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Last chance: Two weeks to go until IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018

24-Jan-2018 By .

There are just two weeks remaining until hundreds of top academics and business leaders from the ever-more connected worlds of probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome come together at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 in Barcelona. Will you be...

Multivitamin plus omega-3s may be ‘safe, economical and effective means for lowering diabetes risk’: Study

08-Jan-2018 By Stephen Daniells

People at high risk of developing diabetes may benefits from combined supplementation with multivitamins with omega-3s, according to a new study.

Could fibre stave off the effects of a high-fat diet?

08-Jan-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Adding a prebiotic fibre to a high-fat diet (HFD) protected mice against metabolic syndrome, according to a recent study in Cell Host & Microbe.

Mediterranean diet could inspire functional food development to tackle type 2 diabetes: Review

05-Jan-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Components of the Mediterranean diet could provide a multi-component model for functional foods to combat type 2 diabetes, according to a recent review.

Link between fast food and ‘bad’ cholesterol reinforced

19-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Regular fast food consumption means more calories, less nutrients, suggests research published in Archives of Disease in Childhood.

‘Watershed moment for type 2 diabetes understanding and management’ as study confirms disease reversal is possible.

12-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The ability to reverse type 2 diabetes (T2D) through an intensive weight management program has been proven in a groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet.

SCIENCE SHORT

Ayurvedic plant O. indicum has blood sugar management potential, mouse study reveals

08-Dec-2017 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in China studied the seed extract of a flowering plant called Oroxylum indicum, which is native to the Indian subcontinent and mainland Southeast Asia. They found that administering the extract to pre-diabetic mice reduced markers that may...

Omega-3 may keep your gut bacteria in balance: Mouse data

04-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Mice deprived of omega-3 in their diet experience significant disruption to their gut bacteria make-up, new data suggests from the APC Microbiome Institute suggests.

Yerba mate shows promise for weight management and metabolic health: Mouse study

20-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Dietary supplementation with yerba mate alleviated diet-induced obesity and improved markers of metabolic disorders in mice, reports a new study in the Journal of Medicinal Food.

Watch: Probiotics and diabetes — 'A fantastically exciting' area for research

13-Nov-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Diabetes and other metabolic disorders are providing fertile ground for new probiotic research, says a DuPont expert who has highlighted new findings on supplementation and a reduced risk of gestational diabetes.

Antioxidant rich diet linked to lower diabetes risk in women: Study

10-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Consuming a diet rich in antioxidant foods is associated with a reduction in risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) in middle-aged women, reports a new study in Diabetologia.

Mouse data backs DuPont prebiotic for multiple effects

10-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

DuPont’s prebiotic fibre could exert positive benefits to the gut microbiome, according to an animal study featured in Nature which also raises future implications on skin, metabolic and even brain health.

SCIENCE SHORT

Could excessive iron supplements in pregnancy increase risk of type-1 diabetes?

08-Nov-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Higher blood levels of iron in new-born babies were found to be associated with a higher likelihood of type-1 diabetes (T1D) before the age of 16, according to a recent study in Nutrients.

Blood sugar control render drinkmakers giddy as Arla orders a round of shots

08-Nov-2017 By Will Chu

Arla Foods Ingredients launch its high-protein pre-meal shot as a nutritional boost to meals that claims to help manage blood sugar levels—a cause of rising diabetic-related complications.

Recipient’s gut bacteria make-up may drive faecal transplant response

06-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The gut microbiota composition of the recipient may determine the effectiveness of a faecal transplant in reducing insulin resistance, according to a new study in Cell Metabolism.

Not just a sweet leaf: Stevia extracts may help tackle obesity

26-Sep-2017 By Niamh Michail

Stevia’s health benefits go beyond sugar reduction – it could also be a natural alternative for treating metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, say researchers.

Pathway 27 EU bioactive foods project a step closer to health claims guidelines

26-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Professor Alessandra Bordoni is one of the project coordinators of Pathway 27, and leader of the Nutrition Unit at the Campus of FoodScience, University of Bologna. In this NutraIngredients video, she explains the background to Pathway 27, updates us...

Frutarom launches ‘naturally delivered’ fruit-based supplements

22-Sep-2017 By Will Chu

Israeli company Frutarom Health BU is to make available its fruit-based range of supplements formulated to supply nutraceuticals via a new fruit-based delivery system.

Imperial network gathers expertise to tackle global nutrition issues

21-Sep-2017 By Will Chu

A new network of excellence has aims to become a beacon of nutrition research as it looks towards a renewed focus on balancing nutritional needs alongside food production in preserving population health.

Biochemists discover what makes olive oil help with weight loss

19-Sep-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

Biochemist researchers at Virginia Tech have uncovered the compounds responsible for olive oil’s ability to help with weight loss, shedding new light on the health benefits of a Mediterranean diet.

