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Cover Story B vitamins, bacopa, berry, caffeine, choline/acetylcholine, citrus, CoQ10, DHA/EPA, DMAE demonstrated to be effective in AD, PD and stroke recuperation. Kyowa Hakko USA (www.kyowa-usa.com), New York, markets Cognizin, a branded citicoline shown to have multiple benefits for the brain, including improved performance and memory. “The popularity of instant energy or alertness associated with caffeine is beginning to grow the demand for compounds such as Cognizin that do not have the negative side effects of caffeine: racing heart rate, jitters, upset stomach and insomnia,” says Karen Todd, marketing director. Cognizin Citicoline is a highly stable, nonreactive compound. It is not sensitive to light, heat-stable and can be used in a variety of products across a broad pH range without affecting taste. role in mental performance. Phosphatidylserine (PS) is particularly noted for improving cognitive function and comes with two significant health claims allowed by the FDA: “Phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of cognitive dysfunction in the elderly” and “Phosphatidylserine may reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly.” No specific intake quantities are specified. “There is currently no RDI for PS,” says David Rutenberg, CEO of Haifa, Israel-based Lipogen Ltd. (www.lipogen. co.il). Lipogen makes a microencapsulated form of PS. According to Rutenberg, PS dosages as low as 75mg per day could offer health benefits. Enzymotec Ltd. (www.enzymotec. com), Migdal HaEmeq, Israel, combines phosphatidylserine with DHA for its Sharp-PS Gold – an ingredient for application in brain foods. Country Life Vitamins (www.country-life.com), Hauppauge, N.Y., uses Sharp-PS conjugate in Ingredients for concentration and cognition are making greater inroads from beverage applications to food formulations – especially for snacks aimed at children. Cutting-edge ingredients Phospholipids are natural constituents of the brain and play an important Swim with the BIG FISH When it comes to Omega-3 there’s a little fish named “Meg” who is getting a lot of attention from some very big fish! A growing number of multinational food companies have already made the jump to MEG -3 ®, our incredible new food ingredient that delivers all of the health benefits of Omega-3 EPA/DHA with absolutely no impact on the taste, smell, or texture of the food product itself. These companies recognize that global consumer demand for Omega-3 products represents a fantastic growth opportunity for their brands. That’s why they’re putting MEG -3 ® in their products, and our little “Meg” on their packaging. Start swimming with the “big fish”! Call Ocean Nutrition today! 101 Research Drive Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada B2Y 4T6 T. 1 902 480 3200 F. 1 902 480 3199 Ocean-Nutrition.com 11 billion food portions served | 30 billion supplement portions served 12 | April 2008 www.wellnessfoodsonline.com Food Processing’s Wellness Foods™ http://www.kyowa-usa.com http://www.lipogen.co.il http://www.lipogen.co.il http://www.enzymotec.com http://www.enzymotec.com http://www.country-life.com http://Ocean-Nutrition.com http://Ocean-Nutrition.com http://www.wellnessfoodsonline.com

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