BioVivo Science Celebrates Organic Certification Milestones at SupplySide Global
The company marks its first year with organic certification for its U.S. facility and broccoli seed ingredient, while showcasing its growing portfolio of U.S.-made botanicals
Ashwagandha Standards Alliance Expands with Draft Technical Standard as Regulatory and Scientific Picture Evolves Globally
Responsible labs, suppliers and supplement brands join collaborative effort advancing science-based standards
When Skincare Stops Being Care: Cosmeticorexia Among Children And Adolescents In The Age Of Social Media
Social media is pushing skincare routines and active ingredients onto increasingly younger children, turning self-care into appearance anxiety and consumption. The emerging phenomenon of cosmeticorexia raises important questions about children’s skin health, wellbeing and protection from commercial influence.
Author: Gordana Gorinšek, MEng in Phytomedicine, Senior Cosmetic Product Safety Assessor, Expert Adviser on EU Cosmetics Regulation
Fi Europe 2026: Discover a world of health and functional ingredients – all in one place.
17–19 November 2026 | Messe Frankfurt, Germany
Butyrate: Shifting gut health formulation from microorganism counts to metabolic function
Aurora Intelligent Nutrition analyzes the transition from prebiotic fiber fermentation to
direct SCFA supplementation, highlighting the critical role of targeted intestinal delivery
systems.
ProBiotix Health challenges industry to rethink cholesterol reformulation at CHPI Milan 2026
The changing regulatory landscape around Monacolin K is creating an immediate reformulation challenge for brands that have historically relied on the ingredient in cholesterol-supporting products. But rather than simply replacing Monacolin K with another established ingredient, ProBiotix Health is challenging the industry to consider what the next generation of cholesterol and cardiometabolic health products should deliver.
Magtein® features on Schwarzenegger’s Instagram
Science-backed Magtein® magnesium L-threonate has been showcased on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s official Instagram account.
SGS offers free webinar on pollution, hair health and anti-pollution efficacy testing
Pollution and Hair Health: Understanding Invisible Environmental Exposure and its Effects’,webinar takes place on October 8, 2026.
Vitamin C Supplementation and Intestinal Microbiome Diversity: A Critical Review of Current Evidence
Vitamin C supplementation may influence gut microbiome diversity by modulating intestinal oxidative stress, microbial composition, and the production of beneficial metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids. Emerging evidence also points to potential synergies with prebiotics, probiotics, butyrate, and bioflavonoids, although further clinical research is needed to establish optimal doses and long-term effects.
Author: Daria Šurić, MPharm, univ. spec.
Tocotrienol Supports Embryonic Mitochondrial Health Under Maternal Inflammatory Stress
Pregnancy and early embryonic development are periods of particularly high biological demand. Maternal health and the surrounding biological environment can influence early embryonic development. Embryos depend heavily on mitochondria inherited from the maternal oocyte to generate the energy needed for cell development. Maintaining healthy mitochondrial function is therefore particularly important during these earliest stages of […]