Stress & Sleep

Supplementation with the formulated PEA ingredient resulted in improved heart rate variability, a marker of stress resilience.

Live from SupplySide Global 2025, Nutritional Outlook interviewed Keely Johnson, vice president of sales and marketing for Arjuna Natural, discussing the applications and research of the new root-only ashwagandha ingredient Shoden-R.

Nutritional Outlook interviews ADM's Vaughn DuBow at SupplySide Global to discuss the company's recent Sleep, Stress, and Mood report.

The study from the American Heart Association (AHA) found that people with chronic insomnia who took melatonin long-term were found to be at higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, hospitalization, and death.

Nonpsychoactive cannabinoids like CBN, CBG, and CBDA support sleep, pain relief, and metabolism. Learn about their science, safety, and potential in functional foods and supplements.

Backed by clinical trials, the extended-release ashwagandha extract from Nutriventia, called Prolanza, supports stress relief, sleep, and cognitive health.

The latest trends and innovations in magnesium products.

At 125 mg, the bioavailability of extract Zenroot from OmniActive was compared to other ashwagandha extracts, as well as its effect on reducing stress and anxiety.

A 12-week clinical trial suggests that Affron from Pharmactive Biotech Products may help improve mood in adults experiencing mild depression symptoms.

A recent study explored Monteloeder’s RelaxPLX, a lemon verbena extract, and how it could be beneficial for teenagers with improving their sleep quality and relaxation.

Natural Remedies announced its latest innovation, an ashwagandha supplement which may help with stress support, energy, and endurance.

The presentation will explain the effects of Serezin on discomfort reduction and sleep support, highlighting results in a women-only cohort analysis.

Through recent research, Q-actin, a supplement produced from cucumber extract, may help improve sleep quality, finger dexterity, and cognitive wellness.

The low-dose plant-based ingredients, Sleeproot and Zenroot, are expected to grow the company’s presence in the expanding European nutraceutical market.

Nektium announced their new stress relief and sleep support supplement called Vanizem, which will be showcased at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe 2025.

CRN recently updated the safe intake level for magnesium supplements to 500 mg per day for healthy adults which was previously recommended at 400 mg per day.

The extract Safr’Inside was examined for its potential as a sleep aid without hormones and an alternative to melatonin.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Catherine Kwik-Uribe, Chief Science Officer of Nutrition21 about their recent launch of EverZen, a stress-support supplement.

The functional, plant-based ingredient offers an alternative to ashwagandha for mood and stress response support.

Health claims for the botanical extract include its stress relieving and sleep supporting benefits.

Nutritional Outlook talks to ADM's vice president of global marketing and innovation, June Lin, at Expo West about the company's latest postbiotic ingredient.

The shift toward non-melatonin sleep aids.

Nutriventia announced results from a recent study looking into how Melotime could possibly be used in promoting healthy sleep patterns.

ADM and Asahi Group Foods Corporation recently signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the lactic acid-based postbiotic Lactobacillus gasseri CP2305.

The study examined the effects of an athlete-derived probiotic on gut and sleep health in athletes and the general population.