Cognitive function

UK launches ashwagandha safety consultation as Indian experts step up defense

09-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Ashwagandha suppliers are being urged to invest in defense as the UK Food Safety Agency (FSA) launches a consultation into the herb and Indian experts refute safety concerns.

Multi-nutrient supplementation of astaxanthin, vitamin E and grape juice improves episodic memory, cognitive performance – RCT

08-Jul-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A study has found that 12 weeks of multi-nutrient supplementation, comprising astaxanthin, vitamin E and grape juice extract, resulted in improved episodic memory and several biomarkers associated with cognitive health.

Trend tracker: Fish oil supply, innovation in ginseng, krill oil and more

05-Jul-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Here is the round-up of the latest nutraceutical trends in Asia-Pacific, including how fish oil supply is expected to recover from a fruitful first fishing season, innovation across ginseng, krill oil products, and supplements export trends in China....

Heights launches magnesium product to provide health bundle

04-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Heights, the UK-based supplement brand, has launched its third product in its lineup, aimed at offering a comprehensive solution to overall health.

Gut-brain connection plays key role in understanding IBS

03-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Probiotics and postbiotics play an important role in the management of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, although research into this field is still evolving.

ISAPP to host next public scientific meeting

03-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) annual scientific meeting is opening to members of the press and public next week.

Gut-brain axis: LPHEAL9 probiotic show cognitive benefits during ‘inflammaging’

02-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with Probi’s LpHEAL9 probiotic strain may modestly reduce markers of inflammation in older adults while also conferring cognitive benefits, says a new study from Sweden.

Stratum and sibelius partner to deliver joint and brain health ingredients to UK market

02-Jul-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

US nutraceutical ingredient supplier Stratum Nutrition has partnered UK-based natural ingredient developer Sibelius Natural Products to bring sage extract and NEM eggshell membrane to the UK's thriving joint and brain health market.

‘Truly a fantastic experience!’: Save the date for Probiota 2025

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.

Ashwagandha intake linked to memory and attention benefits

21-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Acute and repeated supplementation with liposomal ashwagandha may boost select cognitive effects, including memory, attention, vigilance and reaction time in healthy adults, says a new study.

Study uncovers blind spots in cognitive health research

21-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New cognitive health testing tools are required to improve supplement marketing by matching nutrition research outcomes with consumer expectations.

Fermented food intake during pregnancy could reduce the risk of neurodevelopment disorders in children – Japanese study

17-Jun-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers believe that the consumption of fermented food during pregnancy could reduce the risk of some neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Study explores creatine nitrate-caffeine combo for performance

14-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Co-ingestion of caffeine and creatine nitrate may boost cognitive function in resistance-trained athletes but may not yield significant improvements in exercise performance.

Probiotic may improve sleep: Study

13-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Consuming the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 increased sleep duration and reduced fatigue, according to a study, which also reported associations with an improvement in sleepiness upon waking and feelings of being well-rested during the...

Mushroom supplier warns of 'hype cycle': Time to cultivate consumer education

11-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

As mushroom supplements capture mass market interest, the founder of an organic supplement producer serving the European market has warned of his concerns around marketing hype and inferior 'me too' products.

Pre- and probiotics may impact social-decision making: Study

11-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The ability of synbiotic supplementation to modulate the gut microbiome and increase its diversity may influence our social-decision making and increase our sense of fairness, says a new study.

A.I. ‘digital twin’ microbiome model may predict infant neurodevelopment

10-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that models the infant microbiome can be used to forecast which babies were at risk for cognitive deficits.

Experts push for acute trials on mushrooms to support cognitive health claims

10-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Acute trials on healthy subjects are necessary as interest in mushrooms continues to grow for cognitive health, experts agreed.

Lion's mane spores 450% Google search growth

07-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Google searches for lion's mane surged by up to 450% (week on week) in May in the UK, with industry players assigning the rise in interest to TikTok influencers, health practitioners, and the blockbuster Amazon show Clarkson’s Farm.

Mushroom product formulators urged to ‘patent now’

06-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

With mushroom supplement popularity building, experts urged product developers to ‘just start patenting’ if they want to stay in the race.

Study: Ashwagandha effectively relieves chronic stress

06-Jun-2024 By Matt Chittock

Standardized root and leaf aqueous ashwagandha extract safely and effectively reduces stress in chronically stressed people, according to a new study.

Probiotics boost serotonin levels in patients with IBS, subthreshold depression – study

05-Jun-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Drinking cultured milk containing two probiotic strains could improve serotonin levels in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subthreshold depression, according to findings from a 12-week study conducted in Malaysia.

Study: Green Bioactives L- theanine and FOS blend can improve memory by 10%

04-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Green Bioactives Limited (GBL), a tech firm focused on developing sustainable plant-based products, is celebrating the results of a clinical study demonstrating that its new L- theanine and FOS blend can improve memory by up to 10.1%.

