A natural supplement and food ingredient shows calming effects.
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A recent BENEO research study about functional beverages shows that consumers, no matter their nationality, expect prolonged and balanced energy, as well as mental performance enhancement from their functional beverages.
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Research indicates that ß-glucans derived from oats, yeast and mushrooms play a positive role in modulating the immune system in athletes, allergy sufferers, and those who frequently contract colds and the flu. Strengthening the immune system can have significant impact on overall well-being, mood, and performance.
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This two-article series focuses on the different nutritional stages of a consumer’s life. Part I, this article, provides an overview of nutrition needs during the stages of pregnancy, infancy and childhood. For Part 2, focusing on teenagers, Baby Boomers and seniors, please see link in article.
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Cognitive or brain health is an area which has seen a wide range of innovative new product introductions recently, with a plethora of health benefits being claimed. Ingredient inclusions specifically for “improved focus and concentration,” “to reduce stress” and “for relaxation” are examples of more common brain-health claims.
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A new study says deficiencies of Vitamin B12 might be responsible for declining brain function in older adults.
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This two-article series focuses on the different nutritional stages of a consumer’s life. Part 2, this article, provides an overview of the nutrition needs of teenagers, Baby Boomers and seniors. Part 1 touches on needs during pregnancy, infancy and childhood. Please see the link in the article.
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Scientists have for the first time discovered what effect multiple, rather than just single, foods with anti-inflammatory effects have on healthy individuals.
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Low vitamin B12 levels may be to blame for some cases of poor memory and cognitive decline in the elderly, a new study suggests.
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Enzymotec announced its phosphatidylserine line of cognitive products used in dietary supplements is now certified as Halal.
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