Mental Health

Synbiotics could combat weight gain induced by antipsychotics

20-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics and prebiotics, may reduce weight gain attributed to antipsychotic medication, according to a review published in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

Iron deficiency may make women more prone to depression: Study

22-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Insufficient amounts of iron in the body may lead to psychosocial health consequences such as depression among women of reproductive age (WRA), according to research published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Riboflavin shows positive link with mental health in obese individuals

25-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Dietary riboflavin is associated with improved mental wellbeing in people living with obesity, a new cross-sectional study has concluded.

Review highlights opportunity of Coprococcus: ‘The bacterium that makes us happy’

03-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Coprococcus spp. may be a potential biomarker organism for mental health, and could be “an interesting lead for novel dietary-based preventive therapies for specific neurological disorders”, says a new review.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Stephanie Wang, founder and CEO of KA! Empathogenics

13-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The woman behind Kanna Chews is educating others on how the South African succulent can help with mental health, open the heart, and connect us with nature and others.

Collagen peptides linked to mental & physical benefits for active middle-aged adults: PB Leiner-funded study

18-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with collagen peptides may boost not only functional and physical outcomes for middle-aged people but may also significantly improve measures of pain and mental health, says a new double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study.

Scientific basis for the development of functional food for mental wellbeing

26-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

There is good evidence to support the development of biotic supplements and functional foods to aid mental health via the gut-brain axis, a new review has concluded.

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.

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.

Swimming legend Allison Schmitt tackles mental health

13-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The athlete-turned-mental health advocate spoke at the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit about her own struggle with depression and what drives her passion for raising awareness.

Startup spotlight

Mushroom supplement startup helping consumers power up and chill out

06-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A mind-health supplement startup selling mushroom-powered coffee and a calming pre-sleep powder is expecting to make £5m in revenue within the first year.

'A fantastic event': 6 reasons to attend NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2023

12-Dec-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2023 is just two months away! Bridging the science and business of the sports and active nutrition categories, SANS is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

NutraCast: Rugby player-turned-entrepreneur makes CBD for pro athletes

11-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

In 2018, George Kruis and Dom Day created the brand fourfive to address pain, sleep and recovery. Today the company is the official wellness supplier to a number of world-class teams.

Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to focus on esports, CBD, regulatory landscape, and more

31-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Save the Date! NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to San Diego, February 15-17, 2023. The event brings together scientists, formulators, consultants, and regulatory experts to move the sports nutrition category forward.

NutraCast: Turning to CBD for mental health

08-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Between Covid-19, supply chain issues and inflation, life is taking a serious toll on mental health. But more and more people are looking for ways to address mental health without a prescription.

Supplements for supermarkets: Australia’s Renovatio develops Woolworths’ exclusive mental wellbeing supplement

05-May-2022 By Tingmin Koe

New South Wales-based Renovatio Bioscience is expanding its supplement SKUs in supermarket chain Woolworths, with the company recently launching mental wellbeing and skin health supplements exclusively for the chain.

Stress: What can you claim on a product label?

17-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

According to the 2021 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, 16% of dietary supplement users said they turned to supplements for mental health support (e.g. anxiety, depression, stress management).

Lack of vitamin C is related to low level mental vitality, study finds

07-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Mental function in young adults living in industrialised countries can be improved by taking vitamin C supplements, researchers have said.

Mental wellbeing is the top health trend affecting supplement choices, report finds

10-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Mental wellbeing in the number one health trend influencing food and supplement selections, according to a new report.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

CBD entrepreneur responds to mind health trend with new adaptogenic brand

20-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The founder of a CBD e-commerce startup is launching his second brand of supplements, this time tapping into adaptogens for mind health.

Turmeric extracts may help with weight loss, inflammatory profiles, & mental health: Study

08-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with a turmeric extract led to significant reductions in body weight for overweight but healthy people. The extract was also associated with improvements in mental health scores.

Study finds probiotic alleviates depression and improves sleep

05-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has found a probiotic supplement to be helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety as well as improving sleep quality in healthy adults.

Research reveals Gen Zs want healthy snacks that prioritise their mental health instead of calories

27-Jul-2021 By Gill Hyslop

Research commissioned by EIT Food has found that young Europeans want an overhaul of how they access, discuss and learn about healthy food.

Study: Low levels of omega-3 associated with higher risk of psychosis

06-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Because depression appears less common in nations where people eat large amounts of fish, scientists have looked into whether fish oils may play a role in mood disorders over the years. Two omega-3 fatty acids —eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic...

Personalized nutrition could improve mental health: Study

15-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests that customized diets based on age and gender are key in optimizing mental health.

‘Immune resilience’ and ‘microbiome boom’ among ANA’s top personalized nutrition trends for 2021

04-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The last two years have seen an acceleration in the personalized nutrition space, with numerous acquisitions and new initiatives. But what are the key trends to watch in 2021 in this space? We caught up with the American Nutrition Association’s Corinne...

BCAAs may reduce risk of anxiety and depression, says study

04-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

BCAA consumption may help reduce anxiety and depression, according to a newly published study involving more than 3,000 adults.

NutraVideo: Jay Glazer on his new supplement line with GNC

07-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

GNC has teamed up with the owner of Unbreakable Performance Center, Jay Glazer, to launch a new line of clean supplements called “Unbreakable Performance Fueled by GNC.” The NFL Insider for FOX Sports and MMA trainer sat down to tell us more about this...

NutraCast Podcast: Mantra Labs on Chrononutrition

13-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Taking care of ourselves is more important than ever. Two major pieces to the self-care puzzle are sleep and nutrition. However, that may not be enough. Research is mounting to suggest that there are very real and important implications for when we eat....

NutraVideo: myAir tackles stress with personalized nutrition and smart tech

02-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Personalized nutrition start-up myAir is taking on stress with the help of nature and technology. The company developed a patent-pending algorithm based on cognitive and physiological data.

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.

Balchem VP of HR: ‘Our employees see how much we’re helping people throughout the world’

01-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The coronavirus crisis is placing huge demands on American workers. For a company like Balchem, which is seeing surging demand for some of its nutritional products like zinc, employee motivation is being helped by seeing how important their work is, says...

Public health expert ringing the alarm on workplace nutrition

17-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

One health official says more research is needed to explore the link between dietary supplements and productivity in the workplace.

Social interactions may shape the microbial community of the human gut: Study

30-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A peak inside the gut could be a significant predictor of personality traits

What your child’s gut health says about their behavior

23-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

If your child misbehaves, you may only have yourself to blame, a new study suggests. Recent research indicates the gut microbiome could be a potential determinant of how a child’s environment ultimately impacts their neurobiological function and mental...