Regular consumption of fish oil supplements may be associated with significant reductions in the risk of different types of dementia, according to analysis of over 200,000 people in the UK Biobank cohorts.
One 400 mg dose of an ashwagandha extract may improve working memory and maintain reaction times, says a new study from scientists at Texas A&M University, the University of Wisconsin, and Increnovo LLC.
Multivitamin supplements may improve cognition, episodic memory, and executive function in older people, and slow cognitive decline by 60%, according to data from the high-profile COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study for the Mind (COSMOS-Mind).
Twelve weeks of supplementation with a Spirulina extract may boost visual learning and visual working memory test results in older people, says a new study from Korea.
Creatine supplementation increases creatine content in the brain and improves memory performance in healthy individuals, particularly in older adults, according to a new meta-analysis.
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) featured a variety of presentations to promote the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation, including a non-so-well-known application of creatine.
Neurotropic brand Braini says it has received a composition of matter patent on its proprietary blend of cocoon silk fiber, a seed oil and a blueberry extract.
A combination of nootropics may boost multiple cognitive performance measures without raising heart rates in healthy young adults, says a new study that supports the formulation for gaming and sports nutrition.
A mango leaf extract known for improving human health, including cognitive function and sports performance has been through the first round of being patented in several primary markets by botanicals supplier Nektium.
This year’s Sports Nutrition Summit brought in experts that provided the insights needed to earn the respect of gamers, especially when it comes to authenticity, health and wellness.
With millions in prize money and sponsorships on the line in an increasingly competitive arena, gamers known as esports athletes are adopting training regimens to combat the physical and mental toll of prolonged sedentary screen time.
Consuming fermented dairy increases the presence of certain gut microbiota and improves relational memory in healthy adults, says a new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.
Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids and synbiotics improves brain function in healthy children, a new study suggests.
Research suggests that vitamin C deficiency affects cognition and nerve signaling in the brain, making it a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment.
Evidence to show that creatine supplementation could increase its content in the human brain is gathering pace but more studies are needed, a review has found.
The presence of a specific bacteriophage – a virus that targets bacteria – in the human gut has been linked to an improvement in cognitive functions and memory in humans, mice, and flies.
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.
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Acute supplementation with Nutrition 21’s inositol-stabilized arginine silicate ingredient may enhance cognitive function and memory in healthy aduts, says a new study.
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin, and vitamin E may improve working memory in cognitively healthy older adults, says a new study from Ireland.
Ashwagandha root extract sustained-release capsules may boost memory and focus, while also improving sleep quality and lowering stress levels, says a new study.
A single dose of a green oat extract may improve a number of neurophysiological parameters, from cognitive control to attention and processing speed, says a new study.
Older people with mild cognitive impairment experienced significant cognitive benefits from supplementation with B vitamins, but only in people not using aspirin, says a pooled analyses of two randomized placebo-controlled trials.
A combination of sage extracts may improve cognitive function even during a fatiguing endurance cycling exercise, says a new study using Nexira’s Cognivia ingredient.
Fortifying ready-to-eat therapeutic foods with DHA-rich fish oil may significantly improve brain development in malnourished infants and children, says a triple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical feeding trial.
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.
Bacognize, a proprietary Bacopa monnieri extract, has a positive influence on a number of wellbeing aspects including mental wellbeing, alertness, focus, sleep, stress, according to a new study.
A new survey on the nutritional blend IQed found the product may be beneficial for those with autism, apraxia and other conditions involving motor and speech delays.
The global Reishi mushroom market is projected to reach €4.24 billion by 2027, thanks largely to growing interest in functional food and drink, according to a new report from Allied Market Research (AMR).
Nutrition 21 started developing its award-winning NooLVL ingredient before Esports became such a thriving category. But the ingredient’s particular cognitive-support benefits have helped it catch a wave that has grown bigger through the pandemic’s influence.
New York-based Maypro has announced the launch of NeuroHD for neuro-cognitive support. The ingredient is a non-synthetic histidine dipeptide complex derived from a natural source.
Higher combined intake of choline and lutein plus zeaxanthin is associated with faster performance on a cognitive flexibility task in overweight and obese adults, says a new study that adds to a growing body of science supporting the brain health benefits...
A curcumin-fenugreek complex (CurQfen) may impact brain waves and boost audio-reaction time compared to placebo and unformulated curcumin, says a new study.
Supplementation with an extract of Persicaria minor may improve visual memory and negative mood in older adults with mild cognitive impairment, says a study from Malaysia.
FrieslandCampina is addressing the global consumer demand for natural solutions to support cognitive health, with its new duo of microbiome modulating solutions.
A novel nutritional supplement combined with high-intensity exercise may boost working memory, reaction time, and processing efficiency for Air Force Airmen more than exercise alone, says a study from the US Air Force, Abbott, and the University of Illinois.
The $150 billion global gaming industry is set to double in value by 2025 (Lonza) and with gamers focused on ensuring they maintain peak performance, there is plenty of white space for nutrition brands to innovate with products offering cognitive and...
Using a micromicellar formulation of lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin led to significantly higher increases in serum levels of the carotenoids, compared to other formulations, says a new study from Ireland.
A diet rich in polyphenols could lead to beneficial cognitive effects, including reduced depressive symptoms and improvements in general mental and physical health in hypertensive patients.
A single dose of the mango leaf extract Zynamite can boost a wide range of brain functions for at least five hours, according to a new double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study.
Supplementation with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) may boost a range of cognitive measures, including memory and spatial cognitive function, according to two new studies from Japan.
People at a heightened risk of developing Alzheimer's may require a higher dose of Omega-3 than originally realised as the levels in the blood and the brain vary significantly, according to a new pilot study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC,...
A synbiotic mixture with four probiotics and four prebiotic fibers did not show significant effects on ameliorating ADHD symptoms in a trial conducted with children and adults.
