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Nutrition Insight June in review 2026

June in review: GLP-1s drive demand, gut-brain axis & EU vitamin limits warning

Metabolic health, mental well-being, EU vitamin limits, and protein differentiation were key topics driving product development in the nutrition industry in June. Meanwhile, policies aiming to drive healthier food choices and scientific research advances also shaped industry conversations. In our June review, Nutrition Insight explores some of the month’s biggest stories, such as weight loss needs driving the industry’s shift to support consumers on GLP-1s and when transitioning off them, alongside clinical research linking probiotics to reductions in geriatric depression. 
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Biotics and HMOs expand from infant formula into adult nutrition with multi-ingredient formats
The global biotics and human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) market is gaining momentum as it transitions from single-strain products to highly targeted, multibiotic formulations. These next-generation solutions target broader health aspects across all life stages, connecting gut health to immune resilience, cognitive development, athletic performance, and the brain. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts at Valio, dsm-firmenich, Gnosis by Lesaffre, and Clasado Biosciences to explore regional innovation trends, the rise of synergistic synbiotics, and the emerging health categories of sports nutrition and sleep support.
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Aker BioMarine backs DHA omega-3 for prenatal nutrition and algae-derived sustainability
The prenatal nutrition industry is moving toward targeted, science-backed solutions that benefit maternal and infant wellness. In this space, Aker BioMarine says docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 is gaining renewed attention in the industry and among researchers for its role in fetal brain and eye development. The company highlights growing evidence around maternal DHA status, adding that bioavailability and sustainability are reshaping formulation strategies in supplements. 
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Two Ingredients, One Bottleneck: Rethinking Bioavailability for Cognitive Performance
The market for cognitive health supplements is surging, driven by a growing demand for sharper memory and learning. While powerful ingredients like curcumin and PEA show immense promise in boosting brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, their poor bioavailability limits their real-world efficacy. This paper explores how advanced delivery platforms overcome this absorptive bottleneck.

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Powering the Gut: Why Fiber and Prebiotics Matter
The growing awareness of digestive wellness is reflected in recent trends, with more consumers actively seeking ways to incorporate fiber into their daily lives. Popular movements like “fiber maxxxing” and fiber mixing are driving creative, intentional approaches to fiber consumption, highlighting a collective shift toward proactive gut health management. Growing scientific research continues to emphasize the positive impact of soluble fibers on gut function and metabolic responses. In this webinar, we will explore the latest market insights and discuss current definitions of gut health and prebiotics as established by ISAPP. Our experts will translate these findings into practical guidance for product development, providing you with actionable recommendations. 
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Vitafoods Europe 2026: Thai Union Ingredients’ upcycled marine supplement solutions

Leena Uabumrungjit, the senior director at Thai Union Ingredients, spoke with us about the company’s marine ingredient portfolio, which spans omega-3 oils, marine collagen, and tuna-derived calcium. She also spotlighted the company’s full supply chain traceability and upcycled tuna byproducts for clean label formulation.

