Irvine, CA—A combination of TheraPrimE palm tocotrienols and AstaZine astaxanthin, both from BGG World, has been shown in a new clinical trial to improve cognitive health in subjects with age-related memory decline. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was performed on 36 subjects over 12 weeks. The test group used 50mg...
BioLift has launched a line of botanical beverages for energy. Packaged in a 9oz bottle, the drink is intended to help increase productivity, reduce brain fog, and maintain clarity for higher performance, according to the company. BioLift products are made with ginkgo biloba, elderberry, and guarana; they contain 10mg of...
London, England—Cannabidiol (CBD) can help improve blood flow to the hippocampus, according to a new study from University College London (UCL). The hippocampus, according to the press release, is associated with memory and emotion. These findings, therefore, could be an important discovery for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and PTSD—conditions that...
Sioux Falls, SD—Alzheimer’s patients may need higher omega-3 intakes to see benefits than previously thought, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study looked at 33 men and women from Los Angeles aged 55 and older who had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, although they didn’t have...
Greene Nutraceuticals has released a new powdered nootropic drink, Instant Clarity, specifically formulated to support energy, mood, focus, and memory, as well as general health according to the company. The supplement is made with vitamin B12, phosphatidylserine, huperzine A, ginkgo leaf extract, vitamin C, and more. www.greene-nutraceuticals.com...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The goal: to enjoy a long, healthy life. Emphasis on healthy. “Increasingly, consumers are moving away from the desire to look younger and pursuing a lifestyle that will extend their health span and improve longevity,” says Shoji Matsukawa, General Manager, Organic Chemicals Sales & Marketing, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America. “In...
Columbus, OH—Saturated fat may hinder the ability to concentrate, according to new research from Ohio State University. The study was performed on 51 women. They completed a baseline assessment of their attention during a morning visit to the lab. They then ate a high-fat meal—eggs, biscuits, turkey sausage, and gravy.
Boston, MA—Flavonoid intake may help protect against Alzheimer’s, according to a new study from Tufts University’s Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA). The epidemiological study of 2,800 people aged 50 and older took place over 20 years, offering a long-term look at the relationship between foods...
Dementia risk may be affected not just by what foods people eat, but by the combination of foods, according to a new study from the American Academy of Neurology. The study involved 209 people with dementia and 418 people without; the two groups were matched for age, sex, and education...
Bethesda, MD—The Mediterranean diet may support higher cognitive function, according to a new study from the National Eye Institute. The results, published in Alzheimer’s and Dementia, come from an analysis of data from the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and AREDS2. The researchers examined the effects of nine components of...
