In a world that runs on constant alerts, deadlines, and digital overload, mental performance has become just as critical as physical energy. Consumers are no longer simply looking for a quick boost. They are seeking smarter, more sustainable ways to stay focused and sharp throughout the day. In fact, 62% of consumers concerned about energy and stamina are already taking active steps to improve them, according to recent insights from Innova Market Insights. This shift is helping to fuel steady growth in the global energy supplements market, which is projected to reach $69.4 billion by 2034, based on estimates from Future Market Insights.
Responding to this evolving demand, Akay Bioactives has announced the launch of CardaMind, a new botanical ingredient designed to deliver clinically substantiated mental performance support without the caffeine or associated jitters. The ingredient speaks directly to consumer interest in clean-label, plant-based solutions that support clarity and focus without overstimulation.
CardaMind is derived from black cardamom fruit, a botanical with a long history of use in traditional wellness practices, now brought into the modern nutraceutical space through Akay’s science-driven development approach. By unlocking the bioactive potential of this legacy botanical, CardaMind offers an alternative path to mental performance that moves beyond stimulant-based solutions.
According to Akay Bioactives, clinical research on CardaMind demonstrates benefits across key measures of cognitive performance, including improved focus, enhanced accuracy and precision, and quicker reaction time. These outcomes align closely with consumer expectations for mental agility and sustained performance during work, study, and active daily routines. While CardaMind itself is caffeine-free, clinical data suggest it works synergistically with caffeine, offering brands and consumers greater flexibility across both stimulant-free and caffeine-containing formulations.
The introduction of CardaMind further strengthens Akay Bioactives’ growing portfolio of clinically supported botanical ingredients, reinforcing the company’s commitment to translating traditional botanicals into evidence-based solutions for modern health needs. As interest in caffeine-free mental performance solutions continues to rise, CardaMind offers brands a differentiated, plant-based option within a rapidly expanding category.