supplements

A widely shared health video by chiropractor Dr. Eric Berg tells viewers to stop taking seven vitamins, claiming the top one is linked to lung cancer. The warning is drawing large attention, with over 1.2 million likes, reigniting debate about supplement safety and the evidence behind claims that certain vitamins may increase cancer risk in some people.

Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are studying nutritional countermeasures to the negative effects of spaceflight on the human body. The work aims to identify diets or supplements that could protect astronauts' health during long-duration missions. Details of the findings and funding have not been reported, and reaction so far appears limited to the initial announcement.

Nutritional Outlook makes the case for next-generation beta-alanine, arguing it meets growing consumer demand for cleaner and easier-to-use sports nutrition products. The trade publication highlights how ingredient innovation could help supplement makers respond to shoppers seeking simpler labels and improved formulations in the performance nutrition market.

Nutritional Outlook is highlighting the rise of powerful plants in the supplement, food and beverage manufacturing sector. The industry publication is examining how plant-based ingredients are shaping product development and consumer demand across nutrition markets. Coverage of plant-derived nutrition continues as manufacturers look to botanical and plant proteins for new formulations.

Ingredient supplier Prinova has introduced a new range of nutrition concepts aimed at emerging wellness trends. The company says the concepts are designed to help food and supplement manufacturers respond to shifting consumer demand in the health and nutrition market. The announcement was reported by Asia Food Journal, drawing attention from industry watchers tracking how suppliers adapt to fast-changing wellness preferences globally.

A nutrition explainer is drawing attention to the distinction between dietary fiber and prebiotics, two terms often used interchangeably. Fiber refers broadly to plant material the body cannot digest, while prebiotics are specific fibers that feed beneficial gut bacteria. Health writers argue the difference matters for consumers choosing supplements and functional foods, as not all fibers deliver the same gut-health benefits.

Nutraceutical ingredients maker Arjuna Natural says it will present its women's health innovations and its work on Ashwagandha quality standards at SupplySide Global, the industry trade show for supplements and functional ingredients. The company, an established Ashwagandha extract supplier, is using the event to highlight product science and quality credentials to manufacturers and buyers.

Indonesian migrant workers send billions of dollars home each year, and a new report highlights how these remittances support household incomes, education and local businesses across the country. Remittances are described as a major contributor to Indonesia's economy, cushioning families against hardship and supplementing national income, though the full picture on their scale and long-term impact remains limited.

Muscle Plus, a sports nutrition brand, is expanding its online availability of nutrition products to customers across Lebanon. The move aims to make supplements and related fitness products easier to order nationwide through the company's online channels. The announcement was carried by regional press, drawing attention to growing demand for sports nutrition and e-commerce access in the Lebanese market.

A newly circulated guide outlines what consumers should know before choosing fat burning supplements, covering effectiveness and safety considerations. The topic fits ongoing interest in weight loss products, an area where experts widely caution that many supplements lack strong evidence and are loosely regulated, making informed choices important for anyone considering them.

Members of Women In Nutraceuticals are preparing to unveil new effervescent brain-health supplement formulas at the upcoming SupplySide Global trade show. The debut, previewed by Nutrition Insight, highlights both a growing focus on cognitive health ingredients and the group's effort to raise women's visibility in the nutraceuticals industry ahead of the event.