New research and ingredients provide a compelling case for brain health supplementation

"The industry as a whole needs to re-examine how we approach the concept of cognitive health—from the ingredients that we supply, to the science that we develop to support claims, the target markets we address and end-use formulations we develop."

—Barbara Davis, Ph.D., PLT Health

Part 1: Human cognition 

Highlights:

• Cognitive health protection is a top priority for consumers. 
• Learning and memory ingredients and research. 

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Part 2: Cognitive domains

Highlights: 

• Natural ingredients targeted toward executive function, perception-motor function and complex attention.  
• Microbiome potential for social cognition. 

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Part 3: The brain market

Highlights:

• Brain market growth and new brain market target groups. 
• The top brain health desires among consumers. 

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Part 4: It's all in your head

Highlights: 

• Key focus areas for consumers. 
• Supplements addressing stress, sleep, mood, memory, vitality, focus and cognitive performance. 

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Part 5: The latest and greatest 

Highlights: 

• Trending brain health product lines. 
• The future of the supplement industry in addressing cognitive health. 

This session—Brain Games, The Latest Research & Product Opportunities in Cognitive Health—was recorded at Natural Products Expo West 2017. Click "download" below to access the presentation slides.