In the post-epidemic era, global consumers' attention to their own health has risen to a new height, and health consumption is gradually infiltrating more areas of life. According to Mintel's global new product database, in the Asia-Pacific region, food, beverages and health products with decompression and sleep aid effects on the packaging of new products have increased from 0.5% in 2018 to 1.1% in 2021. Emotional health management has become one of the main health effects that consumers care about.
Today, we are jointly focusing on products related to emotion management.
1. Rhodiola rosea extract
Rhodiola rosea extract is an extract from the roots of Rhodiola rosea, with a sweet smell and bitter taste. The main ingredients are salidroside, aglycone tyrosol, and rosavir, which have the effects of enhancing immune function, protecting cardiovascular and cerebrovascular and anti-cancer and anti-depressive effects.
2. Valerian extract
The rhizome and roots of Valerian root are used for medicinal purposes. As a dietary supplement, valerian is macerated, ground, and dehydrated, and then placed in a convenient package, such as a capsule, which has sedative, sleepless, anti-convulsant, anti-anxiety and anti-depressant effects.
3. 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, Griffonia seed extract, CAS No.: 56-69-9)
5-hydroxytryptophan (5-hydroxytryptophan, 5-HTP) is an amino acid substance. Ghana seeds are rich in 5-hydroxytryptophan, which is currently the main natural source for the manufacture of 5-HTP.
5-HTP mainly promotes sleep, improves sleep quality, prolongs sleep time, treats depression, and relieves anxiety. In addition, 5-HTP can also suppress appetite and enhance satiety, thereby achieving the effect of weight loss.
4. γ-aminobutyric acid (γ-GABA, CAS No.: 56-12-2)
Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a compound, also known as 4-aminobutyric acid, which is an amino acid which is widely found in vertebrates, plants and microorganisms. Gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an important central nervous system inhibitory neurotransmitter. It has good water solubility and thermal stability, and can effectively promote sleep and improve insomnia and dreaminess. So as to calm the mind and calm the mind, strengthen the brain and improve the intelligence. It has been confirmed that GABA, as a small molecular weight non-protein amino acid, has food safety and can be used in the production of beverages and food.
5. L-Theanin (CAS No.: 3081-56-6)
L-Theanine is an amino acid unique to tea. The main receptor for theanine is the brain. After theanine enters the brain through the brain barrier, it significantly increases the intramitochondrial neurotransmitter dopamine in brain cells. Dopamine is the precursor of adrenaline and norepinephrine. It is an important substance that conveys the excitement of brain nerve cells. Its release will Greatly affect people's emotions. As early as 1985, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recognized theanine and confirmed that synthetic theanine is a generally recognized safe substance (GRAS), and no limit was imposed during use.
6. Melatonin (CAS No.: 73-31-4)
The well-known function of melatonin is mainly to improve the quality of sleep (dosage 0.1~0.3mg), shorten the time to wake up and fall asleep before going to bed, and improve the quality of sleep. The number of awakenings during sleep is significantly reduced, the light sleep phase is short, and the deep sleep phase Prolonged, the wake-up threshold dropped the next morning. There is a strong function of adjusting the time difference. In the process of adjusting and restoring the circadian rhythm, melatonin can not only deepen sleep and improve sleep quality, but more importantly, improve the functional state of the entire body, improve the quality of life, and delay the process of aging.