Sleep

The connection between poor sleep and unhealthy diet: Study

26-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Women with poor overall sleep quality consume higher amounts of added sugars associated with obesity and diabetes, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Artificial light at night can suppress melatonin production: Study

06-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Light pollution is caused by street lights and other man-made sources can have a disruptive effect on natural cycles. Researchers found that even the low light intensities of urban skyglow can suppress melatonin production.

Product based on prickly pear extract takes aim at jet lag

10-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

An herbal product aimed at combating jet lag based on a prickly pear fruit extract has hit the US market.

New preliminary research finds that poor sleep may have negative effect on gut health

31-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Lack of sleep can affect not just energy levels, but the gut too. A new study looks to explore the relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome.

Sibelius Natural Products unveils new chamomile sleep aid

23-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Research has shown Roman chamomile to be efficacious for restful sleep and immune support applications.

'Potent' saffron extract debuts at SupplySide West

17-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Affron Saffron, a formulation boasting a low dosage threshold, proven bioavailability and rapid one-hour absorption, will be unveiled this week in Las Vegas.

Study: Ashwagandha may lower stress, improve sleep

11-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

New research found that high-concentration ashwagandha root extract can be an effective sleep and anxiety aid, according to a study published in Cureus.

Notes from Nutrition 2019

New study highlights key nutrients that are linked to better sleep quality

18-Jun-2019 By Adi Menayang

An analysis of what Americans eat and how they sleep suggests that lower amounts of some vitamins and minerals in the diet may also mean lower sleep quality.

Sleeping supplement in a can Som Sleep rolls out nationwide with Walmart

02-May-2019 By Adi Menayang

Walmart will soon stock the liquid supplement Som Sleep in its stores across the US, marking the brands debut in the mass retail channel.

SPINS analysts: Mitochondrial function, better sleep, keto, and CBD are top trends for supplements in 2019

14-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

From marketing support for the ‘mighty mitochondria’ to butters for better sleep, trend forecasters at SPINS highlighted the trends that will dominate the dietary supplements space in 2019.

Robuvit supplementation linked to improved sleep quality and mood

18-Dec-2018 By Adi Menayang

Results from a new study suggests that supplementing with aqueous extract of French oak wood may improve the sleep quality and mood of individuals with insomnia and high oxidative stress.

Editor's Spotlight

Start-up Som Sleep is using the pro-sports space as a ‘megaphone’ for its melatonin drink

31-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

Marketers often use sports positioning to promote products for energy and pump, but Som Sleep is aligning itself with the sports set to differentiate itself in the sleep aid category.

October New Product Launches: Crispy protein bars, herbal blend for blood sugar, and ‘beef supplements’

26-Oct-2018 By Adi Menayang

From crispy protein bars under Bodybuilding.com’s new but growing private label line, to a line of superfood supplements from different cow organs, here’s what’s new in the finished product space:

Better sleep seen as new target in sports nutrition

21-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

Controlling cortisol levels can be a key element in sports nutrition, and could be attacked by helping athletes sleep better, an audience was told recently.

Meet Liveli, a brain-health supplement start-up founded by two doctors

04-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

A California-based husband and wife doctor duo wants more people to maintain their brain health, so they launched their own cognitive-care supplement company.

Chamomile extract may improve sleep among the elderly: RCT

11-Dec-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of a chamomile extract may improve sleep quality in the elderly, according to results of a randomized trial that supports the efficacy of chamomile.

Startup data company seeks to 'personalize' supplement buying experience with health data

21-Sep-2017 By Hank Schultz

Startup company Biomarker.io bills itself as a way for dietary supplement companies to better engage with consumers and to get a better look at the efficacy of their products by integrating multiple streams of online health data.

Rosemary-daylily combination debuts as cognitive support aid

05-Sep-2017 By Hank Schultz

A new cognitive support ingredient—a mixture of rosemary and daylily extracts—is debuting on the market with the support of two randomized, placebo controlled trials.

Gut health & sleep: Is there potential for pre- and probiotics for sleep improvement?

14-Jun-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The potential link between the gut microbiota and sleep is emerging, so could prebiotics and probiotics find a lucrative place in the booming natural sleep aid category?

