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Bayer backs self-care integration into health systems to ease pressure

Aging populations, a rise in chronic disease, and workforce shortages are driving an increased demand for health care. Against this backdrop, Bayer stresses the potential of self-care to improve health outcomes, expand access to care, and reduce pressure on health systems when it is effectively integrated. The company supported a recent report by Economist Enterprise, “Making self-care work: integrating self-care into health systems.” This publication cites evidence that self-care practices can deliver around US$179 billion in annual economic benefits while helping countries move toward universal health coverage.It notes that self-care spans a wide spectrum, from healthy behaviors and preventive practices to digital tools, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, and self-monitoring. 
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Biotics and gut microbiome health drive advanced immune support
Immune health demand is broadening beyond traditional vitamins and minerals as consumers are increasingly looking for solutions targeting the gut microbiome. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts from Novonesis, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, Lallemand Health Solutions, AB-Biotics, and Clasado Biosciences to discuss how biotics are gaining ground in the category and the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry.
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Wastewater technology can track population diets through DNA, researchers say
US-based researchers are using the same technology for tracking COVID-19 in municipal wastewater to track dietary habits. The method provides more accurate data on population nutrition, as much of nutritional research is based on surveys and self-reported information. The technology — Food Landscape Observation in Water (FoodSeq-FLOW) — allows the team to collect data from 21 different wastewater treatment plants across the state of North Carolina.
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From yeast cell walls to immunity: The beta-glucan journey
Yeast beta‑glucans unlock a new approach to immune health, training innate defenses for greater efficiency. Pioneering research for more than 45 years, this document presents the key milestones for M-Gard®.  With a unique structure and strong scientific backing, M‑Gard® delivers daily immune resilience and helps consumers stay prepared for everyday challenges.

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Whey & Collagen: The Protein Power Couple
A perfect match. Whey and collagen blends are stepping into the spotlight, driven by economic strains in the whey market but also by the undeniable, increasing awareness of collagen peptides and their benefits. Discover how the right blend can offer comprehensive joint support, promote holistic well-being—spanning beauty from within, gut comfort, and even improved sleep—or drive metabolic wellness through effective glucose spike management and natural GLP-1 production.By adding value through price optimization, formulation advantages, and additional health benefits, blending whey protein with premium, science-based collagen peptides such as Peptan® or Nextida® GC holds the potential to be a game-changer. Whether you are developing sports nutrition beverages, functional foods, or holistic health supplements, this session will reveal how leveraging this dynamic mix can help your products stand out on the shelf.
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Valio: Building confidence in dairy ingredients for infant formula

Nutrition Insight speaks with Sari Vahla, head of sales for early life nutrition at Valio, at the company’s headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. Vahla discusses what reliability means for infant formula manufacturers, from fresh Finnish milk and full supply chain traceability to stringent quality controls, batch consistency, and decades of infant nutrition expertise — and how suppliers can help manufacturers build confidence and competitive advantage.

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Skin supplement launches: Beauty omegas, ingestible UV care & NAD+ for longevity
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Beauty-from-within supplement launches this month reflect a growing focus on cellular-level support as aesthetic, healthy aging is increasingly seen as a multi-faceted, holistic journey of internal health. Product development includes “beauty omegas” that target metabolic signaling, drinkable collagen shots formulated to help shield skin from UV damage, and NAD+ boosters that cross over into the longevity category.Nutrition Insight examines some of these latest advances from the brands Res-Q, California Greens, and Lemme.
Review backs precision nutrition to improve GLP-1 therapy effectiveness
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A review suggests that precision nutrition can enhance the effectiveness of GLP-1 treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes after exploring the biological mechanisms involved in the medications. The mechanisms studies focused on nutrition, body composition, gut microbiome, inflammation, metabolism, and genetics. 
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As demand for high-protein products spreads across the food and beverage industry, NNB Nutrition and Axiom Foods have introduced a new clear plant protein for flexible formulations, PeptiClear. The companies also launched DL-185, a form of di-leucine peptide that performs similarly to leucine for muscle building. The ingredients are designed to address traditional challenges among plant proteins of undesirable off-flavors, grittiness, and opacity.
Oleosomes offer clean label plant-based functionality with nutrient delivery...
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As clean labels remain a priority for consumers, the nutrition industry is focusing on how processing and ingredient structures do not just impact taste and texture but also nutrient delivery and digestion. Manufacturers are also exploring how to prevent plant-based products from being classified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs). The plant-based meat and dairy alternative space is especially seeing increasing interest from R&D and nutrition researchers in simplifying formulations and modulating fat release to improve consumer eating experiences and nutritional profile. Innovators are trying to reduce reliance on added emulsifiers, exploring oleosomes as a natural delivery system for lipids and fat-soluble compounds. 
Wooree Green Science launches LipoPrime liposomal delivery for US supplements
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South Korea’s Wooree Green Science has released its patented LipoPrime phospholipid delivery ingredient to the US dietary supplement and functional nutrition market. LipoPrime uses proprietary phospholipid formulations to create a lipid barrier — made up of microscopic bilayer vesicles, called liposomes — that envelop and safeguard active ingredients in a supplement formula.
EU Wegovy pill approval could deepen GLP-1 impact on food and beverage demand
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The approval of an oral version of Wegovy in the EU could broaden the impact of GLP-1 medicines on the food and beverage industry, as easier access to weight-management treatment potentially brings more consumers into a market already showing changes in appetite, purchasing behavior, and nutritional priorities.
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Cargill’s EpiCor postbiotic reduces inflammatory immune...
Newly published research supports the immune-boosting benefits of a single dose of Cargill’s yeast-derived postbiotic EpiCor. Scientists have found the ingredient rapidly modulates inflammatory cytokines and immune surveillance markers in thirty healthy adults. The findings build on a growing body of evidence, including pediatric literature detailing how the ingredient helps reduce cold and flu symptoms in children aged four to 12.
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One-month clinical trial links vegan diet to slower...
A month-long trial on a vegan diet reveals positive epigenetic changes underpinned by reduced inflammation and biological aging markers. The study evidences the impact diets have on molecular biology, suggesting that dietary composition is more important than calorie reduction alone. 
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ATNi urges food industry to prioritize nutrition for...
The Access to Nutrition initiative’s (ATNi) recent webinar explored the main drivers of consumer demands in Africa alongside the role of private-sector strategies and policy frameworks in encouraging the adoption of nutritious diets. Nutrition Insight speaks with the nonprofit to learn how retailers, brands, suppliers, and governments can help improve the food environment in the region.

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Multi-functional collagensAug2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that consumers globally are increasingly incorporating collagen into their diets. As a result, supplement and sports nutrition launches featuring collagen ingredi...

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Smart sugar control Aug 2026

According to data from Innova Market Insights 44% of consumers globally are reducing sugar to eat healthier. Sugar reduction is increasingly moving beyond traditional “low sugar” claims, with brands combining reduced sugar formulations with added functional benefits such as protein, fiber, probiotics, and electrolytes.

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Advanced immune supportAug 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers globally sought to improve their immune health over the past year. Reflecting this demand, global supplement launches with immune health claims grew by +5% YoY, comparing April 2025 and March 2026 with April 2024 and March 2025. 

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