There is an urgent need for clarification of concepts and constraints of the probiotics used in Live Biotherapeutic (LBP) products with success dependent on credible safety and efficacy demonstrations, says a European authority.
Supplement firm FutureYou Cambridge are to acquire fellow UK nutritional company Prime Fifty in a deal that adds a range of supplements targeted at the over 50s category.
Despite efforts to address the nutritional needs of the elderly, malnutrition remains an issue amongst this vulnerable population, particularly during the ongoing pandemic, says a Danone white paper.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals and MyBiotics Pharma are to join forces in a R&D collaboration looking into how the microbiome responds to a compound used to treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Researchers have made a case for the use of vitamin, mineral and fatty acid supplements in the battle against the coronavirus, particularly in obese patients, who may be more susceptible to the virus’ effects.
A Nestlé-produced ketogenic (kMCT) drink could improve cognitive function in individuals suffering from Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), the firm's study suggests, as the product is set to be launched in Europe by the end of the year.
A morning protein shake will slightly reduce energy intake at breakfast and lunch, but not at dinner, and overall energy intake will increase overall, therefore this is an effective method for increasing protein consumption in older men, but not necessarily...
Dutch foodtech firm Verdify have raised €750,000 in seed funding to create a personalised nutrition platform powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) allowing food firms to tailor recipes to consumer needs.
The new company, which is led by Dr Rolf Smeets (a former executive of Danone’s medical food division) and Dr Guru Ramanathan (former Chief Innovation Officer for GNC), aims to make its innovative products accessible in underserved markets.
“Personalised probiotic cocktails” may be possible after a team use new insights to predict the success of Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in addressing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI).
DuPont’s Human Microbiome Venture (HMV) continues to go from strength to strength as the US bio-based company forms a research collaboration with Rutgers University.
New research has questioned whether gut bacteria plays a role in the onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in individuals with a high genetic susceptibility to the condition.
Scientists reveal details of a new microencapsulation technology that fortifies shellfish with enough vitamin A and D to potentially address nutrient deficiencies in countries such as Ghana and India.
Lallemand Health Solutions and Proge Farm finalise a licensing deal for the commercialisation of L. plantarum P17630 (Proge P17630), a probiotic strain that addresses a number of women’s health conditions.
New recommendations that address the safety of biological products containing live microorganisms, may help firms obtain a marketing authorisation that is so far proving elusive, according to a research team
