Nootropic herbs: Research on brain-boosting botanicals

A randomized crossover trial finds that formulation, not just dose, determines how much of the hops-derived compound xanthohumol actually reaches the bloodstream.

The ingredient group says supervised, multi-farm growing supports traceability and standardized quality for the botanical behind several of its branded ingredients.

A new 12-week trial adds controlled data to a question that matters for manufacturers positioning creatine beyond sports nutrition: does its muscle-building evidence hold up in adults over 45, including those not following a structured exercise program?

In the ninth episode, Nicholas and Lana unpack several longevity launches making waves, and why regulatory clearance, novelty, and clinical data are 3 separate things brands shouldn't blur together.

A randomized, crossover trial found that ThymoDream, a standardized black cumin seed oil, raised endogenous melatonin levels and improved several sleep measures over 7 nights, with lower reported daytime sleepiness than synthetic melatonin.

Piping Rock Health Products has launched a 300-mg NMN gummy under its Vitafusion brand, arriving less than a year after the FDA reversed its position on whether the ingredient could legally be sold as a dietary supplement.

The Indian branded-ingredient supplier has closed a growth investment from NDude Labs to expand clinical research and establish a dedicated US commercial operation, reflecting investor interest in ingredient companies that lead with published data.

A mixed cell-culture and mouse study found that Ahiflower oil, a plant-based omega-3 source, reduced markers of endothelial inflammation, blood lipids, and platelet clotting activity at levels comparable to fish oil.