Nutrition Insight

A study in rural India reveals a protein deficiency paradox — despite access to protein-rich foods, over two-thirds of households consume less than recommended. The researchers highlight that diets often rely heavily on staple grains like rice and wheat, which provide protein but lack essential amino acids, leading to unbalanced nutrition. Shalander Kumar, Dr. Stanford (Stan) Blade, ICRISAT, #protein #dairy #nutrition #foodinsecurity #sustainable Reported by Benjamin Ferrer Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9c5h5tV

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Let’s take a look at this week’s industry highlights, reported by Nutrition Insight. Check out the slideshow below and share your thoughts! 👉 AI-powered snacking: How Rivalz™ and Ingredion Incorporated revolutionize #healthy, reduced-sugar foods |https://lnkd.in/egp4WBwX 👉 BIOFACH 2025 live: AGRANA Group launches first vegan and #sustainable alternative to toddler drinks | https://lnkd.in/erfx8C-x 👉 Biofach 2025 live: Sanapianta’s medicinal plants and Vita-Forte’s freeze-dried #superfoods | https://lnkd.in/eyUhPtym 👉 Biofach 2025 live: IFOAM highlights organic farming’s importance in sustainable nutrition | https://lnkd.in/e3KrXssU 👉 World’s largest food aid program cuts child #malnutrition in India and boosts income | https://lnkd.in/eHh-EP5T Kathy Baylis, Irene Tosti, Tamara Ranzenberger-Haider, Adams Berzins, Reported by Venya Patel & Jolanda van Hal

Botanical extracts supplier ACTIV'INSIDE reached a regulatory milestone with the approval of wild blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) for inclusion in its dietary #supplement #ingredient, as per list three of Belgium’s Royal Order (Arrêté Royal). This “rare success” simplifies the market entry for the company’s flagship ingredient, Memophenol, across Europe. Benoit L. #sportsnutrition #activeingredients #brainhealth Reported by Benjamin Ferrer Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejEVMgKJ

Live on the trade show floor at BIOFACH 2025 (February 11–14) in Nuremberg, Germany, we catch up with DR. HÖHL'S GmbH & Co. KG managing partner, Johannes Seibel, to discuss the #health benefits of its products, such as the company’s apple cider vinegar. Seibel shares insights from a recent study revealing its potential role in #weightloss and overall #wellness and also explores the growing demand for #organic apple-based products and how Dr. Höhl is meeting consumer needs with high-quality, #naturalsolutions. Watch the full video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-ucjdQt

Nutritional interventions to enhance #cognitive performance, as well as mental and emotional resilience, are at the leading edge of new product development and increasingly cross into new categories like women’s health and sports nutrition. Nutrition Insight sits down with experts from AstaReal Inc. and Sensus to explore the latest market trends in brain-boosting #ingredient. Behnaz Shakersain, PhD, Elaine E. Vaughan, PhD, #womenshealth #sportsnutrition #brainhealth Reported by Benjamin Ferrer Read the full special report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e67uK4f2

European researchers have published a complete systematic analysis of how the microbe Akkermansia muciniphila (AM) feeds on sugars locked away in mucus secreted in the digestive system. As the microbe protects the gut barrier from harmful pathogens, it is included in biotics to support gut health. #digestivehealth #guthealth #microbiome #biotics #nutrition Reported by Jolanda van Hal Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUK4x4gW

Innova Market Insights data indicates 14% year-over-year growth for brain-mood health claims in supplements from October 2022 to September 2024. Of these launches, 30% were botanical/herbal supplements. #mentalhealth #supplements #herbal #brainhealth #vitaminb Read the full Trend analysis here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehB4JREu

From February 11–14, the Nuremberg Exhibition Center is hosting BIOFACH 2025, the trade show for #organicfood, #nutrition, and #natural cosmetics. IFOAM Organics Europe is an exhibitor and a congress contributor, spotlighting key topics like policy updates, the EU’s water resilience strategy, and pathways to more accessible organic certification. Eric Gall #sustainable #nutrition Reported by Venya Patel Read the full article 👉 https://lnkd.in/egvHbkkd

Gut health is one of the hottest topics in #nutrition, but are we getting it right? In this interview, Frank Schroeder, a professor at the US Cornell University and the Boyce Thompson Institute, debunks #microbiome misconceptions, discusses diets, and explains how #gutbacteria influence cholesterol and fat #metabolism. He also talks about bridging the gap in #guthealth research in mice to real-world human benefits. Watch the full video here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eU5Fxy98