Vitamin D deficiency link with multiple sclerosis: more evidence
Evidence of the association between vitamin D deficiency and higher risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) was strengthened by a recent study in Neurology
Archives for September 20, 2017
UK's OptiBiotix and Taiwan's Bened Biomedical unite for ‘psychobiotic’ expansion
UK firm OptiBiotix has signed a deal with Taiwan-based probiotic research company Bened Biomedical, marking the former’s foray into the gut-brain axis area of microbiome research.
Imperial network gathers expertise to tackle global nutrition issues
A new network of excellence has aims to become a beacon of nutrition research as it looks towards a renewed focus on balancing nutritional needs alongside food production in preserving population health.
ADM gets personal with new microbiome collaboration with Mayo Clinic
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has announced a collaboration with the Mayo Clinic on personalized nutrition solutions to healthy body weight through probiotics, prebiotics, and other nutrients.
Zivo's algal poultry feed push takes step forward as it strives for human nutrition market entry
Zivo Biosciences has announced positive results from studies on the use of its algal biomass ingredient in poultry feed as the company continues to work on market entry for dietary supplement applications.
Steroid-free asthma hope? Vitamin E holds anti-inflammation promise: Human Trial
The γ-Tocopherol isoform of vitamin E can reduce typical inflammatory features of asthma and could be a future steroid-free option for sufferers, say researchers.
Startup data company seeks to 'personalize' supplement buying experience with health data
Startup company Biomarker.io bills itself as a way for dietary supplement companies to better engage with consumers and to get a better look at the efficacy of their products by integrating multiple streams of online health data.
Skilaï offers new product development skills in new venture
The formation of a new company aims to ‘bring an external eye inside health and nutrition projects,’ with its founders looking to bring a new model of project management to the industry.
Fat-regulating enzyme control protects against disease, say researchers
Researchers have discovered that deleting an enzyme crucial in fat regulation could increase the risk of cancer, inflammation and other diseases.
Polyphenol blend may boost post-exercise recovery: RCT
Daily supplementation with a blend of extracts from mangosteen, elderberry, and pomegranate may delay muscle soreness and help manage post-exercise recovery, says a new study.