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Research links xylitol to higher heart risk, but EUFIC urges caution

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Council (EUFIC) has issued a note, cautioning that the results of the study on the sweetener are observational, unpublished, and not absolute. 
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How industry substantiates bioavailability claims in new delivery formats
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 Human Nutrition and Health to learn how they substantiate bioavailability improvements for their product formats and what credible evidence looks like.
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Arjuna Natural champions low-dose ashwagandha for cognitive health support
As consumers are getting increasingly savvy, informed, and educated, they seek multifunctional ingredients supporting cognitive health backed with clinical evidence. Nutrition Insight speaks with Chase Johnston, VP of Operations at Arjuna Natural, US, about how daily stress is propelling demand for nutrition solutions. He shares that with the constant barrage of news, the day-to-day realities of juggling work, family, school, hobbies, and more, stress is unavoidable for most people.
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Beyond the Active Ingredient
Most nutraceuticals focus on active dosage, but efficacy depends on reaching the tissues where actives work. Many bioactives fail to deliver their benefits because poor absorption limits their impact. Pharmako, partnered with Saanroo, addresses this challenge through four advanced delivery technologies, supported by human trials demonstrating increased absorption and efficacy across platforms and functions.

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The science of HMOs – A novonesis webinar featuring new clinical findings and ESPGHAN highlights
Tune in for an engaging webinar as we explore the latest HMO science coming out of Novonesis — including some exciting new data you won't want to miss. The webinar will also showcase latest scientific highlights on early-life nutrition from the 58th annual ESPGHAN meeting in Lille.Dr. Stina Jensen (Head of Applied HMO Science & Innovation, Novonesis) and Dr. Yannik Schönknecht (Senior Scientific Advisor, Novonesis) will present recent research on bioactive components in human milk, with a particular focus on HMOs, highlighting both mechanistic insights and findings from clinical study. Finally, there will be a spotlight on collaboration with academia (Prof. Lars Bode) and other leading researchers and how it is a key enabler to push the understanding of infant nutrition for everyone.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Nexus Wise on botanicals for respiratory, eczema & muscle health
At Vitafoods Asia last week, Dr. Faiqah Ramli, Research and Development assistant manager at Nexus Wise, presented Malaysian botanicals, such as Restake for mood, cognition, and sleep and Eczefolia for eczema. She gave special attention to TigerPro, made from tiger milk mushrooms and targeting respiratory and immunity. A recent clinical study also found TigerPro benefits for muscle health, with the company positioning the ingredient for women’s sports nutrition, as it has traditionally received less attention.

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Berry compound shows benefits for metabolic health and fat buildup in mouse...
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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 that excess fat stored in skeletal muscle, which can be intensified through high-fat diets, aging, and physical inactivity, is an important health concern. It differs from fat stores under the skin, as lipid droplets that accumulate in muscle cells can hinder normal muscle function, making it more difficult for the body to use glucose and fatty acids.
Aquatic invertebrates could meet vitamin B12 and selenium needs of five billion...
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Research has uncovered that aquatic invertebrates such as mussels, crabs, and oysters hold significantly untapped nutritional value that could be a sustainable source of essential daily nutrients such as vitamin B12, iodine, and zinc. Notably, the research team discovered that current global production of aquatic invertebrates contains enough vitamin B12 and selenium to meet the equivalent annual requirements of more than five billion people.
Vitafoods Asia 2026: Balchem sees women’s health and beauty-from-within rise in...
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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 Wisler, director of Sales Asia-Pacific (APAC) at Balchem, to learn how the company recognizes varied nutritional needs across Asian markets and how it responds with premium solutions. 
Fresenius launches NutriChef enteral nutrition with more than 75% real food...
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Fresenius has unveiled NutriChef, a “meal-inspired” enteral nutrition option blending whole foods, such as fruits and vegetables. While maintaining the complete nutritional profile required for medical nutrition, it bridges the familiarity gap between conventional tube feeding formulas and home-prepared foods. NutriChef is now available in Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden. It was introduced with ingredients sourced from 21 different plants and more than 75% real food ingredients, including water and oils.
GLP-1 use among young children in the US is rapidly increasing, study finds
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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 11 compared to teenagers aged 12 to 17.
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Lallemand has launched Solyve as a dedicated food and beverage enzyme business. The move brings its scientific, manufacturing, and customer support teams into one organization, as suppliers invest in technologies to improve processing efficiency and product performance. The business combines yeast-based enzyme expression and fungal solid-state fermentation. Its expertise spans development, formulation, analysis, quality, regulatory affairs, and applications. Defne Saral, who joined the company to lead Solyve, will oversee its next phase of growth.
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Nestlé to offload main vitamins, minerals & supplements...
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.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Lallemand’s new research on longevity...
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 Cerenity and Cerebiome, which target longevity and cognitive health, respectively. 
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August in review: Oral peptide delivery, protein pushback &...
Nutrition Insight’s top stories for August explored the peptide market expanding into supplements via ingestible formats, while experts critiqued a review linking low-protein diets with slower aging, and Cargill’s EpiCor postbiotic was shown to reduce inflammatory markers quickly. With Vitafoods Asia 2026 starting this week, we caught up with key players to discuss healthy aging and active nutrition trends, shaping their presentations at the event. 

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Postbiotics for immunity and moodSep2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that 59% of consumers link gut health to overall well-being, especially immune resilience and emotional balance, driving innovation in postbiotics, the next gener...

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New-age dairy proteins Sep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that sports nutrition and supplement launches featuring dairy protein ingredients are gaining ground, with over 20% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Whey protein and milk protein remain the leading ingredients in these launches, but other proteins are emerging, such as casein.

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Mind and mood support trendsSep 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that mind and mood claims in supplement launches grew at a 5% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026. Europe accounted for the highest share of launches, with vitamins & minerals as the leading subcategory. Vitamin B6 was the leading ingredient, while sage was the fastest-growing ingredient.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Nexus Wise on botanicals for respiratory, eczema & muscle health

At Vitafoods Asia last week, Dr. Faiqah Ramli, Research and Development assistant manager at Nexus Wise, presented Malaysian botanicals, such as Restake for mood, cognition, and sleep and Eczefolia for eczema. She gave special attention to TigerPro, made from tiger milk mushrooms and targeting...

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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Novonesis aligns gut health innovations with Asian heritage
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Beneo & Morinaga Milk on probiotic evolution, Gelita on collagen
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