The guts for sports success: Microbiome study highlights differences in elite athletes
Elite athletes are known for their skill, dedication and hard work, but new research suggests that crucial to their success may be down to their gut.
Archives for April 11, 2017
'Exploding' genetically engineered probiotic strains could fight bacterial infections
Scientists in Singapore have managed to genetically alter some E. coli probiotic strains to sense and kill a harmful gut pathogen, which they say could be used to help protect against certain diseases.
Pregnancy and supplements: What every pharmacist and consumer needs to know – Blackmores Institute
Pharmacists in South East Asia need to play a pivotal role in guiding pregnant women to take the correct supplements and combat the widespread ‘misinformation’ that is available online.
Avocado’s nutrient arsenal a mighty weapon against metabolic syndrome
The nutritional composition of the avocado is potent enough to positively affect the metabolic changes seen in type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Nature's Sunshine celebrates longevity, boosts science backing
Dietary supplement manufacturer Nature’s Sunshine is ramping up the science behind the products in an effort to reinvigorate the legacy brand’s financial results. The company’s longevity was highlighted at a 45th anniversary event yesterday in Utah.
Fruit consumption linked to lower risk of diabetes, study of 500,000 Chinese people reports
Greater consumption of fresh fruit is associated with a lower incidence of diabetes, as well as reduced complications in people who already have the condition, a large-scale observational study of Chinese people has found.
ARCHIVE ARTICLE OF THE WEEK
What should EFSA do to improve the NHCR?
The aims of health claims are to encourage fair competition, prevent the public from being mislead and to promote innovation, but more and more companies are being put off by the application process. What needs to change?
Special Edition: Omega-3s
Stronger Together: Can Omega-3 combination supplements attract new buyers?
While sales of omega-3 supplements have remained stagnant, brands and manufacturers are testing out the market with more omega-3 combination product launches.
Dannon awards $50K for yogurt, probiotics & gut microbiome research
The effects of probiotics during breastfeeding and how to identify unique chemical signatures to elucidate the benefits of probiotic yogurt are the two research projects on the receiving end of the Dannon Fellowship Grant.
Gemini expands to offer clients Non-GMO Project verified products
Gemini Pharmaceuticals has announced its participation as the handler in the verification of a client’s product to the standard established by the Non-GMO Project.
‘We have a tremendous opportunity to use our global scale to influence positive change’
PepsiCo launches Nutrition Greenhouse incubator: ‘The latest food innovation is coming from both big & small players’
PepsiCo has launched an incubator programme to help nurture the ‘best and brightest’ entrepreneurs in the nutrition, health and wellness sectors. Eight ‘breakthrough brands’ will benefit from a €25,000 ($26,500) grant each, and access to experts from...
Insect nutrient battle: Asian crickets pack more essential fatty acids than European mealworm
There are more essential fatty acids in the lipids of two species of crickets and a grasshopper from Asia, compared with the yellow mealworm larvae, which is widely reared in Europe for human food.