Omega-3 may help fight fatty liver disease, says pilot study

04-Sep-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Supplementation with high-dose omega-3 improved markers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to a recent pilot study in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Cocoa flavanols may protect against diabetes: Study

31-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Specific compounds within cocoa promote the release of insulin and may help protect against the onset of type-2 diabetes (T2D), reports a new study in Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Med diet plus exercise could aid fatty liver disease

17-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Diet and lifestyle changes reduced liver fat and improved metabolic health in overweight patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), reveals a new study in Nutrients.

The case of the vanishing microbiota: Gut bugs powerless to halt disease rampage

03-Aug-2017 By Will Chu

Changes to the gut’s microbial diversity, as a result of a modern lifestyle, may be responsible for a rise in chronic diseases, such as asthma, obesity and inflammatory bowel disease, an expert suggests.

Molecular mechanisms: Could omega-3 metabolite offer hope in battle against age-related diseases?

28-Jul-2017 By Emma Jane Cash

A signalling molecule produced by the the omega-3 fatty acid DHA could be used to target age-related conditions and diseases including stroke and Alzheimer’s, new research suggests.

GM plant-derived omega-3 successfully cultivated on commercial scale

28-Jul-2017 By Will Chu

Commercial production of omega-3 supplements sourced from genetically modified plants is the subject of research that could ease the pressure on traditional marine-derived supplies of fish oils.

Magnesium pills may improve blood pressure in at-risk populations

27-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

People with insulin resistance, prediabetes, or other non-communicable chronic diseases are at an increased risk of hypertension, but magnesium supplements may help lower their blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis.

Personalised nutrition player DayTwo gains €10.6 million investment

04-Jul-2017 By Nathan Gray

Microbiome app developer DayTwo has secured €12 million (€10.6m) investment from Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital fund, as part of a series A round of fundraising.

High folate, low B12 combo doubles maternal diabetes risk

03-Jul-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Pregnant women with combined low vitamin B12 and high folate levels showed a 97% increase in risk pregnancy-related diabetes, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.

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

Is lack of vitamin A a cause of diabetes?

16-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Vitamin A deficiency decreases insulin production capability of pancreatic beta-cells, claims new study in Endocrine Journal.

Broccoli extract backed in fight against diabetes

15-Jun-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Sulphoraphane, from broccoli sprout extract, may help blood sugar management in diabetes, reveals a new study in Science Translational Medicine.

Policosanol fraction, Vitamin K2 combo helps statin users in study

31-May-2017 By Hank Schultz

A policosanol derivative teamed with vitamin K2 was found to be effective in lowering cardiovascular disease risk markers in a large scale study conducted in Serbia.

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

‘Green tea’ EGCG supplement backed for gestational diabetes: RCT data

02-May-2017 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with the green tea compound epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) could improve gestational diabetes outcomes in both mothers and new-born infants, new data suggests.

GALLERY: Your guide to what's happening at Vitafoods 2017

26-Apr-2017 By Nathan Gray

With Vitafoods 2017 just around the corner, we take a look at the latest innovation, product launches, and other interesting offerings at the three-day event. Take a browse through our gallery to see what's on offer!

Microbiome modification: High-fibre diet could cut diabetes risk

13-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

A fibre-rich diet encourages the production of a gut-derived metabolite that could protect against diabetes, a study suggests.

Avocado’s nutrient arsenal a mighty weapon against metabolic syndrome

12-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

The nutritional composition of the avocado is potent enough to positively affect the metabolic changes seen in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Omega-3 supplements may provide long-term diabetic benefits

10-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may benefit those with autoimmune conditions, as research describes the fish oil’s ability to reduce inflammation typical of type 1 diabetes.

Fonterra probiotic shows potential to prevent diabetes in pregnancy

06-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

Dairy giant Fonterra’s naturally occurring probiotic could be responsible for a 68% reduction in gestational diabetes in pregnant women, according to researchers.

NutraIngredients Awards: Readers' category open ... YOU decide who wins!

03-Apr-2017

Have your say and vote to decide who will win Readers’ Ingredient of the Year and Readers’ Food Supplement of the Year at this year’s NutraIngredients Awards.

Researchers confirm chicory inulin benefits on blood sugar

03-Apr-2017 By David Anderson

Inulin fibre from chicory root's beneficial effects on metabolic risks – including managing blood sugar levels – has been confirmed by new research.

Study highlights potential blood sugar management activity of elderberry extracts

03-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenolic extracts from elderberry (Sambucus nigra) may increase the uptake of glucose and free fatty acids by muscles and help with blood glucose management, says a new study from Norway.

Higher consumption slashes risk by 35%

Legumes linked to lower diabetes risk

31-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

A higher total intake of legumes is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes by more than a third, the long-term PREDIMED trial had concluded.

‘Extreme superfoods’: Diets yielding high levels of acetate and butyrate protect against type 1 diabetes

28-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Specialised diets designed to release large amounts of acetate or butyrate after bacterial fermentation in the colon protected against type 1 or juvenile diabetes in mice, said researchers from Monash University in Australia.

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Have your say today: NutraIngredients state of the industry survey

21-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

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