Akay Bioactives

10/13/2026

🚺International Menopause Awareness Month

The conversation around menopause is becoming more open, more specific, and more focused on the lived experiences of real women. Women are looking beyond general wellness for targeted support related to sleep, stress, hormonal balance, inflammation, and digestive health.¹

The market is responding. U.S. menopause-support supplement sales are projected to grow by approximately 10% annually from 2026 through 2029, surpassing $1 billion by 2028.²

In short, women want to embrace every stage of their lives, while supporting their health with effective, clinically substantiated solutions.

⚖️FenuSmart® for menopause support

FenuSmart is Akay Bioactives’ patented fenugreek seed extract with a unique bioactive composition. Meeting today's consumer demands, it's plant-based, clean label, and clinically substantiated for women’s hormonal balance before, during, and beyond menopause. For women navigating menopause , it is shown to: *

🧘Support hormonal balance

♨️Ease vasomotor discomfort, including hot flashes and night sweats

💤Minimize occasional sleeplessness

📈 Boost physical, emotional, sexual, and mental well-being

Learn more here: https://akaybioactives.com/product/fenusmart/



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References:

1. Innova Trending in Nutraceuticals on Social Media 2025

2. NBJ Condition Specific Report 2026

10/07/2026

🥈 Capsifen® Takes Silver in the 2026 Ingredient Choice Awards!

Weight management is now the most-cited physical health concern among U.S. consumers, with 44% identifying it as a priority.¹ As demand grows, consumers are looking for weight-management solutions that combine meaningful scientific support with plant-based, clean-label credentials.

That is why we are proud that Capsifen has earned Silver in the Weight Management category of WholeFoods Magazine’s 2026 Ingredient Choice Awards.

Made from red chili pepper and powered by our proprietary FenuMat® technology, Capsifen is clinically substantiated for weight management and physical performance, without the characteristic pungency or gastrointestinal discomfort of standard capsaicinoids.*

Clinical research found that Capsifen:

📉 Demonstrated significant reductions in body weight compared with placebo

⚡ Significantly increased resting and post-exercise energy expenditure

🏃 Significantly improved endurance performance compared with placebo

Learn more about the science behind Capsifen today: https://akaybioactives.com/product/capsifen/



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Reference: Innova Supplements in the US 2026.

10/05/2026

🏆CardaMind™ Takes Home the Gold

Today’s consumers are looking for more than another stimulant. They want fast, noticeable support for mental energy, focus, and performance, without the jitters or crash.

That is why we are especially proud to share that CardaMind™has been named WholeFoods Magazine’s 2026 Ingredient Choice Award winner in the Cognitive Health category!

A standardized extract from black cardamom fruit, CardaMind is clinically substantiated to deliver the cognitive benefits consumers are demanding now:*

🎯Increases correct responses up to 14% vs. placebo

🚀 Reduces Shifting Attention Test reaction time by 20.45% from baseline at one hour

💪 Improves attention, processing speed and accuracy at one and three hours

🤝 Delivers greater, more sustained benefits when paired with caffeine, with certain reaction-time benefits extending through eight hours

We are humbled and grateful to Magazine, and to all those who voted for CardaMind in this dynamic and evolving category!

Experience the power of CardaMind for yourself at SupplySide Global, booth #4873 or get a sneak peek here: https://akaybioactives.com/product/cardamind/



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

09/24/2026

🍂 September is Healthy Aging Month


By the late 2070s, the global population aged 65+ is projected to reach 2.2 billion, surpassing the number of children under age 18. (1) As more consumers prioritize long-term mobility, resilience, and vitality, brands need formulation technologies that can keep pace, delivering clean-label, high-performing products across today's most in-demand formats.

💪 The newest addition to our healthy aging portfolio:

Tenzara™ is clinically substantiated for musculoskeletal comfort, joint health, and cellular resilience. Formulated with our FenuMat® technology for enhanced bioavailability, it’s effective at a low, once-daily dose of just 400 mg. *

🌟 CurQfen®, our patented and unique curcumin complex is enhanced with FenuMat technology to deliver 45.5x bioavailability of ‘free’ curcuminoids compared with standard curcumin. Supported by 25+ published studies, CurQfen supports cognitive performance, as well as liver, joint, and heart health. *

From joint comfort to cognitive performance, our clinically substantiated actives and delivery technologies help brands formulate for every stage of healthy aging. *

🔗 Explore our healthy aging portfolio: https://akaybioactives.com/ingredients/?_benefits=healthy-aging-beauty



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Reference: (1) https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ageing?

08/26/2026

🎒 Back-to-school. Back-to-work. Back to performing at your best.

As routines ramp up, consumers are looking for support that helps them stay focused, energized, and resilient. In fact, Brain Health grew 12.8% in 2025, making it one of the fastest-growing supplement condition categories as demand expands beyond memory to everyday focus and performance under stress.¹

Support the mind. Strengthen resilience.

