News, Analysis & Insights on Nutrition, Supplements, and Health
A combination of extracts from Korean mint, goji berry and fig may reduce wrinkles and improve skin hydration and elasticity, says a new study from scientists at Cosmax, South Korea’s largest cosmetics manufacturer.
Bifidobacterium infantis supplementation in infants for 12 weeks was associated with reduced stomach ache, lower incidence of diarrhea and fewer diarrhea-related clinical visits, according to a study in Frontiers in Nutrition.
A new survey covering global pharmacovigilance approaches in the natural health products sector is launching soon and will be extended to over 200 industry organizations and regulatory bodies, including those in China, the United States, Europe and other...
The Human Milk Institute at UC San Diego has announced the first-of-its-kind analytical hub for human milk: The Milk Analytics Core, which aims to close critical knowledge gaps, investigate bioactive molecules in milk and inform ingredient innovation.
Older adults with sarcopenia who took a combination of arginine and fish oil improved grip strength, gait speed and frailty and physical activity scores, according to a 12-week study.
Folate at optimal levels could decrease the odds children and adolescents becoming overweight/obese, according to a new study of large-scale data.
Daily supplementation with a proprietary turmeric formulation may improve muscle function and reduce muscle soreness post-exercise, says a new study using Givaudan’s TurmiPure Gold.
The deadline for abstract submission for this year’s Probiota Americas Scientific Frontiers has been extended to Thursday, April 2.
Supplementing labradors with the postbiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis CECT 8145 may influence metabolic health markers during weight change, according to ADM research.
Beetroot supplementation may help counter age-related declines in muscle function in postmenopausal women, according to new research published in Nutrients.
A Japanese study suggests regular rice consumption is linked to better weight control in adults, challenging low-carb weight-loss narratives
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) has published an official position stand on the effects of dietary antioxidants on exercise and sports performance—calling for careful consideration of the redox balance.
New research published in the Journal of Nutritional Science finds that healthy, exercising adults widely lack key micronutrients—especially vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium and magnesium—and women face the highest risk.
Dietary guidelines should factor in not just nutrients and vitamins but also the intake of live microorganisms, according to emerging evidence.
Researchers observed differential responses of bacterial groups to plant and animal protein supplements in professional footballers, highlighting the importance of personalized recommendations.
Liposomal delivery of berberine may lead to significantly greater absorption of the alkaloid in the body than traditional berberine, a small-scale study suggests.
The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.
Caffeine affects exercise performance differently in each individual, with around half of participants performing better after caffeine, according to the results of a new study.
Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.
Overweight or obese mothers who consume biotic yogurt may prevent excessive weight gain in their offspring, according to a new study.
Machine learning and robotics could accelerate a two-year probiotic development process to four to five months, with a recent presentation at the IPA World Congress + Probiota highlighting the potential of this disruptive technology for strain optimization.
Daily supplementation with oleoylethanolamide (OEA) may boost levels of the beneficial gut bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, says a new study.
The supplementation of pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) could support the body’s interoception - a form of homeostasis - post acute exercise, says a new study conducted in China.
Microbiome research reveals our ability to undo the damage of industrialized diets and shift health markers away from chronic disease risk within just a few weeks.
New research conducted and funded by FrieslandCampina shows that an oral nutrition supplement (ONS) significantly improved intake of protein, vitamins D, C and B-complex, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron in children at risk of stunted...
The emerging field of psychobiotics must shift to precise, mechanism-driven interventions if it is to deliver meaningful clinical impact, according to Dr. Gerard Clarke, professor of neurobehavioral science at University College Cork.
Climate change is worsening food insecurity in ways that may disproportionately put boys at risk, as reduced levels of essential nutrients combined with higher metabolic needs and greater vulnerability to environmental stressors raise their likelihood of...
New data reveals a significant correlation between supplementation with L. reuteri DSM 17938 during the first three months of life and lower abdominal pain at age 10.
Probiotic supplementation may improve gut stability, sleep, fatigue, emotional well-being, immune defense and microbial function during short-term international travel, according to a new study.
Women who raised their vitamin D status from a deficient or insufficient state to a sufficient state in early pregnancy were more likely to experience nausea and vomiting compared to those who were already sufficient, according to a new study.
Zoe Watson, co-founder and CEO of Microvitality, joined NutraIngredients’ Probiota conference in Dublin to discuss the importance of small intestine testing.
The supplements industry has been a trailblazer in its adoption of health tech and decentralized clinical trials to advance scientific backing of commercial products.
Maternal zinc levels during pregnancy could impact infant growth outcomes in the first six months, according to new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
A small study of overweight men found that both high-intensity exercise and L-leucine supplementation were associated with reduced subjective perception of appetite (SPA), improved satiety (SPS) and decreased caloric intake.
This round-up looks at the latest research findings on health and nutrition, including turmeric adulteration, soy protein for muscle health, medicinal mushrooms for anxiety and more.
Vitamin B1 supplementation has emerged as a potential tool to manage irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional constipation in a multi-ancestry study.
Studying Caenorhabditis elegans avoids ethical hurdles and maintains biological relevance to humans, offering great opportunities to advance aging research, according to an expert speaker at IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026.
The University of Westminster officially launched its expanded Centre for Nutraceuticals this month, now with a first-of-its-kind tailored capsule machine for personalized nutrition research.
Resistance training combined with a high-protein diet improves muscle mass, strength, and body composition in overweight women, while omega-3 showed no added benefit, according to a new study published in Nutrients.
A combination of organic extracts of turmeric, dandelion, milk thistle and ginger may improve liver enzyme levels, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
An analysis of nearly 200 food supplements in Irish stores found a high prevalence of health claims but low compliance with the Nutrition and Health Claims Regulations (NHCR).
Researchers assessed a specific concentration of B12 within the multivitamin necessary to augment a healthy vegan diet.
A new review positions ubiquinol as an essential nutrient for fertility support in men and women as they age.
Dietary supplementation with prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) may produce modest improvements in body composition without restricting calorie intakes, says a new study from France.
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New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.