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NutraIngredients NutraCast

by William Reed Ltd

Break the news on Supplements & Nutrition with NutraCastPodcast. A podcast brought to you by the team behind NutraIngredients.com.

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Episodes

  1. NutraCast: Ann Armbrecht on Sustainable Herb Sourcing and Building Resilient Supply Chains

    When we talk about sustainable sourcing, it can be easy for the conversation to become focused on certifications, traceability and supply chain metrics. But what happens when we think about sourcing as a relationship — with the people growing and harvesting plants, the communities they come from...

  2. NutraCast: Beyond the COA – Testing blind spots put brands at risk

    As retailers and regulators demand greater confidence in product quality, brands are taking a closer look at what their testing actually proves.

  3. NutraCast: NutraIngredients at 25 | Stephen Daniells reflects on two decades of change

    As NutraIngredients celebrates 25 years, Global Editor-in-Chief Stephen Daniells, PhD, looks back at the 20+ years he has been with the publication. From the early days of digital publishing to the rise of social media, podcasts, video and now AI, Daniells has had a front row seat to two decades…

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  4. NutraCast: KOS: ‘Being plant-based doesn’t mean you have to stay in the protein aisle forever’

    About a year after a change in ownership, KOS is positioning itself for a broader role in dietary supplements, expanding beyond what consumers might traditionally associate with a plant-based brand while strengthening the infrastructure behind its products.

  5. NutraCast: On the coca trail with the Medicine Hunter

    For centuries, coca leaf has played an important cultural and traditional role in the Andes. But outside South America, the plant is far more likely to be associated with one thing: cocaine. So what happens when we separate the coca leaf from the drug made from one of its alkaloids?

  6. NutraCast: ‘It can be terrifying’: Tariffs, freight and geopolitics are squeezing the supplement supply chain

    The dietary supplement industry is facing a new layer of supply-chain uncertainty as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, energy prices and freight disruptions ripple through the global ingredient market.

  7. NutraCast: FDA’s GRAS shake-up likely to face ‘major’ legal hurdles, says attorney

    Venable’s Todd Harrison questions FDA’s authority to mandate Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) notifications and says the proposal could create significant uncertainty for ingredient suppliers and functional food and beverage companies.

  8. NutraCast: From taboo to top shelf with O Positiv

    What began as a personal mission to help one woman manage recurring health issues has grown into one of the fastest-growing brands in the women’s health category.

  9. NutraCast: BODi CEO on keeping active nutrition simple amid AI, GLP-1s and wellness trends

    As consumers gravitate toward longevity, metabolic health and science-backed wellness, BODi is doubling down on what CEO Carl Daikeler calls the fundamentals: movement and whole-food nutrition.

  10. NutraCast: Unilever Wellbeing on Grüns, GLP-1s, personalization and healthspan

    As Unilever Wellbeing continues to expand its portfolio with brands like Olly, Liquid I.V., Nutrafol and most recently Grüns, the company said it is helping shape the next chapter of the supplement industry.

  11. NutraCast: Could peptides become the next frontier in gut health?

    Over the past few years, the gut health conversation has largely centered on biotics. But could another ingredient category be poised to reshape the discussion?

  12. NutraCast: How biotechnology is powering the lifemaxxing movement

    From fibermaxxing to genetically engineered probiotics, consumers are embracing products that help them optimize everyday life. As biotech gains traction, a new generation of supplements designed to deliver targeted health benefits is emerging.

  13. NutraCast: Liquid I.V.’s R&D chief taps nostalgia to drive hydration innovation

    Hydration has evolved beyond simply replacing electrolytes. Today’s consumers expect products that are effective, enjoyable and emotionally engaging, prompting brands to rethink how functional beverages are developed and marketed.

  14. NutraCast: Tingling-free beta-alanine opens up new opportunities in active nutrition

    Beta-alanine has long been one of sports nutrition’s most established performance ingredients, but it has also carried a challenge: paresthesia—that tingling, itchy sensation many consumers experience after use. While some users embrace the feeling, others find it uncomfortable.

  15. NutraCast: How supplement brands can become the default answer in AI

    Jordan Brannon, president and co-founder of Coalition Technologies, breaks down why many supplement brands don’t always appear in AI-generated search results despite investing in content creation. He explained how visibility in platforms like ChatGPT differs from traditional SEO and why brands…

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  16. NutraCast: How Military Energy Gum became the first NSF Certified for Sport gum product

    What started as a military solution for fatigue has evolved into one of the more unexpected formats in performance nutrition: Military Energy Gum (MEG). The chewable delivery system was originally developed for warfighters and has become the first gum product to become NSF Certified for Sport...

