Inflammation

'In five years this will be routine': Map My Gut start-up offers personalised microbiome advice

22-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Giving personalised gut health advice will be routine medical practice in five years, predicts the researcher behind the new start-up Map My Gut and big gut data projects British Gut and Kings College London’s TwinsUK Registry.

Novel fungi antioxidant l-ergothioneine is safe: EFSA

21-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has said l-ergothioneine is safe for use in food and supplements in a novel food evaluation that settles EU member state fears it may increase the risk of diabetes mellitus and inflammatory diseases like Crohn's...

Is it time to admit it's impossible to get a probiotic health claim?

10-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

If the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) continues to treat probiotics like pharmaceuticals, it will never be possible to win a health claim, says the European arm of the International Probiotics Association (IPA). But not everyone agrees.

Goal! English football giant backs high-dose omega-3 for recovery

08-Nov-2016 By Shane STARLING

London-based English Premier League (EPL) football club Tottenham Hotspur has inked a deal with Norwegian firm Smartfish to supply high-dose omega-3 products for player recovery.

'Good evidence' for zinc against diabetes complications: Review

07-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Higher zinc levels in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for those with diabetes, says a review that also exposes holes in existing evidence. 

Lycopene, lutein supplements show skin protection from within against UV radiation

07-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex or lutein may protect against the damaging effects of UV exposure on the skin, says a new study.

Meta-analysis shows eggs can reduce stroke risk by 12%

03-Nov-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Eating up to one egg a day has no association with coronary heart disease (CHD) but does reduce the risk of stroke by 12%, a meta-analysis has suggested. 

2015-16: Full year profits up 13% to €184m

‘When your neighbour’s land is for sale you need to act’: Chr Hansen CEO on €73m acquisition

26-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The €73m acquisition of a library of 3,200 probiotic strains will open up opportunities in children’s immune health, Chr Hansen’s CEO says as the firm posts 13% profit growth from last year.  

Red wine compound can reset infertility hormones: Study

25-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Resveratrol may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition that can cause infertility, according to a study. 

CLA sales shifting to sports nutrition products online & MLMs: BASF

24-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

CLA – conjugated linoleic acid – is finding increasing use in sports nutrition products, with active consumers attracted by its benefits for body composition, says BASF.

Freshwater clam extract supplement could aid wound healing, rat study reveals

19-Oct-2016 By Nathan GRAY

Supplementation with freshwater clam extract could improve wound healing, according to a new study in rats.

Probiotics may reduce post-exercise inflammation, offer performance benefits: RCT

19-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Co-ingestion of Streptococcus thermophilus FP4 and Bifidobacterium breve BR03 may reduce the drops in performance in the days after muscle-damaging exercise, says a new study.

Antioxidant vitamin health claim authorised

EFSA backs E for infants

17-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has extended its approval of a health claim for vitamin E and protection from oxidative damage for adults to include young children.

'An unexplored niche': Edible petals as a promising nutrient source

14-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Edible petals offer a promising source of bioactive nutrients, Portuguese researchers have said.

Indena's sourcing program recognized with sustainability award

12-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent award given to botanical ingredient supplier Indena validates what the company has been striving to do for a number of years: To do good while doing well.

'We've made big pills a thing of the past.'

Big investment, small pills: DSM invests €27m in omega-3 technology

12-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

DSM has invested over €27 million in its ‘3C technology’ which concentrates DHA and EPA up to 85% and helps reduce capsule size by up to three times.

Vitamin research points to multi-life stage benefits

12-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

A selection of vitamin D and E studies re-emphasises contribution at a number of pivotal life stages as the findings stress the long-term consequences of vitamin deficiency.

Aker shifts to offering services along with supplying krill oil

11-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

The krill sector is rapidly diversifying, and supplier Aker BioMarine is joining that trend by emphasizing the solutions aspect of its services to its customers.

Liver function probiotic addresses ‘unmet clinical need’

07-Oct-2016 By Lynda Searby

OMNi-BiOTiC HETOX, an eight-strain probiotic formulation from Institut Allergosan, is the first product to present a therapeutic alternative to organ transplants for sufferers of liver disease.

