Stress Management

Dark chocolate may alter gut microbiome, improve mood: RCT

24-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming an 85% cocoa dark chocolate significantly altered the diversity of the gut microbiome and improved mood in a randomized controlled trial with healthy young adults.

Study finds probiotic helps subjects keep calm in face of stress

18-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A study has found that a probiotic strain lessened stress among young Japanese men taking a validated test as measured by an endocrine system response.

Multi-component supplement may ease negative impacts of stress: RCT

01-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of magnesium with vitamins B6, B9, and B12 plus extracts from rhodiola and green tea may promote a relaxed state and reduce stress perception, says a new study from Europe.

Ashwagandha root extract may boost cardiorespiratory endurance and recovery: RCT

04-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with the branded ashwagandha root extract KSM-66 may boost cardiorespiratory endurance and recovery in healthy athletic adults, while simultaneously help with stress management, says a new study.

Pharmavite seeks novel solutions for mental wellness and OTC alternatives

05-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pharmavite, the company behind the Nature Made brand of dietary supplements, is offering potential investment and/or partnerships for companies offering mental wellness solutions and supplement alternatives to OTC.

Gencor launches Caralluma fimbriata extract for stress and anxiety

03-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Gencor is offering a new ingredient for the growing stress management category with the launch of its Calmaluma-branded Caralluma fimbriata extract.

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY

NutraIngredients-USA survey on the state of the US Dietary Supplements industry in 2020

02-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

How has Covid-19 affected business? Beyond immunity which categories were big winners in 2020? And did we learn anything about delivery formats this year?

Lallemand zeros in on gut-brain axis

24-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Disruptions in the gut or brain as they codevelop may subsequently predispose children to stress-related disorders later on in adulthood.

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...

Ashwagandha finds itself in the right place at the right time

19-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic crisis has boosted the sales of ashwagandha, but suppliers agree that even before this year’s unusual market conditions, interest in the adaptogenic herb had been on the rise.

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.

Vitamin Shoppe COO: ‘Immunity is strong but demand for foundational health, sleep, & stress products is growing’

17-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While sales of immunity health products have been strong for most of 2020, consumer interest in other categories is also surging, from sleep and stress management to a resurgence in sports nutrition, says the COO of The Vitamin Shoppe.

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.