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GLP-1 companion nutrition must complement drugs, not compete, suppliers urge

Nutrition ingredient suppliers are urging industry players to position products as a complement to GLP-1s, not a replacement. They note that supplements can never be equivalent to pharmaceuticals, but can support the safe and effective use of GLP-1 medications. Nutrition Insight meets with Beneo, Saanroo, HTBA, and Phynova to discuss where nutrition fits alongside pharmacotherapy, promising ingredients that support GLP-1s, the science needed to back their effectiveness, and how the market may develop in the next few years. 
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Hybrid formulas, casein innovation & cellular health fuel sports nutrition
The sports nutrition category is sprinting beyond basic muscle recovery toward multifunctional everyday wellness solutions that address gut health, mental clarity, and longevity. Younger consumers are driving demand for clear protein drinks, functional hydration, and hybrid formulas blending adaptogens and prebiotics. Meanwhile, innovations such as rennet casein for softer bars, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) precursors for cellular energy, and cortisol-balancing botanicals are transforming everyday formats into more targeted, high-density nutrition.
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SupplySide Global 2026: AstaReal targets longevity and active nutrition with astaxanthin
At SupplySide Global 2026, AstaReal will focus on different applications for the company’s core product, astaxanthin, ranging from active nutrition to healthy aging, cognitive support, eye health, and beauty-from-within. The ingredient supplier will also showcase several delivery formats at the trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada, US (Oct 28–30). Nutrition Insight meets with the AstaReal team to discuss key opportunities for astaxanthin. Susan Hamrahi, ND, scientific affairs manager at the company, says active nutrition is “one of the most dynamic opportunities in the nutrition market.” She explains that AstaReal Astaxanthin is a performance multiplier that starts at the mitochondrial level. “By supporting efficient energy production and recovery, it helps people exercise with greater consistency and capacity.” 
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CPHI Milan 2026 recap: Nutrition suppliers see affordability squeeze alongside metabolic health boom
At CPHI Milan 2026, AB Biotics, Fermenta Biotech, Ingredia, Probiotical, and Select Botanical told us what buyers asked of them this year. Affordability is shaping the macro picture, while metabolic health and inflammation drive trends. Women’s health and hormone balance dominated while pharmaceutical interest in probiotics grew. They pointed to healthy longevity and holistic health approaches as the next wave of innovation.
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SupplySide Global 2026 preview: Biotics, protein & longevity top agenda
At SupplySide Global 2026 (Oct 28–30), exhibitors will highlight where the nutrition and food industries are heading. GLP-1 companion nutrition is expected to take center place at the event in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, from protein innovations to fiber-forward beverages for satiety and muscle preservation. Companies are spotlighting their advances in supporting longevity, women’s health, and active nutrition, while exploring new and convenient delivery formats for actives, postbiotics, and dairy and plant proteins.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is pushing to restrict added sucrose and fructose in food products formulated for infants up to six months of age. This was outlined in its newly published draft amendment to the nation’s Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020. The 2026 draft document was published in the Gazette of India and aims to strengthen the existing regulatory framework by ensuring that infant nutrition products are formulated in accordance with “age-appropriate nutritional requirements.”
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With 2027 soon approaching, Nutrition Insight speaks with Cargill about what consumers increasingly demand and how that shapes the industry. The multinational company’s research points to consumers wanting everyday outcomes over single-nutrient claims. For formulators, this preference may change the ingredient selection and product development process. 
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CPHI Milan 2026 review: Pharma standards and GLP-1 trends...
Nutraceuticals are increasingly sought out by the pharmaceutical industry. This demand is raising the bar for ingredients — nutrition companies are increasingly investing in the science behind their products to better support consumers’ health targets. Although nutrition approaches are disease-preventative, and pharma solutions aim to cure, exhibitors at CPHI Milan 2026 told Nutrition Insight that the divide between the two fields is closing. 
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The use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss continues to rise. The Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index estimates that 11% of US adults took these medications for weight loss in 2026, compared to 3% in 2024. Experts from ADM, Synergy Flavours, and Cargill tell Nutrition Insight how the growing use of these medications changes the nutrition industry’s approach to product development. They also point to nutritional challenges for people using these drugs, key formulation considerations, and their expectations surrounding the evolving GLP-1 companion nutrition market. 
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Suppliers are exploring the potential to scale personalized nutrition beyond highly individualized products. Advances in AI, health tracking, and consumer data are sharpening personalization, driving formulators to deliver more targeted benefits. From multifunctional supplements and premixes to solutions for specific health outcomes or consumer segments, the industry is increasingly looking at products that combine efficacy, stability, sensory performance, and scalability. 

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