Daily supplementation with folic acid and vitamin B-12 improved cognitive functioning, particularly in immediate and delayed memory performance, according to a new study from the Australian National University (Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 Jan;95(1):194-203). Researchers found 400 ...More
Sharp PS®, a soy-phosphatidylserine (PS) ingredient from Enzymotec, received novel food approval from the European Commission (EC), which allows the marketing and use of Sharp PS® in a wide selection of foods and beverages in Europe. PS can now be used in both dietary ...More
Newly published results on Verdure Science’s Bacognize® extract recently won an award for best research paper at an international medical conference. ...More
AIDP Inc. is supplying the brain-boosting ingredient Magtein™ to dietary supplement and functional product manufacturers nationwide, after the company secured the exclusive distribution rights. ...More
An increasing foundation of positive clinical research coupled with regulatory recognition is driving consumer interest in long-chain omega-3 essential fatty acids, including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). ...More
Current studies examining the effects of nutrition on progression of Alzheimer’s disease may be hampered by a reliance on dietary recall, making identification of nutrient biomarkers critical to assessing the nutrient status of subjects. ...More
Researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies developed a synthetic derivative of turmeric, finding the compound can improve behavioral and molecular degeneration seen in ischemic stroke and traumatic brain injury. ...More
A new review out of China reported Panax ginseng appears to have beneficial effects on cognition and behavior in healthy adults; however, more studies are needed before it can be recommended for broad use. ...More
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