Nutrition Insight

Japan-based research has found that pterostilbene — a natural compound found in blueberries, grapes, and other berries — may help muscle cells burn excessive fat rather than storing it. The researchers found that the compound reduced the buildup of abnormal fat in mouse cells, boosted fat breakdown, and stabilized a key protein associated with fatty acid metabolism. The research team stresses tha…

Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics has unveiled SlimSEB, dubbed a “breakthrough in cardiometabolic wellness and weight management.” The multi-action formula blends enzymes, probiotics, and herbal extracts to support healthy weight management and cardiometabolic function. At the core of SlimSEB is a proprietary enzyme that converts a portion of consumed sugar into fiber during digestion, according to …

A multi-year “food is medicine” initiative has launched in the US under a partnership between Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). The program aims at making healthy, nutritious food central to primary healthcare at Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the country. The “NACHC and Abbott Food for Health Initiative” will include a national certification program…

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 to the study, the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) has issued a note, cautioning that the results of the study on the sweetener are observational, unpublished, and not absolute.

Personalized nutrition brand Nourished has unveiled Sleep Pro, a sleep support gummy that is the first UK consumer product to feature PeptiSleep, a plant-derived peptide identified using Nuritas’ AI-powered peptide discovery platform. Developed using Nourished’s patented precision manufacturing technology, the product is formulated to aid deeper, longer, and more restorative sleep.

Sensory experience is one of the most overlooked areas of the medical nutrition industry that dsm-firmenich is challenging formulators to rethink. The company is showcasing how its global flavor and taste modulation solutions are designed specifically for medical nutrition innovation, helping manufacturers raise the bar on sensory experience alongside nutritional science — from the earliest stage…

The number of US children aged below 12 years old who are prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy, Zepbound, and Saxenda has increased by 310 times from 2019 to June 2026, according to new research. The study was conducted by researchers from New York University (NYU) Langone Health, US. It found that prescriptions for weight loss medications are less common for children aged eight to 1…

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 post-menopausal women alongside OptiMSM (methylsulfonylmethane) for skin health, which the Thailand FDA recently approved. On the last day of the show in Bangkok, Thailand, Nutrition Insight meets with Peter …

Nestlé is planning to inject CHF 310 million (US$384 million) by 2028 into its nutrition and health segment in Brazil. The capital will be directed toward the construction of a new manufacturing site in Ituiutaba, Minas Gerais, in line with Nestlé’s plans to scale capacity in one of its fast-growing categories. Representing an investment of approximately CHF 94 million (US$116.4 million), the new…

Supplements have faced challenges regarding poorly soluble or unstable bioactives, which impact bioavailability. However, the industry has been developing technologies to increase absorption while ensuring supplements like scented capsules remain attractive. Nutrition Insight speaks with Lonza Capsugel to learn about how the company has made strides in improving supplement effectiveness, with, fo…

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, however, their manufacturers’ testing methods and quality benchmarks can be vastly different. Nutrition Insight speaks with Pharmako Biotechnologies, Akay Bioactives, Key2Biotics,  Lubrizol, and Balchem …

Amid growing demand for high-quality protein, healthy aging support, and recovery nutrition across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Valio is spotlighting dairy’s role in functional foods at the ongoing Vitafoods Asia 2026 trade show. Nutrition Insight speaks with Valio’s Meri Härmälä, global B2B marketing manager, and Susanna Lönnblad, business development manager. Härmälä says that APAC is a very…

At the ongoing Vitafoods Asia 2026 trade show in Bangkok, Thailand, PhytoGaia is showcasing healthy aging and pet nutrition applications for its branded ingredients based on the natural palm phytonutrients tocotrienols and squalene. The company’s innovations include STGaia, a complex of squalene and tocotrienol, as its next-generation approach to healthy aging, with product concepts ranging from …

Nestlé has reached an agreement to divest its mainstream Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business —dubbed its “Holistic Health portfolio” — to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion. Subject to applicable regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the first half of 2027.

A new review spotlights the effects of Probi’s probiotic strain L. plantarum 299v (LP299V) for iron absorption and iron status. It explores how LP299V may support iron bioavailability through different complementary mechanisms, from boosting iron solubility and uptake to potentially influencing factors involved in iron metabolism. The review authors at Probi, a Symrise company, consolidated findi…

Researchers are estimating that global rates of type 1 diabetes will increase by 29% by 2049, raising the number from 9.4 million in 2025 to 12.1 million. They are also forecasting that the number of new cases every year will increase by 14% during the same period. The research will be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, he…

Arjuna Natural highlights how its Ayurvedic ingredients move beyond traditional supplement formats through its water-dispersible systems, liposomal delivery, and technologies to boost bioavailability. Live at Vitafoods Asia 2026, Dr. Benny Antony, managing director of Arjuna Natural, tells Nutrition Insight how its delivery technologies, bioavailable ingredients, and localized formulation are sha…

At the ongoing Vitafoods Asia 2026 trade show in Bangkok, Thailand, Lallemand Health Solutions is showcasing how its latest microbiome solutions can address demand across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for longevity and cognition. Nutrition Insight speaks with Karine Lasfargue, product manager at Lallemand Health Solutions, to learn about the new clinical findings on the company’s probiotics Cere…

New research being exhibited at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4) supports that Monteloeder’s nutricosmetic Elissara exhibits multifactorial activity associated with healthy hair growth and hair follicle function. Sourced from four botanicals, the polyphenol-enriched ingredient demonstrated support of hair follicle function and hair resilience.

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, flags a significant protein gap among women aged 40 to 55. Survey data published by the organization reveal that weight gain is commonly reported among women throughout the menopausal transition. The online survey comprised 1,303 female followers of the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, a subscription-based weight loss program with high-protein meal plans, fl…