Tag: herbs

OmegaQuant Analytics, a recognized leader in omega-3 fatty acid testing, has been awarded a prestigious National Institutes of Health (NIH) Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant. This significant funding will fuel groundbreaking research aimed at investigating the intricate relationship between fatty acid profiles within human tissues and the early detection of debilitating eye…

A decade ago, creatine was a gym supplement wrestling with a significant branding challenge. Its association with aggressive muscle-building and a perceived lack of scientific backing hindered its broader acceptance. However, as scientific research expanded and the narrative around its benefits evolved, creatine transcended its niche origins to become one of the most broadly validated…

In the dynamic landscape of e-commerce, Amazon’s commitment to ensuring the quality and integrity of dietary supplements sold on its vast platform has become a focal point of industry discussion and regulatory evolution. Over the past year, the retail giant has significantly overhauled its policies governing dietary supplements, introducing stringent requirements such as mandatory third-party…

For decades, the nutraceutical industry operated on a foundation of observational studies and preclinical research. While these methods identified promising correlations between specific dietary fibers, botanicals, and desired health outcomes, a critical gap persisted: the intricate mechanisms by which the human gut microbiome processed these compounds remained largely enigmatic. This lack of mechanistic understanding often…

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) is set to host its highly anticipated annual executive conference, CONVERGENCE, less than a month away. This pivotal event, scheduled from Tuesday, October 6th to Thursday, October 8th, 2026, at the prestigious Westin Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, aims to address the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities…

The women’s health sector within the dietary supplement industry is experiencing a significant surge, with traditional botanicals like shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) emerging as frontrunners. This ancient Ayurvedic herb, long revered for its therapeutic properties, is now a common ingredient in numerous women’s hormonal health supplements. Unlike fleeting trends, shatavari’s prominence is underpinned by a growing…

The U.S. functional mushroom ingredient supplier Monterey Nutra has significantly expanded its operational capabilities, doubling its manufacturing footprint and production capacity. This substantial expansion, which concluded in July 2026, is a strategic response to increasing market demand and a persistent industry challenge: bridging the gap between domestic production and the historically overseas-dominated supply chain for…

The burgeoning debate surrounding the safety and efficacy of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extracts has intensified with a significant new development. Arjuna Natural, a prominent player in the nutraceutical industry, has published the findings of a comprehensive 90-day human safety study on its proprietary ashwagandha extract, Shoden. This study, appearing in the esteemed journal Advances in…

Nutricosmetics, the burgeoning field of "beauty from within," represents a significant shift in how consumers approach personal care, integrating non-topical dietary supplements and functional foods directly into their beauty routines. This niche market, once a nascent segment of the nutritional supplement industry, has blossomed into a dynamic and rapidly expanding sector, offering substantial growth and…

SupplySide Global, the premier business-to-business trade show and conference serving the supplement, food, and beverage industries, has officially announced its dates and location for the 2026 event. Scheduled to take place from October 26 to October 30, 2026, the event will be hosted at the renowned Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. This announcement sets…