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Home » brain health

Articles Tagged with ''brain health''

Mentally Beneficial Foods

Formulating Beverages for Improved Mood and Cognitive Health

Functional beverages blend nootropics, adaptogens, and flavor-driven experiences to support mood, focus, and overall cognitive well-being
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
April 13, 2026

Consumers are turning to beverages that support mood, focus, and cognitive health. Functional ingredients and indulgent flavors are converging to deliver both mental wellness and sensory satisfaction.


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Magtein: Better Brain Health

Clinical trial finds Magtein associated with improvements in cognition, “brain age,” and physiological stress markers
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
January 29, 2026

Reported results included improvements in overall cognitive performance, working and episodic memory, faster reaction time, improved PROMIS sleep-related impairment, a 7.5-year reduction in estimated brain cognitive age, and favorable changes in physiological stress markers (reduced resting heart rate and increased heart rate variability).


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Dialed Moods Launches Sea Moss, Shilajit Gummies

New all-natural supplements target detox, energy and cognitive support
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 19, 2025

Dialed Moods has expanded its wellness portfolio with the introduction of sea moss and shilajit gummies. The new products tap into growing consumer interest in functional, plant-based supplements designed to support daily health, energy and mental clarity.


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Kemin: Nutritional Solutions

Kemin uses 2025 SupplySide Global to highlight research and its portfolio of upgraded nutritional solutions
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 28, 2025

Attendees are invited to visit the Kemin Human Nutrition & Health business unit at booth #5231 to learn more about the latest health-forward functional ingredients that support a positive health journey.


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Consumers Seek Cognitive Health in Foods and Beverages

Stress, performance pressure, and holistic wellness goals fuel interest in brain-focused nutrition
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
October 20, 2025

As concerns about mental wellness rise, consumers increasingly look to functional foods and beverages for focus, mood, and stress relief. Trends like precision wellness and “mood food” point to new opportunities for brands targeting cognitive health.


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Fungi Perfecti BrainPower Stack

Smart Starts: Brands Boost Brain Health with Functional Foods

From baby foods to snack bars and supplements, a new wave of functional products is tapping into consumer demand for cognitive support and mental clarity
April 16, 2025

Food meets function as brands innovate with brain-boosting ingredients for all ages.


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Nutrition21: Better-for-You Benefits

Nutrition21 uses SupplySide Connect to showcase functional wellness ingredients
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
April 3, 2025

Nutrition21, LLC, an Everwell Health company, is exhibiting at SupplySide Connect in Secaucus, N.J., April 8-9, 2025. As a developer of leading and science-based functional wellness ingredients that help consumers look, feel, and perform their best.


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Kemin: Natural Brain Boost

Kemin’s DailyZz delivers post-sleep brain benefits, including mental speed and sharpness
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 5, 2025

This proprietary botanical blend of spearmint and green tea extracts works while users sleep, providing them with post-sleep benefits for sharper cognitive daytime performance.


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Roots Focus Mind and Mood-Boosting On-the-Go Stick Packs

Convenient mood-boosting stick packs come in flavors strawberry watermelon, spicy pineapple, blackberry lavender lemonade and fruit punch
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 2, 2025

Staying true to the brand's formula, these new stick packs combine the energizing power of caffeine with the brain-boosting benefits of functional mushrooms to enhance both mental clarity and vitality.


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Brain Made of Food

Nutritional Strategies for Enhancing Cognitive Health and Longevity

Research highlights the role of key nutrients, probiotics, and functional ingredients in brain health
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
February 19, 2025

A growing interest in brain health supplements, driven by aging populations and the desire for mental clarity, has fueled a market projected to grow from $8.2 billion in 2024 to over $15 billion by 2034. Ingredients that support cognitive function, such as gamma-aminobutyric acid, are gaining attention for their potential to enhance memory, focus, and overall brain health.


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