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Gnosis by Lesaffre Expo West 2026

Gnosis by Lesaffre champions women’s health supplements at Expo West 2026

Women’s health is taking center stage at the ongoing Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show. Gnosis by Lesaffre is showcasing women’s wellness ingredients that support prenatal health, digestion, and bone density, as well as heart, vaginal, and brain health. On the showroom floor in Anaheim, California, US, Nutrition Insight catches up with Alina Slotnik, the company’s marketing director for the Americas, to discuss opportunities to address women’s health needs and consumer demands. 
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Mood boosters: New era of “self-care” supplements spotlights psychobiotics and calm clarity
The mental wellness market emphasizes self-care as consumers increasingly lean toward holistic lifestyle rituals instead of medicinal approaches to boost mood. This transition has given rise to psychobiotics — probiotics and postbiotics to manage stress and sleep via the gut-brain axis, without the jitters of traditional stimulants. In botanicals, black cardamom extracts offer caffeine-free focus, while fermentation-derived salidrosides help conserve endangered rhodiola. Overall, consumers are prioritizing “steady” performance over overstimulation.
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Expo West 2026 live: Beneo features fiber-rich ingredients for gut health and satiety
Beneo is showcasing how its ingredients enable nutrient-dense, functional concepts that meet consumer expectations for holistic approaches to everyday well-being at the ongoing Natural Products Expo West 2026 trade show. The company notes that these address consumer needs from digestive health and microbiome balance to satiety, sustained energy, and nutrition strategies aligned with GLP-1-based weight management. Nutrition Insight meets with Hanna Bean, Beneo’s marketing manager for the Americas, at the show in Anaheim, California, US, to explore the company’s portfolio of plant-based functional ingredients, including proteins, prebiotic fibers, barley beta-glucans, and smart carbohydrates. 
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The Collagen Market Pulse report: what’s real and what’s next?
Clarity in the collagen category is becoming harder to find. As consumer expectations collide with expert guidance, brands face tough choices. Bioiberica’s Collagen Market Pulse report cuts through the noise, combining the company’s Collagen Symposium insights and independent perspectives to reveal what really matters – and where the biggest opportunities lie.

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Expo West 2026 live: BioCell Technology’s clinically-backed collagen targets skin and joint health

Amir Vanderfox, global sales manager at BioCell Technology, tells us that BioCell Collagen contains a naturally occurring matrix of hyaluronic acid, type 2 collagen, and chondroitin sulfate. Seven human clinical trials showed that 1 g of BioCell Collagen provides skin benefits, including reduced fine lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, and improved hydration and elasticity. Meanwhile, 2 g showed joint benefits, including improved mobility and comfort. The formula is easy to format, flavorless, and suitable for capsules or gummies.

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Nutrition industry 2025 in review: Most read stories
This year, scientific and technological advances, along with growing scrutiny of health claims and regulations, shaped the nutrition industry. Research on the gut microbiome, growing interest in healthy aging, and increasing popularity of GLP-1 medications have driven innovations in targeted solutions, spanning biotics, collagen, botanicals, and protein ingredients. Meanwhile, policy shifts, climate impacts, and geopolitical pressures influenced nutrition security and access to healthy diets. Let’s review this year’s industry-shaping highlights.

