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Mind Lab Pro warns against nootropic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Brain health supplements brand Mind Lab Pro is flagging the potential safety risks of new mothers consuming nootropics to manage mental fatigue and brain fog while breastfeeding. While supplements are commonly taken during pregnancy, it warns that not all are safe or suitable when nursing because ingredients can pass into breast milk and affect infants. Nutrition Insight speaks to Dr. Andrea Utley, Ph.D., scientific advisor for Mind Lab Pro, who clarifies why most nootropic supplements and smart drugs should be avoided while breastfeeding unless a healthcare provider gives specific approval.
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Brain health supplements shift from generic support to mechanism-driven cognitive solutions
The nutrition industry is increasingly recognizing the interconnectedness of cognition and other areas, such as gut, eye, and metabolic health, alongside longevity and mental well-being. Meanwhile, consumer expectations have moved beyond generic “brain support” toward solutions that target focus, memory, mood, stress resilience, and healthy aging. Nutrition Insight meets with Balchem, Saanroo, PLT Health Solutions, Kerry, MartinBauer Nutraceuticals, Kemin, and Biovivo Science to explore solutions to optimize cognitive performance in this evolving market. 
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IFT: Proposed US federal grant rules threaten nutrition science funding & competitiveness
The US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed rules to rewrite the Uniform Guidance — the rulebook for all federal grants. Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) chief science and technology officer tells Nutrition Insight that these rules are set to undermine the nation’s scientific research for food and nutrition and hinder global competitiveness. 
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Access the UTHEVER® NMN white paper to discover this anti-ageing ingredient’s technical advantages & official compliance documents, including FDA NDI clearance in the U.S. and a positive EFSA safety opinion in Europe – the first-ever EU official safety endorsement for NMN. Learn the recommended safe daily intake of NMN as assessed by regulatory authorities in the white paper. Next, UTHEVER® NMN will be added to the EU Novel Food list, helping brands accelerate early market entry with strong regulatory support.

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Whey & Collagen: The Protein Power Couple
A perfect match. Whey and collagen blends are stepping into the spotlight, driven by economic strains in the whey market but also by the undeniable, increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits. Discover how the right blend can offer comprehensive joint support, promote holistic well-being—spanning beauty from within, gut comfort, and even improved sleep—or drive metabolic wellness through effective glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production.
By adding value through price optimization, formulation advantages, and additional health benefits, blending whey protein with premium, science-based collagen peptides such as Peptan® or Nextida® GC holds the potential to be a game-changer. Whether you are developing sports nutrition beverages, functional foods, or holistic health supplements, this session will reveal how leveraging this dynamic mix can help your products stand out on the shelf.
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Thai Union Ingredients’ upcycled marine supplement solutions

Leena Uabumrungjit, the senior director at Thai Union Ingredients, spoke with us about the company’s marine ingredient portfolio, which spans omega-3 oils, marine collagen, and tuna-derived calcium. She also spotlighted the company’s full supply chain traceability and upcycled tuna byproducts for clean label formulation.