  17. NutraCast: How Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex is redefining industry events

    As India’s nutraceutical sector continues to accelerate onto the global stage, the upcoming Nutrify C-Suite SumFlex Summit in Mumbai is positioning itself less as a traditional conference and more as a high-level working boardroom for industry leaders.

  18. NutraCast: Pendulum bets on prebiotics with Gut Fuel as GLP-1 buzz reshapes market

    Biotech company Pendulum Therapeutics is expanding beyond probiotics with the launch of Gut Fuel, a prebiotic fiber and polyphenol blend designed to support gut microbiome function and metabolic health.

  19. NutraCast: All grown up—Energy drinks shift from stimulation to systems

    For years, energy drinks have been built around one simple promise: more stimulation. But as consumers start using these beverages as part of everyday wellness and performance routines, the category is beginning to evolve.

  20. NutraCast: From SEO to GEO: How AI is redefining visibility for supplement brands

    As AI tools reshape how consumers discover dietary supplements, brands may be chasing the wrong signals, according to HALO Comms co-founder Derek De Vette. With more than 30 years of experience advising organizations across technology and consumer sectors, he offers a long-view perspective on how...

  21. NutraCast: Making fiber sexy: Is it the secret to healthspan and longevity?

    Longevity continues to dominate wellness, largely driven by the buzz around peptides, wearables and high-tech interventions. However, Dr. Karan Rajan, founder of prebiotic fiber brand LOAM, says one of the most evidence-backed drivers of long-term health is something far less flashy: fiber.

  22. NutraCast: No more ‘me too’ brands: Elevate Organic’s bet on clinical proof, certification and regeneration

    After helping scale Garden of Life into a category leader, founders Brian Upton and Hank Ramsey are starting over with Elevate Organic—a new supplement brand they founded along with Matt Borden. The brand centers around clinical validation, transparency and regenerative sourcing – something they...

  23. NutraCast: Amazon’s new supplement policy could trigger delistings

    Dietary supplement brands selling on Amazon face a new compliance hurdle as the platform prepares to roll out an updated policy on March 31 that will increase scrutiny of product listings.

  24. NutraCast: Is mentorship the most overlooked growth driver in the supplement industry?

    The dietary supplement industry often talks about scaling brands, supply chain pressure and navigating regulatory scrutiny, but the teamwork required to execute it is often left out of the conversation.

  25. NutraCast: The rise of personalized menopausal care in the supplement industry with SEASON34

    When CEO Irene Rojas Stanbury could not find relief for her own perimenopausal symptoms, she decided to create the solution herself. Teaming up with her mother, Dr. Maria Stanbury, a gynecologist with over 30 years of experience, they developed SEASON34, a dietary supplement line specifically...

  26. NutraCast: How AI is changing the way supplements are shopped and purchased

    Data science and AI solutions provider Tredence said AI is changing how businesses operate and even think, with retailers going from being ‘just a retail company’ to certified technology companies.

  27. NutraCast: Dr. Coetzee on personalized nutrition, psychoneutrogenomics and why anaerobic bacteria is the next big thing

    Dr. Oscar Coetzee, VP of education and clinical support at Designs for Health, shared his unconventional career journey from psychology to nutritional science and how he still applies much of his background to his current work.

  28. NutraCast: How Alethios is bringing clinical trials home

    The biggest barrier to clinical research is not always science, it is often access. Zeenia Framroze, CEO of Alethios, saw the inequity and decided to do something about it.

  29. NutraCast: Is fiber the new protein?

    A new trend report examines why consumers are tapping into functional foods over supplements for fiber, how GLP-1 users are driving prebiotic adoption and why diverse fiber formulations outperform single-prebiotic strategies.

  30. NutraCast: The hidden epidemic of unapproved research peptides

    Banned Substances Control Group’s Oliver Catlin recently partnered with the Associated Press to expose something shocking: research peptides marketed as “laboratory chemicals” are flooding mainstream platforms like Amazon and Alibaba.

  31. NutraCast: The emotional toll of GLP-1 meds

    New research from Chemi Nutra highlights how GLP-1 users want to maintain the benefits of the medication while feeling like their former selves, revealing a significant gap in addressing the broader physiological and psychological impacts of weight loss meds.

  32. NutraCast: How US trade policy is disrupting the supplement supply chain, threatening quality

    Tariffs meant to boost U.S. manufacturing might actually be pushing companies away from American investment. Chase Johnston, vice president of operations at Arjuna Natural, breaks down how rapidly shifting tariff rates are creating chaos for the India-based botanical manufacturer.

