Brain Health

A brief look at three of the lesser-known health benefits of natural astaxanthin.

Researchers from Western Sydney University will explore HydroCurc’s potential to reduce inflammation in the brain.

A consumer trends survey published by Euromonitor International shows that a majority of consumers are concerned about their mental well-being, and looking for product to help them manage stress. 

From protein to elderberry, suppliers formulated today’s hottest ingredients into innovative foods and drinks at IFT 2019.

In a new animal study, researchers tested the effects of a supplement combination of Kyowa Hakko’s Cognizin-brand citicoline and omega-3 fatty acid DHA (DSM’s life’sDHA brand) in mice who were subjected to bilateral common carotid artery occlusion, resulting in cerebral ischemia.

MCTs are increasingly popular among consumers and product makers, in part due to their ease of use as well as their health benefits.

The sports nutrition market was going strong even before casual competitors started swelling its ranks, but weekend warriors have surely added to the gains.

Algae’s valuable nutrition stores are prized in today’s human health market.

What does resveratrol research and delivery innovation look like in 2019? An update.

Trends and product updates for these two complementary categories of better sleep and greater energy.

A recent double-blind placebo-controlled study found that a daily dose of probiotics improved measures of mood in subjects.

Here’s what the latest research shows about five of the market’s fastest-growing cognitive performance ingredients.

PTSD symptoms include flashbacks, emotional numbness, and recurrent nightmares.

The company is sharing data from a new, proprietary clinical study on its polyphenol ingredient, Memophenol, for cognitive health.

Sibelius Natural Products (Oxford, UK) discussed why its Sibelius Sage ingredient is reinvigorating sage as a nootropic ingredient.

At SupplySide East, representatives from Evolva discussed the latest developments for the company’s resveratrol ingredients.

Future brain health products must address not only mood and cognition, but also our taxed and increasingly attenuated attention spans.

There is no singular sports nutrition shopper today. For sports nutrition brands, this fact is as exciting as it is challenging.

In a recently published study, a proprietary spearmint extract rich in polyphenols improved attention in young subjects. 

Sports drinks consumers are continuing to drive market change through an increased interest in healthier, more natural products.

Recent research on boswellia, mushrooms, ashwagandha, and more.

AlphaSize A-GPC has earned non-GMO certification by the International GMO Evaluation and Notification Program (IGEN), says AlphaSize’s supplier, Chemi Nutra (Austin, TX).

From snack foods and condiments to coffee, tea, and even mascara, here’s a look at the CBD product market today.

Messaging about the importance of lutein-and about eye health supplementation overall-is taking effect mainstream.

Turmeric is living an ingredient's dream: mainstream growth that shows no sign of stopping. How are marketers appealing to the masses?

The magnesium supplements market is still largely untapped, with lots of potential for growth.

Nootropic spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may support reactive agility. 

Research on cocoa and chocolate reveal positive impacts on arterial health, exercise-related brain function, and more.

Spearmint extract containing rosmarinic acid may improve performance under stress, according to new study.

2018’s most unexpected supplement sales trends, according to SPINS.