Women's health

Legislation introduced to allow dietary supplements be covered under Flex/Health spending accounts

21-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Trade associations have long advocated for dietary supplements to be added to the list of qualified medical expenses to allow consumers to decide how to spend their pre-tax dollars.

Inositol and ALA show synergistic promise in PCOS

21-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new review suggests Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) in combination with the carbocyclic sugar inositol can help manage the mechanisms of action behind the development of PCOS.

PUFA protection: women’s heightened requirements through life stages

21-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

Women may have a heightened cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk due to an increased physiological need for long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFAs) at different stages of life.

Gencor study supports Ageratum conyzoides extract's hair growth potential

18-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with an extract of Ageratum conyzoides may offer support for men and women with loss, with a new study showing reduced hairline recession and greater hair density, compared to placebo.

NIU celebrates innovators making their mark on women's health

17-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Across a woman’s lifetime, we experience a variety of differing health challenges. The Innovations in Women's Health Award, first introduced in 2022, set out to identify innovators that our judges could confidently call the ‘best of the best.’

Probiotics for women’s health: review highlights potential benefits of early use

17-Jul-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review emphasises the potential benefits of females supplementing with probiotics from childhood, following the identification of the occurrence of dysbiosis in obese women suffering with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Synbiotic launched to reduce risk of mastitis

14-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Danone has developed a synbiotic supplement for pregnant and lactating mothers to prevent the common, inflammation-driven issue of mastitis.

'Remarkable' microbiome changes in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis

11-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research reveals 'remarkable changes' in gut bacteria, fungi, and faecal metabolites in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, providing novel insights into new therapeutic approaches to improve bone health.

Summer Fancy Food Show

Levelle Nutrition launches to ‘empower female athletes with fuel formulated for her physiology’ and messaging that goes beyond ‘getting skinny and looking sexy’

10-Jul-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Even though women make up half of marathon runners, only 2.5% of sports nutrition products explicitly target them, and those that do tend to be more expensive and tend to be rated poorly, forcing many female athletes to compromise their health by consuming...

Coming soon: Beauty-from-Within webinar

07-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s a scoop of collagen in your morning coffee for younger looking skin or a biotin capsule to thicken your hair, there is no shortage of ingestible beauty products that promise to make you glow from the inside out. But how do they achieve this,...

NutraCast: Supporting women in India and across the supply chain

07-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

India’s rich heritage of traditional medicine like Ayurveda has made the country a powerful player in the natural products industry. As such, Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN) recently announced the appointment of Rajat Shah as Global liaison in India, marking...

‘Being a finalist is an honor that brings immense joy to our company’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 12. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

NutraWomen Wednesday: Mariëtte Abrahams, CEO and founder of Qina

05-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The personalized nutrition guru’s work lies at the intersection of nutrition, technology and society.

Cycle-syncing nutrition: How females can harness their hormones

30-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The female hormonal cycle impacts almost every element of a woman’s health and has a significant impact on nutrition needs, yet current healthcare systems are quick to medicate and dampen these cycles as soon as unfavourable symptoms arise. One expert...

NutraWomen Wednesday: Dina Rezvanipour, founder, 3d Public Relations & Marketing

28-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Dina Rezvanipour is behind 3d PR Marketing & 3d Connected, a full service firm with a health and wellness portfolio.

Female athletes failing to meet omega-3 guidelines

28-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The majority of female athletes do not meet the current dietary guidelines for omega-3 fatty acid intake, due to taste issues with fish and likely scepticism over supplement quality, new research concludes.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

Review: vitamin D may alleviate menstrual cramping

26-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs observes a significant reduction in women suffering with menstrual cramps following vitamin D supplementation.

NutraCast: How Motherlove's 4-day work week boosts productivity

23-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Nearly 95% of people desire a flexible work schedule, with flexibility ranking only second to compensation when it comes to what determines workplace satisfaction. This is according to new research from Future Forum, Slack’s research consortium, which...

Moderate blueberry intake improves bone health in postmenopausal women

21-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming less than one cup a day of blueberries may be an effective strategy to reduce bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women, according to the findings of a broad multi-institutional investigation.

Saffron may boost mood for postmenopausal women: RCT

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Postmenopausal women who consumed saffron reported higher happiness levels, says a new study from Iran published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.

The female athlete: Filling the gaps in nutrition knowledge

19-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

With a review suggesting only 11% of sports nutrition research is conducted in female participants, some crucial discoveries are slowly coming to light as studies finally delve into the complicated needs of the female athlete.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Simmi Chopra, Ayurveda expert

14-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

With a background in molecular biology and biostatistics, Simmi Chopra took the unconventional route to get into Ayurveda, the practice meaning “science of life” in Sanskrit.

Hop extract benefits bone health of postmenopausal women via microbiome

14-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new 48-week placebo-controlled trial indicates hop extract (HE) standardised in 8-Prenylnaringenin (a phytoestrogen) could improve bone health in postmenopausal women living with osteopenia.

Fennel-valerian combination may support sleep for menopausal women: RCT

12-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of extracts from fennel and valerian may improve sleep disorders and the severity and frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women, says a new study.

