Brain Health

There are many paths to cognitive support, and creating a product that’s just right for your target customer can be daunting.

A recently published study found that a proprietary lemon verbena extract called relaxplx from Monteloeder may help reduce stress and support sleep quality.

Immune health brands are bringing multifunctional supplements and powders to market.

In its first annual report on food, beverage, and health and wellness trends, U.S. food broker Presence highlights relaxation, mushroom, and digestive health demands, and more.

IFF says it’s highly focused on unique formats like chocolate bars, beverages, and gummies that extend delivery possibilities beyond traditional tablets and capsules.

The company describes the fruit-flavored jelly beans as “an enjoyable and convenient way to get your daily dose of wellness.”

A three-year, $1.6 million research grant was bestowed by the Weston Family Foundation as part of its “Brain Health: 2021 – Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions” program.

Melatonin dietary supplements have new competition: eyeglasses designed to promote the body’s natural production of melatonin.

The new retail company, NuTraditions, will debut at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA, in March, at Booth #3583.

Much more research is needed to determine if CBD—or any cannabinoid—is an effective solution for less-than-stellar sleep.

Ashwagandha is seeing consistent growth driven by demands in mood-support products, but its versatile benefits are still waiting to be tapped into.

The recommendation is part of a new health pamphlet published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), which recommends a daily supplemental vitamin D dose of 800 IU for people aged 65+.

In 2022, shoppers will continue to turn to good nutrition and dietary supplements to help them stay healthy in 2022, say two new consumer trend reports.

Between 1999 and 2018, the usage of melatonin significantly increased.

The pandemic put the brakes on massive CBD growth, but this is only the beginning for the burgeoning category.

COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.

There’s so much yet to come in the burgeoning sleep supplements market. In many ways, the category is just beginning.

When will consumers tire of collagen? Not soon, it appears.

Multivitamins and popular ingredients like phosphatidylserine and bacopa will continue driving interest.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

Experts predict 2022’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

A recent study found that a patented complex of bonded arginine silicate called Nitrosigine supported cognitive health and memory.

The China National Intellectual Property Administration issued Patent No. ZL 2017 1 1177638.2 for Certified Nutraceuticals’ Type I, Type II, Type V hydrolyzed jellyfish collagen: KollaJell.

Driven largely by growing demand in China, the infant formula market is seeing high growth in premium and ultra-premium products.

Consumers’ growing search for brain health, immune health, mood support, and more will continue driving functional foods long after COVID-19.