Brain Health

The Vitamin Shoppe partnered with Follett Higher Education Group, the largest campus store operator in North America, to bring its health and wellness solutions to campus bookstore locations throughout the country.

The study, which the company expects to publish later this year, found that enXtra from OmniActive Health Technology quickly increased subjects' mental alertness that sustained for five hours.

In addition to their ongoing goal of conducting in-depth consumer research, the two companies are launching the second phase of a joint clinical trial known as “Project Happy.”

The survey was conducted in 3500 dietary supplement consumers in the U.S., UK, Italy, Germany, and China.

What specific benefits do adaptogens provide? An expert explains.

Consumers are eager to invest in skincare products, but will today’s ingredients stand up to scrutiny?

Supplements only work if they are taken regularly. A smart system can help consumers reduce the mental load of their daily supplement routine.

Probiotic supplementation has become about much more than just populating the gut with beneficial bacteria, because we have a better understanding of what happens in the gut.

Research indicates that CBDA largely produces biological effects similar to CBD’s. But does it have market potential like CBD?

And how can companies introduce sleep foods and beverages to bedtime routines?

Many active ingredients create major challenges for beverage formulators. Unpleasant flavor notes from ingredients can be difficult to mask considering that pumping sugar into these drinks is no longer a popular option.

Many other actives are generating both the science to support their effectiveness and the consumer interest to raise them up the ranks.

Researchers determined that the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the highest red blood cell DHA quintile was 49% lower compared to the lowest quintile.

A new study found ido-BRI, a cucumber-derived natural iminosugar amino acid and supplement ingredient, caused a dose-dependent reduction in the lipopolysaccharide(LPS)–induced production of three proinflammatory factors.

The report assessed isolated melatonin ingestions among children, adolescents, and young adults 19 years and under between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2021 using the American Association of Poison Control Centers’ National Poison Data System (NPDS).

The product is considered a first-of-its-kind medical food for children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Wiley’s Finest launched Cod Liver Oil Plus, an MSC-certified omega-3 with lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamins D3 and E formulated to support cognition.

Open Book Extracts’ 76,000-sq-ft research and production facility is located near Durham, NC.

A recently published study funded by the Cranberry Institute found that supplementation with a freeze-dried cranberry powder had a positive effect on some cognitive health outcomes.

The ingredient, from Pharmactive Biotech Products, is backed by eight published human clinical trials showing support for mental wellbeing and sleep quality.

In the retailer’s new “The Vitamin Shoppe Health & Wellness Trend Report 2022,” the company discussed which product types saw growing sales in 2021 and which saw slowing sales.

Why our fascination with fungi and functional mushroom formulas is more than just a trend.

New study finds that vitamin K2 levels can impact cognitive function.

Today’s consumers aren’t interested in an energy rollercoaster ride marked by jittery highs and foggy lows. Natural solutions that keep the mind alert during the day and prepared for a restful sleep at night will find the most favor.

Some of the ways to lower our risk of developing this cognitive impairment may surprise you—and they have to do with diet and nutrition.

A yet-to-be published study presented at Experimental Biology 2022 (Poster: E380) found that supplementation with the patented complex of bonded arginine silicate with an optimized dose of inositol, nooLVL, supported cognitive function in esports gamers.

Energy, naturalness, personalized attention, price, and delivery form are key selling points.

Eye health supplements continue to improve and diversify, with ingredient R&D opening new avenues.

What new scientific developments are underway in algae and marine ingredients?

As customers rededicate themselves to sports and active nutrition, supplement companies are looking beyond challenges at long-term opportunities.