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Spotlight on nutrition and pharma start-ups to support GLP-1 consumers
Spotlight on nutrition and pharma start-ups to support GLP-1 consumers
The rise of GLP-1 medications for metabolic health and weight loss is sparking innovations in nutrition and pharmaceuticals. Start-ups, alongside established companies, are developing products to enhance the effectiveness of these drugs and manage their side effects, such as gut health and reduced food intake. Nutrition Insight explores start-ups in the nutrition and pharmaceutical industries and their products supporting GLP-1 users, highlighting opportunities for collaboration to create an ecosystem of solutions for people on these medications. 
Bioavailability boosts: How advanced delivery systems are redefining supplement formulation
Bioavailability boosts: How advanced delivery systems are redefining supplement formulation
Bioavailability is rapidly becoming a decisive factor in supplement and functional nutrition innovation. Brands, regulators, and consumers are looking beyond label claims to real-world efficacy. Increasingly, success is defined not by dose size, but by how efficiently nutrients are absorbed, tolerated, and delivered in the body.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients on GOS research advances for infant gut health
FrieslandCampina Ingredients on GOS research advances for infant gut health
Breastfeeding remains the gold standard in infant nutrition. When this isn’t an option, milk formulas offer the only alternative, though they do not reflect the full diversity of human milk. Research has identified over 200 unique human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), with many linked to gut health and immunity support. While a staple ingredient in infant nutrition, emerging research indicates that galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can provide a broader range of oligosaccharide structures than previously understood.
Uthever® - No.1 NMN ingredient brand in the USA and world’s 1st clinically-proven NMN brand.
Uthever® - No.1 NMN ingredient brand in the USA and world’s 1st clinically-proven NMN brand.
Uthever®, a trademarked NMN ingredient, is the U.S. market leader and the first brand to initiate human clinical trials on NMN. NMN is a compound that boosts cellular NAD+ levels, thereby slowing aging and mitigating the development of age-related diseases. Download now for latest and science-based anti-aging solutions!

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Neuroepigenetics: Exploring the role of B vitamins and SAMe in cognition and DNA methylation
Neuroepigenetics: Exploring the role of B vitamins and SAMe in cognition and DNA methylation

Dr. Andrea Fuso discusses his research on brain health and DNA methylation. The neuroepigenetics professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and long-term research partner of Gnosis by Lesaffre, explains how one-carbon metabolism influences brain function by regulating neurotransmitter synthesis and gene expression. Disruption of this metabolism can lead to cognitive decline, particularly in patients with dementia. Fuso also highlights the importance of B vitamins and S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) in supporting methylation and cognitive health.

Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
This year, scientific and technological advances, along with growing scrutiny of health claims and regulations, shaped the nutrition industry. Research on the gut microbiome, growing interest in healthy aging, and increasing popularity of GLP-1 medications have driven innovations in targeted solutions, spanning biotics, collagen, botanicals, and protein ingredients. Meanwhile, policy shifts, climate impacts, and geopolitical pressures influenced nutrition security and access to healthy diets. Let’s review this year’s industry-shaping highlights.

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EU meat remains tax-favored despite links to high diet-driven environmental...
EU meat remains tax-favored despite links to high diet-driven environmental burdens
New research suggests that applying a full value-added tax (VAT) on meat could significantly reduce the environmental impact of European diets without placing a major burden on household budgets.The Nature Food study, led by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), finds that food consumption accounts for nearly a quarter of household greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU — and substantially higher shares (56–71%) of land, water, and biodiversity impacts — yet meat remains tax-favored in most member states.
Niagen Bioscience partners with Truemed to unlock subsidized access to NAD+...
Niagen Bioscience partners with Truemed to unlock subsidized access to NAD+ booster supplement
Niagen Bioscience’s direct-to-consumer website has partnered with payment platform Truemed to offer eligible US-based customers the option to purchase its NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) booster supplement, Tru Niagen, for a lower cost using pre-tax healthcare dollars. In the US, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow citizens to set aside untaxed income for medical expenses. Truemed’s platform acts as a clinical intermediary that qualifies wellness products for these funds.
US consumers turn to unaccredited nutrition advice from social media...
US consumers turn to unaccredited nutrition advice from social media influencers and AI
A national survey has found that nearly half of US citizens rely on unaccredited sources, social media, and AI-generated recommendations for nutrition advice rather than trained professionals. It flags that consumers struggle to differentiate reliable data from misinformation.
Metagenics acquires liquid multi-strain probiotic brand Symprove
Metagenics acquires liquid multi-strain probiotic brand Symprove
Supplement brand Metagenics has acquired the UK-based probiotic brand Symprove from Bd-capital. Symprove offers a clinically proven, water-based formula that addresses digestive illnesses and discomfort through boosting gut microbiome health. Coinciding with this deal, US-based Metagenics and its sponsor, Gryphon Investors, completed a strategic debt recapitalization to provide Metagenics with sufficient capital to continue investing in growth opportunities in mergers and acquisitions.
Nanoplastics may alter gut and liver metabolism depending on diet
Nanoplastics may alter gut and liver metabolism depending on diet
Researchers have uncovered that nanoplastics impact digestive health and liver metabolism in new mouse studies. This plastic residue, along with microplastics, is consumed through drinking water and packaged foods at amounts that have researchers worried. The implications of this reality for gut health have remained poorly understood until now.Nutrition Insight speaks to the research experts at France’s National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE) to learn how diets and environmental exposures may lead to metabolic harm.
EU-India trade deal: How could tariff cuts reshape F&B industries?
EU-India trade deal: How could tariff cuts reshape F&B industries?

