Cognitive function

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.

Seizing the ‘window of opportunity’ for aging well

25-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Protein consumption, quality sleep and hormone balance are all key in reframing how the industry considers the ‘healthy aging’ category, according to new insights from a Vitafoods webinar this week.

Could a 'junk food' diet cause long-term damage to the brain?

23-Apr-2024 By Donna Eastlake

Junk food has been linked to a number of health issues, including obesity, type two diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but could it also cause long-term damage to the brain?

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.

Protecting the 'middle-aging' brain: Combination herbal extract might help

19-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A blend of Bacopa, ginseng and whole coffee fruit may boost brain efficiency in middle-age by improving positive mood and memory function, according to a new study funded by Usana Health Sciences.

Malnutrition offers insight into the gut-brain axis research gap

19-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Cognitive deficits caused by malnutrition may be restored by interventions targeting the gut microbiome. However, direct imaging of the brain is still needed to understand those cognitive connections in humans, according to findings published in Clinical...

Pioneering plant extracts in the running for NI Awards

19-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The 2024 NutraIngredients award finalists in the Botanical Product of the Year category are utilizing all the plant kingdom has to offer, catering to areas of sleep, women’s health and weight management.

Revealing our Research Project of the Year finalists

18-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

Pushing the boundaries within nutritional scientific research, the finalists for the 2024 NutraIngredients award for research project of the year have been announced.

Could keto diet delay early Alzheimer's?

16-Apr-2024 By Donna Eastlake

The keto diet has been linked to multiple health benefits, including lowered blood pressure and reduced blood sugar, but could it also help to combat the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease?

Supplements to slow biological aging: What does the science say?

12-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?

Nektium introduces water-soluble Zynamite S for functional drink innovation

08-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

Nutraceutical ingredient supplier Nektium has developed a new water-soluble version of its nootropic botanical ingredient Zynamite to respond to the demand for functional drink innovation across cognitive and sports categories.

Study finds single high dose of creatine boosts cognitive performance during sleep deprivation

03-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A single high dose of creatine can partially reverse metabolic alterations and fatigue-related cognitive deterioration, according to new research that questions the established assumption that creatine supplementation only works when consumed over a longer...

Bacopa and the brain: Study highlights mood and memory benefits

29-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

A first clinical trial sponsored by Indian ingredient supplier Samriddh on the effects of its Bacopa monnieri extract reports significant improvements to emotional and cognitive well-being in a group of healthy adults.

NPD Launchpad: From pre-workouts and hydration to mushroom blends and hormonal support

28-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

This spring's new product launches include innovation within the sports nutrition category across protein and hydration, while interest in supplements for hormonal, brain, emotional and immune health continues to grow.

Aker BioMarine capitalizes on krill oil know-how, expands into algae

21-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Aker BioMarine, the world’s largest krill oil supplier for supplements, aquaculture and pet food, is diversifying into algae oil to prepare for a supply-and-demand squeeze in the omega-3 fish oil space.

Start-up reaches new heights by catering to frequent fliers

21-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

TravelSana emerged from the wings post-pandemic to help frequent fliers navigate the effects of diverse climates, jet lag and poor circulation.

Alyve: Delivering targeted nutrition with all-in-one personalised supplements

20-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Start-up Alyve Wellness is meeting demands for personalised nutrition through its tailored all-in-one supplements to help customers address individual health needs and goals.

Destressing through food: Can functional food help stress relief?

19-Mar-2024 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

In our highly stressed-out age, functional food can be a way to ease the load. But where do we look for stress relief, and what foods do we consume?

Lutein and zeaxanthin during pregnancy may benefit child development

18-Mar-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Maternal consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids may improve offspring language and cognitive development in early childhood, according to a study led by City University of New York and SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University researchers.

Report reveals top trends in functional beverages

15-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Consumers are demanding additional functional ingredients in beverages as they look for products to support their mental and physical energy while attaining hydration goals.

Abyss showcases holistic solution to support skin and mind health

14-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

French supplier of marine ingredients Abyss is looking to address overlooked atopic skin issues with a holistic approach that includes its new Dermatidyss nutraceutical ingredient.

Supplement synergy: Creatine nitrate paired with caffeine may amplify cognitive benefits

11-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Creatine nitrate and caffeine co-supplementation may offer greater cognitive health benefits than caffeine alone in resistance-trained athletes following exercise interventions, according to a recent study.

Everyday concepts tap the four pillars of active nutrition

11-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Givaudan is tapping into the active nutrition market with flavour-focused food and drink concepts to appeal to the broader demand for immunity, relaxation, focus and physical health.

Gaps in the market: Brands must appeal to the mindful consumer

08-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The side effects of digital lifestyles are increasing focus on eye health, mental energy and sleep success, revealing significant market opportunities to address these growing concerns, according to a new report from marketing and branding firm Healthy...

