Good gut health is moving up the priority list for consumers as they continue to learn more about the gut microbiome—the diverse ecosystem of microorganisms vital to health.

In medical school, everything is neatly categorized into distinct compartments. While this certainly makes sense from an academic standpoint, the truth is, the body is much more complex than that.

In the past few decades, the microbiome has become another area of intense interest regarding physical and mental wellness.

Gut health was a concern for consumers with health issues or for early adopters in specialty stores. Today, “microbiome” and “gut health” are part of the general vernacular, and they’re on the minds of shoppers as they head to the store.

In this article, we explore how prebiotics enhance mental health and the broader implications for overall wellness.

As we advance in science, we learn to appreciate a more holistic approach to wellness and beauty and understand that how we nourish our body, mind, and soul literally shows on our skin.

A study published in American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Journal evaluated 15,096 fecal samples provided by 11,336 people and found some interesting facts about gut health and the microbiome.

To help map out today's popularity trails in the beauty-from-within category, we gathered insight from industry insiders and highlighted the trends customers are leaning into, along with the need-to-know science.

One of the most fascinating aspects of dietary fiber is the fairly recent discovery that dietary fiber from plant foods is a carrier of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. 

Informa Markets hosted Vitafoods Europe 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 14-16, and ingredient suppliers were showcasing what's new and what's next.