Brain Health

Nootropic spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may support reactive agility. 

Research on cocoa and chocolate reveal positive impacts on arterial health, exercise-related brain function, and more.

Spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may improve performance under stress, according to new study.

2018’s most unexpected supplement sales trends, according to SPINS.

New research shows that S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) combined with a vitamin B complex may improve mild and moderate depressive symptoms.

At November’s SupplySide West show, botanical suppliers showcased their ingredients targeting a range of product categories.

New research and market stats demonstrate that mood supplements are both in demand and effective.

Samantha Ford, AIDP’s business development manager, said Natural Remedies' ayurvedic lineup complements AIDP’s own line of ingredients for many of the same health conditions.

Studies show that the combination of the two neuroprotective ingredients helps increase “specific flavonoid bioavailability,” the firm said in a press release.

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

Prebiotic benefits extend to metabolic health, heart health, and more.

Fenugreek is an herb to watch, with benefits ranging from blood sugar support and stress relief.

The need is growing to support senior health with products targeting healthy aging.

Higher omega-3 levels may be linked to reduced cognitive depression symptoms in heart failure patients, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology’s Heart Failure.

Ayurvedic superfood brand Hanah has launched a new Cordyceps sinensis product whose ingredients are the first to be harvested directly from the kingdom of Bhutan using sustainable harvesting methods. 

The Natural Products Association (NPA; Washington, DC) did not mince words in its critique of the study.

The study was specifically conducted with children in Northern Ghana, where people have poor access to foods rich in omega-3s DHA and EPA.

Researchers have concluded that a diet rich in polyphenols may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease late in life.

A look at some of the most promising sleep aid ingredients.

A review of existing studies indicates that omega-3s may help to reduce hot flashes and depressive symptoms that occur during menopause, but researchers say further research is needed.

In the analysis, increased intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish was shown to exert a possible protective effect against anxiety.

In their main analysis, researchers found no significant cognitive benefits in Norwegian preschool students fed a fatty fish lunch versus a non-fish meat lunch for 16 weeks; however, they detected slight benefits in a sub-analysis adjusted for dietary compliance.

In a review of 29 published human studies, researchers found that sweet cherries may offer health benefits to subjects suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions.

The first-of-its-kind study found that supplementation with Affron, a branded saffron extract ingredient, improved feelings of separation anxiety, social phobia, and depression, in young people.

Vayarin Plus is an extra-strength medical food for the dietary management of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and teens over the age of 14 who weigh more than 97 lbs.