Healthy ageing

Editor's Spotlight

Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

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...

Charity calls on UK election winner to support breastfeeding initiatives

28-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

A joint statement calls on the UK’s incoming government to prioritise the first 1001 days of a child’s life, highlighting breastfeeding as key to influencing future life chances and emotional health.

EC confirms Chromadex’s anti-ageing ingredient is a Novel Food.

27-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The European Commission (EC) adds the precursor vitamin nicotinamide riboside chloride (NR) to its Novel Foods list after the anti-ageing supplement ingredient receives a positive scientific opinion.

Fonterra-led study sheds light on HMOs concentration changes amongst UAE mothers

27-Nov-2019 By Tingmin Koe

New research led by Fonterra found that transitional milk contains a higher concentration of Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) and other nutrients as compared to mature milk in UAE mothers.

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.

BSNA launches manifesto urging government to ‘maximise specialist nutrition value’

25-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

The British Specialist Nutrition Association (BSNA) sets out its manifesto, in which the group calls for government support for reformulation programmes and product labelling of commercial baby foods.

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...

NUTRAINGREDIENTS HEALTHY AGEING WEBINAR 2019

Panel advocates an ‘empower and support,’ sales approach for ‘young at heart’ seniors.

21-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Understanding the motivations of the different consumers within the healthy ageing segment is key to effective marketing of products, especially to those considered ‘young at heart.’

Hope or hype? FMT for Parkinson's needs more 'proper research'

20-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientists have reviewed the evidence for using faecal transplantation and pre- and probiotics in patients with Parkinson's Disease and concluded that these methods should not be used until further research is conducted.

LIVE NUTRAINGREDIENTS ONLINE CONFERENCE ON 20 NOV 2019

Less than 24 hours to go! Register for free to attend NutraIngredients' Healthy Ageing Webinar

19-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

There is still time to register for tommorow's NutraIngredients Healthy Ageing Webinar, which will feature experts from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences and Atlantia Food Clinical Trials amongst others.

Potential Alzheimer's supplement can be produced in yeast, scientists discover

18-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientists have discovered a way to use yeast to produce a compound that may help delay the onset of cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Omega-3 may improve brain health in people with heart disease: Study

15-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The study found taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements was associated with better brain function in people with coronary artery disease.

Astaxanthin supplement shows promise in brain health category: Two studies

13-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

An antioxidant, astaxanthin has been linked to healthier skin, heart health, joint pain, and now, research suggests it may also reduce depression and stress in healthy subjects as well as improve memory in subjects with mild cognitive decline.

UK supplement firm targeting elderly latest to be shut down by High Court

12-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

A telemarketing firm that sold health supplements at high mark-ups has been ordered by the High Court to liquidate after taking advantage of elderly customers.

Probi-backed trial identifies probiotic blend’s link to reduced bone loss in women

05-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

A Probi-funded study highlights the link between the use of probiotics and reduced bone loss in post-menopausal women.