Sleep

Nature Made launches Wellblends range for immunity, sleep & stress

14-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The new curated line of Wellblends products includes 13 scientifically developed blends of ingredients to support immune health, sleep, and stress management.

M.I.T., Stanford, Mount Sinai: More speakers announced for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

13-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas will feature a Tech Showcase covering advances in data collection, microbiome analysis, and the application of machine learning to create novel probiotic formulations.

CV Sciences reports 18% revenue drop for ‘challenging’ 2021

04-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

San Diego-based CV Sciences, one of the bell-weather companies in the hemp and CBD space, has reported a decline in revenues for the past financial year, but new initiatives have positioned the company for long-term growth, says its CEO.

March Launch Pad: Mushrooms dominate ingredients lists, sleep remains top focus

31-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

This month's new products prove that two wellness trends we saw in 2021 are still here and leading the lineup.

Purified lemon verbena extract can reduce stress and improve sleep quality

31-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Lemon verbena extract (Lippia citriodora) is clinically proven to reduce anxiety and improve sleep and should be considered an alternative to harsh sedatives, like antidepressants and benzodiazepines, according to the authors of a Spanish study.

Measuring psychological stress in health research

17-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Between the pandemic, inflation rates, global issues and more, an increasing number of consumers are turning to supplements to support their mental health. According to SPINS, vitamins & supplements for stress relief and sleep support products saw...

Six key supplement trends from Expo West 2022

15-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked, and we took photos, and here’s our editor’s list of 6 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2022 in Anaheim.

NutraCast: Refyned is bringing back oral film and taking the format to supplements

11-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For many, vitamins are tough pills to swallow–quite literally. Dysphagia affects about 13% of the population, with that number increasing with age. But it’s not always the swallow factor, for some it’s simply about convenience.

Significant link between low levels of omega-3 and sleep difficulties, study finds

11-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Adults who had only been asleep for less than five hours had persistently lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA compared to those who had a normal sleep between seven and nine hours, a study has found

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

Lodaat build science for ingredient portfolio with new studies

15-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From ashwagandha for sleep to Holy Basil for daytime functioning and concentration, ingredient supplier Lodaat has reported the publication of a number of studies for its ingredients.

Black cumin oil may boost sleep quality, help with stress: Human data

08-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a standardized oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may significantly improve sleep quality in people with sleep problems, says a new study from India.

Bacopa extract may boost sleep, cognitive & mood measures in kids: Study

26-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a specific Bacopa monnieri extract may improve measures of cognitive flexibility and executive functioning in children aged 6 to 14 years, says a new study from Australia.

Flavonoid-like peanut extracts appear to promote sleep quality, study suggests

20-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

The flavonoid-like components of peanut stem and leaf extract appear to promote sleep quality via a mechanism of action that decreases neuronal excitability, according to researchers.

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

New study explores CBD and CBN for sleep

11-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

CBD brand CBDistillery in partnership with MoreBetter (dba Releaf App) recently announced the results from a 31-day study it calls the Sleep Pathfinder Mission utilizing CBDistillery's Regular Strength Sleep Synergy Tincture.

NIU’s predictions: The categories, ingredients, & industry issues to watch in 2022

05-Jan-2022 By By Stephen Daniells and Hank Schultz

The year is new, and a lot of people are getting out their crystal balls. NutraIngredients-USA is no exception, and here are our issues and topics to watch in the dietary supplements space in 2022.

Sustained release ashwagandha extract shows stress-reducing activity

20-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release capsules may boost memory and focus, while also improving sleep quality and lowering stress levels, says a new study.

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.

Microbiome modulation to improve sleep: What does the science say?

18-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consumers are increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of not getting enough sleep, and emerging links between the gut microbiota and sleep could create opportunities for prebiotics and probiotics in the booming natural sleep aid category.

PEA supplements may help people fall asleep and boost cognition on waking: Study

20-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with palmitoylethanolamide, an endocannabinoid-like molecule, may improve sleep measures in healthy adults, according to results of a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study.

Saffron can raise melatonin levels before bedtime, say researchers

02-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Results from a new industry funded human clinical study demonstrate how a standardised saffron extract can promote restorative sleep, and suggests a novel mechanism of action on melatonin levels.

Study: Lactobacillus plantarum reduces depression and improves sleep in insomniacs

23-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A study involving 40 insomniacs has found that daily administration of the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 can reduce depressive symptoms, fatigue, cortical excitation, and improve sleep quality.

