May 17th 2024
Researchers examined the effects of MK-7 and menaquinone-4 (MK-4) on neuroblastoma cells to understand how different forms of vitamin K2 impact the expression of genes involved in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation.
May 8th 2024
Cepham's new Luteye ingredient combines lutein and zeaxanthin with extra virgin olive oil enriched with oleocanthal.
May 2nd 2024
The challenges of translating consumer demands to validated scientific measures, and vice versa.
April 25th 2024
The extract, called Vanizem, is sustainably sourced from Aframomum melegueta spice, is marketed for stress and mood support.
April 16th 2024
Consumers are seeking benefits beyond energy such as focus and stress relief.
2016 Omega-3 Science Update
The latest crop of omega-3 research nets positive data for depression, eye health, children’s health, and more.
AREDS2 Trial: Omega-3s Don’t Benefit Cognitive Health?
Why we should take negative results from the AREDS2 study with a grain of salt for now.
Smart Strategies for Marketing Brain-Health Products
Regulators are increasingly scrutinizing product claims in the booming brain-health market.
Melatonin Misconceptions
Correcting the three most common misunderstandings about this popular dietary supplement.
Chemi Nutra Files Novel Patent for AlphaSize Choline Ingredient
Chemi Nutra says its alpha-glyceryl phosphoryl choline (A-GPC) ingredient is well-suited to replace, displace, or augment caffeine in products targeting mental energy, sports nutrition, and healthy aging.
Lactium Casein Hydrolysate Promotes Sleep without Sedation, Study Says
A new animal study of Pharmachem Laboratories’ Lactium casein hydrolysate suggests the ingredient may promote sleep with “minimal sedative effects.”
Ashwagandha Reduces Stress-Induced Food Cravings in New Study
KSM-66 ashwagandha has shown stress-relieving benefits in previous studies, but new research suggests those benefits also extend to reducing excessive food consumption associated with stress.
Study Explains L-Threonate’s Effect on Magnesium in the Brain
Researchers found that L-threonate is the only magnesium anion that efficiently transports magnesium to neuron cells in the brain.
Resurgence in Phospholipid Innovation?
Suppliers cite growing demand as one reason for renewed interest in phospholipids.
Four New Phosphatidylserine Studies for Memory, Stress, Mood, and ADHD
New research backs phosphatidylserine’s role in memory, stress, and mood.
Turmeric Rising: Turmeric and Curcumin Research Is Hot
Turmeric is the darling of the natural products market. What have we learned lately about turmeric and its active constituent, curcumin?
New Antioxidant Research for Brain and Heart Health
Powerful new evidence for antioxidants in heart and brain health.
New Mood-Enhancement Product Combines Adaptogens, Sceletium, and B Vitamins
Procera Mood, the new mood-support supplement product from Procera Health, also contains L-theanine, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C.
Certain Nutritional Supplements May Enhance Effect of Antidepressant Drugs
New systematic review and meta-analyses find that omega-3s, vitamin D, methylfolate, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may reduce depression symptoms when used in combination with antidepressant drugs.
New Berry Polyphenol Ingredient Designed to Improve Memory
The new Memophenol ingredient from Activ’Inside combines French grape and wild blueberry extracts.
New Omega-3 Prenatal Ingredient Has Same Ratio of EPA to DHA as Mother’s Milk
KD Smart contains a 1:4 ratio of EPA:DHA.
EZ Melt Fast-Dissolving Supplement Launches with Citicoline for Brain Health
The supplement is being promoted for “optimal cognitive function.”
Astaxanthin: New Health Promises on the Horizon?
Promising early research on astaxanthin looks toward a slew of new health areas.
Stress Relief in Candy Form?
Pharmachem Laboratories' Lactium ingredient can now be delivered in candy form.
Latest Studies on Brain-Health Nutraceuticals
From turmeric to resveratrol, which ingredients are showing promise for cognition?
High-Priority Nutrients for Kids
Kids aren't mini adults, and their nutritional and supplement needs are unique.
Berry Polyphenols Offer Cognitive Benefits, Animal Study Suggests
Researchers found that mice consuming a polyphenol-rich grape and blueberry extract showed improvements to spatial learning and memory.
Cocoa Flavanols: Emerging Research Is Taking Us Deeper Inside the Cacao Bean
What science says about the promising potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols.
Canada Approves Gut-Brain Axis Health Claims for Lallemand Probiotic
The approvals make Probio’Stick the “first and only probiotic with approved health claims in the gut-brain axis area” in Canada, according to Lallemand.
Dietary Supplements for Stress-Related Burnout
Why burnout is the next big opportunity for dietary supplements
Vitamin Research Studies
What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation
NeuroActin Awarded Patent For Brain-Health Supplements
The patent describes how andrographolide has been “found to prevent and reverse neuropathology and stimulate neurogenesis.”
Chemi Nutra Launches Water-Dispersible Phospholipids for Functional Beverages
The new phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acids were developed for functional beverages in collaboration with 3i Solutions.
Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Linked with Higher Risk of MS in Offspring
Researchers found that maternal vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy was associated with a “nearly two-fold increased risk of [multiple sclerosis] in the offspring.”
Omega-3 Intake Linked with Reduced Depression Symptoms
A new meta-analysis finds that EPA and DHA omega-3 usage is associated with a reduction in symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD).