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Venya Patel

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About the author

Venya Patel is a senior journalist for Nutrition Insight. For the platform, she focuses on food security, ethics, regulations and political stories. She enjoys writing in-depth reports and investigative pieces, and is passionate about uncovering stories that drive social change. She holds a research master’s degree in social and political philosophy from Radboud University, the Netherlands.

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Venya Patel's articles

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Research links xylitol to higher heart risk, but EUFIC urges caution

An observational study has indicated that higher circulating xylitol levels are linked to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular risks, such as heart attack, stroke, and death. In response...

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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Balchem sees women’s health and beauty-from-within rise in APAC

Balchem finds that demand for specialized nutraceuticals targeting women’s health and beauty-from-within is growing. Presenting at Vitafoods Asia 2026, the company spotlights VitaCholine for...

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Lonza Capsugel: How capsule-in-capsule technology is advancing supplement delivery

Supplements have faced challenges regarding poorly soluble or unstable bioactives, which impact bioavailability. However, the industry has been developing technologies to increase absorption while...

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How industry substantiates bioavailability claims in new delivery formats

Industry is increasingly focused on improving supplement delivery formats amid trends that require consumers to adhere to taking supplements. Often, these launches claim improved bioavailability,...

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August in review: Oral peptide delivery, protein pushback & postbiotic immune data

Nutrition Insight’s top stories for August explored the peptide market expanding into supplements via ingestible formats, while experts critiqued a review linking low-protein diets with slower aging,...

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Webinar preview: Rousselot targets GLP-1 companion products with Peptan and Nextida GC

Nutrition product innovations to support GLP-1 users are booming. However, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that ingredients and formulations are supported by scientific evidence. Amid a...

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Tomato compound may protect against fatty liver disease, animal study finds

A mouse model study has found that phytoene in tomatoes, which is a colorless precursor of lycopene, is a potential contributor to liver health and is especially helpful against fatty liver disease....

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Sirio targets solubility, stability and taste with LifeChews jelly tablet format

Consumers continue to demand that nutrition solutions be easily integrated into their daily lives while also being enjoyable. In response, the industry is innovating to create novel and more...

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