Cognitive function

Ashwagandha’s sleep benefits to extend to people with insomnia: RCT

12-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A root extract of Ashwagandha may help manage insomnia, with a new study from India reporting that the botanical may improve sleep quality and mental alertness in subjects with and without insomnia.

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Curated omega-3 studies brought to healthcare experts' desktops

08-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

GOED has updated its FatsofLife.com website showcasing the benefits of EPA and DHA omega-3 consumption for healthcare practitioners.

Probiota Americas Digital Summit to explore next gen pre- & probiotics, benefits beyond digestions, & communication best practices

07-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Seed Health, P&G, Culturelle, Fitbiomics, University College Cork, and North Caroline State University are just some of the confirmed speakers for North America’s flagship event for the prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome community.

Arizona algae company rounding final bend toward full scale production

05-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

An Arizona-based algae company is building on work done by a predecessor to bring an EPA-rich supplement ingredient to market. The company says an additional facility that will bring it to commercial scale will be completed by the end of this year.

CBD news: New extraction facility; products planned for Latin American markets

01-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new extraction facility is about to come online in Florida, while at the same time a California company is planning a launch of CBD products in Brazil and Uruguay.

GNC meets with White House office to advocate for CBD in supplements

30-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

GW Pharmaceuticals and supplement retailer GNC have reportedly been among the companies meeting recently with a White House division to discuss aspects of CBD regulation.

NAD advises company to yank brain injury protection claims relating to omega-3s

29-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A company marketing a brain health supplement has been advised by an industry watchdog to discontinue claims associated with protection against traumatic brain injuries and other health endpoints.

Global survey: Obtaining genetic information comes down to trust

28-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Analyzing genomic data across populations is key to understanding the role of genetic factors in health and disease. However, the outcome is only as good as the data people are willing to share.

Webinar panelists say immune response, cognitive support interface offers promise for future of omega-3s

28-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The interface between brain health and immune system function is an exciting area for future omega-3s research, panelist during a recent event agreed.

Curcumin and fish oil offer cognitive boost but no synergistic benefit

25-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Regular supplementation with either curcumin or fish oil can improve mood and memory but they do not offer synergistic benefits, according to a 16 week intervention trial.

Cohen team finds unapproved drugs in cognitive support products

24-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new paper from a prominent industry critic has found a number of unapproved drugs in a suite of cognitive and memory support products purchased online.

Resveratrol reduces pain, improves quality of life for menopausal women: Study

22-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Swiss biotech firm Evolva has released their fourth and final installment on Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW), with the last clinical study focusing on pain perception, menopausal symptoms and overall well-being.

Sept. 24 Omega-3s webinar

Do omega-3s have place in pandemic plan? Tune in on Thursday to find out

22-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s are the one of the oldest and best researched of ingredients, but new science is being done all the time. A NutraIngredients-USA webinar this week will look at some of the emerging evidence in immune health, sports nutrition, cognitive benefits...

Vitamin E is needed for nervous system development: Study

21-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research from Oregon State University suggests that a lack of vitamin E could cause damage to the brain.

FDA’s Tave highlights ‘Regulatory Gap’ for dietary supplements

17-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A ‘Regulatory Gap’ exists within the US dietary supplements industry, and recent talk of modernizing the regulations are ways to close that gap, FDA’s Steven Tave said yesterday

Technology fuels omega-3 growth

15-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Fortune Business Insights’ recent report predicts the increasing demand for omega-3 in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals and the functional foods sector is creating lucrative growth opportunities for the global omega-3 fatty acids market.

Recent upheavals put renewed emphasis on minority representation in cannabis/hemp sphere

14-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

The recent upheavals in the United States around race relations has the nation questioning the insidious role prejudice has played in many walks of life. One group is seeking to use that rekindled awareness as added leverage to ensure equal opportunity...

Nutrition21's Nitrosigine may boost cognitive performance post-exercise: Study

11-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Acute supplementation with Nutrition 21’s inositol-stabilized arginine silicate ingredient may enhance cognitive function following intense exercise, says a new study.

Resveratrol improves cognitive performance in menopausal women: Study

10-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Swiss biotech firm Evolva recently released their findings from the Resveratrol Supporting Healthy Aging in Women (RESHAW) clinical study, which examined cognition, cerebrovascular function and cardiometabolic markers in postmenopausal women.

Viome launches precision personalized supplements based on deep health insights

08-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized nutrition player Viome has launched Viome Precision Supplements, individualized supplement formulas based on a person’s cellular, mitochondrial and gut microbiome health insights.

Herbal supplements had another stellar year in 2019 with 8.6% sales growth, ABC report says

02-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.

Palm fruit ingredient smooths flavor notes, adds nutrition in coffee pairing

01-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new functional food offering shows how an ingredient can do double duty as a food additive as well as a dietary ingredient packing a powerful phytochemical punch.

