Cancer risk reduction

Probiotic supplementation may alleviate chemo-induced diarrhoea, study says

20-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

Probiotic supplementation may be a potential remedy to the effects of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) in patients with lung cancer, according to researchers.

Indecision reigns over current CBD Novel Food status as industry groups clash with authorities

18-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

Evidence presented at the Novel Food Commission meeting this week has triggered a rethink for authorities over the decision to classify Cannabidiol (CBD) as a novel food (NF).

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.

Review paper makes strong case for unique activities of Vitamin K2

05-Mar-2019 By Hank Schultz

A new paper published in an international journal definitively makes the case that Vitamin K2 has different functions in the body beyond that of Vitamin K1, and that the two should not be grouped under the same heading for dietary purposes.

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.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Is there mushroom for better research? Brain-boosting coffee creator sets sights on curing disease

21-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A former professional athlete is hoping to unearth the full healing potential of mushrooms after enjoying a taste of startup success with his brain-boosting functional coffees.

Green tea catechin study retraction becomes the 12th for nutrition researcher

15-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

Journal chief editors cite "unavailability of original data and records, and ambiguous identification of samples and treatments" as to why the publication retracted six papers by a nutritional researcher — his 12th in total.

Peek Inside: Probiota 2019 - Copenhagen

EC: ‘Prediction & prevention’ on the agenda in future EU microbiome-based projects

15-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

The shift from a ‘diagnose and treat’ mind-set to a ‘predict and prevent’ approach is making rapid gains in the food and nutrition industry as consumers look to innovation to make better dietary and nutritional decisions.

Review reiterates fibre’s prebiotic benefits in warding off stroke and diabetes

11-Jan-2019 By Will Chu

A Lancet review links high intake of fibre and whole grains with a reduced risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer in research that highlights missed fibre targets of populations worldwide.

Don't dine with the stars: Worst fad diets of 2018 revealed

07-Jan-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Experts from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have revealed five of the ‘wildest’ diet fads they’ve come across over the last year to help consumers avoid them in 2019.

Fibre augmentation: Are food labels missing an ‘F’ word?

07-Dec-2018 By Nikki Cutler

Fibre must join the front of pack nutritional guide as populations throughout Europe are in need of “fibre augmentation”, according to a food and nutrition expert.

Non-alcoholic, nutrient-fortified beer created to tackle chemotherapy side effects

03-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

A nutrient-rich, non-alcoholic beer can address the nutrients lost and changes to taste that patients face when undergoing therapy or treatments for cancer, its makers say.

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.

Tea extracts form nanoparticle starting point in tackling lung cancer

21-May-2018 By Will Chu

Nanoparticles made from tea leaves appear to halt the growth of up to 80% of lung cancer cells, a UK study shows, opening up possibilities for a non-toxic plant-based alternative method of production.

Cell study links iron to certain cancer markers

17-Apr-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

The increased formation of a known biomarker for colon cancer has been linked to two forms of iron in commonly used supplements, say researchers.