Cognitive Health

Review explores creatine as cognitive enhancer

25-Jul-2024 By Asia Sherman

Current evidence suggests that creatine monohydrate may improve certain facets of cognitive function in adults with differing effects among populations, according to a new review funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

CBD boosts sleep quality and immune function: Study

25-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Low-dose CBD supports healthy sleep in healthy participants and increases immune cell expression, according to a recent study published in the journal Nutrients.

Genome study links vitamins B12, C and iron to mental health

01-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New research focused on the genetic underpinnings of micronutrient deficiencies has identified underlying causal relationships between micronutrients and mental health.

Study uncovers blind spots in cognitive health research

21-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New cognitive health testing tools are required to improve supplement marketing by matching nutrition research outcomes with consumer expectations.

Review outlines astaxanthin's cognitive health benefits

07-Jun-2024 By Matt Chittock

A new critical review highlights astaxanthin’s positive impacts on slowing neurodegeneration and boosting cognitive function, especially in terms of episodic memory, response time and working memory.

Lion's mane spores 450% Google search growth

07-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Google searches for lion's mane surged by up to 450% (week on week) in May in the UK, with industry players assigning the rise in interest to TikTok influencers, health practitioners, and the blockbuster Amazon show Clarkson’s Farm.

Study: Green Bioactives L- theanine and FOS blend can improve memory by 10%

04-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Green Bioactives Limited (GBL), a tech firm focused on developing sustainable plant-based products, is celebrating the results of a clinical study demonstrating that its new L- theanine and FOS blend can improve memory by up to 10.1%.

Vitafoods: Sleep takes center stage

24-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Mind health, specifically sleep, was a buzz word across the Vitafoods show last week, with market analysts discussing its popularity and suppliers delivering their solutions.

Brain health scientists launch nutrition focused Alzheimer’s Prevention Day

29-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Brain health scientists from across the globe have come together to launch Alzheimer’s Prevention Day on May 15 to raise awareness of nutritional strategies for the prevention of cognitive decline.

Top tips for cognitive health innovation

25-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

More consumers than ever are looking for innovative ways to support total mind and body wellness. But where is the next big innovation opportunity in the cognitive health space? dsm-fermenich has weighed in with its comprehensive nootropics report.

Givaudan’s wild blueberry extract reduces postprandial fatigue: Study

22-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Wild blueberry extract may reduce post-lunch cognitive fatigue, according to a new study sponsored by Givaudan.

Study: DAO might play a critical role in cognitive symptoms of ADHD

03-Apr-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

AB Biotek Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) has spotlighted new research suggesting a connection between diamine oxidase (DAO) enzyme deficiency and comorbidities and cognitive dysfunction in children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...

Mood and well-being support: Gnosis spotlights new SAMe data

25-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

French biotech company Gnosis by Lesaffre has highlighted recent research that substantiates the significant potential of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) for mood regulation and well-being support.

Survey suggests performance nutritionists lack concussion recovery knowledge

23-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Limited research or education on concussion recovery nutrition is preventing some performance dietitians and nutritionists from successfully supporting their athletes, according to new research.

Life Extension turns best-selling Neuro-Mag into gummies

25-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Florida-based Life Extension has launched a gummy version of its popular Neuro-Mag, a magnesium L-threonate supplement for memory and brain health.

Startup Spotlight

Arandi Health scales Andean shilajit for cognitive health

27-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Arandi Health has tapped decades of Alzheimer's research to create Durabrain, a nutraceutical formula powered by a millennia-old organic substance harvested from the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.

UK Biobank study defines populations most likely to benefit from omega-3 interventions

27-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The largest prospective cohort study to date on omega-3 biomarkers and dementia links increased circulating levels of fatty acids in blood with reduced risk of the disease.

Olive oil and the aging brain: Review supports EVOO for cognitive health

22-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Consumption of olive oil may reduce cognitive decline in adults over the age of 55, according to a recent review led by researchers from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Iran.

Gut-brain axis: Perfect storm of interest makes for an exciting arena

22-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientific advances and consumer appetite have converged to make the gut-brain axis one of the most exciting areas of research today, according to a leading scientist at ADM.

Low folic acid levels linked to severe sleeping difficulty

08-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research links low folic acid levels to difficulty sleeping, suggesting supplementation may be beneficial to the prevention of insomnia, potentially via a direct impact on the body's circadian rhythm.

Study: Balancing omega-3 and omega-6 impacts cognitive function

07-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Reducing omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake and supplementing with omega-3 may improve neurocognition, a new study focusing on individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) has concluded.

