Cognitive function

Esports industry experts explore the evolving market of gaming nutrition

30-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

In a panel discussion hosted by NutraIngredients yesterday (June 29), industry experts delved into the unique needs and preferences of esports athletes and the evolving consumer demographics within the category.

Butanediol ingredient may boost ketosis: Pilot study

29-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acute supplementation with (R)-1,3-Butanediol could raises beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) levels associated with increased mental clarity and endurance, says a new study.

Mood is the name and multifunctionality is the game

29-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Cognitive and emotional well-being are top of mind for global consumers, but in order to seize the opportunity, products need to offer more.

Rhodiola rosea: Adjusting to life as an endangered species

29-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

The global demand for Rhodiola rosea – also known as "golden root" or "roseroot" – has been increasing steadily since the late 20th century, so much so that it now faces restrictions in international trade brought on by exploitative...

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

Probiotics from elite athletes may boost sleep quality & energy levels

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A probiotic consortium developed by microbiome innovators FitBiomics may boost sleep quality by 69% and energy levels by 31%, according to findings of a new pilot study.

New use, new opportunity: Mood support that starts in the gut

27-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As consumers get more comfortable with probiotics for gut health, “probiotics plus” is emerging as a key motif. The idea of probiotics for mood support, or psychobiotics, is picking up steam as growing research shows the digestive aids hold promise for...

Raisin polyphenols improve cognitive scores in elderly, study suggests

27-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT observes that daily supplementation with 50g of polyphenol-rich raisins for 6-months improves scores for cognition in an elderly population.

Omega-3s maintain the brain, protect against degeneration: Review

26-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Regular intake of omega-3 fatty acids may protect the aging brain and provide peripheral biomarkers to predict the risk of cognitive degeneration or decline, according to a recent review.

Gut-brain study: 8-week supplementation with probiotic reduces depressive symptoms

23-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT finds that following an 8-week supplementation period with a probiotic in those with major depressive disorder (MDD) taking anti-depressants, scores for depressive symptoms were significantly improved.

Mushrooms hailed “treasure troves” of bioactives which may prevent cognitive decline

21-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review suggests that mushroom constituents, including polysaccharides, peptides, and phenols, exhibit significant anti-neurodegenerative (ND) activities, and urges further research to explore these mechanisms further.

Saffron may boost mood for postmenopausal women: RCT

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Postmenopausal women who consumed saffron reported higher happiness levels, says a new study from Iran published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.

GOED identifies key areas to advance omega-3 brain health research

19-Jun-2023 By Olivia Brown and Olivia Haslam

GOED (Global Organisation for EPA and DHA Omega-3s) has published a comprehensive overview of the available literature investigating EPA and DHA omega-3s and their impact on brain health, examining areas such as cognition, stress and anxiety, depression,...

Prior conditions impact effectiveness of sleep supplements, study finds

15-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

In a study recently published in Nutrients, researchers found a link between prior conditions and the effectiveness of sleep supplements. The four supplements tested, l-theanine, GABA, AVLE and l-serine resulted in better sleep overall, and improved certain...

Nutrition experts highlight biomarkers, resilience and precision for optimal health

14-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Biomarkers, resilience and precision nutrition would put humans on the path towards optimal health, according to a recent review of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) Science in Session symposium “Optimizing Health with Nutrition – Opportunities,...

Scientists identify probiotic and amino acid mix for cognitive health

14-Jun-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Supplementation with Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis (Bifal) and arginine (Arg) could have “a major impact on improving human cognition, especially in old adults”, according to a recent study in mice.

Synbiotic Health reports new health benefits for flagship probiotic B. adolescentis strain

13-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Nebraska-based Synbiotic Health has reported data from genomic evaluation in vitro testing that reveals that B. adolescentis, iVS-1, produces gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Folate, expanding the strain’s known attributes and representing an enhanced...

Ketone ester may boost mental alertness in ultra-runners: Study

12-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a ketone ester may increase dopamine levels in ultra-endurance athletes and boost their mental alertness, says a new trial from Belgium.

Taurine supplements may extend lifespan, for animals at least

09-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A deficiency of taurine may drive aging in animals, while supplementation with the compound was associated with a 12% increase in healthy lifespan, says a new study published in Science.

Alkemist Labs advances psychoactive testing as interest in psychedelics grows

09-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Alkemist Labs – an independent lab specializing in botanical screening for the dietary supplement industry – has developed and validated an analytical method to quantify psychoactives in plants and fungi.

Caffeine alternative: Alpinia galanga extract increases alertness, decreases fatigue

06-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Natural ingredient supplier OmniActive has released the results of a new clinical trial that substantiates the effects of its enXtra ingredient as a caffeine-alternative in the growing energy supplement market.

BLS touts next-gen NAD booster in vegetable wax matrix

01-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Bioenergy Life Science (BLS) presents its wax-matrix packaged NAD booster as a game-changing format for the sustained release and improved absorption of its longevity supplement.

Probiota Americas Day 2: Regulations, centenarian microbiomes, pets, & disruptive tech

31-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific insights into the category’s most disruptive technology – A.I., CRISPR, and -omics – and a look at the microbiomes of centenarians, don’t wait to register!

Higher vitamin D dose in infants may reduce mental health risks in children

31-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Supplementation with higher doses of vitamin D during a critical emotional developmental window may reduce mental health issues like depression and anxiety in children as they age, according to a recent study.

