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Alpinia Galanga: A Potential Replacement for Caffeine

Alpinia Galanga: A Potential Replacement for Caffeine Alpinia galanga, caffeine alternative Food and Beverage Business

OmniActive-funded research has demonstrated the efficacy and safety of enXtra, a caffeine alternative. A new study published in Advances in Complementary & Alternative Medicine builds on previous achievements. “We are pleased that this study validates our previous clinical findings of enXtra,” said Deshanie Rai, the Vice President of Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at OmniActive. “The data supports its relevance as an effective and safe alternative to caffeine for companies looking to provide natural nootropics to support mental alertness, focus, and attention without impacting energy level.”

EnXtra, formulated with proprietary extract of the Alpinia galanga ​rhyzome, provides a caffeine-free energy solution. This ingredient enhances neurotransmitter activity, e.g., dopamine levels in synaptic space and helps to improve visuospatial performance and mental alertness. Native to Southeast Asia, it has long been used in Ayuverdic medicine as a stimulant and to treat asthma, sore throat, dyspepsia, and inflammation, among other ailments. Developed by ENovate Biolife, it is marketed by OmniActive as a nootropic for energy drinks, shots, bars, gummies, and stick packs to boost mental energy and productivity without sleep disruptions.

The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study involved consuming a 300mg/d single serving of enXtra ​Alpinia galanga AGE after lunch for seven days or a microcrystalline cellulose placebo for 62 healthy adults. CNS Vital Signs battery of computerized tests measured nootropic benefits. Visual Analogue Scale and daytime sleepiness measured fatigue and energy levels. The researchers concluded that AGE supplementation significantly improved aspects of mental energy, including mental alertness, reaction time, correct responses, and attention.

Some of the highlighted findings include the number of correct responses in the enXtra group at 30 minutes were approximately three times greater. Alertness was close to four times greater at two hours versus placebo. Fatigue scores measured at 5 to 6 hours post-supplementation were reduced versus baseline and placebo. Simple reaction time lasted up to five hours post-dosing. “We were compelled by the consistent findings of enXtra on mental alertness even when taken post-lunch to help mitigate the ‘post-lunch slump’ phenomenon,” said Dr. Rai.

Health-conscious consumers are looking for ways to manage their mental energy for optimal performance through caffeine-free products with little to no side effects. “As the energy ingredients market grows, enXtra can be a game-changer for those looking to bring more natural energy solutions to market,” said Adam Adelmann, the CEO at OmniActive. The study provides an alternative source of all-natural ingredients and a caffeine-free solution for natural energy.

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