The nutraceutical and dietary supplement industry represents a significant segment of the Alzheimer's disease therapeutic landscape. These companies develop brain health supplements, nootropics, medical foods, and nutritional interventions targeting cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and Alzheimer's disease. While many products are available over-the-counter, evidence quality varies significantly across products and companies.
This category covers companies specializing in nutritional supplements, medical foods, and evidence-based nutraceuticals for Alzheimer's and cognitive health.
Ticker: NASDAQ: THRN
Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Focus: Premium supplements, precision nutrition, testing services
Thorne is a science-based nutritional supplement company that offers products targeting cognitive health. Their platform combines personalized testing with customized supplement regimens. Thorne collaborates with healthcare providers and has research partnerships exploring nutritional interventions in neurodegeneration.
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Related: Nutraceutical Supplements for Neurodegeneration
Parent: Amazon (acquired 2021)
Headquarters: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Focus: Premium supplements, evidence-based formulations
LifeExtension was founded in 1980 and became one of the largest direct-to-consumer supplement companies. They offer a comprehensive line of brain health supplements including phosphatidylserine, ginkgo biloba, huperzine A, and acetyl-L-carnitine. Their products are known for higher potency formulations and quality testing.
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Related: CoQ10 for Neurodegeneration
Type: Private company
Headquarters: Bloomingdale, Illinois
Focus: Value-oriented supplements, broad product range
NOW Foods is one of the largest privately-held supplement companies in the US. They offer extensive brain health products at competitive prices. Their products are NSF certified and cGMP compliant.
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Parent: Atrium Innovations (acquired by Nestle 2017)
Headquarters: Sudbury, Massachusetts
Focus: Hypoallergenic supplements, professional channels
Pure Encapsulations produces supplements designed for healthcare practitioners. Their products are known for purity and avoidance of common allergens. They offer cognitive support formulations targeting brain health.
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Parent: Atrium Innovations (Nestle)
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Focus: Professional supplements, prescription alternatives
Douglas Laboratories serves healthcare practitioners with evidence-based supplements. They offer formulations targeting cognitive decline and brain health.
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Parent: Danone
Headquarters: Utrecht, Netherlands / Maryland, USA
Focus: Medical foods, specialized nutrition
Nutricia specializes in medical foods for neurological conditions. They developed Souvenaid (also known as Fortasyn Connect), a medical food specifically formulated for early Alzheimer's disease. The product contains a proprietary combination of nutrients (phospholipids, EPA/DHA, choline, uridine) targeting synaptic function.
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Related: Medical Food Approaches in Alzheimer's
Parent: Kyowa Hakko Kirin
Focus: Citicoline supplement ingredient
Cognizin is a branded citicoline ingredient used by multiple supplement manufacturers. Citicoline is a naturally occurring molecule that supports brain cell membrane integrity and cognitive function. Clinical studies have shown benefits for memory and attention in aging populations.
Related: Citicoline for Neurodegeneration
| Category | Key Ingredients | Evidence Level |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Support | Phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo, Huperzine A | Moderate |
| Synaptic Support | Citicoline, Uridine, DHA/EPA | Emerging |
| Antioxidant Support | Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Alpha-lipoic acid | Mixed |
| Mitochondrial Support | CoQ10, PQQ, L-carnitine | Moderate |
Medical foods are specifically formulated for dietary management of a disease or condition and require physician supervision. Key products include:
The nootropic supplement market has grown significantly:
Related: Nootropic Therapies for Neurodegeneration
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