Cognitive function

Single dose of blueberry polyphenols boosts cognitive performance in middle aged adults

05-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study has found a single dose of blueberry polyphenols can improve markers of metabolic function and cognitive performance in a cohort of middle aged adults.

New high capacity Colorado CBD extractor enters market

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Vantage Hemp, a new hemp/CBD processor, is entering the market with a high capacity facility nearing completion in Colorado.

Health Canada approves Nuseed’s Omega-3 Canola Oil for human consumption

31-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Nuseed Americas Inc. has achieved approval from Health Canada for human consumption of its proprietary DHA refined canola oil.

July new product offerings: CBD paws its way into the pet sector, micro-shots for kids and more

30-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

From canine mental health to a new krill oil supplement, NutraIngredients-USA has been monitoring the latest products to hit the market.

News in Brief

Sabinsa gets non GMO seal on 11 ingredients

29-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa has announced Non GMO Projected verified status on a number of its branded ingredients.

Magnolia compound outperforms drug in cognitive impairment trial done in mice

28-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found a compound extracted from magnolia bark outperformed a drug in a study using a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

Pilot study: Larger omega-3 doses needed to provide brain benefits

27-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

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,...

Amendment to military funding bill would allow soldiers to openly use CBD products

24-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

An amendment to a military funding bill would make it possible for military personnel to openly use hemp/CBD products for the first time. While advocates welcome the development, there is little prospect that CBD products will become part of standard...

Study supports safety and efficacy of enXtra caffeine alternative

24-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of enXtra, a caffeine-free energy ingredient derived from Alpinia galanga, can boost alertness and calmness scores, says a new study that also supports the long-term safety of the ingredient.

Polyphenol & omega-3 supplement may boost brain health in young kids: Study

24-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A supplement containing cocoa polyphenols and omega 3 oils may have sizable benefits for children as noted improvements to brain function and nutritional status could tackle childhood undernutrition.

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.

Five companies honored in Ingredient of the Year categories

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Companies in five categories won Ingredient of the Year honors in NutraIngredients-USA’s 2020 slate of awards.

Hop help: Kirin’s mature hop bitter acid aids cognitive health in older adults -RCT

21-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Supplementation with Kirin’s mature hop bitter acid (MHBA) for 12 weeks has been found to improve attention and reduce stress in healthy older adults in Japan.

Omega-3s linked to protection against brain damage from particulates exposure

20-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A novel finding connecting omega-3 levels to protection from cellular damage in the brain caused by fine particulates that might be inhaled adds a new wrinkle in the story of the benefits of these fatty acids, says one of the paper's authors.

Synbiotic supplement fails to show significant effects in ADHD trial

17-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

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.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

US omega-3 intakes from fish and supplements are ‘far below recommended amounts’

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Average intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s in the US population is less than half the levels recommended by the WHO and NIH, says a new analysis. Omega-3 trade group GOED says the data “strengthens our arguments for increased outreach.”

Microalgae makes case as a viable omega-3 alternative to fish, study concludes

13-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Microalgae may provide an alternative source of fish-derived omega-3 fatty acids, while also proving to be more environmentally friendly to produce, says German researchers.

Majority of lavender products on market adulterated in some way, BAPP bulletin reveals

09-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new publication from the Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program reveals that as many as 90% of the lavender essential oil products on the market can be considered to be adulterated.

WATCH: Mind game - Ārepa conducts first clinical trial on improving mental clarity in fatigued athletes

08-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Consumption of Ārepa, a nootropic beverage, has been found to significantly improve mental performance in physically fatigued rugby athletes.

Prebiotic and probiotic interventions may ease depression in adults

07-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Millions of people suffer from depression across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. The most common treatment methods for depression are antidepressant...

June new product launches: from anti-inflammatories to zinc

30-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it's probiotic chews or oral immune spray, delivery systems are getting convenient and creative this summer.

Daily probiotic drink reduces anxiety in footballers, says study

30-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A daily probiotic drink (Lactobacillus Casei) may have the potential to modulate anxiety and enhance training in football players, according to a new randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial.

New RCT supports Longvida curcumin’s cognitive benefits

26-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with Verdure’s Longvida curcumin may improve aspects of memory and mood in healthy older people, says data from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial from Australia.

Mars says new studies on cognitive function, cardiovascular endpoints will bolster data supporting cocoa flavanols

25-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Mars says two large scale studies underway will add to the already thick dossier of data backing its cocoa flavanols dietary supplement. One study looks at cognitive function while the other has a variety of cardiovascular health endpoints.

Lallemand rebrands psychobiotic combination as CereBiome, updates on new clinical trial

23-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada’s Lallemand Health Solutions has rebranded its Probio’Stick combination of probiotics for brain health as CereBiome. The product is supported by five clinical studies plus an ongoing trial that is close to completion.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 canceled: We’ll be back in 2021

19-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In light of the ongoing uncertainty around the COVID-19 public health crisis, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 has been canceled, but will return June 16-18, 2021 in Washington, D.C.

