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Promising healthy aging ingredients target biological pathways with human evidence

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. 
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Gut health champions: Tribiotic supplements, sweetening fibers & ultra-stable postbiotics
Rapid advances in the global gut health market are bringing forth multifaceted gut health ingredients developed to target more than one wellness area. Driven by diversifying ingredient research, innovation highlights range from stable postbiotics engineered for functional beverages to comprehensive “tribiotic” blends and sweetening prebiotic chicory root fibers. Nutrition Insight speaks to Ingredion, ADM, and Royal Cosun (Sensus) about multi-benefit solutions, formulation efforts to close the global fiber gap, and how the rise of ultra-stable postbiotics is unlocking new functional food and beverage categories.
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Scientists discover how drought disrupts iron absorption in crops
Scientists suggest that biofortification programs should ensure nutrient-enhanced crops can still maintain their high iron levels under environmental stress. They discovered that edible crops, ranging from canola and rice to tomatoes, actively stop absorbing iron from the soil during drought. However, more field data is still needed to determine how this impacts overall nutrient levels in edible portions such as grains, seeds, roots, or fruits. The researchers from the University of Calgary (UCalgary), Canada, investigated how plants send out a “cry for help” when they are stressed by drought to recruit beneficial soil microbes like bacteria and fungi in their roots. They found that under drought stress, plants will dial down both their immune systems and their iron uptake machinery.
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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.

This Technical Paper is brought to you by Gnosis by Lesaffre.
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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients reveals clinical skin health results at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Annemarie Halter, VP of Health Ingredients at Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, highlighted a growing beauty-from-within market, where she underscored the importance of backing claims up with clinical science. She presented new findings for the company’s Verisol ingredient, which demonstrated benefits in skin appearance and wrinkle reduction. Halter also pointed to a shift beyond weight management toward addressing the underlying causes of metabolic health.

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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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Omniactive’s galangal extract with caffeine boosts alertness and lowers fatigue
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OmniActive Health Technologies research has found that enXtra, on its own and when paired with caffeine, significantly improves alertness while helping reduce caffeine-associated rebound effects. 
Low protein consumption linked to weaker muscle strength in older adults, study...
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Scientists studying a large, multicountry study of older adults have found that consuming less protein-rich food may negatively impact physical functioning for aging individuals, which emphasizes protein’s vital role in preserving mobility and muscle strength throughout adulthood. The evidence linked people who frequently consumed lower amounts of protein-rich foods, such as eggs, legumes, fish, and chicken, to a higher likelihood  of developing reduced muscle strength and increased difficulty in performing everyday activities over time.
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. 
Nestlé and Helaina partner on bioactive proteins for early-life nutrition
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Nestlé is partnering with US-based biotechnology company Helaina to advance early-life nutrition. The multiyear partnership aims to understand new bioactive proteins and their role in early-life development. The Swiss company says the work will contribute to its ongoing efforts to translate scientific insights into nutrition solutions for specific health benefits. “Nestlé has always been at the forefront of advancing scientific knowledge on key nutrients and bioactives that are important during early life, including their interactions with the gut microbiome and the immune system,” says Isabelle Bureau‑Franz, head of the Nestlé Product Technology Center for Nutrition & Health. 
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.
How Unilever is using AI to stay visible in a new era of food discovery
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Food Ingredients First

The battle for consumer attention is no longer confined to supermarket aisles or search engine results. Increasingly, it is taking place inside AI-powered search tools, voice assistants, and large language models that are shaping what consumers cook, buy, and eat. For global food manufacturers, that shift is creating a new challenge — ensuring brands are not only visible on store shelves, but also recommended by the algorithms consumers increasingly rely on for inspiration and decision-making.
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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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Lallemand Bio-Ingredients reveals clinical skin health results at Vitafoods Europe 2026

Annemarie Halter, VP of Health Ingredients at Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, highlighted a growing beauty-from-within market, where she underscored the importance of backing claims up with clinical science. She presented new findings for the company’s Verisol ingredient, which demonstrated benefits...

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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Wecare Probiotics explores new probiotic delivery formats 
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: TopGum Industries expands pharma-grade gummy production 
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Nektium targets energy, cognition and stress with botanical trio
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