Brain Health

A look at the hype behind vitamin K2; its benefits, formulation considerations, and opportunities.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced the launch of two algae-based DHA ingredients: Biotis DHA FlexP 15 and Biotis DHA FlexP 20.

Sempera Organics has launched a lion’s mane mushroom blend called SO-DSX1, which is a patent-pending proprietary blend of lion’s mane fruiting body and mycelium.

Stratum Nutrition has announced the acquisition of Sibelius: Sage, a proprietary sage extract with clinically-supported memory and attention benefits.

Kyowa Hakko has announced that Karma Water has a new product featuring its Cognizin Citicoline ingredient to promote energy and enhance focus. The company will be providing samples at Expo West 2024.

Magnesium's trajectory is similar to ashwagandha in that its reach is extending across multiple categories.

The profile of mushrooms is growing but more education may be needed for consumers to differentiate between different species.

Creatine has seen impressive sales growth, but state legislation putting age limits on the purchase of creatine products in the sports and weight management categories may pose a dilemma.

A PEA supplement from Gencor was shown to reduce the duration of migraines as a well as severity.

The double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial sponsored by Blue California demonstrated that ErgoActive ergothioneine supported cognitive function, memory, and sleep in healthy elderly subjects with subjective memory complaints.

A recent animal study found that a proprietary saffron extract may help manage stress by regulating the HPA axis.

Over two years, supplementation with multivitamin mineral improved episodic memory and global cognition.

A recent double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effect of a branded beetroot extract on cognitive health. The intervention was consumed as a chewable tablet.

According to Ethical Naturals, the approval was the result of 18 months of work by the company and Transchem, its Australian partner and exclusive distributor of AlphaWave in the country.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2024.

OSHU explains that the pilot study will not test memory directly, but rather use blood samples and brain scans to find biomarkers and other signs that indicate the extract’s ability to aid memory.

The grand opening took place on November 28, 2023 at the expanded facilities of the Kyowa Hakko Bio Yamaguchi Production Center, in Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Research is supporting cranberry’s benefits for age-related cognitive decline, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and elevated blood pressure.

The report also explains how consumer attitudes are shifting toward women’s health, gut health, and sports nutrition.

OmegaQuant has announced the receipt of a small business innovation research (SBIR) grant to develop a test that identifies fatty acid patterns to predict dementia risk as an early screening tool.

Production capacity for VitaCholine choline will increase 50% by year’s end.

Results showed that one hour after supplementation with the lion’s mane extract subjects demonstrated quicker performance on a Stroop task, and after 28 days of supplementation they saw a trend toward reduced subjective stress.

Formulating children’s supplements requires balancing the tried-and-true and innovation.

Zembrin is a patented extract of Sceletium tortuosum.

2023 was a prolific year for the research-rich supplier, which announced or submitted for publication five separate branded ingredient studies this year.

The company hosted a “first of its kind” event in November to debunk myths about dietary supplements and discuss key issues involving cognitive supplements.

If the gut-brain axis connects our microbiome and mood, mass, and metabolism, can probiotic supplementation support all three?

The market researcher shared its top 10 global trends for 2024.

Supplementation with the proprietary spearmint extract called Neumentix had a dose-dependent impact retinal ganglion cell density, oxidative stress and inflammation in a rat model of glaucoma.

The study found that supplementation with a whole-fruit strawberry powder positively impacted memory and mood in subjects.