Allergies & intolerances

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.

Deadline is 25th January

NutraIngredients Awards 2019: One week left

18-Jan-2019 By Robert Rose

The NutraIngredients Awards is set to celebrate the best of the nutrition and dietary supplements industry as it returns to Geneva for its fifth year alongside Vitafoods Europe 2019 next May. Which of our 12 categories will you be applying for?

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.