Cognitive function

Açai pulp may improve antioxidant defenses, protect arteries

09-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of healthy women with açai pulp (Euterpe oleracea Martius) may improve antioxidant defenses, decrease markers of oxidative stress, and help protect against the formation of plaques in arteries, Brazilian researchers report.

Prebiotics in early life may boost sleep and daytime rhythms: Study

30-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the early life diet with prebiotics may boost the growth of selective bacteria in the gut and alleviate sleep disruptions caused by stress, says a new study.

Only 3% of study population had ‘good’ omega-3 levels linked to lower heart disease

Two-thirds of middle-aged German women have low omega-3: Increased risk of heart disease

27-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

More than 70% of middle-aged women are at an increased risk of heart disease risk because of low omega-3 status, says a new German population study that recommends nearly all should increase intake.

Micronutrient supplementation for mothers boosts infant cognitive health: Follow-up study

27-Jan-2017 By Millette Burgos

Pregnant women should take more micronutrients aside from iron and folic acid to boost the long-term cognitive development of their children, according to a major follow-up study from Indonesia.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

26-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

Can a Registry Build Trust?

25-Jan-2017 By Steve Mister, president & CEO, CRN

Trust is a fickle thing. Just ask the political candidates in the recent election. It’s built over time and can be squandered overnight.

Omega-3s linked to better cognitive function in mildly impaired older people

25-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve measures of cognitive function, including memory and perceptual speed, says a new study from China.

Industry's message remains strong in Congress through political tumult, trade orgs say

24-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

The rapid reconstitution of the Dietary Supplements Caucus shows that despite the unprecedented tumult in national politics, the support for the industry remains as strong as ever within the halls of Congress.

Lutein and brain health: Enriched formula leads to selective increases in multiple brain regions

24-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Enriching infant formula with lutein leads to selectively increased levels of the carotenoid in the brain, with the highest amounts in the visual processing center, the occipital cortex, says a new study.

Vitamin B6 deficiency linked to cognitive decline: Study

16-Jan-2017 By Eliot Beer

Low vitamin B6 intake may contribute to cognitive decline in older adults, while other B vitamins do not show the same effects, according to a new follow-up study in Northern Ireland.

Probiotics may reverse damage of generational stress

13-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Taking male rat pups away from their mothers can produce detrimental effects in those rats when they mature, including mental illness, and these effects can then be passed on to the next generation. A new study suggests that probiotics can help reverse...

Marketers of Prevagen charged with making false and unsubstantiated claims by FTC, NY AG

10-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Quincy Bioscience, marketers of brain health product Prevagen, has been charged with making deceptive memory, cognitive improvement claims by the Federal Trade Commission and New York State Attorney General.

Omega-3, resveratrol, vitamin D, and berry antioxidant beverage offers immulogic approach to aging-related cognitive impairment, says UCLA study

09-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

Supplementation with omega-3s, antioxidants, and resveratrol in a beverage significantly improved Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores, a questionnaire used to measure cognitive impairment in 18 patients, researchers found.

Cherry juice blood boost may help halt cognitive decline: Study

09-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Drinking sour cherry juice appears to boost blood flow to the brain and may reduce blood pressure, according to a study.

Vitamin C & E supplements may protect against age-related brain declines: Study

09-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of vitamin C and E may reduce the risk of cognitive decline, according to data from the Canadian Study of Health and Aging.

Demand for CBD still outstrips supply despite production expansion, hemp grower says

06-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

The supply of industrial hemp is ramping up quickly, as a company formed by growers in Kentucky reported $2 million in payments to farmers for the 2016 crop. But demand for CBD still far outstrips supply, a company officer said.

Office of Dietary Supplements outlines five-year strategic plan

06-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Creating and disseminating analytic tools for biomarkers, seeking to better understand the microbiome, and enhancing consumer to the Dietary Supplement Label Database are just some of the new directions outlined by the Office of Dietary Supplements for...

Supplements and functional foods driving APAC fish oil market growth to 2020

05-Jan-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The Asia-Pacific fish oil market is forecast to grow by 5% to 2020 helping the global total to hit US$1.5bn, with supplements and functional foods tipped to be the region’s fasting-growing industry segment.

GNC to overhaul in-store experience in bid to halt sales slide

19-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

Supplement retailing giant GNC will hit the reset button on its customer experience by closing all of its corporate-owned stores for one day next week to install new checkout terminals and institute a new pricing structure.

Probiotics have a ‘positive effect’ on stress and anxiety: Meta-analysis

14-Dec-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Probiotics consumption may have advantageous effects on mental health by lessening the psychological symptoms of perceived stress, depression and anxiety, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.

Collaborations, workshops and continuing outreach: IPA celebrates key achievements

13-Dec-2016 By George Paraskevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association

In a few months’ time I will be celebrating my two-year anniversary running IPA. Time flies when you are passionate about what you do! From a transition period in 2015 to the significant strides we made in 2016 – we truly are living up to being the Global...

