The brain health market is constantly evolving. Against a backdrop of fast-paced lifestyles, rising stress and fatigue, performance culture and digital-age challenges, more consumers are proactively prioritizing mental wellbeing and cognitive performance enhancement - particularly in the emerging category of nootropics.
This growing interest in nootropics as a pathway to unlocking cognitive potential and nurturing brain health has created a new world of innovation possibilities in the dietary supplements space. So how can you stay ahead to win the hearts (and minds) of consumers? Read on to discover dsm-firmenich's industry-leading solutions for the dynamic brain health market.
Addressing energy, mental and emotional well-being
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of consumers are concerned about their energy levels/tiredness1
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of consumers are concerned about their mental & emotional health2
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of consumers are concerned about their mental performance3
(1), (2), (3) dsm-firmenich Global Consumer Health Survey, 2023.
True innovation in the brain health space is cultivated mindfully, and the seeds of inspiration are sown by listening to the voice of the consumer. So, what do consumers really want from their nootropics solutions?
From nootropic 'stacking' to combining nature and science, The Nootropics Report 2.0 draws on dsm-firmenich's proprietary consumer and market data to uncover six key insights to inspire smarter brain health solutions.
Download The Nootropics Report 2.0 today and discover how to unleash brilliance in your brain health portfolio.
The nootropics category holds huge innovation potential for dietary supplement brands. But consumers are redefining what 'nootropic' means. The next generation of nootropic supplements will go beyond cognitive enhancement alone, expanding into the realms of sleep, mood and stress to unlock the full potential of the brain.
Discover how consumers are reshaping the definition of nootropics by downloading our insights-powered report.
It takes more than an ingredient supplier to bring pioneering products to market. It takes a partner. dsm-firmenich’s passion for simplifying science helps to accelerate the development process, from concept to consumer; enabling you to bring your next big dietary supplement innovation to market faster. This includes providing the development, production, regulatory and global roll-out support you need to seize new opportunities in key growth areas including cognitive health, mental-wellbeing and sleep.
When you partner with dsm-firmenich you get an innovative, end-to-end partner, inspired by consumers’ most pivotal health needs, to deliver your next product with purpose. Speak with one of our experts today to take your brain health product to the next level.
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Our broad range of science-proven nutritional solutions is inspired by consumer needs and developed with high-quality ingredients to help create brighter lives worldwide. As your end-to-end partner, our people-powered, purpose-led products can help you develop dietary supplement innovations that deliver real brain health benefits.
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We understand how challenging it can be to balance the steps in the supplement development process with the need to bring solutions to market rapidly – especially when consumers want reliable and efficacious formulations in a range of formats. That’s why we offer unique customized solutions, from Premixes to Market-ready Solutions, to help you deliver cutting-edge products to consumers with speed. Explore our customized solutions to discover how dsm-firmenich can turn your ideas into impactful innovations with ease.
Our Premix solutions are people-inspired formulations that target major consumer interest areas, like brain health. We have the ability to seamlessly blend science-supported ingredients into one homogenous mix – developed in one of our 15 state-of-the-art premix facilities located worldwide.
The need for innovation is constant. Which is why we’re pushing fast-paced innovation to the next frontier with unique finished product solutions powered by our end-to-end expert services. Learn more about how our Market-ready Solutions simplify and streamline your supply chain.
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We are more than an ingredient supplier. We’re leading the industry’s thinking behind brain health advancements. dsm-firmenich offers expertise across the product development journey; including innovation and R&D knowledge, unrivaled market insights, regulatory and quality services, application and technical support and scientific research – helping you create industry-leading cognitive health solutions packed with purpose. And we do so in tandem with key opinion leaders from across the industry to inspire and inform next-generation innovation.
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