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Vitamin B9 emerges as top ingredient in prenatal nutrition launches

1 Jan 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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