Vitafoods talks up mental performance

Analysts predict that cognitive health is set to become one of the hottest areas of the functional food, beverage and supplement industries. Experts from across Europe are taking the stage at Vitafoods to present where we stand on mental health.

Stephen Daniells talks to Dr Yvonne Beata Silber from the Nestle Research Center and Dr Jeremy Spencer from the University of Reading in the UK about the progress in boosting mental performance via the diet and supplements.

Dr Silber outlines her view on progress in coffee for mental performance, from caffeine and beyond. She also reflects on whether the public's perception of coffee is shifting from morning pick-me-up to health and wellness beverage.

Dr Spencer talks about the possibility of fruit extracts to boost cognitive performance, with the benefits extending beyond their antioxidant activity.

To see the full conference programme, please click here.