Brain Health

New systematic review and meta-analyses find that omega-3s, vitamin D, methylfolate, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may reduce depression symptoms when used in combination with antidepressant drugs.

The new Memophenol ingredient from Activ’Inside combines French grape and wild blueberry extracts.

KD Smart contains a 1:4 ratio of EPA:DHA.

The supplement is being promoted for “optimal cognitive function.”

Promising early research on astaxanthin looks toward a slew of new health areas.

Pharmachem Laboratories' Lactium ingredient can now be delivered in candy form.

From turmeric to resveratrol, which ingredients are showing promise for cognition?

Kids aren't mini adults, and their nutritional and supplement needs are unique.

Researchers found that mice consuming a polyphenol-rich grape and blueberry extract showed improvements to spatial learning and memory.

What science says about the promising potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols.

The approvals make Probio’Stick the “first and only probiotic with approved health claims in the gut-brain axis area” in Canada, according to Lallemand.

Why burnout is the next big opportunity for dietary supplements

What recent research is teaching us about the health benefits of vitamin supplementation

The patent describes how andrographolide has been “found to prevent and reverse neuropathology and stimulate neurogenesis.”

The new phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acids were developed for functional beverages in collaboration with 3i Solutions.

Researchers found that maternal vitamin D deficiency during early pregnancy was associated with a “nearly two-fold increased risk of [multiple sclerosis] in the offspring.”

A new meta-analysis finds that EPA and DHA omega-3 usage is associated with a reduction in symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD).

A recent study found AIDP’s magnesium L-threonate ingredient “nearly restored” executive function deficits in older adults with cognitive impairment.

From bean chips to “bites,” here are some of the latest trends in healthy snacks.

The relaxation dietary supplements market looks pumped with promising new ingredients and research.

The category is still notable, especially in global markets.

Many are pegging this year as the year for brain health.

Move over, magnesium! Here comes zinc.

A new study suggests the patented French pine bark extract may improve cognitive function, attention, and mental performance in healthy adults aged 55-70.

A new study suggests drinking Concord grape juice may improve cognitive performance in working mothers.

Enzymotec says PS can help increase stamina during exercise and boost post-exercise recovery.

By boosting acetylcholine synthesis, a supplement like A-GPC may help counter the “signaling fatigue” that often contributes to muscular fatigue and loss of strength, as well as muscle performance, because acetylcholine helps control speed of muscle contraction.

The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) says the new infographic is "designed to highlight the importance of omega-3s for brain health throughout the life cycle."

New research suggests Nutrition 21’s Nitrosigine may offer improvements to mental flexibility, speed of processing, and executive function under pressure.

A new multidomain trial suggests DHA omega-3 supplementation combined with a healthy lifestyle may help maintain cognitive function in adults aged 70 and over.