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![【Brain Health Ingredient Series 10】 L-Theanine: A Natural Amino Acid That Keeps the Brain “Relaxed Yet Alert”]( "【Brain Health Ingredient Series 10】 L-Theanine: A Natural Amino Acid That Keeps the Brain “Relaxed Yet Alert”")
May. 26, 2026
L-Theanine (scientific name: N-ethyl-γ-L-glutamine) is a natural non-protein amino acid first isolated from green tea in 1949 [1]. It mainly exists in plants of the Camellia family, with the highest concentration found in green tea (accounting for 1%–2% of tea dry weight), and is one of the key components responsible for the fresh and savory taste of tea. Since the human body cannot synthesize it naturally, it must be obtained through diet or supplementation. L-Theanine helps regulate neurotransmitter activity in the brain, promoting a state of “relaxation without drowsiness and focus without anxiety,” and is therefore known as a “natural brain-calming ingredient.”
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![【Brain Health Ingredient Series 9】Magnesium L-Threonate (MgT): A “Brain Magnesium Supplement” That Crosses the Blood–Brain Barrier]( "【Brain Health Ingredient Series 9】Magnesium L-Threonate (MgT): A “Brain Magnesium Supplement” That Crosses the Blood–Brain Barrier")
May. 20, 2026
Magnesium L-threonate (MgT) is an organic magnesium salt formed by combining magnesium with L-threonic acid, a metabolite of vitamin C, and represents a new generation of magnesium supplements [2]. Unlike conventional magnesium supplements such as magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate, which primarily act in the gastrointestinal tract and have limited ability to cross the Blood–brain barrier, MgT contains L-threonic acid, a naturally occurring metabolite involved in brain metabolism that serves as an effective carrier to facilitate the transport of magnesium into the brain. By increasing magnesium levels in the brain—an essential mineral for maintaining neuronal activity and regulating brain signaling [8]—MgT is widely recognized as a targeted magnesium supplement for cognitive health.
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![Brainefit® Water-Dispersible Phosphatidylserine (PS) Wins the FBIF WOW “Best Technology Application Innovation Award”]( "Brainefit® Water-Dispersible Phosphatidylserine (PS) Wins the FBIF WOW “Best Technology Application Innovation Award”")
May. 11, 2026
At the 2026 FBIF WOW Food Awards, L&P Food Ingredient Co., Ltd. (L&P Foods) was honored with the Best Technology Application Innovation Award for its Brainefit® Water-Dispersible Phosphatidylserine (PS).
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![【Brain Health Ingredient Series 8】 Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE): A Natural Active Ingredient for Improving Cerebral Circulation]( "【Brain Health Ingredient Series 8】 Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE): A Natural Active Ingredient for Improving Cerebral Circulation")
May. 11, 2026
Ginkgo Biloba Extract (GBE) is a mixture of bioactive compounds extracted and purified from the dried leaves of Ginkgo biloba. Its principal active components are flavone glycosides and terpene lactones [1]. Among them, Ginkgolide B has been widely studied for its role in improving neurodegenerative disorders. As a “living fossil” plant that has survived for more than 200 million years, Ginkgo biloba has a long history of medicinal use. Modern research confirms that GBE is a high-value natural ingredient for improving cerebral blood circulation and supporting brain function.
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![【Brain Health Ingredient Series 7】Taurine – The “Natural Amino Acid Guardian” for Brain Protection]( "【Brain Health Ingredient Series 7】Taurine – The “Natural Amino Acid Guardian” for Brain Protection")
May. 07, 2026
【Brain Health Ingredient Series 7】Taurine – The “Natural Amino Acid Guardian” for Brain Protection
Taurine, also known as β-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is a sulfur-containing amino acid that exists in a free form in the human body [1]. Although it does not participate in protein synthesis, it is considered a conditionally essential nutrient for humans.
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![【Brain Health Ingredient Series 6】 L-α-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC): The “Choline Donor” That Activates the Brain]( "【Brain Health Ingredient Series 6】 L-α-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (GPC): The “Choline Donor” That Activates the Brain")
Apr. 27, 2026
L-α-Glycerylphosphorylcholine (L-alpha-GPC, commonly referred to as L-α-GPC or GPC) is a naturally occurring phospholipid compound. It is an essential component of human cell membranes and is widely distributed in tissues such as the brain and liver, with particularly high concentrations in the brain. It can also be obtained from dietary sources including egg yolk, milk, and soybeans.
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![【Brain Health Ingredient Series 5】 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): The “Neural Gold” for Building the Brain]( "【Brain Health Ingredient Series 5】 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA): The “Neural Gold” for Building the Brain")
Apr. 20, 2026
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid [1] that the human body cannot synthesize on its own, and thus must be obtained from dietary sources. It is classified as an 'essential fatty acid.'
