General Nutrition

Daily nutrition is the foundation of long-term health - supporting the immune system, energy, growth, cognitive performance and more.

Foundational Nutrition for Everyday Health

People no longer see health as the absence of a disease, but as a proactive, day-to-day practice - what we do consistently shapes how we feel and how we show up. At the Unilever Wellbeing Collective, we focus on foundational nutrition that fits real life, pairing daily-use solutions with research that connects everyday lifestyle patterns to measurable markers of wellbeing.

Our recent research looks at how vegan vs. non-vegan diets align with key health markers and visible attributes, using practical, clinician-relevant measures. In healthy women following these diets long-term (≥1 year), we examined standard cardiometabolic indicators alongside assessments of skin appearance and DNA methylation readouts from skin to map connections between what people eat, internal biology and how skin presents - recognizing this is observational evidence rather than proof of causation.

Looking ahead, we’re translating all areas of our research insights into daily-life nutrition solutions, including approachable formats like SmartyPants and OLLY: science-informed formulas and guidance that align with people’s lifestyles - easy to adopt, designed to complement daily self-care, and evaluated against outcomes that matter in clinics and in everyday life.

To explore the science behind our general nutrition portfolio, visit the Science & Research section. Highlights include:

Science & Research

Evidence in Action

General Nutrition
The Effects of a Vegan Vs. Non-Vegan Diet in Healthy Women: Differences in Anthropometry, Epigenetic Methylation, and Skin Attributes

The study aimed to determine the effect of a vegan diet on anthropometry, epigenetic methylation and skin attributes, in women following a vegan diet relative to non-vegan women.

2025-05-10

10/05/2025

Gloria Portocarrero Huang and Luisa Collins

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General Nutrition
Concurrent Training and Adaptogenic Supplementation: Effects on Body Composition, Performance, and Health Metrics

Supplementation with Rhodiola Rosea (RR) and Cordyceps Sinensis (CS) has been shown to improve aerobic performance, but their influence on concurrent training (resistance training plus high intensity interval training) outcomes has not been established.

2020-10-20

20/10/2020

Vince C. Kreipke, PhD; Robert J. Moffatt, PhD; Charles J. Tanner, MA; Michael J. Ormsbee, PhD

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General Nutrition
Brain, Gut, and Sleep Development in Early Life: The First 1000 Days

The first 1000 days of life, from conception through the second year, represents a uniquely sensitive period for neurodevelopment. During this time, multiple physiological systems undergo rapid and coordinated maturation. Among these, the brain, gut, and sleep system form a tightly interconnected triad, exerting reciprocal influences on each other and playing a pivotal role in shaping lifelong cognitive, emotional, and behavioral trajectories. Disruptions in any one of these domains can reverberate across the others, amplifying developmental vulnerabilities. A key modifiable factor that can modulate this gut–brain–sleep triad is nutrition.

2026-01-29

10/08/2026

Devyani Chaturvedi, Shikha Snigdha, Michael A. Grandner, Nicole Avena and Punam Patel

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Yes. SmartyPants and OLLY gummies provide a full spectrum of nutrition benefits for the whole family. SmartyPants delivers premium multivitamins with easy-to-absorb forms of key nutrients for kids, teens and adults, while OLLY builds on its multivitamin foundation with research-backed ingredients for specific benefits such as sleep, mood and menopause support. This combination makes it simple, enjoyable, and effective for families to cover daily nutrition, sleep, and healthy living while also addressing unique wellness needs at every life stage.

Unilever Wellbeing Collective brands follow all cGMP standards and brands like SmartyPants, Nutrafol and OLLY obtain third-party certifications for certain products, such as an NSF certification for added assurance. Learn more on our Regulation in Practice page.

Many SmartyPants and OLLY formulas include on-pack statements about the presence or absence of specific allergens - such as gluten free, vegetarian, or kosher - so healthcare professionals can easily verify suitability for individual dietary needs. All label claims are transparently listed on the package, and both brands follow rigorous testing and quality protocols to confirm products meet their “free-from” statements.

In the case of SmartyPants, many products are additionally verified through certifications such as the Clean Label Project Purity Award. This commitment to clean formulations and transparency helps healthcare professionals match products to individual dietary needs.

As everyone is different and, therefore, may have different responses to supplements, we always advise consumers to use our products as directed and intended after consulting with their physician, especially if they are on prescription medications, are taking other supplements, have underlying medical conditions or have any general concerns.

Both brands offer kid-friendly gummies made with taste, safety, and age-appropriate nutrient levels in mind. SmartyPants provides popular multis like Kids Formula, Kids Formula & Fiber and Toddler Formula, while OLLY makes options such as Kids Sleep and Teen Girl Multi. These two brands help families support daily wellness and healthy habits from an early age.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.

This information is provided as a medical and scientific educational resource for the use of dieticians and other licensed healthcare professionals. This information is intended for Practitioners to use as the basis for determining whether to recommend these products to their clients. All recommendations regarding protocols, dosing, prescribing and/or use instructions should be tailored to the individual needs of the client considering their medical history and concomitant therapies. This Information is not intended for use by consumers.