Keeping BRAINS Young: Part 2: In the quest to sharpen the mind and retain cognitive health through the lifespan, old favorite and upcoming nutrition ingredients are making headlines.

The article explores the activities of adaptogens—botanical ingredients believed to help the body and mind adapt to stress over time might be related to a healthy microbiome and thus healthier brain and cognitive function. For example, American ginseng has long been associated with benefits to mental and physical health, and studies have confirmed some of these claims.