Danielle Masterson

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. Amit Srivastava, founder of Nutrify Today, explained that the event has intentionally evolved into an invite-only gathering focused on outcomes, strategy and an ecosystem-wide collaboration.

Industry representatives from Adept Life Sciences, Arizona Custom Blends and 21st Century HealthCare discussed the sourcing, testing, manufacturing and quality control processes behind dietary supplements during a facility tour near Tempe, Arizona.

A peer-reviewed study published in Public Library of Science (PLOS) found that use of InsideTracker’s AI-driven health platform was associated with measurable improvements across 43 biomarkers tied to cardiometabolic health, inflammation and nutrient status. The retrospective analysis examined longitudinal data from more than 20,000 users and suggests biomarker-driven supplement and lifestyle recommendations may support sustained health improvements over time.

On Tuesday, the White House announced that Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary is stepping down following a 13-month run leading the agency. Kyle Diamantas, JD, the Agency’s Deputy Commissioner for Food, has been appointed acting commissioner.

Jungwa Detlefsen, co-founder CEO of Wholesome Story, credits her journey into women’s hormonal health to her postpartum experience. She discovered that motherhood provided invaluable empathy and understanding that professional knowledge alone could not offer, explaining that a woman’s well-being directly impacts her entire family.

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

This NutraCast episode explores why many supplement brands are failing to appear in AI-generated search results despite investing heavily in content creation. Jordan Brannon, president and co-founder of Coalition Technologies, breaks down how visibility in platforms like ChatGPT differs from traditional SEO and why brands need to rethink how they structure, distribute and reinforce their messaging online.

This month’s launches highlight a wide array of need states. From energy to cognitive support to beauty benefits tied to longevity, brands are increasingly developing targeted wellness solutions focused on performance, healthy aging and everyday well-being. Brands are also tapping into convenience through portable formats like powders, sticks, drops and chewables designed to fit into consumers’ increasingly personalized health routines.

The Better Being Co. executive Lindsay Ostenson says authenticity, research and adaptability have been central to her leadership journey in the wellness industry. The SVP and GM of core targeted brands and creative services reflected on her career path, mentorship experiences and how consumer insights continue to shape brand strategy.

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. Natural Alternatives International recently introduced CarnoSyn 4X, a next-gen beta-alanine ingredient without the tingling effect.