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Jolanda van Hal

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About the author

Jolanda van Hal is the editor of Nutrition Insight. She covers topics such as personalized and precision nutrition, gut health, botanicals, bioactives, plant-based food, biotechnology, and sustainability. She has extensive knowledge of natural ingredients for health products and cosmetics and vast experience supporting exporters entering the EU with coaching, market research, and market access.

Jolanda van Hal's articles

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Gnosis by Lesaffre vitamin K2 slows coronary calcification in clinical trial

A two-year study confirms that vitamin K2, in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK-7), helped to reduce the progression of coronary artery clarification (CAC) by a third compared to a placebo. This...

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Mara Renewables’ precision-fermented DHA boosts breast milk levels 26% in trial

Breastfeeding mothers taking Ritual Essential Postnatal, with Mara Renewables’ omega-3 oil, achieved a 26% increase in breast milk docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels after 10 weeks, compared to a...

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ADM backs postbiotics to drive healthy aging innovations in functional food

ADM underscores that longevity is becoming a holistic priority, with consumers aiming to maintain their physical capability and mental resilience over time. The company’s recently released Healthy...

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Rousselot’s collagen peptides target GLP-1 boosters and companion products

In the growing GLP-1 space, Rousselot highlights how its collagen peptides support consumers in two market segments, either in complementing the medication or as natural boosters of metabolic...

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FoodChain ID warns EU vitamin and mineral limits could trigger supplement reformulation

The European Commission has confirmed the timeline for harmonizing the maximum levels for vitamins and minerals in fortified foods and supplements. If enacted as proposed, the Commission would...

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Hero ingredients power the next wave of bone and joint health supplements

The bone and joint health category is evolving rapidly as consumers increasingly prioritize healthy aging and active lifestyles. Industry leaders highlight how hero ingredients like collagen, vitamin...

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Nestlé and Helaina partner on bioactive proteins for early-life nutrition

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...

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Nammex unveils pure lion’s mane mycelium ingredient for cognitive health

Canada-based Nammex Mushrooms has launched ErinaPrime, a 100% pure freeze-dried lion’s mane mycelium powder. The company says the ingredient contains over 90 times more erinacine A content than...

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