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

Aspen, Lallemand partner to launch probiotic that supports mood and stress

Unprecedented stress levels give dietary supplements the opportunity to reach consumers with substantiated natural ingredients.

The future of stress management and natural ingredients, from adaptogens to psychobiotics

The analysis concluded that over-the-counter cognitive support supplements may contain unapproved drugs, but the researchers specifically searched out and testing supplements that contained unapproved drugs. 

Recent analysis unfairly maligns and misrepresents cognitive health supplements, says CRN

Preclinical research1 conducted on mice found that the patented nicotinamide riboside (NR) called Niagen prevented light-induced retinal damage. 

Nicotinamide riboside may support eye health according to a preclinical animal study

A recently published study found that supplementation with a combination of tocotrienols (TheraPrimE Palm Tocotrienols) and astaxanthin (AstaZine Natural Astaxanthin) from BBG World supported the cognitive health of healthy subjects. 

Synergistic blend of astaxanthin and tocotrienols supports cognitive health, says new study

BioLift is designed to help the body's circadian rhythm overcome the midday slump by utilizing the science of chronobiology.

Israeli food-tech startup launches its BioLift energy beverage in the U.S. 

James Roza is chief science advisor at Layn Natural Ingredients–USA (Newport Beach, CA). For over 30 years, he has driven and directed research, product development, and quality assurance for leading nutraceutical manufacturers, and has been instrumental in establishing standards in the natural products industry.

While botanicals are not a panacea, there is much science-backed evidence for leveraging them to help manage good sleeping habits and reduce stress.

Managing stress and mood with natural botanicals

New findings from the RESHAW (Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women) clinical study, shows that daily supplementation with the branded resveratrol, Veri-te, supports cognitive health in postmenopausal women. 

Latest RESHAW findings show resveratrol supports cognitive health in postmenopausal women

Kriti Chaudhary heads business development and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences (Mumbai, India), one of the most experienced contract research organizations (CROs) serving the dietary supplement industry. A pharmacist-MBA by education, Chaudhary has a keen interest in nutraceutical product development, clinical research trends, and functional food innovation. Vedic Lifesciences not only helps ingredient and finished-product companies with clinical trials and animal studies but also calls itself the “Claims Guru”—an advisor of claims and how to substantiate them. In the past two decades, Vedic has conducted and published work in health areas such as joint health, cognition, gut health, sports performance, heart health, and many others. Visit 

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

Probiotic clinical trials: What are probiotic researchers studying? How are studies being designed?

A growing body of research lends support to the use of cocoa flavanols in supplements and Mars Inc. has developed a new scientific method for measuring flavanols and procyanidins in cocoa products. 

Mars Inc. advances knowledge of cocoa flavanol benefits, develops new method to measure flavanol content

A recently published study found that supplementation with the branded French pinebark extract, Pycnogenol from Horphag Research, may help manage migraine headaches. 

Pycnogenol may help manage migraine headache symptoms, says recent study

APOE4—a gene variant linked to inflammation in the brain and a known factor for increasing Alzheimer’s disease risk may reduce delivery of DHA and EPA to the brain before the onset of cognitive impairment, requiring higher doses of DHA. 

Alzheimer’s study sheds light on how DHA absorbed in brains with cognitive decline 

With the rise in popularity of nootropic ingredients, and the demand for natural, caffeine free alternatives, the present study shows that EnXtra can be a viable and safe solution for finished product manufacturers. 

New study shows the safety and efficacy of nootropic Alpinia galanga extract

As consumers—and researchers—grow curious about hemp’s other cannabinoids, what health gains might they find?

Beyond CBD: Exploring other hemp cannabinoids’ health benefits

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

Lallemand launches Cerebiome to support stress by way of gut-brain axis

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

The age of adaptogens

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

Gadot Biochemicals expands capacity of magnesium citrate with focus on applications that support stress and sleep

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

Adaptogen market stronger with clinical research

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.

Peak dietary supplement sales leveling off during COVID-19 pandemic, but growth still remains strong over last year, market researchers report during webcast