Brain Health

The new tablets were designed to be paired with Elevant’s Prime NMN capsules.

Read about the Herbal Pharmacist’s botanical best-bets for battling stress.

Longevity by Nature has recently entered into two strategic marketing and distribution partnerships with National Sales Associates LLC and United Natural Foods Inc.

The expansion includes green, black, white, oolong, and pu’erh tea extracts.

Following a single dose of the L-theanine, subjects saw significantly greater increases in frontal region alpha power compared to placebo, which is considered reflective of relaxation.

This show marks the first time all of IFF’s business divisions—Health & Biosciences, Nourish, Scent, and Pharma Solutions—will combine at one booth to showcase “how IFF brings science and creativity together for the health products market,” the company says.

When it comes to health and supplements—and in a nod to the Spice Girls: What do women really, really want?

Kaneka has announced that its Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 probiotic, designed to support the gut-brain axis, is now self-affirmed GRAS.

Results showed that while there were no differences between the two groups when it came to sleep quantity and quality, the PEA group did experience reduced sleep onset latency, time to feel completely awake, and improved cognition on waking.

The market for mood, stress, and sleep supplements was growing long before COVID-19. The pan-demic shot it into the stratosphere.

Turmeric and curcumin research uncovers new gems.

Unigen will be introducing two new botanical ingredients at this year’s SupplySide West Presentation Theater.

Layn Natural Ingredients has launched a natural antioxidant extract called SophorOx.

The state of the CBD market more than a year and a half into the COVID era gives us clues as to how strong its momentum may be.

With more consumers discovering what sports nutrition has to offer, they’re raising expectations for the category.

Bionap Bioactive Natural Products has achieved self-GRAS status with the help of GRAS Associates, a fully-owned subsidiary of Nutrasource.

One of curcumin’s lesser-known benefits is its effects on stress/anxiety and sleep.

In no small part thanks to COVID-19, minerals have enjoyed a real renewal, attracting attention for everything from their contribution to immune and sleep support to their ability to keep our bodies in solid working order.

Supplementation with Bacopa monnieri for 28 days was associated with a 14% improvement in emotional wellbeing, 12% improvement in general health, and 16% reduction in pain.

Cognition, immunity, and pet nutrition are just some of the exciting new categories where prebiotics can make a mark.

The first NPN is for the company’s BacoMind Children ingredient, and the second NPN is for the company’s BacoMind Adult ingredient.

The hemp extract is rich in THCV which research shows may suppress appetite and help with weight management.

The study found that FrieslandCampina’s Biotis SleepWell ingredient reduced cortisol levels and modulated the microbiome in favor of bacteria associated with better sleep and less stress.

Formulators will have to approach the task of developing mood foods and beverages differently from how they’d build a traditional supplement.

Petteruti will take the place of Chemi Nutra’s outgoing president and CEO, Scott Hagerman, who is retiring.