🎯 CardaMind®
Our clinically substantiated black cardamom extract helps support: *

⚡ Mental energy
🧠 Focus
⏱️ Faster reaction time
...without the jitters or crash.

🛡️ Immufen®
Our proprietary blend of ashwagandha and curcumin with FenuMat® technology goes beyond seasonal immune support by helping promote:*

😊 Positive mood and emotional well-being
⚡ Energy while reducing daily fatigue
🌙 Restful, retorative sleep

Whether preparing for the classroom or the conference room, these science-backed botanical ingredients help consumers stay focused, resilient, and ready for what's next.

🔗 Learn more: https://akaybioactives.com/ingredients/



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

1. NBJ Condition Specific Report, 2026

08/20/2026

🔬 Technology defines how well ingredients perform.

At Akay Bioactives, our proprietary technology platforms help formulators overcome some of the industry's biggest product development challenges:

📈 FenuMat® – Enhance nutrient delivery with our clinically substantiated, plant-based hydrogel technology designed to improve bioavailability and stability.*

💧 HydroFlow™ – Transform poorly water-soluble phytonutrients into instant cold-water dispersible formats to improve wettability, mixability, and formulation performance.

⚙️ MaxFlow™ – Improve powder flow, compressibility, and manufacturing efficiency with free-flowing, production-ready botanical granules.

🌿 FlavorOptix™ – Optimize taste, aroma, and overall sensory performance of challenging botanicals without compromising nature-first principles.


We offer both:
🤝 Custom development partnerships
📦 Off-the-shelf clinically substantiated solutions

We’re proud to help our partners go from concept to commercialization with confidence.

🔗Explore our offerings here: https://akaybioactives.com/technologies/



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

08/18/2026

Metabolic health is evolving beyond weight management.

Today, consumers are looking for solutions that support healthy glucose metabolism, weight management, and long-term metabolic resilience. In fact, weight management and blood sugar management remain closely tied to longevity, metabolic health, and GLP-1-era support needs, creating new opportunities for science-backed botanical innovation.

Meet the Akay Bioactives team at Vitafoods Asia to discover targeted solutions designed for today's metabolic health landscape.

📅 September 2–4, 2026
📍 Booth H5-D41 Queen Sirikit National Convention Center | Bangkok, Thailand

Featured solutions include: *

🌿 ProCynCi®
A patented, clinically substantiated cinnamon extract clinically substantiated to support healthy glucose metabolism and insulin function.

⚡ FenuMat® Berberine
A proprietary berberine formulation featuring FenuMat technology, designed to enhance bioavailability while supporting metabolic health.

🔥 Capsifen®
A clinically substantiated capsaicinoid complex that supports thermogenesis, energy expenditure, and healthy weight management.

Together, these science-backed botanical solutions help brands develop differentiated products that address today's evolving metabolic health needs.

🔗 Visit us at Booth H5-D41 or schedule a meeting: https://akaybioactives.com/news/vitafoods-asia-2026/



*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

08/14/2026

😴 Relaxation isn't just for nighttime...It's an essential part of whole-body wellbeing.

As today's always-on lifestyles demand continuous performance, recovery has become just as important as productivity.

📈 In fact, the Healthy Sleep supplement category reached $1.72 billion in 2025, with growth expected to accelerate through 2029.(1)

ThymoDream™, our clinically substantiated black cumin extract, is formulated to help the body unwind, adapt, and recover by supporting*:

🌙 Enhanced sleep quality (REM)

🧘 The body's ability to adapt to emotional, physical, and mental stress

⏱️ Improved sleep onset

From day to night, ThymoDream™ helps support resilience, relaxation, and restorative sleep, helping the body maintain balance in the face of everyday stressors.*

🔗 Discover how ThymoDream supports better rest here: https://akaybioactives.com/product/thymodream/




(1) - NBJ Condition Specific Report 2026.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

08/11/2026

🌏 One Month to Go!

Akay Bioactives is heading to Vitafoods Asia with a diverse portfolio built on clinically substantiated, plant-based innovation.

📅September 2-4, 2026
📍Booth -D41 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand

Discover solution including: *

⚡ CardaMind™ for mental energy and cognitive performance.

🏆 FenuSmart®, the 2026 NutraIngredients USA Ingredient of the Year, delivering clinically substantiated support for women's health before, during, and after menopause.

🌿 Plus our broader portfolio of science-backed botanical ingredients supporting metabolic health, sleep, relaxation, and more.

🔬 And don’t forget to ask how Akay Bioactives' proprietary technology platforms can help brands translate emerging consumer trends into differentiated, high-performing products.


🔗 Stop by booth -D41 or set up a time to meet today: https://akaybioactives.com/news/vitafoods-asia-2026/




*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Join us at Vitafoods Europe this September 02-04, in Bangkok. Stop by stand -D41 to discover innovations, network with leaders, and explore future trends in the nutraceutical and functional food sectors.