A partnership between Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) and sports nutrition company Science in Sport (SiS) will extend nutrition know-how to amateur footballers across the UK and Europe.
Parenteral nutrition using fish oil can help lower all-cause mortality risk and shorten intensive care stays for critically ill patients with sepsis, according to researchers in China.
A study of the 134 best-selling protein powders released Wednesday by a group called the Clean Label Project found that many of the plant-based proteins tested poorly with higher levels of heavy metals and other toxins. The brands themselves and industry...
Mars will leave the industry-developed Evolved Nutrition Label, citing a lack of credibility and consensus, and has called on the European Commission to bring in a pan-EU, mandatory label.
Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.
Glanbia Nutritionals has signed a partnership with India-based Aurea Biolabs, a subsidiary of Plant Lipids, to distribute two of its ingredients in the US under Glanbia’s bioactive solutions portfolio.
While consumer awareness of the benefits of omega-3s is high and positive, consumer usage of dietary supplements is low, according to new data from focus groups funded by GOED.
UK-based Consumers for Health Choice (CHC) says its 20-year long ‘Save Our Supplements’ campaign has been paused because Brexit means a lower risk to the British consumer market.
The early administration of a prebiotic formula blend appears to offer some protection against respiratory infections (RI) in infants, as well as promote good gut microbiota health, an Italian study finds.
Australian cannabinoid firm Creso Pharma expect the revenues from the launch of its nutraceutical product cannaQIX in Switzerland to act as "the gateway for its global commercialisation".
A recent study conducted in Canada demonstrated that a potato-derived resistant starch showed positive results in lowering insulin resistance in elderly subjects.
The growing trend for wearable fitness trackers may not only help in following your own activity levels, according to new research that suggests insights from wearable devices might also be used in several fields of biomedical and nutrition research.
Many Europeans see protein-rich foods as unnatural and unnecessary so choosing the right kind of foods to enrich - such as dairy - is important for manufacturers, researchers say.
A medical nutrition trade association has released a new publication detailing best practice nutritional care designed to prevent the onset of disease-related malnutrition.
The polar extract of Curcuma longa may have protective effects against osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the journal Inflammopharmacology.
Probiotic treatment guidelines in Asia Pacific must be fine-tuned in order to properly treat gastrointestinal disorders in children, according to paediatric experts in the region.
The extract of Pterocarpus marsupium, a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine, may have blood sugar management properties, according to a new rat-model study.
Stratum Nutrition has shown a joint health benefit for its NEM branded eggshell membrane ingredient via a study that makes novel use of a biomarker of cartilage status.
Compounds found in red wine can help stop harmful bacteria to sticking to teeth and gums, claims research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
A blood test and food questionnaire form the basis of a simple personalised nutrition approach, which can identify micronutrient and vitamin deficiencies that can prevent optimum athletic performance.
Among dietary ingredients, carotenoids are the most visible players in eye health. But omega-3s play a key role as well, said a federally funded researcher who specializes in the topic.
Products made from insect protein have been hailed as both sustainable and healthy. For this reason, direct sales to health conscious gym bunnies are a “huge opportunity”, according to the founder of high-growth insect processor Eat Grub.
Over two-thirds of websites investigated by EU Member State authorities are selling non-authorised novel foods and food supplements, says a new report published today by the European Commission.
Accumulation of iron in the tissue of lung transplant patients may help colonisation of a pathogenic fungus, reveals a new study in Science Translational Medicine.
A study by Yakult has found that Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) may alleviate some metabolic abnormalities in obese pre-diabetic individuals, although its effects on glycaemic control may be limited.
The link between personalization and athletes of all levels will become stronger as scientific advances “cut through the noise and show results that are objective”, says the CEO of InsideTracker.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 brought together leading academics and business minds to bridge the gap between science and business in the probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome space. Check out our gallery for key highlights from the three day congress.
DISPATCHES FROM IPA WORLD CONGRESS + PROBIOTA 2018
Ger Rijkers’ snapshot of how probiotics research is shaping up across the world is perhaps a glimpse into future scientific discoveries as well as product development opportunities they could give rise to.
A “mistrust” of scientific advancement is “holding back” science-based innovation in the European food sector, European health and food safety commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis warned yesterday (23 February).
DISPATCHES FROM IPA WORLD CONGRESS + PROBIOTA 2018
The idea that probiotics could be tailored to address specific disorders or conditions is an idea that taps into the personalised nutrition and gut health themes resonating with the audience at Probiota.
Iodine intakes are most likely to be insufficient among vegans, according to a new study published in Nutrients, which examined the iodine status of different Norwegian population groups.
Lemon verbena extract is a safe and well-tolerated natural sports ingredient, a study finds, as supplemented subjects appear to benefit from less muscle damage and a faster and full recovery.
Efforts to mine for hugely beneficial new strains of probiotics are gaining momentum across the globe, but the food industry is its own worst enemy when it comes to aiding consumer acceptance of new technologies, according to experts at the recent IPA...
France Biotech, the French federation of entrepreneurs in life sciences, wants to accelerate innovation in the areas of agronomy, nutrition and health through the formation of a new work commission: the Agro Nutri Santé Commission.
Demand for superfoods like avocados and blueberries has exploded in recent years. But what's the impact on global food dynamics and can production keep up with demand? A Rabobank analyst weighs in.
Low levels of coenzyme Q (CoQ) in fat and muscle cells are associated with insulin resistance, a characteristic of pre-diabetes, according to a new study in eLife.
Australian start-up Kréol could be one of the country's first to develop a line of dual-strain sparkling probiotic beverages, according to co-founder Andrew Rush.
Researchers have detailed a two-pronged analytical method that confirms that the stimulant 1,5-dimethylhexylamine that has been found in some supplements is of wholly synthetic origin.
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has revealed details of a new initiative that provides nutritional advice to footballers in order to optimise preparation, performance and recovery.
Companies keen to do the so-far impossible – gain an EFSA approved health claim – should hold off on applications for now, and ensure new dossiers are kept simple in the future, regulatory experts told delegates at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota...
Researchers at the University of North Carolina Nutrition Research Institute have been awarded a four-year, $2.6 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to develop and validate laboratory tests to assess choline status in humans.