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Clinical trial challenges omega-3 claims for cognitive function and Alzheimer’s...
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A study has found that omega-3 fish oil supplementation does not provide any meaningful benefits for memory, cognition, or brain changes related to Alzheimer’s disease. Even though supplementing with fish oil provides the brain with omega-3, the researchers suggest the findings challenge the idea that such supplementation has preventative effects for Alzheimer’s. “We all wish there was a silver bullet for preventing Alzheimer’s, but our findings showed that fish oil supplements do not appear to protect brain health,” says the study’s lead investigator, Hussein Naji Yassine, director of the University of Southern California, US, Center for Personalized Brain Health.
Kuehnle AgroSystems nets multi-million funding for dark fermentation astaxanthin
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Kuehnle AgroSystems (KAS), a Hawaiian algal biotechnology company sustainably producing natural astaxanthin through proprietary dark fermentation technology, has closed a multi-million-dollar Series B financing. The company joins the expanding premium nutraceutical market, where it says natural astaxanthin is increasingly recognized among the most potent antioxidants. In addition to serving the human nutrition sector, the new capital will be directed toward scaling manufacturing for aquaculture (salmon feed) through the company’s strategic partnership with food ingredients supplier Corbion, which specializes in algae-derived ingredients and industrial fermentation.
Brain protein may be key link between obesity, aging & memory loss
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US researchers have received a US$410,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging to investigate whether obesity speeds up brain aging and its impact on memory loss and brain-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s. Nutrition Insight sits down with the study lead researcher, Timothy Jarome, professor at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech, to discuss what drove him to research this issue and its importance amid an increasingly obese population.
Evolv launches oral hair growth supplement containing EV2 Peptide
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Supplement brand Evolv, which pioneered the first orally bioavailable GLP-1 biomimetic peptide designed to support appetite regulation and metabolic health, has introduced Evolv Grow for hair growth support. Formulated for men and women, the supplement features the brand’s proprietary EV2 Peptide — a custom molecule bioengineered to mimic the natural hair-growth pathways of GHK-Cu copper peptides. Evolv Grow claims to support hair density, follicular activity, and visible regrowth through a proprietary oral biomimetic platform.
Higher vitamin A and D levels linked to better lung health and slower...
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According to new observational research, higher levels of circulating vitamin A are associated with better lung function in children and adults with asthma, while vitamin D reflects similar benefits in adults, including slower biological aging. The “first study of its kind” highlights that lung function is a key predictor of death, irrespective of whether or not a person has lung disease. The paper builds on previously published research showing that vitamins A and D protect against asthma, while influencing lung development, depending on the dose and context.
Europe’s livestock sector faces heatwave reckoning after millions of chickens...
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France’s late-June heatwave killed an estimated 2.5 million to 3 million broiler chickens, according to Le Monde, with Brittany among the worst-hit regions. The scale of mortality overwhelmed rendering services and forced authorities to allow emergency on-farm burial in some cases, turning the heatwave into an animal welfare crisis and a logistical emergency for farmers. The heatwave’s impact extended beyond France. In Belgium, farmers warned that cows and pigs were suffering heat stress, reducing feed intake, milk yields, and growth rates. The rolling effects are expected to result in losses for dairy and meat production. 
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June in review: GLP-1s drive demand, gut-brain axis & EU...
Metabolic health, mental well-being, EU vitamin limits, and protein differentiation were key topics driving product development in the nutrition industry in June. Meanwhile, policies aiming to drive healthier food choices and scientific research advances also shaped industry conversations. In our June review, Nutrition Insight explores some of the month’s biggest stories, such as weight loss needs driving the industry’s shift to support consumers on GLP-1s and when transitioning off them, alongside clinical research linking probiotics to reductions in geriatric depression. 
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Due to the popularity of high-protein food and nutrition, the price of whey ingredients has gone up substantially in recent years, cautions Rousselot. Driven by these market restraints and an increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits, the company notes that blending these ingredients can create “win-win formulations.” In addition, the company says that “the right blend” could offer joint support, promote holistic well-being, or metabolic wellness through effective post-meal glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production. 
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Erinacine A leads lion’s mane category shift from nootropic...
Real Mushrooms positions erinacine A as a long-term ingredient for healthy brain aging and cognitive resilience, rather than a traditional brain booster. This bioactive compound, sourced exclusively from lion’s mane mycelium, requires standardization in finished products to support its science-backed benefits in nervous system health. Nutrition Insight meets with Skye Chilton, CEO and co-founder of the supplement brand, to explore what current research shows about erinacine A and aging adults’ cognition and biohackers. He also highlights how the compound differs from other mycelium constituents and how this translates in finished supplement applications.

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Biotic & HMO innovation trendsJun2026

Data from Innova Market Insights shows a 10% year-over-year increase in early nutrition product launches featuring HMOs and biotic ingredients. Baby formula and milk were the dominant subcategory, acc...

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GLP-1 support goes mainstream in supplements Jul 2026

As interest in GLP-1–related pathways continues to rise, supplement brands are introducing formulations that focus on supporting appetite regulation, glucose metabolism, gut health, and overall metabolic balance. Across the category, ingredients such as berberine, chromium, probiotics, citrus extracts, capsaicinoids, and bioactive peptides are commonly used to support satiety, energy balance, and healthy metabolic function.

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Cognitive supplement trendsJul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that cognitive supplement launches are on the rise, with 4% increase in growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This relates to consumers’ interest in improving focus, and especially brain health claims, which were gaining momentum in women’s supplement claims.

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