Study explores low-dose iron supplementation in premenopausal women

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A low-dose iron supplement could restore iron levels in healthy premenopausal women with iron deficiency without anemia (IDWA) but without the usual side effects of a higher dosage, according to a recent study.

From crop to consumer: Blueberry genotype and dose for precision nutrition

08-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A broad multi-institutional investigation funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) used blueberries to explore the influence of variations in crop, host and gut microbiota with an eye towards precision nutrition.

Probiota Americas Day 3: Women’s health, Scientific Frontiers, Probiota Pioneers, LBPs, & Quorum Sensing

01-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific and business insights into microbiome modulation to support women’s health, LBPs, and quorum sensing, don’t wait to register!

May Launch Pad

30-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches are packed with branded ingredients aimed largely at brain health, along with energy for athletic performance and a couple metabolic support products for good measure.

Probiota Americas Day 1: CEOs, Postbiotics, and prebiotic crop breeding

30-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Chicago!

‘Remarkable’: Multivitamin may boost memory, slow cognitive decline in older people

25-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may improve memory performance in older adults by the equivalent of 3.1 years compared to the placebo, according to new data from the large-scale COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS).

Nature's Bounty enters weight management category, adds new hair SKU

25-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new offerings highlight a trend largely driven by the pandemic: The convergence of health and beauty.

Herbal extract may provide menopausal symptom relief in menopausal women: RCT

23-May-2023

Three South Korean hospitals collaborated to investigate the safety and efficacy of EstroG-100, a patented herbal extract containing Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley, Phlomis umbrosa Turczaninow, and Angelica gigas Nakai. The researchers sought to improve...

Solarea Bio raises $15M in series B funding round

23-May-2023 By Olivia Haslam

The cash injection will go toward two new products with plans to introduce a stream of future products that address important health conditions.

Cepham initiates data-based equitable solution for women of the supply chain

22-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The ingredient supplier recently started an equitable employment solution for everyone involved in the supply chain. Of these active smallholder-farm owners, women make up about 28%, despite being 50% of the stakeholders.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the finalists are…

19-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Uqora launches urinary tract health products into CVS

16-May-2023

Uqora recently announced its entry into retail with the placement of its Complete Regimen for urinary tract health in over 4,700 CVS stores across the country.

NutraCast: Habit-tracking app combines wearables and blood tests to reverse aging

12-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Healome.one is a biological age tracking app that uses biomarkers and analytics to provide information on age progression. By monitoring habits and analyzing aggregate details from blood tests and wearables, the app is able to make recommendations for...

Key themes from Vitafoods 2023

12-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Innovation themes seen on the exhibitor floor at Vitafoods Europe this week (May 9-11) included women's health, cognitive health, innovative formats, gut health, and beauty-from within.

Finding opportunity for dietary supplements in esports

09-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Esport expert Jason Chung said the opportunity is there—but the story isn't.

Vitamin E may alleviate certain PMS symptoms: RCT

08-May-2023

Supplementation with gamma-tocopherol could alleviate premenstrual symptoms (PMS), according to a new study from Japanese researchers.

Study explores glutathione as biomarker for suicide risk in postpartum women

08-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Glutathione reduced (GSH) may be a potential biomarker or etiologic factor in women 18 months postpartum at moderate to high risk of suicide, according to a team of Brazilian researchers.

Comprehensive review backs cranberry products for urinary tract infections

04-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consuming cranberry juice or supplements may reduce the risk of repeat urinary tract infections (UTIs) in certain at-risk populations, according to updated findings from a Cochrane Review.

Ritual makes entry into skincare category

02-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company, known for its traceable ingredients, said the move not only marks a new category for the brand, but also revamps how skincare is viewed.

BabyRX launches maternity line

27-Apr-2023

Adequate food and nutrient intake during pregnancy is universally recognized as optimal for fetal development and maternal health. According to USDA data, many who are pregnant are not meeting recommendations for certain food groups and specific nutrients...

Impaired vitamin B6 and folate status linked to low birth weights, study suggests

24-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The new prospective cohort study finds that low vitamin B6 and impaired folate levels were associated with low birth weights (LBWs) in the south Indian pregnant women studied.

NutraCast: Todd Pauli is making moves to connect the sports nutrition industry

21-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

“When you guys write a great story, I think it's important for the industry and the audience you reach to understand it.”

Women’s health claims: What you can and cannot say

20-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As supplements to support women’s health increase in the marketplace, marketers need to understand what they can and cannot say regarding claims relating to PMS relief, menopause symptoms, reproductive health, and more.

Marketing sports nutrition products for menopausal women

20-Apr-2023 By Danielle Masterson

A variety of products are geared toward youth and seniors, but where do women in their 50s fit?

How ashwagandha supplements may support female sexual health

20-Apr-2023

Female sexual dysfunction affects 41% of reproductive age women worldwide, making it a highly prevalent condition. As current options are lacking, it’s creating an increased demand for supplements to support sexual health and function.