Brain Health

IFF says it’s highly focused on unique formats like chocolate bars, beverages, and gummies that extend delivery possibilities beyond traditional tablets and capsules.

The company describes the fruit-flavored jelly beans as “an enjoyable and convenient way to get your daily dose of wellness.”

A three-year, $1.6 million research grant was bestowed by the Weston Family Foundation as part of its “Brain Health: 2021 – Lifestyle Approaches and Microbiome Contributions” program.

Melatonin dietary supplements have new competition: eyeglasses designed to promote the body’s natural production of melatonin.

The new retail company, NuTraditions, will debut at the Natural Products Expo West trade show in Anaheim, CA, in March, at Booth #3583.

Much more research is needed to determine if CBD—or any cannabinoid—is an effective solution for less-than-stellar sleep.

Ashwagandha is seeing consistent growth driven by demands in mood-support products, but its versatile benefits are still waiting to be tapped into.

The recommendation is part of a new health pamphlet published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), which recommends a daily supplemental vitamin D dose of 800 IU for people aged 65+.

In 2022, shoppers will continue to turn to good nutrition and dietary supplements to help them stay healthy in 2022, say two new consumer trend reports.

Between 1999 and 2018, the usage of melatonin significantly increased.

The pandemic put the brakes on massive CBD growth, but this is only the beginning for the burgeoning category.

COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.

There’s so much yet to come in the burgeoning sleep supplements market. In many ways, the category is just beginning.

When will consumers tire of collagen? Not soon, it appears.

Multivitamins and popular ingredients like phosphatidylserine and bacopa will continue driving interest.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

Experts predict 2022’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

A recent study found that a patented complex of bonded arginine silicate called Nitrosigine supported cognitive health and memory.

The China National Intellectual Property Administration issued Patent No. ZL 2017 1 1177638.2 for Certified Nutraceuticals’ Type I, Type II, Type V hydrolyzed jellyfish collagen: KollaJell.

Driven largely by growing demand in China, the infant formula market is seeing high growth in premium and ultra-premium products.

Consumers’ growing search for brain health, immune health, mood support, and more will continue driving functional foods long after COVID-19.

OmegaQuant has launched a new vitamin B12 test, with a sample collection kit that allows for at-home testing.

The demand for nootropics will continue to surge—but trying to formulate and market brain health supplements that will appeal across all these age groups doesn’t make sense in 2021. Supplement brands that take the time to understand each generational cohort’s particular challenges, needs, and life circumstances will make all the difference in terms of product success.

AIDP Inc. is introducing the Cognilipid portfolio of brands to its portfolio of nootropic ingredients. This includes CogniPLUS, CogniPS, and CogniPA.

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. and Brightseed has announced an agreement to leverage Brightseed’s Forager AI to profile the compounds in cranberries and discover new connections between cranberries and human health.

Wiley's Finest CEO Greg Lindsey discussed future growth markets for omega-3 ingredients, including a currently underexplored category: mood support.

Ingredient suppliers Nutritional Outlook interviewed revealed they are actively researching the sleep-health benefits of their ingredients—including teasing out the sleep-support potential of ingredients that previously had not been largely promoted for sleep health.

Ingredient suppliers are making more advanced formulations possible.

At this year's SupplySide West, Ashland launched soy-free GPM lutein and N-dur xr caffeine and melatonin for extended release in powdered drink products.

A Japanese ceremonial-grade matcha from Ito En and distributed by Taiyo International may help ease mild stress-related cognitive decline and improves reaction time among young adults, which could position it as an e-gaming ingredient.