Brain Health

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.

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Apsen and Lallemand Health Solutions launched a probiotic formulation for the brain-gut axis for the Brazilian market.

Unprecedented stress levels give dietary supplements the opportunity to reach consumers with substantiated natural ingredients.

The analysis concluded that over-the-counter cognitive support supplements may contain unapproved drugs, but the researchers specifically searched out and testing supplements that contained unapproved drugs.

Preclinical research1 conducted on mice found that the patented nicotinamide riboside (NR) called Niagen prevented light-induced retinal damage.

A recently published study found that supplementation with a combination of tocotrienols (TheraPrimE Palm Tocotrienols) and astaxanthin (AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin) from BBG World supported the cognitive health of healthy subjects.

BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

While botanicals are not a panacea, there is much science-backed evidence for leveraging them to help manage good sleeping habits and reduce stress.

New findings from the RESHAW (Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women) clinical study, shows that daily supplementation with the branded resveratrol, Veri-te, supports cognitive health in postmenopausal women.

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

A growing body of research lends support to the use of cocoa flavanols in supplements and Mars Inc. has developed a new scientific method for measuring flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products.

A recently published study found that supplementation with the branded French pinebark extract, Pycnogenol from Horphag Research, may help manage migraine headaches.

APOE4—a gene variant linked to inflammation in the brain and a known factor for increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk may reduce delivery of DHA and EPA to the brain before the onset of cognitive impairment, requiring higher doses of DHA.

With the rise in popularity of nootropic ingredients, and the demand for natural, caffeine free alternatives, the present study shows that EnXtra can be a viable and safe solution for finished product manufacturers.