  33. Nutracast: The push for nutrition education in medical school

    Despite nutrition playing a critical role in preventing chronic diseases, the subject is not sufficiently incorporated into medical education. However, a movement is underway to change that.

  34. NutraCast: Is the mycobiome the key to healthy aging?

    While bacteria often dominates microbiome discussions, the mycobiome—the fungal community within our bodies—plays an equally crucial role in health, particularly as we age.

  35. NutraCast: How modern freeze-drying tech is reshaping nutraceuticals

    Walt Pebley, chief scientific officer at OFD Life Sciences, gives listeners a guided tour of the evolution of freeze-drying. The lyophilization vet has spent more than four decades pushing the boundaries of freeze-drying—transforming it from a preservation method into a platform for scientific…

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  36. NutraCast: Bevi wants to solve America’s focus crisis, starting at the water cooler

    The company behind Smart Water Coolers just launched Focus Blend, a functional enhancement that combines caffeine, L-theanine, magnesium and B vitamins for sharper focus. The offering was inspired by the growing focus crisis.

  37. NutraCast: The Vitamin Angels push to close maternal nutrition gaps

    Nutritional maternal health in the U.S. has high rates of nutrient deficiencies, leading to risks like anemia, preeclampsia, low birth weight and significantly higher maternal mortality rates.

  38. NutraCast: Well-intentioned regulations that could backfire

    The Council for Responsible Nutrition is ringing the alarm on two bills, one impacting pregnant women in California, the other, minors in New York.

  39. NutraCast: Why GLP‑1s, sustainability and TikTok are the next frontier of wellness

    Nielsen IQ recently released its The Next Frontier of Wellness Report. The leading global consumer intelligence company identified several trends shaping the industry.

  40. NutraCast: Nutrabolt on the ‘Energy Drink 2.0′ revolution

    Once dominated by a few established brands that relied on high-sugar, high-caffeine formulas for an energy boost, today’s energy drink market is larger, more fragmented and healthier than that of the early 2000s.

  41. NutraCast: Herbalife on its ‘new generation’ approach to weight management

    Demand for weight management supplements is on the rise, with the global market size estimated at over 33 billion currently and projected to reach over 71 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research. The demand for natural and clinically-backed weight management supplements is largely…

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  42. NutraCast: Beyond prenatals: Folate’s crucial role in methylation, women’s health and more

    Folate, also known as vitamin B9, is a vital nutrient that plays a pivotal role in cell growth and development. The CDC recommends all women capable of becoming pregnant take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects in a baby’s developing brain and spine. But what is...

  43. NutraCast: Tapping into the estrobolome

    As awareness of gut health grows, so do more specific areas of the microbiome, such as gut-brain axis, the gut-skin axis and the gut-hormone axis. For women, this hormonal link is the estrobolome, which encompasses the bidirectional communication system between the gut and the endocrine system.

  44. NutraCast: The market, regulatory landscape and opportunity for peptides and bioregulators

    BioLongevity Labs is a health optimization company that focuses on peptides, bioregulators and small molecules. While much of the biohacking community knows about these compounds, general awareness is low, with only 3% of Americans familiar with therapeutic peptides, according to BioLongevity…

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  45. NutraCast: Ritual’s defining prenatal health research

    Although a large majority of pregnant women in the United States use prenatal vitamins, not all are created equal—and most have not been studied in their final, finished form. In fact, women of ‘childbearing potential’ were banned from U.S. clinical studies until 1993.

  46. NutraCast: How ancestral pressures are shaping modern health behaviors

    Trends are always a hot topic, but what about reasoning behind those trends? What motivations, social dynamics and experiences shape our decisions when we purchase products like creatine or ashwagandha, for example?

  47. NutraCast: How to win in the MLM marketplace

    It’s no secret that direct sellers and multi-level marketers have suffered in recent years with the rise of social media. Last year Rodan + Fields announced plans to move away from its multi-level direct selling model and earlier this year many were shocked to hear that Modere would shut down…

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  48. NutraCast: Christina Rahm on forging a new standard for clean manufacturing

    Xoted Biotechnology Labs is putting science and sustainability at the forefront by launching a new R&D facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

  49. NutraCast: The new probiotic predicted to transform oral health

    Ostia Sciences Inc. and EXPERT’Biome recently announced a new oral care probiotic through contract development and manufacturing organization Lallemand to launch clinical trials.

  50. NutraCast: How Zest is making cognitive health assessments more accessible

    London-based Zest is offering a Precision Memory Assessment (PREMAZ) test, which aims to detect subtle cognitive changes that may occur decades before dementia symptoms arise.

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Break the news on Supplements & Nutrition with NutraCastPodcast. A podcast brought to you by the team behind NutraIngredients.com.

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