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Items Tagged with 'ashwagandha'

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immune-supporting botanical ingredients

Botanicals Suffer Blurred Line Between Immune Boosters, 'Boasters'

Formulation challenges and bioavailability gaps complicate efficacy of trending ingredients
Dr. Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy, PhD
April 21, 2026

Botanical ingredients like curcumin, ashwagandha and quercetin continue to gain traction in immune health, but questions remain around efficacy, dosing and bioavailability. For product developers, the research underscores the importance of formulation strategies, standardization and ingredient synergies to deliver meaningful functional benefits.


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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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WHAT’S NEXT IN 2026

Inside 2026’s Immunity-Driven Product Revolution

A new era of microbiome-first design, functional proteins, botanicals, and plant-powered ingredients is redefining how consumers expect foods and beverages to support everyday immune health
Dr. Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy, PhD
December 11, 2025

Immunity is now a daily wellness priority, fueling innovation across gut health, clean label, protein, and functional beverage categories. As Gen Alpha reshapes expectations, brands are racing to deliver multi-benefit products that blend science, flavor, and immune-support functionality.


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The Cycle Beverage Cans

The Cycle Launches Functional Beverage for Hormonal Health

New ready-to-drink formula offers PMS, period and perimenopause relief through Omega-7 and adaptogenic botanicals
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
October 29, 2025

Founded by tech entrepreneur Anastasia Sartan, The Cycle brings women’s health into the functional beverage space with a science-backed, bioactive approach. The drink blends Omega-7 with herbs and adaptogens to reduce inflammation, balance hormones and support mood and energy.


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Yogi Teas packages

Yogi Immunity and Digestion Teas

New teas include Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep and Soothing Relief Constipation Support
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 1, 2025

In the Cozy Cardamom Immune + Sleep variety, ashwagandha and reishi, traditionally used for immune support, join passionflower to promote a truly restful sleep. 


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Adaptaphoria Cans

Adaptaphoria Functional Hemp-Based Beverage

Serial entrepreneur Cameron Forni seeks to disrupt the $200B functional beverage space
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
May 10, 2025

 Adaptaphoria blends adaptogens, botanicals, and hemp-based cannabinoids creating an experience that aligns with the growing sober-curious movement.


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RIVR Functional Beverages

Boosting Mood and Energy: Trending Functional Beverages for Wellness

From mood-boosting drinks to calming elixirs, discover the latest in functional beverages designed to enhance your energy, focus, and well-being
April 18, 2025

Discover the newest functional beverage innovations that are shaping the future of wellness in the beverage industry.



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Women's Health

Wellness for Every Life Stage: How Food and Beverage Brands Are Targeting Women’s Evolving Health Needs

As consumer demand grows, product developers are responding with functional ingredients, focused claims, and lifestyle-specific innovations for women
Lu Ann Williams
Lu Ann Williams
April 14, 2025

Products for women are particularly noticeable and not surprisingly, we see targeted women’s products first in supplements, followed a growing wave of related food and beverage offerings.


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Big Greens package

Big Greens Superfoods Drink Mix

The mix is engineered to support immune system function and muscle recovery
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
March 16, 2025

Available in two bold flavors, Berry Good and Just Chocolate, it packs a high-dose punch with key ingredients like spirulina, KSM-66 ashwagandha, DE111 probiotic, and over 40 superfoods. 


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Happy Pop cans

HappyPop Functional Energy Drink

The new beverage contains fruit juices, organic green coffee beans, apple cider vinegar and adaptogens
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
December 15, 2024

HappyPop is a new functional energy drink formulated with natural fruit juices, organic green coffee beans, apple cider vinegar and adaptogens like ashwagandha, rhodiola and Mucuna Pruriens.


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