Coffee compounds that include caffeine, chlorogenic acid, kahweol and cafestol, may contribute in reducing the risk of developing chronic liver disease, according to UK researchers.
MaaT Pharma has revealed a study into its faecal microbiota transfer process can benefit patients with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) by re-establishing their gut microbiome post-chemotherapy.
Tumour cells poison themselves when consuming an Omega-3 fatty acid due to an inability to store it correctly, a study claims, which proposes this mechanism to explain the fatty acid’s cancer-fighting abilities.
Consumers suffering from chronic diseases or cancer could be vulnerable to the empty promises and misleading health claims, which is why Dr Janet Schloss, the latest guest on our NutraChampion podcast, has made it her mission to drive an evidence-based...
The International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA) is underlining the link between inadequate vitamin D levels and a higher risk of falling with its online resource that highlights nutrition’s role in vulnerable populations.
From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...
New regulations in Australia is making research on the role of complementary medicine, including Chinese medicine, to manage chronic diseases more attractive, according to a prominent researcher who stars in the 15th episode of our NutraChampion podcast.
Scientists in the US think certain gut bacteria may offer protection against damage done by radiation used in cancer treatment as the study also notes improved recovery of blood cell production.
Analyzing genomic data across populations is key to understanding the role of genetic factors in health and disease. However, the outcome is only as good as the data people are willing to share.
Herbal supplements continued the strong growth they have enjoyed for over the past decade by notching an 8.6% sales gain in 2019, according to the American Botanical Council.
French oncology firm, MaaT Pharma announces its intention to resume collection of donor stools as part of its microbiome-based research into tackling blood cancers, such as Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
DuPont’s Human Microbiome Venture (HMV) continues to go from strength to strength as the US bio-based company forms a research collaboration with Rutgers University.
Researchers may have discovered new, bioactive components from seaweed that along with its fungal symbiont could prove useful against infectious bacteria or skin cancer.
Rising numbers of healthy people are taking dietary supplements, according to UK and US researchers, who attribute their popularity to claims they can reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.
Microbiotica is to contribute its reference genome database and culture collection of gut bacteria in a landmark study looking at the microbiome’s role in patients undergoing treatment for various cancers.
A newly identified “metabolic signature” can evaluate an individual’s adherence and metabolic response to the Mediterranean diet and help predict future risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research.
A new study has found potentially interesting effects on non alcoholic fatty liver disease from geniposide, a rarely studies compound derived from a gardenia species.
Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.
Gut bacteria may play a role in bowel cancer progression, a study thinks as researchers identify an Escherichia coli (E.coli) strain that produces chemicals which can damage the DNA of human cells.
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New evidence pointing to the protective role of vitamin D in breast cancer has been met with a lukewarm response from UK experts, who take issue with the research’s ‘moderate quality’ and its observational nature.
When it comes to commercialising microbiome-related products, having really amazing science is only 50% of the journey towards market success, says industry expert Julian Mellentin.
With the deadline for applications to the NutraIngredients Awards fast approaching, our panel of expert judges share some of their top tips and hints of what makes a winning entry.
Curcumin’s ability to influence or inhibit the progression of cancer may form the basis for new remedies either alone or combined with other agents, a scientific review suggests.
Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...
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.
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...
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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!
Dietary intake of the kinds of flavonoids found in apples and tea may ward off certain types of cancer and heart-related disease, a Danish cohort study finds, especially for smokers and heavy drinkers.
Exposure to omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFA) via fish consumption is associated with a slightly reduced risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), pan-European research shows.
Belgium’s Federal Agency for Food Chain Safety (AFSCA) warns consumers to avoid the same curcumin-based supplement known to Italian authorities after the country also reports cases of acute cholestatic hepatitis.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) looks to prevent chronic disease by publishing updated nutritional guidance for children, elderly and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
The oral microbiome may play a role in disease development, according to researchers, who also implicate gut microbiota in increasing the risk of liver cancer.
Probiotic supplementation may be a potential remedy to the effects of chemotherapy-induced diarrhoea (CID) in patients with lung cancer, according to researchers.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