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The EU-India trade deal, which could eliminate up to €4 billion (US$4.75 billion) in tariffs on EU exports, has sparked mixed reactions across F&B industries. Indian businesses, particularly in spices, tea, and processed foods, are optimistic, anticipating increased exports to the EU. However, European agricultural sectors, notably dairy and sugar, are concerned about increased competition and the erosion of market protections.
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Verb Biotics’ GABA-producing probiotic improves sleep and...
A new clinical trial has found that daily supplementation with Verb Biotics’ Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (Lp815) probiotic improved sleep quality, reduced stress, and increased urinary gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels. People Science executed the decentralized trial through its proprietary platform, Chloe. Lp815 is designed to naturally produce GABA, a neurotransmitter that is key to sleep and stress regulation. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial included 139 adults with moderate-to-severe sleep disturbance. Nutrition Insight discusses the trial’s setup and outcomes with Verb Biotics and People Science. 
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Kirin and Tokyo Uni discover cellular aging reduces...
Kirin Holdings and the University of Tokyo, Japan, have discovered that nutrient absorption decreases in aging intestinal epithelial cells. They say this finding is a global first, which may potentially lead to functional ingredient innovations to subdue intestinal aging.The researchers used a model of an artificial intestinal organoid derived from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) to identify epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a key mechanism of the aging process.
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Higher omega-3 blood levels linked to reduced early-onset...
A new analysis on more than 217,000 adults reveals a potential link between higher omega-3 fatty acids in the blood and a 35–40% lower risk of developing early-onset dementia, regardless of genetic predispositions for the disease. Moreover, the full spectrum of omega-3s proved even more beneficial than docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) alone. The study tracked adults from the UK Biobank aged 40 to 64 for an average of 8.3 years, identifying 325 cases of early-onset dementia — a diagnosis before age 65.

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Botanical and herbal supplements are essential to gut health innovationsJan2026

Innova Market Insights’ data indicates a 2% compound annual growth in supplement launches with digestive health claims between October 2020 and September 2025. Europe and US/Canada lead these launches...

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Supplements get ingredient bioavailability boost Jan 2026

As consumers seek more targeted solutions tailored to their needs, Innova Market Insights data indicate a 9% growth in bioavailability claims for global supplement launches from September 2020 to October 2025. New product launches are incorporating ingredients with high bioavailability. This trend aligns with increasing market emphasis on scientifically supported formulation approaches that improve nutrient absorption and performance.

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Vitamin B9 emerges as top ingredient in prenatal nutrition launchesJan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicate an increase in pregnancy claims for global supplement launches from October 2022 to September 2025. Of these launches, 45% were in Europe, with Vitamin B9 being the leading ingredient for the NPD. Additionally, capsules were the leading format for the launch of pregnancy supplements.  

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Neuroepigenetics: Exploring the role of B vitamins and SAMe in cognition and DNA methylation

Dr. Andrea Fuso discusses his research on brain health and DNA methylation. The neuroepigenetics professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, and long-term research partner of Gnosis by Lesaffre, explains how one-carbon metabolism influences brain function by regulating neurotransmitter...

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FiE 2025: FrieslandCampina Ingredients taps into yogurt’s health halo 
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FiE 2025: Rousselot’s consumer-friendly application formats for collagen peptides 
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FiE 2025: Valio spots dairy-based opportunities in infant and adult nutrition
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