May Launch Pad

30-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

This month’s launches are packed with branded ingredients aimed largely at brain health, along with energy for athletic performance and a couple metabolic support products for good measure.

“Regulators floating along on hearsay and misinformation”: Experts defend ashwagandha amid safety concerns

30-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The industry has vehemently rejected a regulatory assessment leading to the ban of ashwagandha in Denmark and defended the ingredient's safety, as an increasing number of member states show concerns.

‘Remarkable’: Multivitamin may boost memory, slow cognitive decline in older people

25-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A daily multivitamin may improve memory performance in older adults by the equivalent of 3.1 years compared to the placebo, according to new data from the large-scale COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS).

Microbiome Briefing

The role microbiota-gut-brain axis plays in stress management

24-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The rise of dietary supplements to help manage stress was one of the big success stories from the pandemic years. While much of this success was linked to products containing adaptogenic herbs (we’re looking at you, Ashwagandha), the past couple of years...

Omega-3 fatty acid lipid findings could be a game-changer in the aging brain

23-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new understanding could lead to the development of dietary supplements aimed at help mitigating the damaging effects of aging on the brain.

Study identifies importance of personalisation with sleep supplements

22-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new intervention trial reports that the efficacy of sleep supplements, including l-theanine, GABA, and l-serine, was dependent on the participants preconditions (PCs), including lifestyle habits and sleep problems.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the finalists are…

19-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

New data supports Kemin’s Neumentix for nutrition support of the eyes

17-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Oral intake of Kemin’s Neumentix spearmint extract may preserve the activity and viability of ganglion cells in the retina and support an expanded role for the nootropic for neural tissues beyond the brain.

Gut-brain axis: Novozymes exhibit psychobiotic to target stress

17-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

Novozymes OneHealth, supplier of probiotics, enzymes, and bioactive ingredients, exhibited its ‘ProbioBrain’ psychobiotic containing the targeted Bifidobacterium Longum 1714 strain, at Vitafoods last week.

Theaflavins may mitigate aging associated cognitive dysfunction via the microbiota−gut−brain axis

15-May-2023

Emerging reports linking the gut microbiota to cognitive dysfunction have provided researchers a potential avenue to enhance cognition via gut microbiota modulation.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: KA! Empathogenics founder on channeling psychoactive plant healing in chews

15-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Stephanie Wang, former financial analyst and film producer, explains that she started KA! Empathogenics in response to the need for more heart-centeredness in the world.

NutraCast: Habit-tracking app combines wearables and blood tests to reverse aging

12-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Healome.one is a biological age tracking app that uses biomarkers and analytics to provide information on age progression. By monitoring habits and analyzing aggregate details from blood tests and wearables, the app is able to make recommendations for...

Nature’s Way introduces nootropic gummy for brain health

09-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Nature's Way has launched its Brain Fuel nootropic gummy into the growing brain health category to support adults looking to supplement their short-term memory, focus and concentration.

Finding opportunity for dietary supplements in esports

09-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Esport expert Jason Chung said the opportunity is there—but the story isn't.

Study explores glutathione as biomarker for suicide risk in postpartum women

08-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Glutathione reduced (GSH) may be a potential biomarker or etiologic factor in women 18 months postpartum at moderate to high risk of suicide, according to a team of Brazilian researchers.

Study: Psychobiotic positively impacts microbiomes of mild anxiety sufferers

01-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

As research into psychobiotics picks up, the important role the gut–brain axis plays is becoming better understood.

Black cumin extract may help manage stress, boost sleep: RCT

28-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a proprietary thymoquinone-rich black cumin oil extract may increase sleep satisfaction by reducing stress, says a new study from India.

Study links elevated maternal vitamin B12 levels to autism in offspring

28-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study observes that elevated maternal serum levels of vitamin B12 were significantly associated with the prevalence of childhood autism in offspring, in the large-scale Finnish population studied.

Kyowa Hakko reveals white space for immune and cognitive health

26-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients manufacturer Kyowa Hakko says that immune and cognitive health represent two of the brightest opportunities for product development in the supplement space.

Ayana Bio launches plant cell-derived echinacea & lemon balm

19-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Boston-based plant cell tech company Ayana Bio has announced the first-ever launch of plant cell-cultivated lemon balm and echinacea ingredients, to use in supplement formulations for sleep, mood, and immune support.

Cognitive health innovation: Scientific backing leads to 900% rise in patents

18-Apr-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Interest in nutrition for cognitive health is booming, with data revealing a 400% increase in the amount of research in this space, translating to a whopping 900% rise in patent filings.

Supplements show promise for management of childhood aggression: Meta-analysis

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids may help reducing excessive aggression in children and youth, says a new meta-analysis of 22 studies, including 16 were randomized controlled trials.

‘A hugely engaged and vibrant community’: 7 reasons to attend Probiota Americas 2023

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas 2023 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

VITAFOODS PREVIEW

PLT to launch novel cognitive, joint, and cardiovascular health ingredients

13-Apr-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

PLT Health Solutions, Inc is launching a new "breakthrough" ingredient called Nutricog Cognitive Performance Complex at Vitafoods Europe.

Broad Institute of MIT, NOW, FDA among first raft of speakers for Probiota Americas

12-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

CCA Industries targets eye-brain axis with memory supplement and NFL Hall of Famer

10-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

CCA Industry has partnered with NFL Hall of Famer and former Chicago Bear Mike Singletary to get the word out about Neutein, a memory supplement that tackles oxidative stress along the eye-brain axis.