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Sweeteners cut sugar intake without weight or metabolic harm, review counters WHO advice

A narrative review suggests that substituting sugar with non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) does not impact weight loss, with blood sugar and metabolic markers remaining stable in various studies. It suggests that NNSs can help reduce sugar consumption without having a negative impact on health, while countering the popular belief that sweet diets lead to sweetness cravings. 
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Psychobiotics emerge as consumers seek holistic mind and mood support
Mental health is gaining increased attention across industries, with nutrition being no exception. The industry is exploring the role of psychobiotics and the gut-brain axis connection, which ingredients are trusted among consumers, and the difference between functionality and perception of natural and synthetic ingredients. Nutrition Insight sits down with industry players from Novonesis, Balchem, Kerry, TriNutra, and BioVivo Sciences to discuss the emergence of more targeted mind and mood support and increased consumer attention to nutrition-mediated mental well-being.
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Webinar preview: Sabinsa targets dose load as formulators stack longevity actives
Several biological systems break down at once as the body ages. Redox balance shifts, immune activity tips toward chronic low-grade inflammation, metabolic flexibility fades, the gut barrier weakens, and cognitive sharpness dulls. Researchers group these changes under the hallmarks of aging, and that framework is reshaping how the nutrition industry approaches longevity formulation.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026 recap: Preventive health and targeted nutrition drive market opportunities

Vitafoods Asia 2026 highlighted how the nutraceutical industry is evolving to meet consumer demands for preventive health to support longevity, gut microbiome, and women’s health with next-generation formats. Nutrition Insight explored market opportunities and innovations in the region with Arjuna Natural, Balchem, Novonesis, Valio, Gnosis by Lesaffre, and Morinaga Nutritional Foods.

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Vitafoods Asia 2026 review: From microbiome and longevity science to lifestyle nutrition
Longevity, women’s health, and beauty-from-within took center stage at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4). Evolving microbiome science drove innovations across the gut-brain, gut-skin, and gut-muscle axes, while companies spotlighted how advances in science-backed botanicals, biotics, and omega fatty acids help brands develop more targeted nutrition products. Exhibitors also presented protein 2.0 solutions for active nutrition and recovery, as next-generation delivery systems reflected growing consumer demand for fun formats for everyday health.

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Social media wellness posts reflect orthorexia nervosa traits, study finds
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Australian researchers have found that popular wellness posts about healthy eating habits on social media often reflect attitudes and behaviors linked to orthorexia nervosa, which is an unhealthy obsession with eating foods exclusively considered “healthy” or “pure.” Their analysis of 300 trending TikTok and Instagram posts — hashtagged #healthylifestyle, #nutrition, and #cleaneating — discovered extensive messaging promoting restrictive food rules, moralized views of food, appearance-based definitions of health, and unrealistic dietary ideals.
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Laboratoire has launched Blue Cell Elixir, a powdered nutricosmetic food supplement blending  500 mg of Novastyne Glow, a new clinically evaluated advanced peptide complex, with liposomal vitamin C, zinc, niacin, biotin, and retinol. The supplement taps the growing beauty-from-within category momentum with a multifunctional nutricosmetic. The white-label formula can be customized for different brands and is based on nutrients associated with key skin functions, including normalized collagen formation, cellular protection from oxidative stress, and cell division and specialization.
PureHealth Research highlights acid reflux ingredient combos for digestive...
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Amid growing consumer interest in gut and digestive health, PureHealth Research highlights formulas created to meet these criteria, and the important role nutrition plays in maintaining everyday comfort and good health for the digestive system. The US-based supplements provider says combining ingredients such as aloe vera, deglycyrrhizinated licorice root, sodium alginate, L-glutamine, slippery elm, and zinc-L-carnosine helps the gut to maintain digestive lining, gastric wellness, and normal digestive function. PureHealth Research’s digestive-focused formulas are created based on these ingredients.
Viome launches AI microbiome tracker for personalized gut health in Japan
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US-based precision health company Viome Life Sciences, specializing in diagnostic testing and personalized nutrition recommendations, has partnered with Japanese food company Ezaki Glico to launch its mRNA Health Tracker. The platform is marketed as Japan’s first personalized health service built on gut bacteria mRNA analysis. The screening system uses Viome’s gut bacteria mRNA testing kits to collect microbiome data to reveal how a person’s gut is functioning. According to Viome, this reveals not just which bacteria are present, but how active they are.
Gelagen unveils collagen, peptide & vitamin beauty gummy for skin health
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Gelagen has launched a multi-ingredient beauty gummy supplement blending several nutritional and botanical ingredients that are commonly associated with skin and nutritional wellness. The formulation features collagen peptides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and grape seed extract. The beauty and vitamin gummy company selected each ingredient for its specific nutritional and biological profile. Vitamin C, for instance, is an essential nutrient in collagen formation.
Ashwagandha targets mainstream F&B as formulation hurdles test suppliers
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Ashwagandha (or Indian Ginseng) is moving beyond its traditional position in capsules and powders, as manufacturers explore its potential in functional drinks, coffee and tea blends, confectionery, bars, and dairy alternatives. The botanical’s established association with stress management and broader well-being gives brands a recognizable functional story, but incorporating it into everyday products presents sensory, stability, and sourcing challenges.
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Vitafoods Asia 2026: Microbiome, longevity & fun formats...
Healthy longevity emerged as the key theme at Vitafoods Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand (Sep 2–4), where industry experts highlighted innovations in metabolic health, the gut microbiome, muscle preservation, delivery formats, and protein for sports recovery. On the show floor, Nutrition Insight spoke with experts from Ujala Life Sciences, Novonesis, OmniActive Health Technologies, Lallemand Bio-Ingredients, AceBiome, and Valio. Nutraceutical expert Silvi Siddhu, who represented Ujala Life Sciences at the show, pointed to healthy longevity as the main trend at Vitafoods Asia. She noted this includes cellular aging, metabolic health, and muscle preservation. 
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Research links xylitol to higher heart risk, but EUFIC...
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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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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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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From boosters to companions: GLP-1 in Food, Beverages and Supplements

In the midst of the GLP-1 revolution, whether your focus is on innovating within the GLP-1 companion space or developing supplements and nutraceuticals designed to enhance natural GLP-1 release, Rousselot’s science-backed collagen solutions offer the right ingredients for your next...

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