Cognitive function

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”

Microalgae makes case as a viable omega-3 alternative to fish, study concludes

13-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Microalgae may provide an alternative source of fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while also proving to be more environmentally friendly to produce, says German researchers.

Majority of lavender products on market adulterated in some way, BAPP bulletin reveals

09-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new publication from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program reveals that as many as 90% of the lavender essential oil products on the market can be considered to be adulterated.

WATCH: Mind game - Ārepa conducts first clinical trial on improving mental clarity in fatigued athletes

08-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Consumption of Ārepa, a nootropic beverage, has been found to significantly improve mental performance in physically fatigued rugby athletes.

Prebiotic and probiotic interventions may ease depression in adults

07-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Millions of people suffer from depression across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. The most common treatment methods for depression are antidepressant...

June new product launches: from anti-inflammatories to zinc

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it's probiotic chews or oral immune spray, delivery systems are getting convenient and creative this summer.

Daily probiotic drink reduces anxiety in footballers, says study

30-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A daily probiotic drink (Lactobacillus Casei) may have the potential to modulate anxiety and enhance training in football players, according to a new randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

New RCT supports Longvida curcumin’s cognitive benefits

26-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with Verdure’s Longvida curcumin may improve aspects of memory and mood in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Australia.

Mars says new studies on cognitive function, cardiovascular endpoints will bolster data supporting cocoa flavanols

25-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.

Lallemand rebrands psychobiotic combination as CereBiome, updates on new clinical trial

23-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada’s Lallemand Health Solutions has rebranded its Probio’Stick combination of probiotics for brain health as CereBiome. The product is supported by five clinical studies plus an ongoing trial that is close to completion.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 canceled: We’ll be back in 2021

19-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In light of the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 public health crisis, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 has been canceled, but will return June 16-18, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Stem cell study shows how fish oil may help with depression

17-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.

Will keto craze be among things that won’t survive pandemic?

16-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The keto trend may have run its course, with the tumult caused by the pandemic crisis as a final push over the edge, a clinical nutritionist says.

Pharmactive introduces botanical to tackle teenage mental health

15-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As the pandemic and social unrest heighten anxiety levels, some parents are seeking natural solutions for their stressed teenagers.

Product Innovations

Addressing Age-Related Challenges Through Astaxanthin Supplementation

As people age, the body’s antioxidant defense system becomes weaker and more susceptible to oxidative stress. Although antioxidants can help to reduce...