Stem cell study shows how fish oil may help with depression

17-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A stem cell study into the effectiveness of different antidepressants has concluded fish oil creates an antidepressant response similar to that seen from prescribed medicines.

Will keto craze be among things that won’t survive pandemic?

16-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

The keto trend may have run its course, with the tumult caused by the pandemic crisis as a final push over the edge, a clinical nutritionist says.

Pharmactive introduces botanical to tackle teenage mental health

15-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As the pandemic and social unrest heighten anxiety levels, some parents are seeking natural solutions for their stressed teenagers.

Bacopa, American ginseng, coffee fruit combination may boost memory: USANA study

11-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Bacopa, American ginseng, and whole coffee fruit extract may improve working memory, accuracy and response time, says a new study funded by USANA.

CBD firms team up with CRO to conduct large scale safety study

10-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A group of hemp/CBD purveyors have teamed up with a clinical research firm to conduct a large scale study to provide the safety data that the US Food and Drug Administration says it lacks.

Natural products scored huge wins in stock-up period, and gains persist, report finds

08-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

Natural products were big winners during the COVID-19 stock up period in March, according to a new SPINS/IRI report. For supplements, any product offering immune health benefits showed huge gains. And consumers seem to be sticking with these choices,...

Warning letter cites CBD’s regulatory status as leading issue

03-Jun-2020 By Hank Schultz

A recent warning letter to a Colorado dietary supplement formulator has put front and center FDA’s determination that CBD should not be a constituent of dietary supplements.

Hop extracts may boost cognition and mood in health older people: Kirin study

02-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with matured hop bitter acids may improve mental processing speed, attention, and concentration in healthy adults aged 45 to 69, says a new study from beverage giant Kirin Holdings Co.

Brain-eye axis: New Zealand firms reveal potential of nootropics for eye health

28-May-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Eye health may be the next big opportunity for nootropics products that are more traditionally known for their cognitive and energy benefits.

NutraCast Podcast: Kat Merryfield on CBG & CBN

22-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Brace yourself CBD, there are some other cannabinoids in town, and they may even steal the spotlight…

Stress relief benefits of gut microbiome may not extend to fungal components

22-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The gut brain connection has been a hot topic of research in recent years. A new study suggests the supplementation a fungal ingredient may not confer the same stress relief benefits observed in some research using probiotic bacterial species.

Growing pains: Hemp industry deals with oversupply, shifting retail landscape

21-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The boom in hemp cultivation after the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill has created a supply bulge that the industry is still working through, observers say.

‘No CBD isolate’ and ‘zero THC’ claims indicative on ongoing regulatory uncertainty

21-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

New claims creeping into the hemp/CBD space are indicative of the some of the unsolved regulatory issues that continue to distort the market. These include claims of ‘zero THC’ and ‘no CBD isolate.’

Commentary

Research confirming consumers’ confusion points to yawning gap in CBD market surveillance

21-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The ongoing CBD regulatory logjam has stunted the development of responsible, informative health claims for these products. I’ve speculated in these pages before that this will lead consumers to make it up as they go along. Two new studies seem to confirm...

Ghost Lifestyle CEO on new partnership with AB Inbev: ‘It’s a formidable one-two combo’

20-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Disruptive sports nutrition brand Ghost Lifestyle has announced a partnership with beverage giant Anheuser-Busch InBev for a new range of ready-to-drink products.

Mibelle builds science for Timut Pepper plus MCT oil for cognition

20-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a Timut Pepper extract and MCT oil may boost memory and attention for healthy adults, with “remarkable” improvements on mental fatigue, says a new clinical trial.

Ingredient shows promise in PMS relief: Study

19-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A recent peer-reviewed clinical trial revealed that an over-the-counter nutritional supplement containing oxaloacetate (OAA) and vitamin C significantly relieved PMS symptoms.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020: And the finalists are…

19-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

GOED Chief: ‘March was incredible for sales, April may have been slower’

18-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As has been reported for other dietary supplement categories, “March was an incredible month” for the omega-3 category, but reports are that those levels have not been maintained through April, said Ellen Schutt, executive director of GOED.

Nutracast Podcast: Dr. Paul Clayton on cellular aging

15-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In recent years, research on aging has seen some major advancements, including the discovery that the rate of aging is controlled, at least to some extent. And according to Dr. Paul Clayton, who has researched, written and presented about the process...

From brains to hearts, muscles and immunity: Review highlights omega-3 benefits for athletes

15-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The first ever new systematic review of fish oil supplementation research in athletes adds strong support to a wide range of benefits of omega-3 supplementation for active individuals.

NOW testing reveals CoQ10, SAMe products sold on Amazon to be of almost uniformly low potency

14-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer NOW reports that among CoQ10 and SAMe products it purchased recently on Amazon and subjected to analytical testing, only a few came close to meeting label claim for the amount of active ingredients, while most had little or none...

Advanced.GG puts Nutrition 21’s nooLVL front and center in the gaming & esports category

13-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The gaming and esports supplements category is dominated by one big brand, but one recent entrant is looking to grow its presence in the category with close links to key gaming superstars and putting a key ingredient front and center.