‘A very important study’: UK Twins cohort shows prebiotics may boost cognitive function

04-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Prebiotic supplementation may boost cognitive function in older people, according to new data from the UK-based PROMOTe (effect of PRebiotic and prOtein on Muscle in Older Twins) trial run by scientists from King’s College London.

Probiotic blend may boost sleep quality: Human study

01-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of four probiotic strains led to improved sleep quality, increasing the ability to fall asleep and reducing daytime dysfunction, says a new study.

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.

Combatting stress: Efficacy and safety of Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha reviewed

22-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A review of preclinical studies and human trials concluded that Rhodiola rosea and Ashwagandha are both safe and effective in combating stress, but with differing mechanisms of action, their use in product formulation should be carefully considered based...

Vitamin B1 and brain power: Increased dietary intake linked with better cognition in over 60s - cross-sectional study

21-Feb-2024 By Gary Scattergood

Increased dietary intake of vitamin B1 has been linked to better cognitive function in individuals aged over 60, according to a cross-sectional observational study by academics in China.

Study suggests Levagen+ holds cognitive health benefits

14-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has concluded Levagen+ palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) could provide an innovative intervention for cognitive health enhancement in students, opening a door to the gaming market for Gencor Pacific Ltd.

London Nootropics brews startup success with adaptogenic coffee blends

13-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Adaptogenic-coffee baristas and 'Dragon's Den' investment winners have crafted organic growth with ‘healthy buzz’ brews.

The evolution of omega-3s: From heart to brain health

09-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Whether it is anecdotal evidence or science-backed research, the support for omega-3 supplementation is hundreds of years in the making.

NutraCast: Remaining selective in sourcing amid limited fish oil supply

09-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From limited supply to the need for more consumer education, the fish oil industry is facing a number of challenges. However, there are still a lot of opportunities in and outside of the sea. This episode examines the state of the fish oil market and...

Kilyos Nutrition adds Aker BioMarine krill oil to Brazilian portfolio

01-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Norwegian fishery and biotech company Aker BioMarine announced that it has partnered with Kilyos Nutrition to introduce its Superba Krill oil ingredient to key supplement brands in Brazil.

NutraIngredients Awards: Entries closing Feb 5

01-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.

Noggin: Brain health supplements for modern day minds

30-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

The general practitioner-founded brain health supplement start-up Noggin is meeting a significant demand for sustained cognition, stress and sleep support through its unique blends of science-backed botanicals, nootropics, vitamins and minerals.

GOED omega-3 testing shows 'incredible' quality compliance, but EC hydrocarbon limits will be 'real challenge for sector'

29-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

GOED member products are performing extremely well on label claim compliance, oxidative quality and most contaminants, but there is cause for concern as the European Commission looks to enforce a limit on hydrocarbons that the industry find notoriously...

NutraIngredients Awards 2024: What the judges are looking for

26-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?

The 'promising' role of saffron in stress resilience

25-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

New research conducted in partnership with botanical product manufacturer Pharmactive reveals that its standardized saffron extract Affron was able to normalise HPA axis dysregulation following chronic mild stress stimulation in a rat model.

Pasteurised Akkermansia shows gut and mood benefits: Mouse study

24-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with pasteurized Akkermansia may reduce gut permeability, anxiety-like behaviour and memory impairment in animal models of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), says a new study.

COSMOS: Multivitamins linked to improved memory, slower age-related cognitive decline

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily multivitamin supplementation may boost episodic memory and slow cognitive in older adults, says new data published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Top reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

17-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry

Enter now! Join the 10th anniversary celebration of the NutraIngredients Awards

10-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

NMN for infants: Meiji study suggests this could be ‘important nutrient’ for early childhood development

10-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is known for its longevity-related health claims, but a new observational study from Meiji claims that a higher concentration of the NMN in breast milk is linked to significantly better motor and communication skills...

Industry demands closure to CBD regulation stalemate

09-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) has published a report calling on the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the Home Office to work together to end the regulatory stalemate threatening the sector.

Vitamin E intervention 'could be crucial' against Parkinson's disease prevalence

08-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Vitamin E could be used as a prevention strategy for the occurrence of Parkinson's disease (PD), a new study assessing data from 13,340 participants concluded.

Prinova releases megatrends report

05-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...

Does cocoa extract improve cognitive function in older adults?

04-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Supplementing with cocoa extract may benefit some aging brains more than others, according to findings from a recent study.

Study spotlights link between gut microbiota and social anxiety disorder

04-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New research suggests that gut microbiota play a role in the heightened social fear response tied to social anxiety disorder (SAD), representing a potential therapeutic target for reducing the growing behavioural issue of social fear.

Probiota Day 2: State of the market, next-gen probiotics, gut-lung axis and personalisation

04-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.