Nutritional Outlook Magazine

31/12/2025

The Year 2025 in Review: Digestive Health

Before diving into 2026, we take a look back at the major takeaways, developments, and innovations in digestive health in 2025.

Read more on:

- A gastroenterologist’s perspective on nutritional support for digestive health
- Gut barrier health gaining attention
- How targeting the gut microbiome helps skin health

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30/12/2025

Artemis International recently led a collaborative investigation into elderberry adulteration, helping shine a light on challenges facing the botanical ingredients market.

In this interview, Leslie Gallo and Melanie Bush discuss the impact of the initiative, why transparent sourcing and reputable suppliers are essential, and how education plays a role in protecting consumers.

🏆 Artemis International - Berryceuticals® was named Nutritional Outlook’s 2025 Best of the Industry – Industry Supplier.

➡️Watch the interview here:
https://hubs.li/Q03YTMpJ0

Artemis International led an impactful and collaborative investigation into elderberry adulteration in the market.

30/12/2025

🎥 In the final part of our interview series, Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Health Group and chair of the Natural Products Association (NPA), explains how effective advocacy and bipartisan engagement help shape supplement policy on Capitol Hill.

From building long-term relationships with policymakers to ensuring the industry has a seat at the table, Emme shares why engagement in Washington is critical to the future of supplements.

➡️ Check out the full interview:
https://hubs.li/Q03YTPDG0

Jim Emme, chair of the NPA's Board of Directors, explains how the group's effective advocacy and engagement with legislators is shaping supplement policy.

29/12/2025

💭How are certification standards developed and what do they mean for the future of the nutraceutical industry?

In this interview, Joshua Baisley, Senior VP of Clinical Operations at SGS Nutrasource, explains how the company builds the standards behind certifications and shares insights on what’s next for the organization.

🏆 SGS Nutrasource was named Nutritional Outlook’s 2025 Best of the Industry – Service Provider.

➡️Watch the interview:
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Joshua Baisley, senior vice president of clinical operations at SGS NutraSource, shares more on how the company develops the standards behind its many certifications.

29/12/2025

How does an ingredient supplier expand its portfolio while maintaining high standards?

In this interview, Melanie Bush and Leslie Gallo of Artemis International - Berryceuticals® explain how the company adds new ingredients through customer collaboration, third-party testing, and rigorous quality requirements.

🏆 Artemis International was named Nutritional Outlook’s 2025 Best of the Industry – Industry Supplier.

🔗Watch the interview:
https://hubs.li/Q03YTMM20

The recent expansion of Artemis International's ingredient portfolio is an example of meeting customer needs while providing comprehensive solutions.

26/12/2025

🎥 Interview Series: Part 3 | Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Health Group, he reveals how NOW Foods’ rigorous testing program is addressing quality and authenticity issues in online supplements, particularly on major marketplaces.

⭐ By sharing test results with the FDA, FTC, and Amazon, NOW Foods is driving manufacturers to improve their practices.

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Jim Emme shares how NOW Foods' supplement testing program highlights quality control and authenticity for products online, and the tangible changes that have come as a result.

26/12/2025

Joshua Baisley, Senior VP of Clinical Operations at SGS Nutrasource, explains in our latest interview how the company collaborates with clients to develop clinical research aligned with their business and marketing goals.

From pilot studies to competitive differentiation, Baisley shares how SGS Nutrasource supports brands at every stage.

🏆 Recognized as Nutritional Outlook’s 2025 Best of the Industry – Service Provider.

➡️Watch the interview here:
https://hubs.li/Q03YTKgy0

Joshua Baisley, senior vice president of clinical operations at SGS NutraSource, explains how the company works with clients to develop clinical research that fits their needs.

26/12/2025

The Benefits of Nattokinase with NSK-SD®

Vincent Hackel, President & CEO of JBSL-USA, shares how NSK-SD® sets the standard in nattokinase science—from research and manufacturing to global opportunities in women’s heart-health innovation.

Watch the Video: https://hubs.li/Q03Y8wXP0

24/12/2025

In this interview, Melanie Bush, VP of Science & Research at Artemis International - Berryceuticals®, discusses how the company invests in evidence to support high-quality botanical ingredients.

From major research milestones like the substantiation of Eldercraft® elderberry extract to collaborating with universities and customers, Bush shares how Artemis decides which research initiatives to pursue.

🏆 Artemis International was named Nutritional Outlook’s 2025 Best of the Industry – Industry Supplier.

➡️ Watch the interview here:
https://hubs.li/Q03YTC6b0

Melanie Bush, vice president of science and research at Artemis International, highlights research milestones and shares how the company prioritizes its research investments.

23/12/2025

How do values help scale a global supplements brand?

In part two of our interview, Jim Emme, CEO of NOW Health Group, discusses setting ambitious goals, building a strong company culture, and expanding NOW into more than 100 countries- all while staying true to its mission.

🏆 Emme was recognized as Nutritional Outlook’s 2025 Best of the Industry Industry Leader.

➡️Watch the interview:
https://hubs.li/Q03YTCB40

Jim Emme shares how ambitious goals, clear operating tenets, and values-driven culture helped NOW Health Group grow into a global supplements leader.

23/12/2025

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from the team at Nutritional Outlook! ❄️ 🎁

23/12/2025

The Science Behind Shoden® Ashwagandha

Keely Johnson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Arjuna Natural, dives into the benefits and nutritional applications for Shoden® Ashwagandha.

Watch the Video: https://hubs.li/Q03XVLHf0