Consumption of probiotics and calcium via yoghurt may play a role in mitigating weight gain during menopause, a newly published cohort study involving over 35,000 women suggests.
Arla Foods Ingredients’ protein hydrolysate 'Peptigen IF-3080', and bovine milk osteopontin ingredient 'Lacprodan OPN-10', have been given final EU approval for use in infant formula.
A new study reports that an olive fruit water phytocomplex drink, rich in hydroxytyrosol, could improve aspects of performance and acute exercise recovery.
From milkshakes to energy bites, gummies and ‘functional sprays’, German start-up Just Legends has gamers’ specific nutritional needs covered, CEO and co-founder Ole Schaumberg tells FoodNavigator.
A combination of astaxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin – all shown to improve some parameters of eye health on their own – increased eye-hand coordination after visual display terminal (VDT) use, according to a recent study.
The UK-based apple cider vinegar brand Willys has been taken to task over an array of claims and hashtags made across its adverts, website, socials and product listings.
A new study notes that an eight-strain probiotic was able to significantly reduce oxidative stress and markers of inflammation within mice exposed to chronic sleep restriction (CSR), compared to the controls.
A new category of shelf-stable, probiotics-fortified dairy products can be unlocked thanks to novel microencapsulation technology. ‘This is pretty much virgin territory’.
A new prospective cohort study proposes high-calorie and high-protein nutritional supplementation within 48h of admission correlates with lower mortality in hospital patients.
A new study analysing the HMO contents of breastmilk during the infant’s first 12-weeks of life, observes that greater intakes of fucosylated types correlated with higher scores for executive function at age three.
Leaders in the nutrition and healthcare worlds are undertaking a collaborative project to transform the treatment of prediabetes through the prescription of personalised nutrition at the GP’s office.
"Our lives changed when we discovered the transformative powers of mushrooms - we haven’t looked back since,” state Dirtea founders Andrew and Simon Salter.
Following a recent court case resulting from the ambiguity of the definition of foods for medical purposes (FSMPs), the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) has issued a preliminary ruling to further explain the definition.
Daily probiotic supplementation for one month can significantly increase the abundance of Lacticaseibacillus and reduce harmful bacteria in the microbiota of healthy adults.
A review has examined the role of gut health promoting supplements, such as probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids, in modulating cognitive health, with calls for personalised interventions.
Prolonged whole egg supplementation has been found to positively impact adolescent growth by promoting HDL-cholesterol and health-promoting bacteria growth, according to a study on Thai rural children.
The Commission calls out disease prevention ads, weight-loss products and MLMs as it investigates the inner workings of social media and its function in deceptive online advertising.
From heart health to enhanced performance, HumanN’s CEO Joel Kocher is hailing nitric oxide and its ability to address a broad range of health needs by supporting blood flow in different ways.
A recent clinical study found a cucumber extract containing iminosugar, marketed as Q-actin, improved joint function and mobility significantly better than a placebo.
The randomised control trial notes that frequency of defecation and watery stools reduced following supplementation with B. infantis M-63 in infants up until three months of age, compared to the placebo group.
The Dutch multinational dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina has built a new facility to increase its lactoferrin capacity by 60 metric tonnes per year, to help meet rising global demand.
This round-up looks at the latest health and nutrition research from regional dairy firms in Asia-Pacific, namely South Korea’s Maeil, China’s Yili, and Japan’s Meiji.
Microbiome company Biohm Health announced that it will harness its data platform to “discover and launch a new line of supplements” in partnership with health and wellness brand Life Extension.
With consumers demanding greater control over personal health and wellbeing, we’re seeing a new wave of strategic partnerships that leverage tech and nutrition know-how to take the market next level.
A new meta-analysis has found supplements containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum may be a promising prevention and therapeutic strategy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).
SkinGlo discusses the popularity of its new ‘Vegan Collagen Support’ supplement containing a blend of amino acids that occur naturally in animal-based collagen products.
The marine biologist and CEO of Weed & Wonderful, Craig Rose, discusses the company’s venture into the world of seaweed which he describes as a largely underutilised nutrient powerhouse that is abundantly available around the UK.
As consumers are driven by a trend for 'skinmalism', collagen brand Tosla says this interest in a more consolidated consumption of science-backed, holistic beauty products has created a market ripe for nutricosmetics.
The beauty-from-within market has experienced a significant evolution over the last decade, driven by a growing consumer base and demand for 'clean' and personalised products that promote overall health and wellness.
Ireland’s AnaBio Technologies has launched a range of encapsulated probiotic strains including well-established Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species that can survive temperature stresses associated with UHT processing.
Where once healthy diets focused on weight loss alone, today’s consumers want more from their food and drink. Enter holistic nutrition, which aims to enhance people’s wellbeing – whether that be improving sleep, stress, mood or digestion. How are brands...
Probiotic supplementation may be an affordable and safe adjuvant treatment option for cognitivie decline management in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis.
Neither chia flour nor whey protein supplementation elicit an enhanced effect on fat free mass (FFM) or strength gains during resistance training in healthy young men consuming a high protein mixed diet, according to new data.
After nearly two decades in business, the electrolyte support supplement was once the only game in town. How are they winning in what's shaping up to be a crowded category?
A new systematic review on the beneficial effects of probiotic supplementation for patients with depressive disorders finds long-term data lacking, with existing evidence only able to report on short-term intervention.
Fennel, berberine and hydroxycitric acid are the three new substances the EC has requested EFSA to assess under the article 8 procedure, allowing it to possibly restrict or prohibit the use of a substance on the EU market.
A new cross-sectional study reports that only 23% of type 2 diabetic patients aged 65 and over met their daily protein recommended intakes, suggesting a large source of frailty and sarcopenia seen in this population and highlighting potential intervention...
The recently launched Provytl 50+, founded by dietician Zoe Cotrell, provides subscription boxes of daily pre-portioned protein sachets to the over-50s, to meet heightened protein needs and prevent muscle loss.
Daily supplementation with an extract from Gynostemma pentaphyllum may boost not only physical performance but also reduce mental fatigue in healthy adults, says a new study.
Manufacturer and distributor Lehvoss Nutrition, is collaborating with ingredients supplier Unigen Inc, to rollout new patented products for joint, respiratory and oral health across Europe.
A gut health supplement startup has partnered a shift work expert in the Netherlands to illuminate the extensive health benefits of microbiome modulation in night workers.
Interest in the symptoms of menopause and how supplements can support women in this life-stage has skyrocketed of late but Pura Collagen MD and co-founder Jennifer Mo, is confident consumers are astute enough to seek out science-led brands, as opposed...
Significant opportunity exists for food and beverage companies to target holistic nutrition for women, according to insight from R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation.
The long-held and loudly voiced disapproval by some of science and technology in food production in favor of “idealized nostalgic narratives” of natural food is beginning to soften – opening the door for broader adoption of food-tech, including precision...
