Fish oil shows potential to alleviate joint health burden: Study
Daily fish oil supplementation may help ease the pain associated with osteoarthritis in older overweight and obese adults, says a new study.
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Prebiotics improve glucose homeostasis: Study
The gut-brain axis plays a key role in the regulation of sugar in the blood. However, those with diabetes experience significantly higher sugar levels because the condition causes the regulation process to malfunction.
SpoonfulOne launches virtual trial to study real-world applications of early food allergen introduction
Food allergy protection company, SpoonfulOne, and the Duke Clinical Research Institute, are launching a digital randomized controlled trial recruiting 1,500 healthy babies to investigate the feasibility of early allergen introduction.
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Danone to sell stake in Yakult
French-headquartered dairy giant Danone said today that in accordance with its focus on capital allocation discipline and balance sheet strength, the company is selling its 6.61% stake in the Japanese company Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd.
Study asks, ‘Could faecal transplants slow down age-related cognitive decline?’
Faecal Microbial Transplants (FMT) could preserve or even improve cognitive function say European researchers as they point to microbe-based approaches as a way of improving quality of life in the elderly.
Almond-rich, low carb diet can reduce depression risk in diabetics, says RCT
A low-carb diet which is also rich in almond consumption could reduce depression and glycometabolism in patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) thanks to the diet's impact on the gut microbiota, according to a newly published RCT.
GALLERY: The 10 most read APAC health and nutrition stories in September
See September's 10 most read stories, including the launch of probiotic curd from Indian brand Milky Mist, the most commonly reported side effects of probiotics, omega-3 supplementation in South Korea and more.
Australia supplement breaches: Labelling and advertising woes form the majority of offences - TGA
Problems with product labelling and advertising are the most common compliance breaches found in listed complementary medicines in Australia, according to new data from the regulator Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2020
Delivering mental clarity: NutraIngredients-Asia start-up winner Ārepa outlines NZ’s supermarket expansion and US plans
New Zealand’s Ārepa is aiming to be present in all supermarkets nationwide by the end of this year and looking to expand in the Australia and US markets, on the back of the ‘credibility boost’ of winning a NutraIngredients-Asia Award.
Krill oil versus fish oil: Small RCT shows EPA elevated with krill intake
The supplementation of krill oil or fish oil has varying effects on the lipid profile of an individual, with a small RCT showing that krill oil can lead to higher eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels.