Brain Health

Mushrooms offer a number of health benefits, including immune and brain support. With continued double-digit growth in the natural retail channel, the mushroom ingredient category is poised for mainstream success.

Melatonin saw huge sales gains in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic from consumers seeking sleep support. What will the market look like in 2021?

Gencor has launched a new proprietary and patented botanical ingredient called Calmaluma designed to support stress. The ingredient is an extract of Caralluma Fimbriata, an edible cactus from India.

Predictions from Nutritional Outlook's esteemed Editorial Advisory Board.

Unibar Corp. partnered with Health Thru Nutrition to launch a capsanthin-based supplement using CapsiClear, a patent-pending combination of carotenoids standardized to 50 percent capsanthin, for eye health formulations.

Lipogen launched CognoLipid, a phospholipid formula combining phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidic acid (PA) for the support of cognitive performance and chronic stress.

In a joint press release, AstaReal, Beneo, and Gelita are highlighting the potential of the emerging e-sports and gaming market for food and dietary supplement manufacturers.

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Howaru Calm, a probiotic aimed to support consumer’s response to stress.

The agreement is for the development of pharmaceutical therapies for brain and eye health based on Aker’s Lysoveta LPC-bound EPA and DHA.

The two new consumer product applications under Friesland's Biotis Brain Health Benefit Solutions range are built on galacto-oligosaccharide, a dairy prebiotic shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria that could help consumers feel less stressed and anxious.

A recently published study found that a Persicaria minor extract from HP Ingredients, called IQ200, supports cognitive health in subjects with mild cognitive impairment.

Herbalife Nutrition introduced MemoryArmor cognitive health product, and Enrichual line of hemp-derived cannabinoids skincare products.

Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill

The Herbal Pharmacist talks to Nutritional Outlook about science-backed mood-boosters.

Smart supplement brands will account for seniors’ interest in quality of life, including mobility, balance, and maintenance of cognitive capacity.

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

The results of the study, published in two peer-reviewed journals, found improved cognitive and motor performance, as well as reduced expression of oxidative stress and inflammation.

ChemiNutra announced that a recent study found its AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC) supported the performance of gamers during virtual reality gameplay.

myAir, Ltd. developed a series of plant-based nutrition bars tailored to the consumer's unique stress profile and cognitive needs.

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Lubrizol Life Science Health launched Astagile microcapsules; a sustainable, organic-certified astaxanthin microencapsulated with spirulina that is designed to promote mental agility and support healthy aging for young and senior adults

A recent study conducted in collaboration with Abbott, University of Illinois, and the U.S. Air Force, found that proper nutrition is directly linked with physical and cognitive performance.

A recent post-hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial found that a probiotic formulation called Cerebiome increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) serum levels in subjects.

EuroPharma, maker of Terry Naturally, launched a new product called Andrographis and Ashwagandha featuring clinically-studied extracts for immune defense, stress support, energy and endurance, stamina, recovery, and focus.

Gnosis by Lesaffre has unveiled a new business strategy which is the continued focus on microorganisms and biotransformation processes such as fermentation to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, and yeasts that will target five key market segments.