Digestive Health

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From nourishing both the body and mind to seeking plant-based and sustainably sourced options, consumers in the coming year will be drawn to products that are tailored to new and evolving preferences. 

Four Sigmatic Functional Creamers transform an ordinary cup of coffee into an extraordinary functional beverage by combining creamy coconut and real vanilla or real cacao with MCT Oil, adaptogens, and an effective dose of functional mushrooms.

These new Omega-3 fruit bars are all-natural and gluten free, as well as vegan and celiac friendly. 

As consumers continue to recognize the important place of digestive health in immunity and cognitive and emotional health, their appetite for food formulations that offer gastrointestinal benefits grows. As better-for-you food and beverage formulators strive to stay up to date on new ingredients in the pipeline, it’s worth a brief look at a few key ingredients expected to trend in the coming year and beyond.

Functional food company So Good So You launched its first formulation powered by adaptogenic mushrooms. Immunity Blueberry Clementine includes organic Shiitake, Maitake and Reishi mushrooms and provides 100% of an adult's recommended daily value of Vitamin D3.

Small Town Cultures raw fermented foods include sliced jalapeños, cardamon beets, turmeric kimchi, spicy radish, Meyer lemon, and more to support nutrition.

The snacks  contain whole grains and 5g of prebiotic fiber, which work together to offer a gluten-free snack that supports gut health.

For those over-50’s concerned about the issue of healthy aging, three out of every four (79%) are primarily focused on maintaining their ability to continue with activities as they age. A similar number (76%) see good physical and mental health and a balanced diet as key to overall health.

Mounting research into causes of dementia and cognitive decline have produced the recognition that two of the potentially modifiable risk factors into these conditions are diet and exercise. In a recent study at King’s College, London 418 adults age 65 and up were tested every two to three years over a 12-year period. Results revealed that cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s Disease were linked to levels of neural stem cell death. Importantly, underlying which was low levels of vitamin D, carotenoids, and lipids

Nexira will use its SupplySide West 2021 Booth #2457 to showcase its latest premium ingredient, HEPURE, for hepatoprotection and detoxification!  Nexira also will present its new synergistic combination of acacia and baobab, with the latest study results; Cognivia™, the plant-based nootropic, WINNER of the NIE Awards 2021; and its new NutriBeauty range!