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.

Guest Article

The gut's impact on a good night's sleep

27-Jul-2021 By Guus Kortman, Gut Microbiologist, and Andrei Prodan, Data Scientist at Nizo

With sleep being rated as a top health priority for consumers across the globe in 2021, NutraIngredients speaks to an expert about the research linking the gut microbiome to this health goal.

Wings clipped? Lack of scientific evidence for supplements that claim to benefit air travel symptoms – Australian meta-analysis

10-Jun-2021 By Tingmin Koe

There is a lack of scientific evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for supplements that claim to benefit air travel symptoms such as jetlag and edema, although there is limited support to suggest melatonin and pycnogenol may be worthwhile.

NutraCast: Stuart Titus, PhD, on CBN for Sleep

30-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Many of us know that valerian root, ashwagandha, chamomile and melatonin are helpful in delivering a good night’s rest. But how about CBN? Stuart Titus, PhD, CEO and president at Medical Marijuana, said that cannabinol hasn't really been available...

Saffron improves sleep quantity and quality, according to RCT

30-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Six weeks of saffron supplementation led to improved sleep duration and quality in a recent study involving 66 volunteers, suggesting it could be a natural and safe replacement for sleeping pills.

Sleep experts define pediatric sleep condition, iron deficiency likely culprit

29-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Restless sleep has been reported in the medical literature since the 1970s. More recently, publications have emerged that describe a disorder characterized by restless sleep as the core feature. To assess this further, the International Restless Legs...

New study evaluates the impact of CBD on sleep

20-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As many as 70 million Americans aren't getting enough sleep. Could CBD help them?

Exercise may improve sleep, but may not be perceived: Study

13-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A recent study published Scientific Reports found that vigorous exercise modulated parameters associated with improved sleep, but these changes may not be subjectively perceptible.

TOMORROW: Ashwagandha: Ayurveda’s flagship herb goes mainstream

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s FREE webinar exploring the science, supply and market opportunities for ashwagandha.

Unilever inks deal with Microba to explore the sleep-gut microbiome link

18-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

UK food giants Unilever has ramped up its interest in the gut microbiome in a new partnership with Microba Life Sciences looking at the link between gut health and sleep quality.

Kemin launches DailyZz for better sleep and daytime functioning

19-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Iowa-based Kemin Industries is targeting the sleep category with a new propriety blend branded as DailyZz that's rich in naturally occurring polyphenols.

Pharmavite partners with Brightseed for AI-powered novel phytonutrient discovery

23-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The partnership aims to identify phytonutrients that are currently undiscovered in the plant kingdom, with sleep the initial target for Pharmavite, makers of Nature Made brand of supplements.

Ashwagandha’s sleep benefits to extend to people with insomnia: RCT

12-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A root extract of Ashwagandha may help manage insomnia, with a new study from India reporting that the botanical may improve sleep quality and mental alertness in subjects with and without insomnia.

Stress management supplements sales surge with sleep and adaptogen lines leading the way

18-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of stress management supplements, which includes mood support and sleep products, have increased over 35% year-on-year, according to data provided by SPINS.

Ashwagandha extract cuts amount of non-restorative sleep: RCT

23-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a standardized ashwagandha extract (Shoden) may reduce the amount of nonrestorative sleep experienced by healthy adults, says data from a gold-standard randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.

New Chapter launches line with 'first of its kind' multiherbal blends in one capsule

28-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The company said they used their team of expert herbalists to simplify the often confusing herbal category.

Ashwagandha may boost sleep quality, mental alertness in the elderly: Study

07-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A root extract of Ashwagandha may improve the quality of life, the quality of sleep, and mental alertness in the elderly, says a new study from India.

Persona Nutrition, other firms step up to provide free products, discounts to first responders

06-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Health and wellness companies are donating their resources to emergency personnel and first responders and Shawn Arent, PhD, pitches in to offer up some nutrition advice to the people who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.

Spice for sleep: Akay’s patented black cumin ingredient to launch in the US

10-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Indian functional spice supplier Akay Natural Ingredients’ patented black cumin (nigella sativa) sleep aid ingredient will hit the US market in the upcoming months.

Prebiotics may improve sleep and buffer stress: Study

09-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Chamomile, melatonin, valerian root...these are all common ingredients many turn to when struggling to get a good night’s rest. But dietary fiber?

Saffron extract could improve sleep: Study

03-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research suggests saffron outperforms placebo for insomnia.

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.