Brain Health

Lutein grew significantly in the cognitive health category last year, signaling potential synergies and opportunities for incorporating this ingredient in future products.

Vitamins and minerals, particularly multivitamin and multimineral formulations, are growing as consumers seek cost-effective ways to personalize their nutrition.

Ashwagandha saw incremental sales gains in 2022.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2023.

The probiotic formula from Essential Formulas Inc. helped relieve fatigue in middle aged subjects.

A multivitamin is still a good foundation, but there’s considerable white space in the market for trendy, condition-specific kids formulas.

SternLife has announced that it is expanding its nutricosmetics portfolio to include two concepts for mood and sleep support in the form of water-soluble drink powders in Spicy Vanilla Chai and Cherry flavors.

Subjects taking Magtein PS for 30 days saw significant improvements in cognitive health parameters.

The ingredient features the company’s flagship AlphaWave L-theanine ingredient and features mushroom extracts from Nammex.

A recent study found that krill oil may have neuroprotective qualities that slow down hallmarks of aging.

Brightseed’s innovative AI platform, Forager, is unlocking the potential of plant bioactives while also accelerating research and development of novel ingredients.

The Ahiflower pioneer is showing the world how plant-based omegas can provide needed nutrition, sustainably.

Sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables such as arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and radish, to name a few, and is associated with supporting metabolic health, digestion, heart health, and cognitive health.

Jennifer Grebow, editor-in-chief of Nutritional Outlook, talks to Scott Dicker, senior market insights analyst for SPINS, discussing dietary supplement and food trends.

Kerry’s Niamh Hunt discusses the role of consumer demographics in the functional food and beverage markets.

The company delved into the topics of cognitive health in gamers and immune health to bring attention to the benefits its ingredients can offer in these spaces.

The ingredient is called Avela, and it is a natural (R)-1,3-butanediol ingredient that raises beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) ketone levels, which is the body’s primary source of energy during ketosis, the firm says.

The company introduced the new ingredient, Feno-Cerasus, at November’s SupplySide West trade show.

Modern mood boosters are built on better studies, higher efficacy, and more effective formulations than past products.

Brand leaders in the supplements and foods space explain how they are delivering products to de-stress—and delight—their customers.

The company discussed how its vertically farmed mushroom ingredients stand out in the market for standardization, purity, and quality.

Recent negative headlines cast melatonin in an unfavorable light. Is there any justification for the bad press?

To stay relevant moving forward, products must evolve to meet today’s consumer needs.

Companies making plant-based products today are focused on offering a variety of choices in order to meet the needs of diverse consumer groups, including an expanding mainstream audience. Luckily, the growing sophistication of plant-based ingredients is allowing them to do just that.

DolCas Biotech, LLC attained Health Canada natural product licenses for its concentrated turmeric extract, Curcugen, and Ginfort, a powdered ginger extract for digestion.