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Can creatine treat depression? Review reveals mixed findings
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A scientific literature review has found mixed results in creatine monohydrate’s potential to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), suggesting it could serve as an adjunct treatment. However, the evidence is not settled. The researchers from the University of Ottawa in Canada analyzed five randomized controlled trials conducted across Brazil, India, Israel, South Korea, and the US. 
NIZO food research and Winclove Probiotics explore microbial innovation
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Netherlands-based food innovation hub NIZO Food Research and Winclove Probiotics, a microbiome science specialist, have partnered to discover and scale new probiotic solutions and processing functionalities. The collaboration bridges NIZO’s Culture Collection, a proprietary database of food-grade microorganisms, with Winclove’s decades of expertise in probiotic development, formulation, and commercialization.
Swansea University and Biovit to upcycle food waste for natural vitamin C...
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UK-based Swansea University is partnering with Biovit to find ways to transform food-processing waste into sustainable sources of natural vitamin C for supplement use.Funded by the government’s Innovate UK, the collaboration will capture vitamins and minerals that would otherwise be lost during processing. According to a study by the natural vitamin and mineral supplier, up to 60% of these nutrients in fruit and vegetables go to waste during manufacturing.
NXW Nutrition from Water invests in PhycoFerm, accelerating microalgae R&D
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NXW Nutrition from Water, a producer of industrial-scale, water-sourced protein and fiber ingredients for global food and nutrition corporations, has taken an equity stake in the Spanish microalgae strain development and biotechnology company PhycoFerm. The investment will spearhead a joint R&D initiative to accelerate NXW’s foundational “Generation I” microalgae strains and its next-generation, high-yield “Generation II” strains through PhycoFerm’s mutagenesis, adaptive laboratory evolution, and high-throughput screening.
Researchers call for recognizing nutrition’s existing role in One Health
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An upcoming paper remarks that nutrition is a missing link to One Health — a paradigm underscoring that human, non-human, and ecosystem health needs to be integrated to address contemporary health challenges. The publication will reveal how dietitians inherently practice this approach without realizing it through their work on sustainable diets and food insecurity. 
Industrial insect farming faces sustainability scrutiny as industry pushes back
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Industrial insect farming in high-income, temperate countries — often framed as a sustainability solution — is falling short of its environmental promise, a new report from the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) finds. The criticism is particularly pointed where insect protein is used in animal feed, aquaculture, or pet food rather than replacing meat. While SEI says the report reflects the best independent evidence available, the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed (IPIFF) argues it “misrepresents” the sector by relying on outdated data.
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Webinar preview: Rousselot backs whey-collagen peptide...
Due to the popularity of high-protein food and nutrition, the price of whey ingredients has gone up substantially in recent years, cautions Rousselot. Driven by these market restraints and an increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits, the company notes that blending these ingredients can create “win-win formulations.” In addition, the company says that “the right blend” could offer joint support, promote holistic well-being, or metabolic wellness through effective post-meal glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production. 
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Erinacine A leads lion’s mane category shift from nootropic...
Real Mushrooms positions erinacine A as a long-term ingredient for healthy brain aging and cognitive resilience, rather than a traditional brain booster. This bioactive compound, sourced exclusively from lion’s mane mycelium, requires standardization in finished products to support its science-backed benefits in nervous system health. Nutrition Insight meets with Skye Chilton, CEO and co-founder of the supplement brand, to explore what current research shows about erinacine A and aging adults’ cognition and biohackers. He also highlights how the compound differs from other mycelium constituents and how this translates in finished supplement applications.
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New cholesterol guidelines push plant-forward diets, but US...
Cardiovascular health is increasingly demanding attention as it is attacked through multiple affronts. Amid this backdrop, Nutrition Insight speaks with the American College of Cardiology (ACC), which has recently co-updated the dyslipidemia management guidelines, focusing on lifestyle interventions and earlier detection. Dyslipidemia refers to the abnormal levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. 

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Biotic & HMO innovation trendsJun2026

Data from Innova Market Insights shows a 10% year-over-year increase in early nutrition product launches featuring HMOs and biotic ingredients. Baby formula and milk were the dominant subcategory, acc...

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GLP-1 support goes mainstream in supplements Jul 2026

As interest in GLP-1–related pathways continues to rise, supplement brands are introducing formulations that focus on supporting appetite regulation, glucose metabolism, gut health, and overall metabolic balance. Across the category, ingredients such as berberine, chromium, probiotics, citrus extracts, capsaicinoids, and bioactive peptides are commonly used to support satiety, energy balance, and healthy metabolic function.

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Cognitive supplement trendsJul 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that cognitive supplement launches are on the rise, with 4% increase in growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This relates to consumers’ interest in improving focus, and especially brain health claims, which were gaining momentum in women’s supplement claims.

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Leena Uabumrungjit, the senior director at Thai Union Ingredients, spoke with us about the company’s marine ingredient portfolio, which spans omega-3 oils, marine collagen, and tuna-derived calcium. She also spotlighted the company’s full supply chain traceability and upcycled tuna byproducts...

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