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Gut bacteria convert nitrate and iron into heart-protective molecules, research finds

Research has found that gut bacteria can transform dietary nitrate and non-heme iron into protective molecules — dinitrosyl iron complexes (DNICs) — that could lower cardiovascular and metabolic disease risks. Nutrition Insight speaks with two researchers from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden to discuss research methods, diet implications, and what their team’s findings might mean for people with deficiencies in nitrate or iron. 
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Ingestible beauty industry packs multi-actives into palatable gummies and softgels
The beauty-from-within supplements sphere is advancing with flavor-refining technologies that eliminate collagen’s off-taste to softgels. Delivery technology advances also enable gummies loaded with clinically backed actives like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and eggshell membrane. Meanwhile, evolving terminology around skin barrier health and shifting generational demands are reshaping product innovation — from Gen Z seeking radiance to perimenopausal women demanding targeted support.
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Sirio standardizes collagen peptide sequences for growing APAC beauty-from-within market
Collagen is a cornerstone in nutricosmetic solutions, holding a prominent place in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market. In this space, Sirio spots a need for collagen peptides with a higher standard of proof, looking beyond molecular weight to distinguish ingredients with specificity, bioavailability, and clinical validation. Nutrition Insight meets with the Sirio APAC team to discuss how the company meets demand for more advanced collagen solutions, driven by a growing beauty-from-within market. 
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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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Kaneka Ubiquinol: How brands can leverage mitochondria science and innovation
Cellular health is emerging as a new frontier of health span, from pre-conception to healthy aging. Kaneka Corporation’s senior marketing manager for APAC, Jeannie Kwa, explains the science behind mitochondrial health, the role of Ubiquinol, and how brands can separate strong science from marketing hype. As a clinical dietitian and health care practitioner educator and consultant for Kaneka Ubiquinol, Kwa explores mitoceuticals, dives into mitochondria function, and reveals what brands can take away from the company’s Innovation Forum at the upcoming Vitafoods Asia trade show.

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Physicians Committee sues US government over food industry influence in dietary...
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The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine has filed a lawsuit against the US government, calling to withdraw the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans released in January this year. The committee argues that the government’s “secret panel” had industry links, therefore, making the guidelines biased. 
Researchers urge parents to intervene in teens’ exposure to food content on...
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Adolescents participating in a study have reported that TikTok influences what they want to eat. The teens said the social media platform’s food content prompts hunger, cravings, and interest in foods. Meanwhile, food-related content may also bring critical conversations about food, bodies, and misleading health information. The researchers urge parents to interrupt their teens’ exposure to food-related content and to gatekeep from potentially harmful information. The US study included 25 teens aged 15–16 from a school, and included discussions of how they used TikTok, the content they were exposed to, how they assessed it, and their parents’ influence on social media use and eating behaviors.
Host Defense blends functional mushrooms for pet immunity & daily wellness...
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Host Defense has launched Immune & Whole-Body Support, a functional mushroom supplement formulated specifically for dogs and cats. The formula is designed to support pets across all life stages and is based on five mushroom mycelium species — lion’s mane, reishi, turkey tail, chaga, and maitake.
Pomegranates may boost heart failure recovery by stimulating urolithin A...
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Scientists have discovered that a certain compound produced in the body after eating foods like pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries — known as urolithin A — improves heart function by up to 80% in a type of heart failure that has limited treatment options. The specific type of heart failure investigated is known as heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). While the heart can still pump blood during this condition, it becomes stiff and does not fill properly, meaning that heart failure treatments are less effective.
Perelel’s Triple-Support protein shows promise for women’s health in clinical...
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Women’s health care brand Perelel has announced clinical findings supporting its Triple-Support Protein, a patent-pending three-in-one formula combining low-FODMAP prebiotic fiber, plant-based protein, and creatine monohydrate. The study investigated the formula’s impact on 39 women aged 30–60. The four-week trial found that daily supplementation with Triple-Support Protein improved cholesterol levels, increased feelings of fullness, and spatial memory performance. Perelel says this supports the supplement’s role in memory performance, glucose regulation, feelings of fullness, and improved LDL cholesterol levels.
Pistachio evolves from flavor trend into cross-category growth opportunity
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Pistachio is widening its reach across the food and beverage industry as brands take the nut beyond its established role in confectionery and desserts. Innova Market Insights data indicates that F&B launches featuring pistachio ingredients showed a 26% CAGR between July 2021 and June 2026. Between July 2025 and June 2026, Confectionery accounted for the largest share of new launches featuring pistachio ingredients at 35%, followed by Snacks (17%) and Bakery (15%) between July 2025 and June 2026. Chocolate remains a prominent partner for pistachio. Innova’s Flavor Survey 2026 shows that 38% of consumers globally prefer pistachio flavor for chocolate. 
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AI “tissue clocks” find organs age at different rates,...
Prolonging health span has been one of the top trends in the nutraceuticals industry this year, and insights into biological aging continue to deepen what longevity means in the nutrition space. In medical research, a new study has found that organs within the body age at different speeds. It suggests that tissue architectures can help inform the monitoring of diseases through noninvasive blood tests that reveal organ ages. 
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Skin supplement launches: Beauty omegas, ingestible UV care...
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.
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Wastewater technology can track population diets through...
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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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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Ingestible beauty essentials Aug 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers are turning to supplements to support skin and hair health. Twenty-nine percent of consumers have tried to improve their skin health, and 44% of those have done so with supplements. Supplements targeted at skin and hair health recorded a 2% CAGR from July 2021 to June 2026.

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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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Kaneka Ubiquinol: How brands can leverage mitochondria science and innovation

Cellular health is emerging as a new frontier of health span, from pre-conception to healthy aging. Kaneka Corporation’s senior marketing manager for APAC, Jeannie Kwa, explains the science behind mitochondrial health, the role of Ubiquinol, and how brands can separate strong science from...

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