Stress & Sleep

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

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 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.

Brand leaders in the supplements and foods space explain how they are delivering products to de-stress—and delight—their customers.

At SupplySide West, FMCG Gurus’ Will Cowling sat down with Nutritional Outlook to discuss the market researcher’s topline predictions.

Recent negative headlines cast melatonin in an unfavorable light. Is there any justification for the bad press?

Companies making plant-based products today are focused on offering a variety of choices in order to meet the needs of diverse consumer groups, including an expanding mainstream audience. Luckily, the growing sophistication of plant-based ingredients is allowing them to do just that.

DolCas Biotech, LLC attained Health Canada natural product licenses for its concentrated turmeric extract, Curcugen, and Ginfort, a powdered ginger extract for digestion.

The study found that supplementation supported memory, stress, and sleep quality.

The recent study investigated three different compositions containing Xylaria nigripes extract on γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) content, GABA transaminase, Glutamate decarboxylase (GAD), cells viability, and Amyloid-β protein (Aβ) aggregation levels in PC12 neuron cells.

Exploring the opportunities and regulatory challenges of hemp-derived cannabinoids in pet supplements.

Subjects taking the extract saw a statistically significant, dose-correlated reduction in salivary cortisol, an increase in deep sleep time, increased total sleep time, an improvement in sleep quality.

The more attention our microbiomes get from the research community, the more benefits consumers may one day reap, and the more inspiration wellness brands can tap for probiotic product development.

Intervention with the probiotic blend supported gastrointestinal symptoms, mental health scores, as well as productivity in daily tasks because of gastrointestinal improvements.

Natural Remedies launched Holixer holy basil/tulsi, an adaptogen that studies has shown inhibits and/or reduces cortisol release from the adrenal glands in response to stress-induced production of adrenocorticotropic hormone.

Functional mushrooms keep the wellness space fertile.

To answer this question, one must understand the key strengths of each.

The ingredient is produced using Conagen’s bioconversion technology.

According to the companies, the product is supported by a double-blind, placebo-controlled human study, pending publication, to support digestive health and enhance mood.

The multiyear collaboration will introduce top esports athletes and casual gamers to Thorne’s products—and study their effects in athletes.

Going forward, growth will rest on moving minerals beyond the body basics to fulfilling consumer expectations for condition-specific ingredient combinations, increased bioavailability, and new delivery methods.

Botanicals may be ancient ingredients, but they may also be the wellness wave of the future.

As part of its ongoing effort to expand its women wellness portfolio, GNC, in partnership with The Honest Company, launched four new products—three for overall wellness and one for postpartum. 

As consumers get active post-pandemic, they’ll find a wider range of sports supplements ready to cater to their every need.

Examining the factors behind the rapid rise of adaptogenic supplements

A recent study found that supplementation with a French pine bark extract called Pycnogenol offered relief from restless leg syndrome.

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.

CBN is gaining popularity in the hemp world. But is it truly promising?