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dsm-firmenich expands HMO portfolio with regulatory approvals in Asia
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Ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich is expanding its human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) portfolio in China, Malaysia, and Thailand, making it one of the first companies to provide secure access to HMOs in these countries. The company’s 3’-sialyllactose (3’-SL) sodium salt ingredient, commercially known as Glycare 3SL 9001, received regulatory approval in all three markets for use in early-life nutrition.
Keto diet combined with exercise shows potential for diabetes in study
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A study has found that following a keto diet in combination with exercise is beneficial for lowering blood sugar, improving aerobic exercise adaptation, and building skeletal muscle. The study was conducted on high-blood-sugar mice to measure blood glucose responses during exercise. The researchers suggest that these findings may be beneficial for individuals with hyperglycemia, as they often have a persistent low VO2 peak — the rate at which the body takes up oxygen during exercise.
Yale research challenges notion that aging equals cognitive and physical decline
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Research has found that aging improves cognitive and physical functions, challenging the notion that growing older leads to decline.The researchers at Yale University, US, reveal that nearly half of the older adults over 65 improved in cognitive and physical functions over time based on data from the Health and Retirement Study.
Global Omega-3 Day: Advances in ocular health and cancer prevention potential
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Today’s annual Omega-3 Day spotlights a critical deficiency affecting most of the global population. Sourced mainly from cold-water fatty fish and algae, the nutrient plays a role in a broader conversation about broad gaps in diet quality. The human body does not produce two of the most essential fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), on its own, which drives up demand for convenient, clinically backed, and effective solutions. Nutrition Insight spotlights the latest research developments in omega-3, with insights on new cancer research, ocular health innovations, and global deficiencies from Nordic Naturals, Ocusoft, and the University of Michigan, US.
AI not ready for post-bariatric nutrition guidance, researchers warn
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Turkish researchers have confirmed that AI tools can create educational nutrition plans or support diet planning. However, these cannot yet replace professional dieticians, underscoring the need for human oversight to ensure personalized care and safety. The study is especially relevant as AI is not just being used privately. The US government has recently integrated former Trump administration adviser Elon Musk’s Grok into guidance on the country’s new dietary guidelines. FDA deputy commissioner Kyle Diamantas says the tool aims to “provide parents and consumers with clear and concise answers.” However, several reports question its trustworthiness and usefulness in advising people and creating healthy diet plans.
Symrise posts decade-high profitability as F&B division fuels growth
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Symrise has reported its highest profitability in a decade for FY 2025, with an adjusted profit margin of 21.9% — up 120 basis points year-on-year — as organic sales growth of 2.8% and €50 million (US$54 million) in cost savings and efficiency gains, exceeding its €40 million (US$43 million) target, drove a record cash performance. Reported revenues for the German flavor and fragrance specialist totaled €4.9 billion (US$5.3 billion), with adjusted earnings rising to €513 million (US$554 million) attributable to shareholders and adjusted earnings per share of €3.67 (US$3.96), up from €3.42 (US$3.69) in 2024. 
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Nutrition Insight February in Review
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February in review: GLP-1 nutrition strategies, probiotic...
February’s highlights include accelerating innovations around GLP-1s, advancing gut microbiome research, growing scrutiny of infant formula safety, and ongoing debates over supplement quality, protein policies, and food reformulation. In our February review, Nutrition Insight features some of the month’s biggest stories, including how supplements can help bridge nutrition gaps related to GLP-1 use and rapid weight loss. In the UK, researchers identified gut microbes that could unlock next-generation probiotics, and we examined Novonesis’ biosolutions toolbox for healthier foods. 
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Nutrition in healthcare brings opportunity for industry...
The Physicians Association for Nutrition (PAN) International urges integrating nutrition science into healthcare policy, arguing it is crucial to promoting healthy diets while empowering professionals. This opens the door for policymakers to step up and set standards, incentives, and accountability mechanisms that align with preventive care and dietary strategies. It also presents an innovation opportunity for the nutrition industry to reformulate products into healthier alternatives.
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Expo West 2026: Rousselot to showcase collagen peptides for...
At the upcoming Natural Products Expo West 2026 in Anaheim, California, US (Mar 3–6), Rousselot will feature its collagen peptides, Peptan and Nextida GC, highlighting their benefits for GLP-1 users and consumers seeking alternatives to the increasingly popular weight-loss drugs. Florencia Moreno Torres, global marketing manager at Rousselot by Darling Ingredients, tells Nutrition Insight about Nextida GC’s recently granted US patent and its completion of a second clinical study to validate earlier findings. 

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Collagen support solutionsFeb2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that over half of global consumers are paying attention to collagen in their diets. The majority of these consumers prefer collagen supplements in on-the-go or powder...

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Mood-enhancing ingredients Mar 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that 34% of consumers globally have used supplements to enhance mood and emotional regulation, boosting supplement launches with mood health claims, which grew by 10% annually from 2021 to 2025. Growth in ingredients like alpha-GPC, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Bifidobacterium lactis, linked to the gut-brain axis, is also evident.

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Omega-3 supplement market trendsMar 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers are actively including omega-3 in their diets. It remains a steady performer in supplement innovation, but new product development is accelerating as sustainable, eco-friendly, and vegan omega-3 options begin making waves in the market. Most often, omega-3 supplements come in soft gel format, but there has been an increase in omega-3 capsule supplement launches.

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Expo West 2026 live: BioCell Technology’s clinically-backed collagen targets skin and joint health

Amir Vanderfox, global sales manager at BioCell Technology, tells us that BioCell Collagen contains a naturally occurring matrix of hyaluronic acid, type 2 collagen, and chondroitin sulfate. Seven human clinical trials showed that 1 g of BioCell Collagen provides skin benefits, including reduced...

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