Brain Health

A recent animal study found that Pharmactive’s branded saffron extract, affron, helped boost the body’s endogenous production of melatonin.

Consumers associate omega-3s with cognitive health. They are also interested in plant-based alternatives, creating opportunities for plant-based omega-3 sources.

The company conducted one-on-one interviews with consumers in the U.S., China, and Germany for its new report, “Is Your Mind Open to the Opportunities of Mental Wellness?”

Gnosis by Lesaffre has announced the results of a study that investigates the potential of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) to repress the expression of genes associated with the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

As the sports and active nutrition market reclaims its glory, which ingredients and products are the champions?

In the study, the probiotic blend called Bifizen helped improve depression and anxiety scores, as well as associated biomarkers.

The patent (number EP 3 538 085 B1) was granted on July 12, 2023, and was validated in Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

MMR based its latest insights on data from consumers in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Mineral supplements are better than ever.

The researchers concluded that because supplements helped maintain proactive reaction time and improve reaction time after high intensity exercise, the results suggest that ATP may mitigate exercise-induced cognitive dysfunction.

The report names five trends: holistic health, “unapologetic femcare,” social media drivers of food and beverage trends, the metaverse, and innovative scented applications.

Melatonin may impact long-term memory by modulating the phosphorylation levels of memory-related proteins in both receptor-mediated and nonreceptor-mediated signaling pathways.

In response to current market demands, Sirio created two ready launch concepts that support menopause and eye health which the company will introduce as CPHI Barcelona.

In this report, contract research organization Vedic Lifesciences analyzes trends in CBD clinical studies.

A recent study found that a proprietary probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, marketed as HEAL9 by Probi, was able to improve cognition is subjects with moderate stress.

Aker BioMarine has announced that its brain health ingredient, Lysoveta, has received an acknowledgement letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following its new dietary ingredient notification (NDIN).

Researchers reviewed 10 randomized, double-blind, controlled trials of various supplements that had positive outcomes in a number of cognitive health domains.

Can supplements help address elevated homocysteine levels associated with vascular dementia?

Not all prebiotics are alike, and research reveals that specific molecular structures can provide consistent gut health effects.

Meijer will now retail three products from Healthy Directions’ Doctors’ Preferred brand in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Researchers are using Gnosis by Lesaffre’s MenaQ7 vitamin K2 (MK-7) ingredient in the six-month study.

The new Wellmune Adapt ingredient blends branded ingredients Wellmune beta-glucan and Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract, plus vitamin C.

The ingredient, supplied by Roelmi HPC, is a botanical blend.

Lecithin is widely used in animal feed, nutritional supplements, and infant nutrition because, on top of exhibiting excellent functional properties, it provides great nutritional benefits.

Market research shows that the Asia-Pacific market is one of the fastest-growing prebiotic sectors, writes David Mharakurwa of Clasado Biosciences.