Nutritional Outlook Vol. 29, No. 2

Snacks can address consumers' various needs, but to compete in this saturated space, manufacturers should identify who they want to formulate for.

While adaptogens do not have an official scientific classification, they offer a compelling solution to chronic stress, informed by traditional Eastern practices, but approached through a more modern Western lens.

Algae-based ingredients are moving into mainstream acceptance, driven by advances in cultivation, clinical research, formulation science, and sustainability-focused supply chains.

As memory and focus benefits expands beyond aging consumers to include younger demographics seeking focus and performance, formulators are leveraging targeted ingredients, clinical validation, and innovative delivery formats to meet demand.

Thomas Druke, senior marketing and business development manager at Balchem, explains why cognition is a crucial factor in sports performance, the opportunity this presents to dietary supplement manufacturers, and why choline is an ideal ingredient for supporting brain health in athletes.

In this interview, Aleix Sala-Vila, PhD, explains results from a recently published longitudinal study linking omega-3 levels and risk of early-onset dementia.

How vitamin B12 can support healthy aging and longevity, as well as the advantages of using certain forms of the nutrient.