s biggest stories, such as an update on developments in nutritional strategies around GLP-1 use and expert-led calls for tailored programs for menopausal women to prevent muscle loss. 

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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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Gut health champions May 2026

According to Innova Market Insights, consumers show strong interest in supporting gut health, with 48% globally preferring fortified foods and beverages to improve it. Additionally, 53% of consumers recognize the connection between gut health and mental well-being, viewing it as directly linked to stress relief.

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Sleep & calm enhancersMay 2026

Consumers globally continue to prioritize mental well-being, with stress and sleep as top concerns. The market responds with a stable growth of 2% CAGR in supplement launches for insomnia and/or brain-mood health between April 2021 and March 2026.

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