Brain Health

These broad-based benefits make Nutricog a timely ingredient for the brain health market which, increasingly, is attracting younger customers in addition to older ones.

Len Monheit, executive director of the Global Prebiotic Association, and Per Rehné, CEO at prebiotic ingredient supplier Clasado Biosciences, describe key developments coming down the prebiotic pipeline.

Leading supplement brands explain how today’s multivitamins meet modern needs.

Emerging research highlights the nuanced connection between our brain and our gut, creating new opportunities for product development in the brain health and stress-support category.

The new Nutricog ingredient is a blend of haritaki and boswellia that has been clinically shown to improve memory, increase learning rate and capacity, enhance focus and concentration, and improve decision-making.

The company decided to launch the four new products following the success of its Hello Dreams Sleep Strips introduced at the Expo West show last year.

The company says the body of science is growing showing that MenaquinGold can play a protective role in nerve health.

The company’s new VivoMega Algae oils are derived from microalgae using proprietary technology.

At Booth #4546, the company will offer its top scientists to discuss innovative formulating options for these ingredients.

The new beverage is a finalist in the NEXTY Awards in the category “Best New Functional Food or Beverage.”

Each serving of Peak DHA contains 600 mg of DHA omega-3 fatty acids and 300 mg of EPA omega-3 fatty acids.

Lutein grew significantly in the cognitive health category last year, signaling potential synergies and opportunities for incorporating this ingredient in future products.

Vitamins and minerals, particularly multivitamin and multimineral formulations, are growing as consumers seek cost-effective ways to personalize their nutrition.

Ashwagandha saw incremental sales gains in 2022.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2023.

The probiotic formula from Essential Formulas Inc. helped relieve fatigue in middle aged subjects.

A multivitamin is still a good foundation, but there’s considerable white space in the market for trendy, condition-specific kids formulas.

SternLife has announced that it is expanding its nutricosmetics portfolio to include two concepts for mood and sleep support in the form of water-soluble drink powders in Spicy Vanilla Chai and Cherry flavors.

Subjects taking Magtein PS for 30 days saw significant improvements in cognitive health parameters.

The ingredient features the company’s flagship AlphaWave L-theanine ingredient and features mushroom extracts from Nammex.

A recent study found that krill oil may have neuroprotective qualities that slow down hallmarks of aging.

Brightseed’s innovative AI platform, Forager, is unlocking the potential of plant bioactives while also accelerating research and development of novel ingredients.

The Ahiflower pioneer is showing the world how plant-based omegas can provide needed nutrition, sustainably.

Sulforaphane is found in cruciferous vegetables such as arugula, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, and radish, to name a few, and is associated with supporting metabolic health, digestion, heart health, and cognitive health.

Jennifer Grebow, editor-in-chief of Nutritional Outlook, talks to Scott Dicker, senior market insights analyst for SPINS, discussing dietary supplement and food trends.

Kerry’s Niamh Hunt discusses the role of consumer demographics in the functional food and beverage markets.

The company delved into the topics of cognitive health in gamers and immune health to bring attention to the benefits its ingredients can offer in these spaces.

The ingredient is called Avela, and it is a natural (R)-1,3-butanediol ingredient that raises beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) ketone levels, which is the body’s primary source of energy during ketosis, the firm says.

The company introduced the new ingredient, Feno-Cerasus, at November’s SupplySide West trade show.

Modern mood boosters are built on better studies, higher efficacy, and more effective formulations than past products.