Brain Health

Previously known as Probio’Stick, Lallemand’s Cerebiome showcases the product’s effect on the gut-brain axis, referring to it as a “psychobiotic.”

The stage for adaptogens is set thanks to today’s stress-ridden world.

Gadot Biochemicals is expanding the production capacity of its magnesium citrate ingredient to meet demand for applications that emphasize magnesium’s calming effect.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

The adaptogen market is growing thanks to clinical research substantiating its traditional medicine halo.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Weight-management and stress-support categories present opportunity for manufacturers trying to capture consumers during the pandemic.

AlphaSize alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline (A-GPC), a highly bioavailable form of choline for cognitive health from Chemi Nutra (Austin, TX), met the requirements contained in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) monograph.

Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.

Brain health is a diverse and versatile category that supports the needs of consumers across ages.

The burgeoning field of Nutritional Psychiatry is finding that there are many consequences and correlations between what you eat, how you feel, and how you ultimately behave.

Consumers are enthusiastic about brain-health supplements, and marketers should be responsible when making product claims.

Zynamite, a proprietary standardized extract of leaves of Mangifera indica, has been granted U.S. Patent 10,537,604 for Compositions for Enhancing Brain Activity.

Esports enthusiasts are focusing on nutrition as an avenue to improved performance.

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

Interest is rising in brain-health foods, writes one company, pointing to two examples of promising ingredients.

Evolva has announced the first published findings from the Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) clinical study.

Human trials are taking turmeric and curcumin science in surprising directions-and their number has only increased in concert with the botanical’s popularity.

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

More consumers and marketers are tackling the interplay between these two critical need states.

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

Even so, more consumers need to be convinced of ashwagandha’s efficacy, safety, and benefits.

Here’s why magnesium is more than just a passing trend.