Clinically Researched, Upcycled Multi-Collagen Ingredient Recognized by WholeFoods Magazine for Beauty-From-Within Innovation

CARTHAGE, Mo. – Stratum Nutrition, a leading global supplier of science-backed functional ingredients, is proud to announce that OVOLUX® has been named the 2026 Ingredient Choice Award winner in the Nutri-Beauty category by WholeFoods Magazine.

The recognition highlights OVOLUX® as an innovative beauty-from-within ingredient designed to meet growing demand for clinically researched, sustainable solutions that support skin, hair and nail health.

Derived from upcycled eggshell membrane, OVOLUX® is a naturally occurring multi-collagen complex containing collagen types I, V and X along with elastin, hyaluronic acid, calcium, keratin, and sulfur-containing amino acids. Its unique composition provides formulators with a comprehensive approach to beauty-from-within support while delivering efficacy at a low daily dose of just 400 mg.

In a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical study, daily supplementation with OVOLUX® demonstrated improvements in multiple measures of skin appearance and health. Objective improvements in skin elasticity, firmness, plumpness, and hydration around the eye area were observed as early as six weeks and maintained through 12 weeks. The study also demonstrated improvements in the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines, while additional findings showed benefits related to hair texture and nail health.

“We’re proud to see OVOLUX® recognized with this award,” said Micah Osborne, CEO of Stratum Nutrition. “It’s a combination of science-backed benefits, a low 400 mg daily dose and a naturally occurring multi-collagen profile that makes OVOLUX® a distinctive ingredient in the beauty-from-within category. Just as important, it’s upcycled origin reflects our continued focus on developing solutions that are both innovative and responsible. This recognition is a meaningful reflection of the work our team has put into building OVOLUX® into a strong and differentiated ingredient for our customers.”

The Ingredient Choice Awards recognize branded ingredients serving the dietary supplement and natural products industries across a variety of health categories. OVOLUX® was selected from the Nutri-Beauty category, which highlights ingredients designed to support beauty and appearance from within.

Beyond its clinical benefits, OVOLUX® offers a sustainability advantage by utilizing eggshell membrane that would otherwise be discarded as a byproduct of the egg industry. Through this upcycling process, Stratum Nutrition transforms an existing food-industry resource into a premium functional ingredient, helping reduce waste while creating additional value.

OVOLUX® also provides formulation flexibility across capsules, powders, gummies, beverages, and other supplement formats. Its low 400 mg daily serving makes it possible for brands to incorporate clinically researched beauty support without requiring the multi-gram serving sizes commonly associated with traditional collagen products.

Being named the 2026 Ingredient Choice Award winner in the Nutri-Beauty category further reinforces Stratum Nutrition’s commitment to delivering differentiated ingredients that combine science, sustainability and practical formulation advantages for brands and consumers around the world.