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.
Mood and Relaxation Dietary Supplements: Hope in a Bottle
Some still consider the market for mood and stress-relief supplements niche. But could things start looking up?
Andrographis Extract Promotes Memory and Cognitive Health?
NeuroActin, a new extract from HP Ingredients, shows potential for supporting brain health in recent research.
Milk Casein Formula May Alleviate Burnout
A clinical study shows the TARGET 1 blend has the potential to ease symptoms of workplace fatigue.
Krill Oil May Help Boost Lutein Absorption, Company Claims
Krill supplier Neptune returns to market with new brain, vision formula.
Brain Health Dietary Supplement Ingredient Research Update
There’s a downpour of research on nutrients for brain health.
What Studies Say about Hemp CBD
Is there a role for hemp's other cannabinoid in dietary supplement markets?
Dual-Chamber Supplement Bottle Makes North American Debut
While the packaging is currently more popular in Europe, it has never been sold in North America, until now.
SupplySide West: New Spearmint Ingredient for Brain Health, Plus Sustainable Rosemary
The cognitive ingredient is sourced from Kemin’s own-grown, patent-pending, non-GMO spearmint.
Is DHA Stable in Tofu?
House Foods is introducing tofu blocks with added DHA, but will that DHA be stable after customers fry and bake these tofu blocks?
Alzheimer’s Patients Consume Saffron for a Year
This Iranian study may be the largest on saffron and Alzheimer's disease patients.
Curcumin Alleviates Depression Symptoms, New Study Shows
Australian researchers say subjects with atypical depression, a common type of major depression, seemed to benefit even more from the curcumin treatment.
Ingredient Spotlight: Lion's Mane Mushroom
Lion's mane mushroom, also known as hedgehog mushroom, has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.
Vitamin D and Brain Health: Smart Ways to Think about Vitamin D
Vitamin D is not a magic bullet; it is, however, an essential nutrient for many bodily functions-including the brain’s.
Gluten May Be Causing Celiac ‘Brain Fog’
A yearlong study on celiacs finds gluten may be responsible for cognitive problems in this population group.
Omega-3 for Brain Health, Sleep, and Critically Ill Patients
Exploring omega-3 benefits beyond heart health
FTC Settles “Deceptive” life’sDHA Memory-Health Claims-but Is the Substantiation Bar Too High?
One Commissioner calls FTC’s requirements “unduly high."
Brain-Health Food Marketers Are Missing the Senior Channel
The time is right to aim brain health food and drinks at the elderly. But marketers don’t seem to think so.
4 Recent Studies on Lavender Oil
Can these purple flowers benefit more than just potpourri?
Ashwagandha May Improve Reaction Time
A study on healthy subjects complements existing research on children with memory deficit and elderly with memory loss.
Vitamin E May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Progression in Combination with Drugs, JAMA Study Says
Alpha-tocopherol’s lack of adverse side effects may make its combination with other treatments promising for AD.
SupplySide West Preview: Bacopa Extract for Memory
Synapsa is a bacopa extract intended for memory support.
Life Extension Introduces Liquid Melatonin
Direct application of melatonin under the tongue may be more useful than capsule and tablet applications.
Chlorella Found To Be Effective Lutein Source
Research shows that lutein from chlorella becomes concentrated not just in blood plasma but in erythrocytes, too.
Flavonoid Intake and Dementia
A close look at flavonoids shows their multiple actions against dementia.
Clinical Trial Confirms Mood Benefits of Relora
Test subjects enjoyed “significant” improvement from Next Pharmaceuticals ingredient versus placebo.
Essential Formulas Inc. Launches Chia-Based Omega-3 Range
Chia Omega line boasts vegan and vegetarian formulations.
Magnesium May Reverse Memory Decline in Alzheimer Mice, Study Shows
This is the first study to show a mechanism for reversing cognitive decline and improving memory and cognition in advanced-AD mice.
Canada Grants Cereboost Ginseng Cognitive Claims
The health claims apply to Cereboost when included at a 200 mg daily dose.
Fishy Finds: New Marine Ingredients in the Omega Market
New marine sources and new omega fatty acids are changing the omega market as we know it.
Is Ginger an Effective Alternative to Migraine Drugs?
In a large-scale human study, Iranian researchers compare ginger to the prescription drug sumatriptan.