Oslo, Norway—Aker BioMarine announced a new pilot product and production method for lysophosphatidylcholine-bound EPA and DHA (LPC-EPA/DHA) from krill. The company points to research in the journal Nature that identified LPC as a primary carrier molecule of DHA across the blood-brain barrier. According a press release from Aker, this uptake...
[caption id="attachment_78273" align="alignright" width="296"] L to R:Food being donated to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis, courtesy of Sabinsa; The team at Mandela Grocery work to keep the community nourished, courtesy of Mandela; Jaime Salas Rushford, M.D., volunteered to help treat patients in hard-hit NYC, courtesy of Dr.
]When it comes to sectors boosted by COVID-19, cognitive health is a no-brainer. “There is a huge market for consumers looking to boost their brainpower by improving memory, focus, and overall cognitive health,” says Bluebonnet Nutrition’s Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, Sr. Director of R&D, noting that SPINS data indicates a nearly...
Balchem Corporation 52 Sunrise Park Road New Hampton, NY 10958 vitacholine.com Your customers would be interested to know that VitaCholine® brand choline helps support cognitive health throughout their lifespan.* In a recent clinical study, increased choline intake during pregnancy closely correlated with improved processing speed in infants.* Benefits continue into...
Seattle, WA—Vitamin D levels during pregnancy have been linked with the child’s IQ, according to a new study from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI). A mother’s vitamin D supply is passed to the fetus in utero, a press release explains, where it helps regulate processes including brain development. The...
Source Naturals has launched Screen Time Stamina, a supplement which supports healthy mental performance, including memory, reaction time, focus, attention span, and overall cognitive health, the company says. The formulation features ashwagandha, vinpocetine, Huperzine A, gingko, turmeric, plus and green tea. 23 Janis Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, www.sourcenaturals.com...
ChildLife Essentials has launched Omega-3 DHA + Choline SoftMelts for (age 1YR-teens) to its line of children’s supplements meant to support healthy brain development. The supplement is non-GMO, gluten-free, and contains no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. 645 S. Allied Way, El Segundo, CA 90245, www.childlifenutrition.com...
Washington, D.C.—A new study published in Neurology concluded that “over-the-counter cognitive enhancement supplements may contain multiple unapproved drugs,” drawing industry rebuttal. The study was conducted by searching two supplement databases for products labeled as containing one of four different drugs not approved for use in the U.S. The 10 products...
Hayward, CA—Hidrox, a compound extracted from olives, may be able to help ease Parkinson’s motor symptoms and slow neurodegeneration, according to a new study performed on male mice and published in Antioxidants. The study explains that a current hypothesis for the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease are neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and...
Walnut, CA—Farlong Pharmaceutical is donating 10% of September sales from Lifeflower Breviscapine to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), according to the press release. Farlong’s donation—in honor of World Alzheimer’s Month—will support AFA’s mission of providing support, services, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and...
