A clinical study has revealed the benefits that mango extract can have on cognitive health.
The randomised, placebo-controlled study was carried out in 60 healthy participants aged between 18 and 45 — all of which had a keen interest in gaming and e-sports.
Participants were given 300mg of Stadice or a placebo for a week.
Mango extract for better memory and concentration?
In the study period, the mango extract was able to significantly boost the cognition of the volunteers who took it, with improvements observed in mental speed and attention.
Researchers also observed notable improvements in working memory, verbal learning and memory, as well as response inhibition.
Additional to the observed positive impacts on cognition, it was found that Stadice could be used to manage psychological symptoms such as mood swings and stress.
The mango extract was also deemed safe for consumption, as no adverse events were reported in the study period.
The study, run by AIDP, followed the impacts of its proprietary Mangifera indica (mango) extract, Stadice — which the company claims is the first enriched mango extract on the market.
Standardised to ≥30% mangiferin, AIDP stated that the nutraceutical is of high bioavailability and efficacy owing to its high potency and enhanced solubility.
Brain health solutions for the younger demographic
“There has been a huge increase in the popularity of e-gaming, and we aimed to test how our nutraceutical could benefit the younger gaming demographic,” commented the President of AIDP, Mark Thurston.
“This study highlights the benefits of our food-derived, natural functional ingredient on cognition.”
Brain health been one of the fastest growing segments in the nutraceutical industry, with the sector’s notability rising at an estimated rate of 9%, according to NBJ.
This can also be seen in a younger cohort, with purchase intent increasing by 16% among 25 to 34 year olds.