According to the “World Population Ageing” report published by the United Nations, in 2030, older people are expected to outnumber children under age 10 and, in 2050, projections indicate that there will be more seniors aged 60 or over than adolescents and youth at ages 10-24. With populations around the world rapidly ageing and life expectancy significantly rising, there is a parallel increase of cognition-related diseases, including mild cognitive impairment, cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. The decline in cognitive ability and memory for an increasingly older population is a major health issue.
Several lifestyle factors, including physical activity, mental stimulation, and diet have been linked to maintaining brain health with age. There is a significant body of epidemiological evidence that supports beneficial effects of nutrients on healthy ageing of the brain. In this regard, herbal and nutritional supplementation are constantly being investigated to provide support to overall cognitive function across different demographics. As a matter of fact, research on cognitive health is not limited to seniors, but is now focusing on volunteers across a wider spectrum of age, including young adults, adolescents, and children. There is a wide variety of natural products that are currently performing well in the brain supplement market, providing different cognitive health benefits associated with memory, mood, attention, focus, sleep, and anxiety .
Many botanicals are used to support cognitive function and brain health. As studies show, adding these to our diet is beneficial for health and proper brain functionality . One of the ancient botanicals that has been traditionally used for cognitive improvement is Salvia officinalis (Sage). This variety of sage has a long-
standing use as an herbal remedy that can enhance memory and improve cognitive functions . Several clinical trials conducted with sage have demonstrated various actions of the botanical in relation to brain function, including improving attention, mood and memory, as well as protecting against cognitive decline.
The clinical trials performed with Sibelius™:Sage, a proprietary dried sage extract (Salvia officinalis L.), showed a significant improvement in cognitive performance, including memory and attention accuracy. Sibelius™:Sage has also shown both immediate benefits related to focus and attention and long-enduring benefits, linked to memory enhancement and healthy cognitive ageing.
Its efficacy has been proven not only in clinical trials, but also by numerous testimonials and industry leaders. You can download the Sibelius™:Sage white paper here.
UK student, 25-year-old "This is like rocket fuel!"
David Foreman, The Herbal Pharmacist®"Sibelius™:Sage is an excellent addition to any product line!
US lawyer, 60+ year-old"A natural way to achieve clarity and focus when you need a boost"
If you'd like to learn more about our proprietary natural sage extract, you can download the white paper by filling the form below.
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3 PR Newswire, "Global $11.6 Billion Brain Health Supplements Market to 2024," PR Newswire, Dublin, 2017.
4 Yasmin I., Feder D., Brain Boosters, Nutrasolutions (2016).
5 Miroddi et al., Systematic review of clinical trials assessing pharmacological properties of Salvia species on memory, cognitive impairment and Alzheime’s disease, (2014).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