Experts recommend kratom & CBD players file NDIs first, before asking for new product category

12-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

Some proponents of botanicals such as kratom or CBDs have chafed under regulatory restrictions that have forestalled wider acceptance and availability. But the full market is potentially available for those companies willing to go through accepted channels,...

ABC, AHPA urge officials to refrain from banning kratom constituents

06-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

The American Botanical Council and the American Herbal Products Association have urged the DEA to back off its plan to ban kratom. The groups took slightly different tacks in their comments, with ABC focusing on how the move could restrain research while...

Latest research bolsters soy's benefits as estrogenic concerns recede, article asserts

06-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

The research into the health benefits of soy foods continues to accumulate while the concerns about the legume’s purported estrogenic effects abate, according to a recent review article.

Resveratrol shows metabolic and brain signaling benefits: Study

06-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of resveratrol may improve energy metabolism, cell signaling pathways, and neurotransmission in monkeys eating a high sugar and fat Western diet, says a new study.

Nitrosigine boosts cognitive performance in healthy adults: 2 RCTs

01-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of inositol-stabilized arginine silicate (Nitrosigine by Nutrition 21, LLC) may boost cognitive performance in tests requiring mental flexibility, processing speed and executive functioning, according to two double-blind placebo-controlled...

Coromega throws hat into high-concentrate omega-3s ring

01-Dec-2016 By Hank Schultz

California-based Coromega, a company that has based its value proposition the pleasant mouthfeel of its omega-3 emulsions, has found that it is not immune to the drive toward ever higher concentrations. The company has launched a “super-concentrated”...

Quality and Prop 65 compliance key to Spirulina growth: DIC Corp

29-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Spirulina may be nutrient packed, but it’s a focus on quality and a clean supply that will continue to support the steady growth being experienced by this ‘king of superfoods’, says DIC Corporation.

Early life nutrition builds brain resilience to extreme stress

28-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

Brain and memory impairment caused by stress during early development could be lessened by micronutrient supplements, according to a Dutch study.

Curcumin supplementation shows benefits for people with severe depression: Study

25-Nov-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Supplementation with curcumin has been found to be effective in reducing depressive and anxiolytic symptoms in people with major depressive disorders.

Directing psychobiotic ‘talk’ via gut-brain network key to neurological benefits: Study

15-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

Controlling communication between probiotics and the brain is the next challenge for scientists as an Oxford University review outlines strategies for their use in treating brain disorders and enhancing cognition.

Migraine sufferers show differences in makeup of oral microbiome

14-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Could migraines be triggered by what’s going on in the mouths of susceptible people? A recent study suggests that the makeup of the oral microbiome could play a role in bringing on the headaches that can debilitate migraine sufferers.

Senator Hatch urges withdrawal of vinpocetine notice

04-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplement champion Sen Orrin Hatch (R-UT) is calling for the withdrawal of a Federal Register Notice that questioned the regulatory status of vinpocetine as a new dietary ingredient.

Confidence, trust in supplements stay high as younger consumer usage grows: CRN data

01-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Usage of dietary supplements by younger consumers aged between 18 and 34 grew 5% to 70%, while the over 55 age group maintained the highest percentage of supplement use at 74%, according to results of the CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

ExcelVite CEO shares latest developments in tocotrienol innovation at SupplySide West 2016

26-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

Malaysia-based ExcelVite is harnessing the peninsular country’s abundant palm resources to develop tocotrienol ingredients for various functions, from neuroprotective benefits to sports nutrition.

Could EPA omega-3 supplements help with PTSD?

25-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Increased levels of the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) are associated with a lower severity of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), says a new paper from Japanese researchers.

Waitaki launches three new ingredients as ‘Made in New Zealand’ resonates

19-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

New Zealand’s Waitkaki Biosciences continues to enjoy considerable success in the US, and recently launched three new ingredients derived from kiwifruit, blackcurrant, and greenshell mussels.

DHA supplement benefits older adults with mild cognitive impairment: China study

17-Oct-2016 By Gary Scattergood

A new Chinese study has shown omega-3 supplementation improved IQ among older people with mild cognitive impairment.

InsideTracker CEO: ‘Personalized supplementation is here’

17-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized nutrition will push consumers to understand why they need supplements and how they work, predicts Rony Sellam, CEO of Segterra, the company behind InsideTracker.

Balchem: ‘The industry is starting to look at the need for choline and the opportunities with it’

17-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

With over 90% of children, adults and pregnant women not getting enough choline, there is clearly a need and an opportunity for products with the essential nutrient, and the industry is starting to understand that, says Stephen Ashmead from Balchem.

Supplement OWL shows that there’s now a real willingness to be transparent with consumers: CRN

14-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Companies large and small have been beta-testing the CRN’s product registry – the Supplement Online Wellness Library (Supplement OWL) – and it will soon be open to all dietary supplement companies, but where are things right now and why should companies...

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