Brain Health — A Booming Market Segment

As global aging intensifies, age-related diseases are becoming increasingly prevalent, with neurodegenerative disorders posing significant challenges to the middle-aged and elderly population. These neurodegenerative conditions are often intricately linked to brain health.

Ingredients for Brain Health-Enhancing :

Phosphatidylcholine: One of the most abundant biological lipids in mammals, studies suggest phosphatidylcholine may optimize memory and cognitive function. Lower blood levels of phosphatidylcholine correlate with poorer memory and declining brain function in older adults.

β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN): A derivative of niacin, research indicates NMN can improve mitochondrial bioenergetics and dynamics in mouse brains. Scientists at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center demonstrated that NMN enhances cerebrovascular dilation (vasodilation) and cerebral blood flow, thereby improving cognitive function.

γ-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA): A non-protein amino acid widely distributed in nature and a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. It plays crucial roles in the human cerebral cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, basal ganglia, and cerebellum, regulating multiple physiological functions.

Phosphatidylserine (PS): Among the most abundant lipids in the human cerebral cortex—responsible for advanced cognitive processes like language, reasoning, memory, and learning. Research shows PS enhances cognition, combats depression, and assists enzyme activation.

Saffron Extract: A traditional medicinal plant used as flavoring in food additives. Its stigmas contain bioactive compounds including safranal, crocin, and flavonoids. Studies demonstrate saffron extract’s efficacy in improving cardiovascular diseases and Alzheimer’s, featuring antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant properties. Pharmaceutical demand for saffron continues to rise.

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Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Experts suggest that ashwagandha may offer moderate benefits for certain neuropsychiatric disorders. Its advantages could stem from inducing neuroplasticity, exerting antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as regulating neurotransmitters such as GABA, glutamate, and others. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties may also ameliorate neurodegenerative conditions.

With technological advancements and growing human pursuit of health, brain health has become a field of significant interest.

As an indispensable part of daily life, the selection of food ingredients profoundly impacts brain health and cannot be overlooked. In the future food ingredient market, functional components like probiotics and Omega-3 fatty acids will occupy crucial positions.

Foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids—such as deep-sea fish and flaxseeds—serve as essential components of cell membranes. They possess anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce inflammatory responses in Parkinson's disease patients. Omega-3 fatty acids also work by inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, promoting the expression of neurotrophic factors, restoring mitochondrial function and membrane fluidity, and lowering oxidant production levels.

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