In recent years, especially in the post-Covid-19 period, there has been a growing interest in mental and emotional balance. Consumers are increasingly aware of the role of mental well-being in maintaining good health when ageing. This has resulted in a steady increase in the consumption of vitamins and cognitive supplements, especially natural ones.

Data suggest that 16% of adults over 70 have mild cognitive impairment. Being able to maintain good levels of attention and cognitive acuity is now a goal for consumers of all ages. Dietary supplementation has proved to be a valuable ally, helping the elderly to reduce brain damage and age-related symptoms of dementia.

Nutrients that can support brain function vary, but omega-3s remain among the best. DHA is in fact a particularly abundant omega-3 in the brain which is why, by keeping its values high, it is possible to protect brain cells from inflammatory processes.

One of the fastest ways to restore the balance of these omega-3s is supplementation. For this reason, IPS has focused heavily on fish oil microcapsules, naturally rich in this important active ingredient. However, as we know, the effectiveness of active substances depends to a large extent on the way they are spread inside the body.

In this sense, the microcapsules made by IPS are a cutting-edge product. Coated with a gastro-resistant polymeric membrane, the active substance is not only protected from oxidizing agents, but it is carried directly into the gastro-intestinal tract, where its absorption is more effective.

In addition to omega-3s, there are several other promising ingredients available for brain support and protection. Let us think for example of curcumin, which has demonstrated excellent results in terms of cognitive vitality, improvement of mood and memory, reduction of fatigue and reactivity to stress. Or also to coenzyme Q10 which acts as an antioxidant agent and which is the basis of the correct functioning of the mitochondria responsible for "cellular respiration", and therefore of the cells ability to produce and use energy.

The IPS microcapsules containing these active ingredients are therefore the ideal solution for the production of cognitive supplements.

All that remains is to keep up to date and always find new solutions to help consumers achieve their physical and mental well-being.