Two recent studies, from Princeton University and the University of Virginia, have outlined the mechanisms behind how diet and changes to the gut microbiome can affect the toxicity of a range of drugs.
Faecal transplants could be used to address Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), say researchers, who point to the changes in patient’s gut microbiome after undergoing the procedure.
Patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) could benefit from following a Mediterranean diet, after a study finds an impact on nutritional state and disease activity.
Higher prenatal choline levels may help protect the fetus's developing brain, even if the mother contracts a viral respiratory infection in early pregnancy.
Legumes, cereals, pseudocereals, fruits, and vegetables show much promise as transport mediums for probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive compounds to the gut at concentrations that prove beneficial, says researchers.
Although genes do have some bearing on obesity risk, they are only one small element of a much wider picture so genetics-based advice alone has the propensity to do more harm than good, according a recent online conference hosted by the American Nutrition...
Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform better than strains currently used for vaginal health, according ot a new study from South Africa.
Nutrition is key in an athlete's health and performance, with a variety of individual macronutrient and micronutrient needs based factors such as gender, age, and the type of the sport they’re involved in.
The ground-breaking preliminary results from the largest ongoing study of individual responses to nutrition have been unveiled in an online conference from the American Society of Nutrition (ASN).
Fermented foods are a rich source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB), which are potentially probiotic. But when such foods are consumed, how many LAB become part of the microbiome?
Blackmores has published a new whitepaper on nutrition guidelines for strengthening the immune system, preventing and treating respiratory tract infections – designed specifically for pharmacists.
Daily supplementation with matured hop bitter acids may improve mental processing speed, attention, and concentration in healthy adults aged 45 to 69, says a new study from beverage giant Kirin Holdings Co.
