Stress & Sleep

At the show, the company will serve up innovative plant-based food and drink samples.

Natural energy products are continuing to experience growth in the marketplace. And on the opposite end of the spectrum, relaxation and sleep products have experienced tremendous growth in recent years as well.

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

In February 2023, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) added Rhodiola rosea to its CITES Appendix II list.

In the case study, 30 players took HydroCurc and Levagen+ extracts during the 2022-2023 season to evaluate their potential for aiding in post-match recovery and sleep.

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 company’s branded ingredients NooGandha ashwagandha extract, MitoHeal redcurrant and blackcurrant extract, NordicCherry tart cherry extract, and AlphaFen fenugreek extract are now non-GMO certified.

A recent study found that supplementation with broad-spectrum phospholipids found in milk fat globule membranes (MFGM) may help reduce stress.

Sleep and immune health ingredients are joining forces in dietary supplements.

And which emerging ingredients are coming down the pipeline for sleep supplements?

In the study, conducted by Radicle Science, in partnership with Open Book Extracts, 1793 adults experiencing symptoms of sleep disturbance were randomly assigned to receive a four-week supply of either 15 mg of cannabidiol (CBD) or 5 mg of melatonin, alone or in combination with other cannabinoids.

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

The ingredients can add flavor, functionality, and fragrance to drinks, the firm says.

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

Botanical and herbal supplement sales go from strength to strength.

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.

Industry advocates defend the safety record of melatonin and criticize the letter as misleading and ill-informed.

The company is launching non-GMO lemon balm and non-GMO echinacea, which are both produced directly from plant cells.

The audience for cognitive and mental health supplements is growing.

Or will brands find ways of portraying immune health as a relevant concern long-term?

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.

The patent was issued on February 28, 2023 by the U.S. Patent Office, and protects the composition and dosage of safranol in the encapsulated saffron extract.

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 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.

Ashwagandha saw incremental sales gains in 2022.

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

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.

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