Inflammation

Hepatitis cases linked to turmeric supplements rises to four, say Italian authorities

17-May-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s National Institute of Health has received further notifications of two more hepatitis cases linked to a turmeric-based food supplement distributed by a firm already implicated in two similar incidents earlier this month.

Mental Health Awareness Week

Expert view: How diet reversed my depression

16-May-2019 By Nikki Cutler

A plant-based nutritionist revealed at Vitafood last week how changing her diet reversed the depression that caused chronic health issues throughout her childhood.

VITAFOODS 2019

Supplements and beyond: CBD industry on cusp of cannabis revolution - WATCH

15-May-2019 By Will Chu

The European Commission’s decision to classify cannabidiol (CBD)-containing products as a 'novel food,' continues to irk those in the sector as the nutrition industry gather once more for Vitafoods.

Industry group despair at 'disproportionate & senseless measures' put on CBD products

14-May-2019 By Will Chu

The European Industrial Hemp Association (EIHA) has described regulatory measures taken against CBD-containing products as “disproportionate and senseless,” in moves that have bought “negative consequences”.

Arjuna Natural expands stronghold in Europe with curcumin patent approval

11-Apr-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Indian spice and botanical extract manufacturer Arjuna Natural has been granted a new patent in Europe for its applied technology, which improves the bioavailability of curcumin in a 100% natural formulation.

French authorities issue warning for populations to avoid joint health supplements

08-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

Select populations should avoid consuming food supplements containing glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulphate, French authorities warn after receiving a series of reported adverse events.

Chr. Hansen lends its microbiome knowhow in Lonza biotherapeutics deal

05-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen applies its microbiome expertise in the pharma arena as the firm enters a collaboration with Lonza to produce live biotherapeutic (LBP) products that address a range of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular conditions.

Calanus backs Norway’s decision allowing commercial harvesting of omega-3 rich zooplankton

03-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

The Norwegian Government is to allow commercial harvesting of Calanus finmarchicus, an ecologically sustainable omega-3 fatty acid source found in huge quantities in the Norwegian Sea.

Probiotic-infused foods’ influence on gut sets future personalised nutrition agenda

01-Apr-2019 By Will Chu

Scientists have outlined the effect of fermented foods on the gut environment, as the boost in beneficial bacteria numbers may give rise to better defined personalised nutrition schemes in the future.

Germany identified as future pacesetter in buoyant European CBD market

27-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

The European cannabidol (CBD) market is set to blossom over the next four years, according to a market intelligence firm, who also predict that Germany’s growth will outpace that of other EU countries.

ENCAPSULATION TECHNOLOGIES: BEYOND SUPPLEMENTS

Nano encapsulation of peppermint oil delivers antibacterial wound healing prowess: Study

21-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

Peppermint essential oil (PEO) loaded onto nanostructured lipid carriers (PEO-NLC) may form the basis of a topical formulation for infected wounds as the delivery vehicle may improve PEO bioavailability.

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.

Avocado seed extract shows anti-inflammatory promise

20-Mar-2019 By Nikki Cutler

An extract from the seeds of avocados has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties in a new study by Penn State researchers.

Green light for green tea as study links its potency to lower obesity risk

19-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

The anti-inflammatory polyphenols found in green tea may be responsible for lowering the risk of obesity, specifically focusing on inflammation that has its origins in the host gut.

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).