Ingredients to look for in October 2026
This month's picks span women's health, metabolic support, beauty-from-within, and digestive wellness — each backed by a defined standardization, a clinically studied dose, and a distinct delivery or extraction technology. Explore the five branded ingredients below to see what sets each one apart for your next formulation.
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SheVari4® by Cepham
SheVari4® by Cepham is a Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) extract developed for women's health, delivering a full spectrum of shatavarins — including Shatavarin IV, the least abundant but most pharmacologically potent for hormonal balance and stress resilience. Clinical studies point to improved hormonal balance, reduced stress, better sleep, and fewer hot flashes within 4 weeks of daily use …….
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aXivite® by SEE Nutrition
aXivite® by SEE Nutrition is a patented phenylcapsaicin — a stabilized analogue of natural capsaicin engineered for purity, bioavailability, and stability. Proprietary microencapsulation controls pungency and enables precise release, supporting gut health, weight management, sports nutrition, and metabolic applications at a sub-2 mg dose. It is GRAS and Novel Food authorized …….
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CeraLOK® by Anderson Advanced Ingredients
CeraLOK® is a standardized rice ceramide extract from Japan, formulated with glucosyl ceramides and uniquely containing β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside (BSG). Poly-cyclodextrin plating enhances absorption, and at a 40 mg dose it supports hydration, wrinkle refinement, and skin barrier function. Manufactured under GMP — Non-GMO, Halal, and Gluten-Free …….
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Actazin® by AIDP
Actazin® by AIDP is a freeze-dried green kiwifruit powder made from non-GMO Hayward kiwifruit grown in New Zealand. A proprietary freeze-drying process preserves bioactive potency — dietary fiber, actinidin enzymes, polyphenols, and organic acids — at low serving levels. Clinically studied at 600 mg for bowel regularity, digestive comfort, reduced bloating, and enhanced protein digestion …….
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Grantria® by Zeus Hygia
Grantria® by Zeus Hygia is a patented, triple-active pomegranate extract standardized to punicalagins, punicic acid, and ellagic acid, powered by ADOP™ Technology and produced through a complete aqueous extraction. Clinically studied at 300 mg/day over 60 days, it showed measurable improvements in facial elasticity, tone evenness, and spot reduction — ideal for beauty-from-within formulations …….
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