Mood Support

Onnit Labs evaluates New Mood effects on college student stress

24-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

Health and wellness company Onnit has added a new study to its growing portfolio of clinical trials to validate the benefits of the “total human optimization” brand’s range of multi-ingredient supplements.

Mood support supplements sales surge with novel microbiome opportunities

17-Mar-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Sales of mood support supplements have grown by over 75% year-on-year, according to data provided by SPINS.

Probiotic mix may boost mood for people with moderate depression

16-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A multispecies probiotic product may improve mood and some cognitive measures, says a new study from the University of Oxford that suggests the product may be an “early intervention strategy” for people with moderate depression.

Another phenibut product shows up in warning letter

13-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

An FDA warning letter to the marketer of a product containing phenibut took the company to task over noncompliant disease claims but made no mention of the legal status of the ingredient itself.

Coffee berry extract may boost alertness & mood: PepsiCo study

13-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A single dose of an extracts from coffee berry – the outer layer of the coffee fruit and a rich source of polyphenols – may boost alertness in healthy men and women, with effects still observable six hours after consumption, says a new study.

Daily vinegar intake can reduce depression by up to 34%

18-Nov-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

US scientists have found a link between vinegar ingestion and improved mental wellbeing in healthy college students.

Mintel: Health ingredients to watch in 2022

13-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New health ingredients to watch in 2022 include hyaluronic acid, marigold, l-theanine, and ginseng, as consumers search for products that can support their eyes, mood and healthy ageing.

Review finds support for cognitive health benefits of prebiotics

17-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new review makes the case that prebiotic oligosaccharides could play a role in brain health via metabolites circulating in the blood and neural feedback mechanisms.

Mintel: How to make it in the mindful market

10-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Tapping into the rising consumer interest in mental health is about so much more than adding some magnesium to the mix so brands that want to win in this space will need to offer a value proposition through much more than just their products.

Saffron reduces psychological symptoms of menopause, researchers say

17-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study has revealed the positive effects of saffron extract on the psychological symptoms associated with perimenopause.

Sustainability, fair trade and organic messaging support company's 5-HTP ingredient launch

24-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ingredient supplier Nura is claiming an organic positioning and a partnership with Ghanaian wildcrafters to back the market introduction of its Cleanmood 5-HTP ingredient.

Study reveals mental health benefits of prebiotics in young females

30-Apr-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily consumption of prebiotic supplements can improve mental wellbeing and reduce anxiety in young adult females, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.

Election, holidays, pandemic give stress supplement market a boost

23-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The election may be behind us, but the stress it has caused remains. According to a survey from the American Psychological Association, nearly 70% of respondents said the elections are a significant source of stress and 77% are worried about the future...