Mumbai, India, and Morristown, NJ—Enovate Biolife and OmniActive Health Technologies have announced that enXtra has been granted a U.S. patent for use of the branded Alpinia galanga extract for improved cognitive performance. Patent no. US020180221430 A1 covers enXtra for improvement of cognitive performance such as mental alertness and increased attention,...
Aker BioMarine has entered into a research collaboration with Université de Sherbrooke Department of Medicine, to investigate if a certain type of omega-3 is effective in preventing cognitive decline linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Specifically, a press release explains, the research will be focused on EPA and DHA bound to lysophosphatidylcholine...
Virtual—“Literally everyone expresses concern about their brain and memory loss.” That’s from Matthew Oster, Head of Consumer Health at Euromonitor International. Oster presented in the #NaturallyInformed event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market, in the session Nootropics Market: Nutrition for Memory & Cognition. Oster presented a remarkable amount of data, including...
Bluebonnet Nutrition has expanded its line of dietary supplements with Magnesium L-Threonate Vegetable Capsules, formulated with a patented form of magnesium L-threonate called Magtein to support cognitive function and enhance memory & learning. This non-GMO supplements is kosher, suitable for vegans/vegetarians, and free of common allergens (soy, gluten & milk).
Lipogen has introduced CognoLipid, a patented phospholipid formula combining phosphatidylserine (PS) and phosphatidic acid (PA) for cognitive performance and chronic stress. The product is vegan, allergen free, and has an FDA-reviewed GRAS designation. www.lipogenlab.com...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts and ideas (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions). Treatment strategies often fall short. A new direction has emerged in that expanding evidence suggests brain development and function is linked to the gut microbiome. Along with conveying potential biomarkers, the gut...
How important are omega-3s? Absolutely vital, according to Alex Richardson, DPhil (Oxon), PGCE, FRSA, Keynote Speaker at the Naturally Informed event Mental Wellness: Mastering the Market. “The human brain is 60% fat, and it matters what kind,” she told attendees. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential. We evolved as...
Between 2015 and 2020, the market for memory and cognitive health-positioned supplements saw a compound annual growth rate of 7% globally, according to insight from Euromonitor International, but with a global pandemic at play, is mental health still top of mind? While COVID-19 may have shuffled priorities—bringing significant boosts to...
Shall we start with the good news? A report from the Global Wellness Institute found that the global mental wellness economy is a $121 billion market (1). Of course, the bad news is that the market is booming because 2020 has left many of us feeling stressed, sad, and depleted.
Bradenton, FL—HP Ingredients has announced a new study performed on IQ200, demonstrating the ingredient’s value for brain support, mood support, and healthy aging supplements. IQ200 is a water-soluble ingredient made from Persicaria minor, an herb that has been shown in clinical studies to improve cognitive flexibility, processing speed, and executive...