Prebiotics in early life may boost sleep and daytime rhythms: Study

30-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the early life diet with prebiotics may boost the growth of selective bacteria in the gut and alleviate sleep disruptions caused by stress, says a new study.

Colorado-based Healthy Skoop launches sleep-inducing protein powder

07-Sep-2016 By Adi Menayang

The L-Tryptophan-powered shake powder was designed to be what founder Dr. James Rouse calls a sustainable solution to sleep problems.

Casein hydrosolate shows sleep promoting properties in rodent study

08-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new study conducted in rodents shows that a milk protein hydrosolate promotes sleep, with minimal side effects.

GABA ingredient shows sleep benefits: Study

03-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) may help people fall asleep faster, says a new study from Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd. in Japan.

Sleep: Consumers are looking for natural alternatives, but what's holding the category back?

30-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

The overall sleep aid category is growing at an eye-watering 27% and is expected to hit $732 million in 2018, but natural products and dietary supplements only occupy a small portion of the market. NutraIngredients-USA explores the challenges and opportunities...

Tart cherry juice may help insomniacs sleep: research

01-May-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Could two glasses of tart cherry juice a day keep the sleepless nights away? 

New findings suggest DHA supplements can improve sleep quality

Omega-3 status linked to sleep quality in school children: New data

05-Sep-2013 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of omega-3 from food or supplements could help to improve sleep quality in children, according to new data presented yesterday.

Melatonin-rich tart cherries may improve sleep quality: RCT

08-Jan-2013 By Stephen Daniells

A glass or two of tart cherry juice before bedtime may improve sleep, suggest results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Hain Celestial dives into relaxation beverage pool with Sleepytime shot

03-Dec-2012 By Hank Schultz

Hain Celestial has taken a new tack with its line of natural shots, launching a relaxation shot featuring valerian among other herbal ingredients.

Passion flower may boost sleep quality: Study

17-Feb-2011 By Nathan Gray

Drinking a cup of passion flower tea may boost sleep quality by around five percent, according to a new study.

Seditol helps sleepless in Cincinnati

15-Jun-2006 By staff reporter

A recent study found 88 percent of participants had better sleep
after taking Next Pharmaceuticals' Seditol - findings that could
encourage use of the blend of botanical extracts over drugs.

Nytex sleep supplement enters Canadian market

31-Jan-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Tharos Laboratories has announced it is teaming up with Vitascorb
to distribute Nytex, its antioxidant based sleep supplement, in
Canada.

Melatonin study could 'jump-start' interest in supplement

02-Mar-2005

Scientists carrying out meta analysis of research into the effects
of exogenous melatonin have concluded that supplements can help
improve sleep quality, decreasing sleep onset latency and
increasing sleep efficiency and total sleep...

Sleep deprivation becomes new factor in obesity debate

11-Jan-2005

Lack of sleep is increasingly being linked to the epidemic of
obesity in many developed nations, with new research showing that
obese people sleep less than their normal weight peers.

Tharos launches sleep supplement with fruit-derived antioxidant

11-Jan-2005

Tharos Laboratories has developed a natural sleep supplement which
claims to aid restful sleep through all its phases and promote
alertness during the daytime.

Amino acid promotes sleep, finds Ajinomoto

16-Sep-2004

Japanese amino acids supplier Ajinomoto is considering
commercializing food supplements containing glycine, based on
studies showing the amino acid could help people sleep better.

Sleep easy with green tea

16-Mar-2004

The health benefits of green tea dovetail into sleep as researchers
in Japan find an amino acid located in green tea could improve
slumber in young men, writes Lindsey Partos.

Chocolate could be link to violent nightmares

05-Apr-2002

Chocolate could be aggravating the sleep disorder which causes
sufferers to act out violent nightmares, according to scientists in
a recent New Scientist report. The disorder, called rapid
eye movement sleep behaviour disorder (RBD),...

Natrol supplements to help aid sleep

07-Mar-2002

Natrol, the US-based manufacturer and marketer of branded dietary
supplements, has launched Natrol Stress Complex, a supplement
designed to help stressed-out insomniacs get a good night's sleep