Inflammation

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).

EASO on board in AI-powered personalised nutrition project

13-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

The European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) has become the latest member of an EU-funded project that looks to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop personalised nutrition concepts.

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.

Synthetic micronutrient the ‘first’ to receive EU Novel Food approval

06-Mar-2019 By Will Chu

A synthetic micronutrient that may prevent oxidative stress has become the first to receive Novel Food approval for the general population.

CBD regulation: Global clampdown or treading a careful path to acceptance?

05-Mar-2019 By Will Chu, Niamh Michail and Cheryl Tay

The interest in cannabidiol (CBD) use in food supplements, foods, and even as an ingredient in cosmetics has gained much momentum in the past five years, but what is the regulatory situation around the world?

New studies uncover probiotics' influence on sperm quality, say researchers

04-Mar-2019 By Nikki Cutler

Recent studies revealing a probiotic's ability to manage male sub-fertility with co-existing chronic pain and obesity, will significantly boost scientific interest in probiotics for infertility treatment, researchers revealed during the recent Probiota...

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.

Clinical Nutrition in Focus

Medical nutrition futures: Nutritional therapies should not neglect the microbiome, warn researchers

28-Feb-2019 By Nathan Gray

Nutrition solutions for critically ill patients should not ignore the potential of modulating gut bacteria for health, say researchers who suggest current enteral feeding solutions do not support gut defences and the microbiome.

Fermented soluble wheat fibre found to possess high prebiotic potential: Study

26-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Subjecting wheat arabinogalactan-peptide (AGP) to the fermentation process results in significantly higher prebiotic activity that could boost proportions of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Italy’s ad regulator bans question posed on cranberry supplement’s anti-infective claim

07-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Italy’s advertising watchdog has ruled an ad that posed the question, "Infections of the urinary tract?" as misleading to consumers regarding the product’s ability to prevent cystitis.

Growing industry calls to Irish Government for VAT supplement hike rethink

05-Feb-2019 By Will Chu

Growing dislike for Ireland’s plans to tax vitamins, minerals, probiotics and fish oils continued this week as the country’s largest retail industry body called on the Government to review the VAT hike.