Articles by Brianna Diorio PhD
![[Extra! Extra!] Indena’s Centextra Shows Promise for Antioxidant, Inflammation and Cell Migration Linked to Skin Health](https://niemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Antioxidants-300x269-1780000236.jpg)
[Extra! Extra!] Indena’s Centextra Shows Promise for Antioxidant, Inflammation and Cell Migration Linked to Skin Health
Italian botanical ingredients supplier Indena presented science-backed healthy aging solutions at Vitafoods Europe 2026 held in Barcelona, Spain in April. A key focus at the show for the company was Centextra, which was developed as a Centella Indena Phytosome. The ingredient is designed to support skin firmness, elasticity and restoration. Derived from Centella asiatica, it ...
The New Antioxidant Playbook: Inflammation, Mitochondria and Cellular Health
As research around oxidative stress, inflammation and mitochondrial biology evolves, manufacturers are moving beyond basic antioxidant claims toward multi-pathway formulations that support cellular health, metabolic balance and long-term health outcomes. Beyond Free Radicals: Why Cellular Health Is Bigger Than Antioxidants For years, the antioxidant category was built on a simple story: fight free radicals and ...
![[Extra! Extra!] Sleep Science Is Expanding Beyond Sedation](https://niemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RelaxationSleep-284x300-1774892574.jpg)
[Extra! Extra!] Sleep Science Is Expanding Beyond Sedation
For a long time, sleep supplements were mostly associated with helping people fall asleep faster. Today, as researchers learn more about the biological systems that influence sleep quality, the conversation around sleep support is beginning to evolve. Today, many formulators are focusing less on simple sedation and more on supporting the broader physiological factors that ...
Beyond Melatonin
How ingredient innovation is redefining the relaxation and sleep category. As our understanding of sleep biology continues to evolve, ingredient innovation is changing how manufacturers approach relaxation and sleep products, shifting away from simple sedation toward solutions that support stress biology, circadian rhythms and overall sleep quality. Sleep Is No Longer a Bedtime Problem For ...
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