Nestlé Researchers Find Taurine-B Vitamin Blend May Support Motivation
Nestlé Research and the University of the Philippines demonstrated that a daily blend of 500 mg taurine, 1.3 mg vitamin B6, 0.2 mg vitamin B9 and 2.4 µg vitamin B12 improves motivated, goal‑oriented performance in healthy adults. In a double‑blind, crossover trial with 45 participants, the supplement group showed significant gains in incentivized task scores after 14 days, while attention measures also trended upward. Blood analyses confirmed rises in B‑vitamin levels, but mood, fatigue and perceived workload remained unchanged. The authors attribute the effect to enhanced glutathione production when taurine is paired with adequate B9.
Expo West Panel Calls for Prevention-Led, Female-Focused Shift in Cognitive Health Category
At Expo West, a MakeTime Wellness panel highlighted the gender gap in Alzheimer’s risk, noting that one in five women will develop the disease compared to one in ten men. The discussion urged a shift toward prevention‑oriented, female‑focused cognitive health...
Listen: NI Exclusive with Checkerspot CTO on POA Innovation
Researchers engineered the heterotrophic microalga Prototheca moriformis to produce high levels of polymethylene octadecanoic acid (POA), achieving over 50% POA of total fatty acids and roughly 20.8 g/L POA in a 1 L fed‑batch fermentation. The study, funded by Nestlé and Checkerspot,...
Bioactive Supplements May Modulate Gut Microbiota in Obesity: Study
Researchers in Korea tested alpha‑lipoic acid, betaine, and L‑carnitine supplementation in high‑fat‑fed mice. All three compounds altered gut microbiota composition, with L‑carnitine producing the strongest reduction in the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio. These microbial shifts were linked to lower leptin levels and...
Science Shorts: Creatine Reference Intakes, Coffee Pulp Extract and Beetroot
The roundup presents new nutrition research ranging from a proposed dietary reference intake (AI) for creatine in adults to functional‑food studies showing coffee pulp extract lowers cholesterol and weight, beetroot juice improves post‑sprint agility in soccer players, KSM‑66 ashwagandha gummies...
GOED to Launch Online Database of Omega-3 Companies
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA (GOED) will launch an online omega‑3 supply‑chain database in early April, initially covering crude‑oil suppliers with details on regions served, regulatory certifications, annual production volumes and EPA/DHA concentrations. The platform already contains information...
IPC 2026: International Microbiome Conference Calls for Abstracts
The International Probiotic Conference (IPC) 2026 in Kraków is now accepting oral and poster abstracts, with deadlines of April 24 and May 1, 2026 respectively. Selected presenters will share cutting‑edge research on probiotics, prebiotics, microbiome modulators and related therapies to an international audience....
Beetroot Juice May Improve Post-Sprint Agility in Soccer Players
A Japanese crossover study found that a single 70 mL dose of concentrated beetroot juice containing 400 mg of nitrates improved post‑sprint agility in male soccer players. Participants performed three sets of six 20‑meter all‑out sprints and then completed sensor‑based agility tests,...
Weight Management Gaining Attention in China, but Actions Still Lacking: Junshi Chen
Professor Junshi Chen highlighted China’s three‑year obesity‑prevention campaign launched in 2024, noting that public awareness of weight management has surged. While hospitals are opening obesity clinics, Chen warns that preventive actions remain insufficient, with 34.8% of adults overweight and 14.1%...
Biomarker Assessments Reveal Global Vitamin B2 Deficiencies in Women and Children
A multi‑country study of 3,567 participants found riboflavin (vitamin B2) deficiency to be widespread, especially among women and children. Using the erythrocyte glutathione reductase activation coefficient (EGRac) assay, researchers documented deficiency rates of 45%‑90% in high‑ and low‑income nations. In Ireland...
NutraCast: Amazon’s New Supplement Policy Could Trigger Delistings
Amazon announced a new supplement policy that will take effect on March 31, 2026, requiring every product claim on its marketplace to exactly match the information on the supplement facts panel. The enforcement will be driven by AI systems that scan...
Rhode Island Bill Proposes Age Restrictions on Weight-Loss and Muscle-Building Supplements
Rhode Island Senate Bill 2774, introduced on March 4, would prohibit the sale of over‑the‑counter diet pills and weight‑loss or muscle‑building supplements to anyone under 18. The bill requires retailers to store these products in locked cases or behind counters, limiting...
What the 2026 Monacolin Ban Could Mean for Nutraceutical Players
The European Commission is set to prohibit monacolins from red yeast rice in foods and dietary supplements after EFSA declared any dose unsafe, citing risks such as rhabdomyolysis and liver damage. The draft regulation, now in WTO consultation, is expected...
Early Life Probiotics May Support Gut and Immune Development, Study Suggests
A randomized controlled trial of 119 infants showed that daily supplementation with Bifidobacterium infantis YLGB‑1496 for 12 weeks markedly improved gastrointestinal health, reducing stomach aches, diarrhea episodes, and related clinic visits. The probiotic also sustained higher fecal sIgA levels and...
NutraWomen Wednesday: Jess Haghani, Founder and CEO, Lucille Health
Jess Haghani founded Lucille Health after discovering that nutritional shakes for seniors have remained unchanged since the 1970s. The startup creates high‑protein, clean‑ingredient shakes enriched with five grams of fiber and 23 vitamins and minerals. Packaging is designed as easy‑open...
FabFitFun Acquires Paya Health to Drive Ingestible Wellness Expansion
FabFitFun announced the acquisition of Paya Health, a science‑backed supplement brand, to broaden its entry into the fast‑growing beauty‑from‑within market. Market research projects the global beauty supplements sector to more than double, reaching $8.6 billion by 2035 with a 7.9% CAGR....
Zinereo Pharma Set to Rollout New Probiotic Solution for Childhood Ear Infections
Zinereo Pharma is preparing to launch Otibiome, a clinically evaluated probiotic derived from *Ligilactobacillus salivarius* PS7, aimed at preventing recurrent acute otitis media (AOM) in children. A pilot study of 61 kids showed an 84% drop in AOM episodes over...
Zoe Fails to Overturn ASA Ruling on Gut Supplement Ad
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected Zoe's appeal and reaffirmed its decision that the company's Daily30+ ad misled consumers with “whole‑food supplement” and “just real food” claims. The ASA argued that ingredients such as chicory‑root inulin and nutritional‑yeast...
State Restrictions, Emerging Ingredients and GRAS: NPA Outlines Industry’s Biggest Policy Challenges
The Natural Products Association (NPA) warned that state‑level bans on dietary supplements have grown to 20 states, with Alaska proposing a bill to bar weight‑loss and muscle‑building products for minors. In response, Rep. Nick Langworthy introduced the Dietary Supplement Regulatory...
Magtein Joins Schwarzenegger Platform for Brain Health Push
Magtein, a patented magnesium L‑threonate, announced a partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Pump Club at Natural Products Expo West 2026 to promote brain‑health content through newsletters and podcasts. The collaboration seeks to translate robust clinical research—including recent findings on cognition, sleep,...
Arginine Plus Fish Oil May Help Manage Sarcopenia: Study
A twelve‑week randomized, double‑blind trial found that daily supplementation with 14 g arginine and 6 g fish oil improved gait speed, hand‑grip strength, and functional activity scores in older adults with sarcopenia. The intervention also lowered inflammatory markers (TNF‑α, IL‑6) and triglyceride...