SupplySide Supplement Journal

Shatavari, a revered ayurvedic herb used for 4,000 years, offers adaptogenic and rejuvenating properties that support women through perimenopause and menopause. New clinical research validates its effectiveness in reducing hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms while improving quality of life. Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) has supported women for millennia, and modern science now confirms its rejuvenating qualities.

A decade ago, creatine was a gym supplement with a branding problem. Then the research expanded, the framing shifted and creatine became one of the most broadly validated ingredients in the modern sports and cognitive nutrition toolkit. Vitamin B12 may be next, but it faces a steeper perceptual challenge. Long relegated to the "deficiency correction" category, its potential as a performance and cognitive support ingredient in healthy, well-nourished populations has barely been explored.

A computational approach lets researchers design food-grade dietary supplement formulations for specific metabolic targets, with a dry eye clinical study offering an early proof of concept. At a Glance AI-driven metabolic models help nutraceutical researchers predict ingredient effects on gut bacteria. Digital twin simulations across thousands of microbiome profiles identify dysregulated metabolic pathways.

Associate Professor Omer Ufuk Nalbantoglu specializes in bioinformatics, deep learning and microbiome data analysis. He holds patents for AI-based disease diagnostics using intestinal microbiome data, driving the core Enbiosis Biotechnology AI engine.

Esra Sensez translates complex microbiome science into accessible, evidence-based content for Enbiosis Biotechnology. With a background in bioengineering, she works at the intersection of AI-driven formulation technology and scientific communication.

calendar_month Date: Sep 29, 2026 schedule Time: 11:00 am EDT Sponsored Content Demand for natural wellness solutions continues to soar. Consumers want traditional botanical ingredients backed by clinical validation and transparent supply chains that ensure quality, efficacy, and safety. Join us for an information-packed virtual event exploring ashwagandha and shatavari — key ayurvedic rasayana herbs — and their applications in leading health categories.

Explore TruCBN™, a clinically studied, self-affirmed GRAS cannabinoid for sleep. Learn how CBN differs from CBD, review findings from a 1,020-person randomized trial, and discover the regulatory foundation and consumer demand driving CBN's entry into the dietary supplement market. Join the experts from FloraWorks for this webinar on October 6 at 1:00 PM ET to understand the evolving commercialization strategy for this promising ingredient.

Dietary supplement brand ownership shakeups, preclinical research on a botanical nutricosmetic and new product launches featuring creatine, NMN and saffron make this edition of Supplement Shorts. Check out the supplement industry news, from scientific innovations to finished products and everything in between.

Nutricosmetics, or beauty from within, includes non-topical dietary supplements and functional foods that are consumed to primarily provide beauty benefits for hair, skin and nails. The niche continues to be one of growth and opportunity for brands in the nutritional supplement space. According to recent industry research, the global women’s health and beauty supplement market reached $53.4 billion in 2022, with expectations to reach almost $80 billion by 2030.

A new clinical trial demonstrated the safety of a branded ashwagandha root and leaf extract and goes beyond traditional animal studies, adding to the body of evidence that both plant parts can be used to create safe supplements. schedule3 Min Read At a Glance Participants in a safety study experienced no significant variability in measurements across blood, urine and vital signs.