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DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launched Howaru Calm, a probiotic aimed to support consumer’s response to stress. 

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences launches Howaru Calm probiotic to support stress

The agreement is for the development of pharmaceutical therapies for brain and eye health based on Aker’s Lysoveta LPC-bound EPA and DHA. 

Aker BioMarine signs first pharmaceutical agreement for therapies based on Lysoveta

The two new consumer product applications under Friesland's Biotis Brain Health Benefit Solutions range are built on galacto-oligosaccharide, a dairy prebiotic shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria that could help consumers feel less stressed and anxious.  

FrieslandCampina launches new prebiotic-based stress-support applications

A recently published study found that a Persicaria minor extract from HP Ingredients, called IQ200, supports cognitive health in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. 

IQ200 from HP Ingredients supports visual memory and mood, says recent study

Herbalife Nutrition introduced MemoryArmor cognitive health product, and Enrichual line of hemp-derived cannabinoids skincare products.

Herbalife Nutrition launches cognitive health and topical hemp products

Aker BioMarine has developed a pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) – bound EPA and DHA from krill

Aker BioMarine develops new ingredient from krill for cognitive and eye health called Lysoveta

The Herbal Pharmacist talks to Nutritional Outlook about science-backed mood-boosters.

5 Top mood-support ingredients: A pharmacist’s perspective

Smart supplement brands will account for seniors’ interest in quality of life, including mobility, balance, and maintenance of cognitive capacity.

How should dietary supplement companies market to seniors?

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

Ingredient innovation is on the rise for children and infant nutrition products, dietary supplements

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. 

Natural antioxidant Neumentix supports inflammation and cognitive performance in preclinical study

ChemiNutra announced that a recent study found its AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline (A-GPC) supported the performance of gamers during virtual reality gameplay.

AlphaSize Alpha-Glyceryl Phosphoryl Choline supports gaming performance in recent study

myAir, Ltd. developed a series of plant-based nutrition bars tailored to the consumer's unique stress profile and cognitive needs.

myAir develops custom, AI-based nutrition bars to support stress

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Dietary supplement manufacturing challenges have never been greater thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

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

Lubrizol Life Science Health launches novel astaxanthin microencapsulated with spirulina

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. 

New study finds link between nutrition and physical, 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. 

Cerebiome increased BDNF serum levels in recent study, potentially supporting mental health

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. 

Terry Naturally launches immune, stress support product called Andrographis and Ashwagandha

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. 

Gnosis by Lesaffre harnesses biotransformation to target wide range of product categories

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.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

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