Neuravena® Benefits Mental Fitness, Stress

NORTH BERGEN, N.J.— Laurent Leduc, vice president, health division, Frutarom USA Inc., announces successful in vitro and animal trials have demonstrated Frutarom’s Neuravena® (EFLA® 955) wild green oat extract has a significant, positive effect on brain activity, enhancing mental fitness and stress resistance. 
“While previous animal studies have shown the beneficial effects of Neuravena on mental performance, such as concentration, learning ability and alertness, a recent human clinical study, conducted in Germany according to good clinical practice (GCP), has taken us a substantial step further in establishing the positive impact of Neuravena on mental fitness and cognitive performance,” said Mr. Leduc.
Jocelyn Mathern, M.S., R.D., Frutarom’s technical health manager, reported 20 healthy men and women between the ages of 38 and 53 participated in the randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, crossover clinical study. She said a single dose of 2500 mg of Neuravena or a placebo was administered.
Mrs. Mathern explained in the study, each frequency range characterized the activity of specific signaling substances in the brain and in different brain regions as related to certain tasks (such as cognition). The study monitored the overall pattern of brain activity, finding Neuravena influenced changes in human behavior.
Brain activity of participants was found to be significantly changed by Neuravena. A considerable decrease in delta and theta wave activity was observed, particularly in brain regions closely connected to cognitive performance. In addition, alpha2 wave activity increased. These changes were also related to improved concentration, learning, memory and stimulating properties.
Wild green oat has been traditionally recognized for its positive effects on mental fitness, and now, Frutarom has scientifically substantiated these effects for Neuravena.
Mr. Leduc concluded, “Due to its strengthening and balancing effects on the brain, Neuravena has great potential, offering lucrative opportunities for nutraceuticals and functional foods targeted to consumers seeking cognitive support and stress coping benefits. Working professionals, teenagers preparing for exams and ageing baby boomers are all challenged by stressful situations and stand to benefit from Neuravena. Across these demographic profiles, consumers are looking for products that will help them perform at maximum efficiency. As they age, they want to stay active and sharp-minded. When they turn to Neuravena in the form of tablets, capsules, instant drinks or other beverages, many consumers may find the mental support that they are looking for in their daily lives to cope with the pressures of today’s stressful world.”

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