Elysium launches supplement aimed at slowing brain atrophy

31-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Elysium Health has launched a new brain health supplement based on research done at the University of Oxford. The supplement, called Matter, pairs a high dose suite of B vitamins with specially formulated omega-3s from fish oil.

Despite raw material oversupply issues, hemp/CBD market forecast to grow strongly

28-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Robust growth for the hemp/CBD sector was forecast during an online event hosted yesterday by the American Herbal Products Association.

How gut microbiome affects host behavior: Study

26-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With about 90% of serotonin receptors located in the gut, it is easy to understand why the gut is often referred to as the "second brain." While we do know that what we eat affects the microbiome and the brain, how the microbiome in turn impacts...

Larger studies 'frankly overdue': Daily multivitamin linked to less-severe illness

25-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Older adults who take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement experience sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms, according to a 12-week study.

CBD industry headed toward big overcapacity, expert asserts

24-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

The hemp/CBD industry may have gotten the cart before the horse in terms of extraction capacity and raw material supply, said an investment analyst familiar with the sector.

Industry watchdog gives 64% of CBD beverages an “F” on label claims

24-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

It’s back to school season and scores on a new CBD report card suggest certain manufacturers need to hit the books.

Review finds vitamin D and some minerals might benefit fibromyalgia sufferers

24-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.

Aronia extract shows potential for psychomotor benefits: Study

21-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

An extract from aronia berries may improve psychomotor speed, compared to placebo, suggests a new study from Europe.

Hemp groups dial up pressure for federal CBD regulation

21-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Hemp industry groups have been submitting plans to the federal government for regulation of the space, something they say is urgently needed.

Upcoming event aims to help fill regulatory holes in hemp/CBD industry

20-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Nascent hemp/CBD firms are often woefully unprepared for the regulatory compliance side of operating a dietary supplement firm, something an upcoming industry event aims to help fix.

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.

Rhodiola there to support consumers' upcoming transitions

19-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Rhodiola is one of the ingredients that stands to benefit from the need on the part of consumers to find new modes of living after the world finally comes out of the protracted pandemic, experts say.

CBD for mood: Going green to ease the blues

19-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

During these unprecedented times, many are undergoing a great amount of stress, leading many to seek out natural products to manage stress and boost their mood.

‘Ground-breaking research’: Micromicellar formulation boosts carotenoid bioavailability in RCT

19-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

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.

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.

Willow Biosciences to start pilot production of biosynthetic CBG in Q3

18-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based Willow Biosciences Inc. has announced it will soon start to deliver its first samples of “ultra-pure, pharmaceutical grade” cannabigerol (CBG) from its 500-liter pilot production run.

Intervention trial: Polyphenol-rich diet improves psychological wellbeing

18-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

Folium Biosciences joins growing list of Colorado hemp heavyweights

17-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

The announcement by Colorado company Folium Biosciences of a large new extraction facility bolsters the state's position as a world leader in installed CBD extraction capacity.

Curcumin plus iron combination may boost levels of key brain health marker: RCT

14-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of curcumin and ferrous sulphate may boost levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which has been described as an important neurotrophic factor participating in memory and learning.

NOW finds many understrength phosphatidylserine products for sale on Amazon

13-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Supplement manufacturer NOW tested 43 phosphatidylserine supplements it bought on Amazon. Almost none met label claim.

CBD firms lead list of dietary supplement players recognized for rapid growth

12-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A number of companies active in the dietary supplement industry have landed on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing privately held firms.

Calanus oil supplements effective for Omega-3 Index increases

11-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with calanus oil from copepods can increase the Omega-3 Index in healthy older adults, says a new study from Germany that supports the absorption of this omega-3 source.

New player stands to benefit from need for THC testing in Texas’ first hemp crop

10-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

With the first full season of hemp agriculture in Texas underway, Santé Labs, an Austin-based analytical lab and contract manufacturing development firm, said it is ready to help hemp farmers with reliable THC level testing.

Gut bacteria have direct line to brain: Mouse study

10-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research demonstrated significant direct communications between the central nervous system and the gut, finding that microbiota modulate sympathetic neurons through the a gut–brain circuit.

Two trials support GABA’s cognitive health benefits for healthy adults

10-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

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.

Online China expansion: Nestle’s personalised nutrition brand Persona reveals e-commerce strategy

10-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Persona, a Nestle Health Science-acquired personalised nutrition brand, will be opening flagship stores on Tmall and JD to make its products more widely available to consumers in China via e-commerce.

CV Sciences’ revenue dives, but new products, increased distribution point to brighter future, company says

07-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

CBD manufacturer CV Sciences has reported a sharp drop in revenue, but company officials said wider distribution and new launches—including a product that contains no CBD—promise a bright future.

Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract may ease migraine discomfort: Study

06-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Millions of Americans suffer from migraines, with the World Health Organization (WHO) pointing out that they are one of the top 10 most disabling medical conditions. Common migraine symptoms include throbbing pain, nausea, as well as sensitivity to light...