Brain Health

Robby Gardner is a freelance journalist in Los Angeles, specializing in fresh produce and health food ingredients.

Articles

An update on the new research and developments in antioxidant ingredients.

Antioxidants: Unique ingredient formulas make antioxidants a market of specialized research

A capsanthin ingredient from Unibar Corp., called CapsiClear, has been found to support the ocular system’s ability to regulate intraocular pressure in a recent animal study. 

Capsanthin ingredient may help regulate intraocular pressure, says recent animal study

A recent study found that supplementation with a bilberry extract from BGG World, called MyrtiPro, reduced the risk of eye fatigue in subjects following the use of a visual display terminal.

Novel bilberry extract reduces eye fatigue associated with chronic screen usage, says recent study

How researchers and product manufacturers are working to expand our knowledge of this intimate relationship.

Nutrition and the microbiome: What’s on the research horizon?

Stephanie Udell is the global marketing leader of probiotics at 

. Over the last 15 years, she has gained deep leadership experience in brand and product management, consumer and audience insights, new product development, and strategy. At IFF, Stephanie leads global marketing and product launch initiatives, including the launch of 

HOWARU Lpc-37), which relieves consumers’ perceived stress and promotes overall mental well-being. Stephanie earned her bachelor’s and master’s of business administration degrees in marketing and entrepreneurial management from the University of Wisconsin School of Business.

Probiotic advances to calm the mind (and the gut)

Probiotics: Smart strategies for brain health

Alissa Marrapodi is Industry Insights Contributor, Custom Content Editor, MJH Life Sciences.

Affron, from Pharmactive Biotech Products, was awarded a U.S. patent for its role in mental wellbeing.

Affron saffron ingredient receives US patent for mood support

Sports supplements are increasingly taking a holistic approach to maintaining peak performance.

Sports Supplements: Support for the whole athlete

Researchers are actively investigating how probiotics influence numerous aspects of human health.

Beyond the gut: Probiotics’ benefits go body-wide

A recently published study found that a synergistic blend of bilberry, standardized to 36% anthocyanins, astaxanthin, and lutein helped reduce eye fatigue after screen time.

Synergistic formula of bilberry extract, astaxanthin, and lutein supported eye health in recent study

Phenolaeis has developed a prototype called First Date: Date and Oat Bites, a clean label chewy granola product with four premium functional ingredients to support mood and energy.