Study: Wasabi compound offers cognitive health benefits

01-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study demonstrates that 6-MSITC, the main bioactive compound of wasabi, may enhance working memory and episodic memory in older adults.

Review: Multivitamins offer solid potential to prevent cognitive issues

11-Oct-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Early detection of micronutrient deficiencies could significantly improve the clinical prognosis for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, using therapeutic intervention to replenish or enhance plasma levels, according to researchers.

Hit your target market: Translating science into performance-enhancing products

20-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

With industry experts from the likes of Holland & Barrett, Bulk, Danone, and Gatorade, providing insights into the latest consumer trends, marketing strategies, and science-backed innovation opportunities, the Active Nutrition Summit is set to be...

Cognitive health nutrition: a niche market set to thrive in the mainstream

06-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

There's consumer demand and innovation avenues in abundance when it comes to food and drink for cognitive health but brands must educate on the more novel ingredients if these are to flourish beyond the niche audience, Mintel experts advise.

Healthy Ageing Trends: Consumer preferences and the evolving landscape

24-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

In a conversation with NutraIngredients, Mike Hughes, head of research and insight at FMCG Gurus, explains the changing landscape of consumer preferences for products that promote healthy ageing.

One dose of saffron extract 'tones down' psychological stress response, researchers report

04-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A single dose of 30 mg saffron extract (Safr’Inside) improves psychological stress response after exposure to a lab-based stressor, according to a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, cross-over study.

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.

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.

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.

Key themes from Vitafoods 2023

12-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Innovation themes seen on the exhibitor floor at Vitafoods Europe this week (May 9-11) included women's health, cognitive health, innovative formats, gut health, and beauty-from within.

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.

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.

Study suggests BCAA supplementation may delay cognitive decline

05-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new bidirectional randomised study establishes a causal relationship between lower levels of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), utilising a large-scale genetic database.

Study: Antioxidant supplement can offer speedy brain benefits in younger adults

04-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study conducted by Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) has investigated the effects of its all-natural ingredient MGCPQQ on cognitive function in adults, concluding that it provided “unexpected and significant” benefits in the younger cohort of participants.

Review highlights probiotics as adjuvant treatment in cognitive decline

15-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Probiotic supplementation may be an affordable and safe adjuvant treatment option for cognitivie decline management in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

‘Longevity vitamin’ spurs human trials, preps for market growth

01-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

After years of slowly building hype about its essential micronutrient function in the human body, ergothioneine may finally be ready for its moment – with just a little more research.

Probiota 2023 insights

Probiotic opportunities: research revealing combo, precision and next-gen strains

22-Feb-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Future opportunities for probiotic innovation lie within combination ingredients, precision nutrition, and next-gen strains, according to Dr. Johanna Maukonon, director of global clinical innovation at IFF Health.

Brains and brawn? Beta-alanine may support cognitive function for older adults

14-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Ten weeks of supplementation with beta-alanine may improve cognitive function in older adults with below normal scores, says a new study from Israel.

Carotenoids for cognition: study suggests link between intake and brain health

06-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

It was observed that better performances in cognitive function tests were associated with increased dietary intakes of α-Carotene and β-Carotene, in a new cross-sectional study utilising elderly participants from the Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

AIDP’s Magtein boosted memory scores in study on healthy adults

15-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has shown that AIDP’s Magtein magnesium ingredient boosted memory scores in a cohort of healthy Chinese adults.

Supplement brand seeks to build on idea of trust

08-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

A Florida-based entrepreneur is trading on the idea of ‘trust’ with a new supplement brand under that name.

Optimal diet required prior to supplementation to improve cognition, study finds

02-Dec-2022 By Olivia Brown

Contrary to previous findings, only participants with ‘optimal’ diets enjoyed a significant beneficial effect on attentional performance following intake of a multinutrient containing B-vitamins and botanicals.

Study: Dietary inflammation may increase postpartum depression risk by up to 50%

30-Nov-2022 By Olivia Brown

Transitioning from a pro- to an anti-inflammatory diet can reduce the risk of postpartum depression (PPD) by nearly 50%, according to a recently published cross-sectional study.

Advanced.gg CMO: Nutrition 21 did something with nooLVL that no one else was doing before them

22-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Branded ingredients hoping to capitalize on the booming esports category need to do more studies in gaming populations, with studies targeting specific gaming outcomes a real opportunity, says the CMO of Advanced.gg.

Study finds wildly varying concentration of bioactives in Mucuna pruriens supplements

09-Aug-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has confirmed the extreme variability of Mucuna pruriens supplements for sale on the US market, once again calling into question the quality control and labeling of dietary supplements generally.