An Indian government hospital is considering establishing an exclusive outpatient department (OPD) for children and teenagers to curb the country’s growing problem of childhood obesity.
The rise of nutritionalism – focusing on nutrient content rather than the whole food – has created a ‘nutritional cacophony’ that leaves people confused. Nutritionist Bernard Lavallée explains how manufacturers can create healthy processed foods.
Rats fed a high-fat diet supplemented with ginger extract exhibited less body weight gain and reduced lipid levels in serum and liver compared to rats not given the extract.
A three-month long study in Poland suggests that garlic extract supplementation improved some markers linked to cardiovascular risk better than a placebo.
Qatar University researchers are conducting an RCT to assess the effectiveness of protein supplementation in lowering the risk of protein malnutrition and muscle wasting in post-bariatric surgery patients.
A vegan diet improves insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function in overweight adults with no previous history of diabetes, reveals a new study in Nutrients.
Breastfeeding’s benefits appear to extend beyond those for the infant as research indicates their mothers are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause.
The consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics can improve cognitive function in obese and insulin-resistant individuals by manipulating the gut, say researchers in Thailand.
A debate has broken out about the potential risks and benefits of very low calorie diets (VLCDs) and meal replacement programs after data presented at a European congress suggested they could cause temporary deterioration in heart functions.
A zinc-based compound, Bis(Hinokitiolato)Zn complex or Zn(hkt)2, may be useful in fighting diabetes via liver and kidney lipid metabolism, say researchers in Japan.
Intake of probiotics during pregnancy and breast feeding has been shown to modify genes related to obesity in both themselves and their infants, say researchers.
The ability to reverse type 2 diabetes (T2D) through an intensive weight management program has been proven in a groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet.
Dietary inflammation — and not dietary macronutrient composition — influences the risk of weight regain after weight loss, according to researchers in Indonesia and the Netherlands.
The leaves of the moringa oleifera (MO) plant may have protective effects against a plethora of chronic diseases, researchers have detailed in a new review.
Dietary supplementation with yerba mate alleviated diet-induced obesity and improved markers of metabolic disorders in mice, reports a new study in the Journal of Medicinal Food.
A new study highlights the link between sleep habits, gut microbiome composition and cognitive flexibility in healthy older adults, but could probiotics benefit sleep-related cognitive issues?
Swapping out refined grains for whole grains does not cause significant shifts in our gut microbes or better insulin resistance – but does result in weight loss, lower food intake, and reduced systemic inflammation, say researchers.
The stubborn rise of obesity rates in America despite the launch of a wide-range of calorie-restricting ‘diet’ products and exercise plans underscores the difficulty of weight loss, but emerging research on the role of the gut microbiota in the battle...
Probiotic supplementation with various strains of Lactobacillus have been shown to induce a small but statistically significant weight loss in the obese and overweight, according to a new review and meta-analysis.
The gut microbiota composition of the recipient may determine the effectiveness of a faecal transplant in reducing insulin resistance, according to a new study in Cell Metabolism.
LNC Therapeutics has raised €6.5m in a Series C funding round as the company announces a new chief science officer and steps up an ‘ambitious’ microbiota-orientated strategy that it hopes will drive an IPO by the end of 2019.
The paleo diet may increase the risk of iodine deficiency, says a new study that calls for iodine supplementation for people adhering to the growing trend.
Stevia’s health benefits go beyond sugar reduction – it could also be a natural alternative for treating metabolic disorders, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, say researchers.
A high-fibre Nordic diet may only be effective for losing weight if certain bacteria are present in the gut, say Danish researchers, but manufacturers should still add fibre to processed food thanks to its many other health benefits.
A plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet may provide the same benefits in addressing the complications bought about by acid reflux, according to a US-based study.
Diet and lifestyle changes reduced liver fat and improved metabolic health in overweight patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), reveals a new study in Nutrients.
Fish oil supplementation can increase insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes among metabolic disorder sufferers, according to a new meta-analysis by Chongqing Medical University.
The long-raging debate over whether cutting carbs or cutting fat is a better way lose weight is a false dichotomy, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found successfully shedding pounds is less about...
Microbiome app developer DayTwo has secured €12 million (€10.6m) investment from Seventure Partners’ Health for Life Capital fund, as part of a series A round of fundraising.
Caffeine helped obese mice lose weight by suppressing appetites and increasing energy exposure — but one academic has argued an equivalent dose in humans is likely to lead to severe caffeine toxicity and perhaps even a fatal cardiac event.
People with diets that favour plants over meat can cut their risk of developing obesity by almost half, according to research being conducted in Spain.
Botanical supplements come and go in public consciousness, receiving a spike of attention after a celebrity endorsement, and then fading away for one reason or another.
Consuming oligofructose-enriched inulin (OI) alters gut microbiota, reducing body fat in overweight or obese children, according to a new RCT conducted at Calgary University.
Consumption of a Kemin’s Slendesta potato protease inhibitor II one hour before breakfast may lower hunger and the desire to eat, says a new study by scientists from Kemin and Herbalife International of America.
Post-menopausal women, senior citizens both male and female. Those in the twilight of life have traditionally made up the bulk of the market for bone and joint supplements and ingredients.
A profound shift in gut microbes and their metabolites occurs after weight loss surgery, a study finds, once again highlighting their core role in nutrient micro-management and weight control.
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DuPont Nutrition & Health’s newly launched Howaru Shape is backed up by a clinical study that found that daily supplements of the probiotic may reduce body fat by 4.5%.
Consumption of green tea supplements leads to weight loss in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), but it is still uncertain if supplementation provides a direct anti-inflammatory effect against the condition.
