Allergies & intolerances

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.

Probiota Frontiers sessions deadline is today!

LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

Omega-3 and asthma: Why seaweed intake may reduce risk - Korean study

20-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

A higher consumption of seaweed may be associated with a lower prevalence of asthma among Korean adults, according to a new cross sectional study.

ASA rules vitamin patch does not reduce alcohol-induced ‘flush’

05-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

UK’s Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) bans an advert from US firm Redee Solutions after the agency questions whether its vitamin, antioxidant and plant extract patch can address ‘alcohol flush.’

Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused start-ups and researchers: Apply now!

We want you: Probiota launches Pioneers and Frontiers sessions for Dublin 2020

09-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you an innovative start-up, or a researcher with compelling new data? Would you like to present your company or latest scientific findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Nestlé invests in food allergy prevention

30-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Nestlé Health Science is investing in the childhood nutrition business.

Italy rejects contamination as hepatitis cause citing ‘individual susceptibility’

29-Jul-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s National Institute of Health concludes that the hepatitis cases linked to the consumption of curcumin-containing supplements was due to “individual susceptibility” or “pre-existing alterations.”

Public in the dark about gut health, survey reveals

18-Jul-2019 By Nikki Cutler

What does the general public know about the importance of their microbiome, where do they go for information and what do they do to improve their gut health? A survey on 1,000 adults has answered these questions and more.

Editor's Spotlight

Gut bacteria changes a target to address food allergies, study finds

27-Jun-2019 By Will Chu

Researchers now identify changes in gut bacteria as a target to possibly prevent and reverse food allergies as a team use faecal microbiota transplants to “reset the immune system”.

Seven key supplement trends from Expo West 2019

12-Mar-2019 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 7 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2019 in Anaheim.

Probiota 2019

No guts, no glory: ‘Microbiome science ready to enter pharma arena,’ CEO of LNC Therapeutics says

01-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

Microbiome science is mature enough to enter the pharma field, according to the CEO of a microbiota-focused drug developer, who presented at Probiota Copenhagen earlier this month.

Probiotic supplementation may alter structure of HMOs in breastmilk: Study

29-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Long thought of as pre-determined, the composition of breastmilk appears to change according to the type of probiotic consumed by the mother-to-be, a JAMA study concludes.

Researchers form startup to commercialise findings

Microbiome is ‘critical’ to food allergy responses - say researchers behind new milk allergy study

22-Jan-2019 By Nathan Gray

Gut microbes from healthy infants can block the development of milk allergy in mice, according to new data that suggests the microbiome is critical to food allergies, and that modifying our gut bacteria could be a way to fight it.

Put a pin in it: The chart topping health tips shared on social media

03-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

“Self care” is the big theme in health and wellness for 2019, according to the global idea-sharing app Pinterest, with eating trends that show scientific research is capturing the interest of the masses.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Rolling in dough: Healthy bread start-up wins TV dragon investment

21-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

A former professional footballer has scored a kick-up in sales for his “world’s healthiest bread” after appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den on Sunday (November 11th).

Top 10 myths of health and nutrition (and the facts behind them)

20-Nov-2018 By Nikki Cutler

From 'detox' and alkaline diets, to vitamin efficacy and use of protein, we've compiled a list of the top health and nutrition myths that gal experts in the field.

Bee pollen a 'treasure trove' of metabolites as nutrient update raises safety considerations

16-Oct-2018 By Will Chu

The nutritional profile of bee pollen is 'a treasure trove of active natural metabolites', according to scientists, who've updated the food's nutritional values, which may have food safety considerations for the future.

French allergy warnings: ANSES accused of 'making examples' of beehive-derived supplement makers

06-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) is accused of 'making examples' of beehive-derived supplement makers in warnings about potential allergic reactions.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Laboratoire PhysioSynthèse target the lactose intolerant with supplement range

18-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

French-based firm Laboratoire PhysioSynthèse make available a range of lactase dietary supplements aimed at the lactose intolerant and those seeking digestive health solutions via food supplements.

Probiota Asia: World-leading probiotics summit returns to Singapore — calls for abstracts

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia is delighted to announce that the second Asia edition of the global probiotics and prebiotics summit, Probiota, will be held in Singapore in October.

Chr. Hansen harness pharma knowhow in probiotic pact to address allergies

19-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen has announced plans to collaborate with Prota Therapeutics in a partnership looking into developing a probiotic approach to address peanut allergies.

Probiotics and fish oil during pregnancy could cut children’s allergy risk

02-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.

Polyunsaturated fats linked with lower asthma and allergy risk in teens: Study

11-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher blood levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in young children are associated with a reduction in the risk of allergies and asthma as teenagers, reports a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Gut microbiota and allergies: Aussie researchers to assess impact on treatment response

10-Oct-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Researchers in Australia are assessing the role of allergies and the gut microbiota in a bid to determine why people respond differently to hay fever treatments.

Mouse data links microbiome changes to lupus severity and complications

03-Oct-2017 By Nathan Gray

Probiotic strains found in yoghurts may help prevent complications associated with lupus, according to new mouse data that reports female mice given Lactobacillus have an altered microbiome and reduced symptoms.

