Personalized approaches to vitamin D dosing could help the population meet uptake recommendations worldwide, suggests a paper published in the journal Nutrients.
A new study from the Università degli Studi di Milano in Italy investigated both adherence to the Mediterranean diet and the energy and nutrient intakes of semi-professional female footballers during the competitive season.
Scientists at Aelius Biotech have developed the only in vitro gastrointestinal models integrating the digestive, mucus and epithelial barriers to help eradicate animal testing and derisk and accelerate health product development.
Ahiflower oil, a sustainable omega-rich fish oil alternative, has been approved for use in Turkey as a new human clinical trial has examined its mechanism of action to boost EPA levels.
Current studies reveal probiotics could aid, and potentially play a role in preventing, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but further research is needed to determine treatment strategies and encourage industry growth in this area.
Nutricosmetic manufacturer Seppic is spotlighting its latest research indicating its Ceramosides ingredient can offer skin benefits for women, including those experiencing menopause.
Bioiberica has spotlighted research concluding that six weeks of supplementation with its native (undenatured) type II collagen improved joint functionality and quality of life in women with knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Researchers used a new language-based tool to identify probiotic strains that could improve health, and suggest that probiotics use tailored to individual needs are more beneficial.
A newly published review has outlined the mechanisms of action by which prebiotic, probiotic or synbiotic interventions can effectively support healthcare in cases of obesity and depression.
New research suggests that dietary protein and fiber ratio could contribute to the shaping of the microbiome more prominently than the absolute amount of dietary fiber.
North Carolina microbiome platform company Resilient Biotics has partnered with Maryland-based CosmosID, a microbiome analytics firm, to advance respiratory health research and therapeutic development. The goal is to explore the intricate microbiome strains...
Many probiotics may not effectively modulate the microbiome in the long-term due to the complexities of microbiome ecology and between species interactions, and so adaptive strains must be selected for their successfully integration.
Limited research or education on concussion recovery nutrition is preventing some performance dietitians and nutritionists from successfully supporting their athletes, according to new research.
Many masters athletes are not consuming the recommended levels of carbohydrates, protein and micronutrients while competing at world championships and require increased nutritional support, according to a new study.
Research innovators at the nutraceutical research firm Institut-Kurz have combined cell experiments with brand new software to efficiently predict the outcome of in-vivo studies.
New research has concluded Levagen+ palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) could provide an innovative intervention for cognitive health enhancement in students, opening a door to the gaming market for Gencor Pacific Ltd.
A new German study suggests that Benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) from the flowering plant nasturtium provides antimicrobial benefits without negatively impacting gut microbiota diversity or species richness in healthy women.
Curcuma longa extract (CLE), commonly known as turmeric, may effectively reduce inflammation and support glucose metabolism in overweight individuals, according to recent findings published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
A medium dose of caffeine may have the greatest effect on practical measures of Cross Fit performance, according to a recent study led by researchers from Poznań University of Physical Education in Poland.
Norwegian marine ingredients firm Grøntvedt Biotech has published its first study suggesting its CET03 Cetoleic acid omega-11 can raise EPA and DHA levels more efficiently than traditional omega-3 oil via the conversion of ALA.
A new data analysis suggests a link between vitamin K2 MK-7 and vitamin D supplementation and a reduction in coronary artery calcification (CAC) development—a strong predictor of heart attack and cardiovascular mortality in high-risk patients and statin...
SCFAs may protect healthy individuals against overweight and obesity, modulate cardiometabolic disease risk and contribute to sleep improvement, according to new research.
Pioneering microbiome research institute APC Microbiome Ireland is celebrating 20 years of research addressing some of the biggest global challenges to face mankind.
New research suggests that gut microbiota play a role in the heightened social fear response tied to social anxiety disorder (SAD), representing a potential therapeutic target for reducing the growing behavioural issue of social fear.
Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have detected biases in the study of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), suggesting that these essential nutrients do not have the homogenous effect in humans previously observed.
The vegan collagen alternative 'VeCollal' has reached an important milestone in scientific recognition with the publication of a study concluding it can significantly increase collagen density and elasticity, and decrease wrinkles.
RemAnalytics has become a trailblazer in microbiome testing, setting itself apart by its ability to precisely quantify relative abundances at the strain level.
Research concludes ginger extract has the potential to reduce muscle loss by triggering changes in some metabolites and their pathways that could promote muscle regeneration in ageing.
Scientific advances and consumer appetite have converged to make the gut-brain axis one of the most exciting areas of research today, according to a leading scientist at ADM.
A new study concludes that personalised supplementation of vitamin D is more effective than a one-size-fits-all approach in restoring adequate levels in athletes and further confirms the formula that is effective in calculating personalised doses.
New research links low folic acid levels to difficulty sleeping, suggesting supplementation may be beneficial to the prevention of insomnia, potentially via a direct impact on the body's circadian rhythm.
Administration of a multi-strain probiotic supplement offers promise for enhancing glycaemic control and overall health in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, new research asserts.
Daily supplementation with phytosterols is more effective at reducing cholesterol in individuals adhering to the Mediterranean diet, according to new research, emphasising the importance of inter-individual responses to supplementation.
Experts have highlighted the “strong emerging evidence” for the gut-muscle axis and the potential targeted interventions to protect muscle function with age, whilst spotlighting creatine and sulphur as key supplements for the active ageing consumer.
A new study reports higher-dose vitamin D supplementation in pregnancy, and higher 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations in young children, may have positive associations with neurodevelopmental outcomes.
Early detection of micronutrient deficiencies could significantly improve the clinical prognosis for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, using therapeutic intervention to replenish or enhance plasma levels, according to researchers.
Chronic supplementation with polyphenol-rich food, such as dark chocolate, can help mitigate damage to gut permeability and microbiome diversity caused by intense, sustained exercise, according to Italian research.
Results of a new RCT outline the blood pressure balancing effect of Pharmactive Biotech's aged black garlic supplement ABG10+ in patients receiving treatment for hypertension.
Experts have highlighted the potential for the ‘hyper-personalisation’ of biotics to suit individual microbiome compositions for targeted health benefits, but expense, lack of scientific data, and regulatory restrictions represent significant barriers....
New clinical and pre-clinical study results suggest BioActor's MicrobiomeX ingredient, a blend of sweet orange and grapefruit extracts, improves microbiota composition and SCFA production in subjects with metabolic disturbances.
Clinical Microbiomics has developed a new microbiome assessment tool which promises unmatched accuracy, thereby reducing the risk of inaccurate results, wasted resources, and potentially ineffective products.
A new randomised controlled trial identifies that chicory root fibres can selectively increase Bifidobacterium species within the human gut, regardless of food application and matrix, to achieve associated health benefits.