High caffeine intake associated with risk of anxiety - meta-analysis findings

04-Jun-2024 By Audrey Yow

High caffeine intake has been associated with an elevated risk of anxiety in healthy individuals and could interfere with treatments for patients with medical or psychological conditions, according to a new meta-analysis.

Omega-3 supplementation may reduce aggression in kids and adults: Meta-analysis

03-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids may reduce different forms of aggression in children and adults, says a new meta-analysis of 29 randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

Studies support paraxanthine’s cognitive and hunger-reducing effects

29-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The science supporting the potential health benefits of the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine continues to grow with a new study showing it outperforms caffeine for mental stamina and accuracy before and after exercise.

Lonza launches aromatic capsule coatings at Vitafoods Europe

28-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients has launched AromatiQ, a new technology designed to "captivate consumer senses" through smell.

Ashwagandha concerns branded pure ‘horse s**t’: On-trend herb thrives despite authority unease

28-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

While ashwagandha investment and innovation is surging, some European authorities are showing signs of safety concern, leading industry experts to criticize a spread of "complete misinformation" across the continent.

NutraCast: New History on appealing to the urban athlete

24-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Lifestyle and nutrition company New History is on a mission to close the nutrition gap in inner city communities through high quality sports nutrition supplements.

Vitafoods: Sleep takes center stage

24-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Mind health, specifically sleep, was a buzz word across the Vitafoods show last week, with market analysts discussing its popularity and suppliers delivering their solutions.

From lemon balm to calm: Indena's Relissa wins cognitive health award

23-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Indena took home the NutraIngredients Cognitive Health Ingredient of the Year award for its lemon balm extract formulated to support mental and emotional health.

Kerry spotlights postbiotic immune training gummies and gut-skin solutions

22-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Kerry Group showcased a variety of concepts at Vitafoods promising great taste alongside science-backed ingredients to support a range of trending health areas including immune support, cognitive health and women’s health.

Olive oil consumption may curb dementia-related death risk: Harvard study

21-May-2024 By Asia Sherman

Americans, particularly women, who consume at least a half tablespoon of olive oil per day significantly lower their risk of dementia-related death regardless of genetic predisposition or diet quality, according to a new study.

IFF launches solutions for menopause and modern healthy agers

21-May-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

IFF Health and Biosciences launched turnkey menopause solutions in partnership with GenM at Vitafoods last week, alongside healthspan supporting solutions that encourage brands to ignore consumer age.

Functional chocolate spheres reach International Space Station

20-May-2024 By Asia Sherman

Twenty functional chocolate spheres blasted off with the SpaceX Crew-8 on March 4, arriving the next day at the International Space Station.

Metabolic complications blunt benefits of probiotics on depression, data suggests

17-May-2024 By Jonathan Smith

Participants with more severe metabolic conditions benefit less from a probiotic intervention for depression than other participants, flagging the need for more complex and tailored approaches, indicates a study from Poland.

Review explores gut-brain axis for sleep and metabolic health

13-May-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A review published in the journal Nutrients highlights the connection between dietary choices, the gut microbiota, sleep and metabolic syndrome.

Solabia’s Brainberry enhances peak cognitive performance in young adults: Study

10-May-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Short-term supplementation with Solabia Nutrition’s chokeberry extract Brainberry may benefit cognitive performance in young adults.

Ashwagandha-okra mix shows benefits for digestive regularity, sleep, mood

09-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a proprietary blend of standardized ashwagandha and okra extracts may improve regularity, speed of transit, physical comfort and mental health, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Personalized dosing could overcome vitamin D deficiency 'pandemic': Review

09-May-2024 By Jonathan Smith

Personalized approaches to vitamin D dosing could help the population meet uptake recommendations worldwide, suggests a paper published in the journal Nutrients.

GABA supplementation may improve emotional health in overweight women

08-May-2024 By Claudia Adrien

New research suggests that supplementation with neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) could improve emotional wellbeing, sleep patterns and heart rate in sedentary overweight women who partake in temporary exercise.

Scientists discover how choline enters the brain

07-May-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The human body needs the essential nutrient for cell membrane synthesis, epigenetic modification, neurotransmission and more. However, how it enters the brain has been a mystery—until now.

Selenium supplements may offer migraine support: RCT

07-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with selenium may reduce the frequency and severity of headaches in people suffering from migraines, says a new study from Iran.

Ginseng, brahmi, coffee fruit extract could improve mood, working memory – USANA-funded trial

07-May-2024 By Tingmin Koe

A supplement formulated with American ginseng, Brahmi, and coffee fruit extract could improve mood and working memory, according to a 28-day trial funded by direct-selling company USANA.

Gut microbiome may predict cognition, depression in older age

03-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The human gut microbiome may provide a noninvasive prognostic tool for brain health measures, including cognitive function and some psychiatric states, says a new analysis from researchers in the U.S. and Korea.

Diagnostics key to increasing global omega-3 consumption: Review

25-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

A paper published in The Journal of Nutrition makes the case for increased diagnostic testing to improve omega-3 status and related health outcomes around the world.

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?