Russian billionaire buys Holland & Barrett for healthy €2.0bn

27-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

US private equity firm Carlyle sells Europe’s largest health and wellness retailer to investment fund controlled by Mikhail Fridman

Study leaks phytochemical advantages of organically grown onions

14-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Onions grown under organic conditions have significantly higher flavonol and antioxidant levels, according to a 'groundbreaking' Irish field trial.

Looking ahead to the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2017

Ghosts of our African guts: What traditional hunter-gatherers can teach us about gut health

18-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Understanding how our ancestors lived and how this affected their gut microbiome may boost prebiotic and probiotic formulations, and give companies a compelling story for consumers, says an expert.

Genetic study suggests vitamin D is not linked to asthma or dermatitis

17-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with vitamin D ‘is unlikely’ to reduce the risk of asthma, atopic dermatitis, or allergies, a new genetic study has found.

Analysis: Can EFSA ever cut ties with industry?

04-May-2017 By David Burrows

The consultation for a new policy on independence at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) draws to a close this week and campaigners have told FoodNavigator that the final document won’t be worth the paper it’s written on

Mother’s supplement use has no impact on child’s coeliac risk: Study

03-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Dietary supplementation during pregnancy may help boost nutrient intake, but it is not likely to modify the risk for coeliac disease in their children, according to researchers.

Probiotics may offer relief for allergy sufferers: RCT data

24-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of three probiotic strains may improve quality of life for people suffering from seasonal allergies, says data from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.

Black cumin’s anti-inflammatory potential may have airways/asthma benefits: RCT

27-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing oil from black cumin (Nigella sativa) may improve asthma control and lung function, says a new study.

'Impressive': Omega-3s during pregnancy may protect kids from asthma

05-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Fish oil supplements during the third trimester of pregnancy may reduce the risk of the children developing asthma or wheezing, says a new study published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine.

Distribution deals make Baltex ‘solid player’ in Norway

14-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Baltex Health & Beauty Group has won the Nordic distribution rights for Bringwell’s Bio-Life range, which it says makes it a “solid player” Norway.

Vaping: A smoking hot nutrition opp?

12-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The opportunity for ‘vaping’ devices goes far beyond smoking, according to the company launching the nicotine-free botanical AfriVape.

Review backs vitamin D supplements as eczema remedy

05-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Sufferers of atopic dermatitis are more likely to have low serum vitamin D levels and vitamin D supplements could be a new way to combat the common skin condition, a review has said. 

dispatches from HiE 2016

Teff: The next ‘ancient grain’ to make nutrition ripples?

02-Dec-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The success of chia and quinoa has opened the door for other less-known ancient grains, but one South African company exporting teff is wary of a boom and bust effect.

'In five years this will be routine': Map My Gut start-up offers personalised microbiome advice

22-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Giving personalised gut health advice will be routine medical practice in five years, predicts the researcher behind the new start-up Map My Gut and big gut data projects British Gut and Kings College London’s TwinsUK Registry.

New Italian-Swedish biotech network promotes probiotics

17-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Four companies have come together to form the biotech network Sacco System, with probiotic quality one of their core focus areas.

‘interesting insights’

Probiotics & gene interaction mapped in fermented milk: Study

07-Oct-2016 By Lynda Searby

New research characterising kefir has detected genes that could be responsible for health benefits of the fermented dairy beverage popular in eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Could seaweed bioactive help fight food allergies?

31-Jul-2016 By Nathan Gray

Bioactives found in a certain form of commercial red algae could help to counter symptoms of food allergies, say researchers.

Zinc backed for common cold relief: Study

11-Jul-2016 By Will Chu

Zinc lozenges can reduce common cold duration by nearly three days, according to a new meta-analysis.

Chr. Hansen posts more ‘modest’ results for EU human health

05-Jul-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Danish probiotic supplier Chr. Hansen has reported more modest growth within EU human health and nutrition, saying its success and failure hinges on that of probiotic launches on shelf. 

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High-fibre diet & vitamin A combine to keep allergies at bay

22-Jun-2016 By Will Chu

Sticking to a high-fibre diet has been shown to instruct the immune system to tolerate foods like peanuts that can set off serious allergies, research has shown.

Dispatches from Vitafoods Europe 2016

How to make supplement packaging sexier

01-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Supplement players need to make their packaging sexier if they are to bat off competition from encroaching healthy food and drink products, says marketing expert.

‘We need to achieve a prebiotic health claim to advance research in the category’: Academic

23-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Despite an abundance of health benefits, the lack of a prebiotic health claim in Europe is stalling research in a number of areas, says a leading prebiotic researcher.

NSF brings its DNA supplement testing services to Europe: 'We want to assist EU regulators'

18-May-2016 By Lynda Searby

European authorities and food supplement companies now have access to next generation DNA test methods that can establish whether supplements actually contain the botanical ingredients declared on the label, as NSF International rolls out its supplement...

Super growth for superfoods, but is the halo starting to slip?

13-May-2016 By Lynda Searby

Rates of ‘superfood’ new product development have tripled in the past five years, according to Mintel, but a nutrition expert warns that with no clear definition in existence, the allure of the ‘superfoods’ sell is starting to fade. 

Synbiotics show anti-eczema potential for kids: Meta-analysis

09-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

An international team of researchers report that synbiotics are most effective against eczema in children when multiple probiotic strains are combined with prebiotic fibers.