Brain Health at Any Age
With 'explosive growth' forecasted for the cognitive enhancing nootropic 'smart' food, beverage and supplement market expected to nearly triple to $8.2 Billion by 2032, brain health is clearly a 'top of mind' concern for throngs of wellness-seekers. Amid September Healthy Aging Month, the Registered Dietitian experts below are available to discuss why nootropics are gaining in popularity as an easy, nutrition-driven way to support brain health and improve cognitive function at any age through one's diet. Topics can include these, and other, nutrition-based brain health and smart aging topics:
- Diet-Savvy Ways to Maintain Sharp Cognitive Function at Any Age
- Empowering Cognitive Vitality At Any Age
- Why Promoting Brain Health Is Key At Any Age
- Fueling Your Brain: The Nutritional Path to Peak Mental Performance
- Elevating Brain Health & Cognitive Function for a Better Quality of Life
- Nutrition Strategies to Combat Cognitive Decline
- How to Maintain a Sharp Mental Edge
- The Aging Brain: Nutritional Intervention Enhancing Focus And Cognitive Vitality
- Cognitive Care: Dietary Approaches Upholding Brain Health at Any Age
Reports underscore, "The rising consumer interest in maintaining robust brain health has significantly boosted demand in the nootropic supplement market," with escalating interest in memory-enhancement, sustained mental clarity and focus, and natural ingredients key market drivers. With performance-specific cognitive health an apparent top-of-mind concern for people of all ages and interests—from healthy aging-focused seniors to career professionals across generations, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, college students, and much in between—throngs are turning to nutrition-based brain health solutions to optimize their productivity and results, support immune health, and improve natural age-based cognitive decline. 
With top celebrities being deemed ‘obsessed’ with cognition-enhancing ‘nootropics’—including A-Listers like Maria Shriver and son Patrick Schwarzenegger actually developing brain health-fueling protein bars and Joan Lunden’s daughter & wellness expert Jamie Hess advocating specific ways to maintain brain sharpness for healthy aging across generations—food and beverage-based brain health products are generating quite a buzz. From ‘Smart’ Chocolate, ‘Focus’ Pops, and ‘Concentration’ Gummies, to ‘Performance’ Coffee, ‘Productivity’ Drinks, and fortified water, there are hundreds of food, beverage and supplement items infused with cognition-enhancing nootropic nutrients to help you achieve and maintain acute mental performance.
About the Experts: 
Karen E. Todd, RD, CSCS, EP-C, CISSN, Registered Dietitian, Vice President Global Brand Marketing Kyowa Hakko USA Karen E. Todd is a Registered Dietitian with over 25 years of experience in exercise performance and nutritional product development and education. Karen holds Bachelor of Science degrees in both Scientific Nutrition and Food Science Technology from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the Huizenga School of Business at Nova Southeastern University. Currently, she’s the Vice President of Global Brand Marketing for Kyowa Hakko, where she manages marketing and branding for health product ingredients, spanning dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages. Beyond Kyowa, she sits on the executive board of The Council for Responsible Nutrition and chairs the Women in Nutraceuticals (WIN) initiative.
Katie Emerson, MS, RD, LDN, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs Kyowa Hakko USA
Katie Emerson is a registered & licensed dietitian and research scientist. She earned her Master's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics, specializing in Sports Nutrition, from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Katie also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science Education from Broward College, Davie, FL. Katie is a highly qualified professional with an extensive range of licensures and certifications, including a Clinical Research Coordinator Certification, a Registered Dietitian license, and a Sports Nutrition Certification. Due to her previous role as Manager of Scientific Affairs, Katie is involved in professional organizations like Women in Nutraceuticals, the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the American Society of Nutrition, sharing her insights in areas such as sports nutrition and nootropics. She's experienced with YouTube videos.
Danielle Citrolo, PharmD, COO & VP Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Kyowa Hakko USA
Dr. Citrolo is a registered pharmacist, and she provides scientific and regulatory support to Kyowa’s customers in the US, Canada and Latin America. She holds degrees in biochemistry and chemistry from North Carolina State University and a Doctor in Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy, NY.