Brain Health

Meijer will now retail three products from Healthy Directions’ Doctors’ Preferred brand in Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Researchers are using Gnosis by Lesaffre’s MenaQ7 vitamin K2 (MK-7) ingredient in the six-month study.

The new Wellmune Adapt ingredient blends branded ingredients Wellmune beta-glucan and Sensoril ashwagandha root and leaf extract, plus vitamin C.

The ingredient, supplied by Roelmi HPC, is a botanical blend.

Lecithin is widely used in animal feed, nutritional supplements, and infant nutrition because, on top of exhibiting excellent functional properties, it provides great nutritional benefits.

Market research shows that the Asia-Pacific market is one of the fastest-growing prebiotic sectors, writes David Mharakurwa of Clasado Biosciences.

Arun Kedia, managing director of VAV Lipids, explains why combining dairy fat with plant oils makes it possible to develop a lipid profile in formula closer to breast milk.

For instance, the company says Bioenergy Ribose can improve the flavor and aroma of plant-based proteins.

The report captures proprietary data from The Vitamin Shoppe stores and online shop, The Vitamin Shoppe survey data, and data from market researcher SPINS.

The new Launch Hydrate sports drinks include not only Cognizin but also functional ingredients L-alanyl-L-glutamine and electrolytes.

Subjects taking the polyphenol-rich extract saw greater improvements in cognitive function compared to placebo, but these differences were not statistically significant. The study does justify further research to investigate the extract's benefits at low doses.

The study found that supplementation had the most pronounced effect on subjects with poor quality diet at baseline.

Results showed that subjects taking the extract experienced significant improvements in alertness, reaction time, correct responses, and a reduction in errors compared to placebo.

Innova Market Insights identifies key health concerns driving consumers’ food and supplement choices today.

The company presented the results at the 2023 annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in April.

The study included 3562 adults who were randomized to receive a daily multivitamins or placebo for three years while being evaluated annually with an internet-based battery of neuropsychological tests.

What is the evidence that B3 vitamins benefit healthspan?

They are: black hoof, tiger milk, poria, enoki, wood ear, and split gill mushrooms.

Bimuno GOS is backed by more than 20 clinical trials and has shown benefits for gastrointestinal, digestive, immune, and cognitive health, Clasado says.

At Vitafoods Europe, the company will be featured at education presentations and networking events.

The company will emphasize what it says is the first and only organic version of the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii.

TurmXtra is a bioavailable turmeric ingredient, while Prolanza is a clinically studied ashwagandha ingredient.

The company is now sharing white papers with data from two proprietary consumer surveys showing that respondents are seeking ways to supplement brain and immune health.

Botanical and herbal supplement sales go from strength to strength.

The company will unveil new product positioning and functional food formats to meet the needs of the emerging market.

The recent study explored the role the proprietary probiotic blend may have on the microbiome of anxious adults and as a result, their anxiousness.

The company will showcase its branded ingredients BetaVia, DailyZz, and Neumentix.

The audience for cognitive and mental health supplements is growing.

Subjects taking the branded beta-alanine supplement, called CarnoSyn, saw improvements in cognitive health function as well as depression, based on questionnaires.

At Expo West, Sabinsa, a supplier of Bacopa monnieri and Oroxylum indicum ingredients for brain health, explained how they each benefit cognition differently.