Probiotics customized to the individual’s gut microbiome and diet appeared to have efficacy in moderately improving cognitive and gastrointestinal problems.
Givaudan’s ThinkBlue was found to support cognitive function greater than placebo in two separate studies involving a total of 72 healthy older adults.
Move Nutrition Network survey of dietitians, nutritionists, and trainers reveals opportunity for suppliers and brands to reach a growing consumer base.
In 269,229 senior UK Biobank participants, those who used vitamin D supplements and those with high blood concentrations were less likely to have dementia.
Despite initial negative findings, a secondary analysis of the large-scale study found cocoa extract improved cognition for those with poor diet at baseline.
There’s plenty of research in the field of nutritional neuroscience to support structure-function claims, according to researcher Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD.
Young people in particular are hungry for health benefits from food. As nutrition ‘rules’ change and need-states evolve, new business opportunities emerge.
By Julian Mellentin, New Nutrition Business11.01.23