# Functional Nootropic Beverages Ārepa Lite + Sparkling is a 100% Natural and Plant-Based Beverage By Jana Pijak | Published 2021-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arepa-lite-sparkling References: [wellgoodph](https://wellgoodph.com/product/arepa-300ml-lite-sparkling/) & [drinkarepa](https://drinkarepa.com/) Marketed as "the world's smartest drink," Ārepa Lite + Sparkling is formulated by the New Zealand-based brand alongside a team of neuroscientists. The [nootropic beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soba-circus) helps to boost focus, brain health and overall immunity, featuring key ingredients like New Zealand NEUROBERRY® Blackcurrant Extract, L-theanine SUNTHEANINE®, New Zealand Pine Bark Extract ENZOGENOL® and New Zealand NEUROBERRY® Juice. All work together to reduce inflammation, boost energy naturally and to balance blood sugar levels without relying on artificial additives. With only 24 calories per serving, Ārepa Lite + Sparkling is vitamin-enriched, 100% natural and plant-based and polyphenol-rich with 30% vitamin c per serving. In addition to its Lite + Sparkling beverage, Ārepa also offers a performance-focused beverage, nootropic berries, a [brain-boosting powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graymatter-bright-mind) and more functional products for focus and clarity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nootropic Beverages:** There is an opportunity to create more nootropic beverages that enhance focus and brain function with natural, plant-based ingredients. - **Functional Beverages:** There is a trend towards functional beverages that offer additional benefits beyond hydration, such as enhancing brain function and boosting immunity. - **Plant-based Health Products:** There is an increasing demand for plant-based health products that are natural and free from artificial additives and preservatives. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry has an opportunity to develop more functional and nootropic beverages using natural, plant-based ingredients. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend towards plant-based health products by offering natural and functional products that provide additional benefits for consumers. - **Neuroscience Industry:** The neuroscience industry can collaborate with beverage companies to develop more products that enhance brain function and cognitive performance using natural and plant-based ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nootropic Productivity Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-drink.md) - [Functional Sparkling Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centr-enhanced-drink.md) - [Functional Focus-Improving Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nootropic-clean-energy-drink.md) - [Functional Nootropic Sparking Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centr-enhanced.md) - [Cognition-Boosting Wellness Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodrays-1.md) - [Nootropic-Infused Productivity Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-for-productivity.md) - [Refreshing Functional Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusaid-watermelon-mint.md) - [Nootropic Smart Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainpop.md) - [Brain-Boosting Functional Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfy.md)