How do you test a nootropic supplement for efficacy? Analytical labs weigh in

How do you test a nootropic supplement for efficacy? Analytical labs weigh in

Related tags: Nootropic, Analytical Lab, Analytical chemistry, RCT, Cognitive function, Claims “We have seen an increase in requests for nootropic studies over the past 3-5 years,” ​ Josh Baisley, B.Sc., director of clinical trials at Nutrasource ​ ​, told NutraIngredients-USA. The lab he works for is an Ontario-based full contract research organization that helps companies with regulatory compliance, clinical trials, and product testing. A key part of the business is claims substantiation to help companies bring products to market with strong science and regulatory confidence. According to Baisley, the side effects of pharmaceutical agents for cognitive decline—like the potential abuse of its addictive nature—is a big component of the rise of demand for dietary supplement nootropics. “There is ​[also] a lack of effective pharmaceutical therapies for more severe conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s which appear more prevalent due to the aging population,” ​ he explained. This in turn has boosted demand for preventive natural products and dietary supplements from consumers, he added. Changes reflect 21 st ​ century North American population ​ Another Ontario-based lab, KGK Science ​ ​, noted the same upward trend for nootropic product testing. Dr. Mal Evans, scientific director at KGK Science, said that it’s very much a consumer-driven trend. “The changes are also a reflection of the 21st century North American population,” ​ she told us. “Cognition and stress is an issue with baby boomers becoming a sandwich generation, the transient nature of jobs, and the demand for keeping up with the ever-changing face of technology.” ​ “The term ‘nootropic’ by definition is a compound that increases mental functions including memory, motivation, concentration, and attention,” ​ said Josh Baisley, B.Sc., director of clinical trials at Nutrasource, citing a 2008 study ​ ​ published in Pharmacological Research ​. It is often linked to products […]

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