‘interesting insights’

Probiotics & gene interaction mapped in fermented milk: Study

07-Oct-2016 By Lynda Searby

New research characterising kefir has detected genes that could be responsible for health benefits of the fermented dairy beverage popular in eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Aker, Neptune reach landmark krill oil licensing agreement

04-Oct-2016 By Hank Schultz

The Thirty Years War that reshaped Europe featured myriad twists and turns. The Krill Wars have, too, with the latest being a final, formal burying of the hatchet between the two principal players, Aker BioMarine and Neptune Technologies and Bioressources.

96% of lupus lung lesions halted with DHA

Omega-3 oil may stop the onset of lupus: Study

04-Oct-2016 By Will Chu

Consuming an omega-3 fatty acid could halt an episode of lupus and possibly the trigger of other autoimmune conditions, a mouse study has found.

6-country EU study tracks carotenoid levels by age

03-Oct-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A six-country, EU-funded study has offered new insights into the impact age has on plasma levels of lycopene, alpha-tocopherol and alpha-carotene.

Botanicals: Research round-up

28-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

As part of our special edition on botanicals, NutraIngredients takes a look at recent research of some popular botanical ingredients.

With NDI in hand and production sorted out, organic algal DHA is ready for prime time

27-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

Armed with a successful New Dietary Ingredient notification and good results on production development, Canadian company Solarvest BioEnergy said it is ready to launch its organic algal DHA product into the market.

Chokeberries have ‘minor beneficial effects’ on heart health, says study

20-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Juice or powder products made from chokeberries (Aronia mitschurinii) may improve blood pressure, and reduce some markers of inflammation, says a new study.

Choline and betaine may counter insulin resistance: Study

15-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intakes of choline and betaine may improve insulin resistance in the general population, says a new study.

Genosa enlists Cambridge Commodities to grow UK olive extract market

08-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

As Spanish hydroxytyrosol extract producer Genosa appoints Cambridge Commodities as its UK distributor, anecdotal evidence indicates that the interest in olive polyphenol extracts ignited five years ago by EFSA’s positive scientific opinion is far from...

High fibre intakes as a baby linked to better cardiometabolic health later: Generation R study

08-Sep-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Consuming more dietary fibre as a baby could lead to better cardiometabolic health later in childhood, according to the ‘Generation R’ study involving over 2,000 children.

Unhealthy obsession with total cholesterol reduction is thwarting CVD prevention

07-Sep-2016 By Lynda Searby

Strategies to tackle cardiovascular disease (CVD) need to move away from statins and cholesterol reduction and focus on reducing inflammation and increasing HDL cholesterol through dietary intervention, urges a leading food lipids academic.

Probiotic mix shows cardiovascular benefits, for mice at least

07-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A mixture of 8 bacterial strains may reduce inflammation in the vascular system and may protect against the development of atherosclerosis, says a new study.

First hard evidence vitamin D reduces asthma attacks: Cochrane review

06-Sep-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Taking vitamin D supplements alongside standard asthma medication reduces severe asthma attacks, a Cochrane review of nine studies has concluded.

Low calcium may affect memory but not ability to learn: Study

01-Sep-2016 By Will Chu

Researchers have shown deficiency in calcium has a significantly impact on brain development and cognition function.

Rising tide for seaweed phlorotannins in the EU?

31-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is looking at a novel food application for Ecklonia cava phlorotannins from Korean firm Botamedi.

Beetroot juice helps muscle recovery, but not through antioxidants

29-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

Drinking beetroot juice after exercise can reduce muscle pain and improve recovery, but does not improve real-world performance, according to a study also showing no benefit from antioxidants.

DHA beats EPA for stroke-induced brain damage: Mice study

25-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Omega-3s can reduce brain damage that occurs as a result of a stroke, a Columbia University study has found.

Guarana antioxidant capability trumps that of green tea, study finds

23-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Seeds of the native Brazilian shrub guarana have been found to contain antioxidant levels more than ten times that of green tea.

Excessive antioxidant use may interfere with cell stress response, study finds

22-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Antioxidants’ effects may not be altogether beneficial as a study shows the reactive oxygen species (ROS) molecule that antioxidants are so efficient at eliminating may aid in maintaining health. 

Calcium-rich fermented foods preferred in improving bone and heart health, study says

19-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Calcium should come from healthy sources like fermented dairy products and leafy greens as a review outlines an approach to receiving an adequate intake while supporting bone and heart health.

Better by-product use could increase EPA-DHA supply by 25%

Mapping the future supply of fish oil

18-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Researchers from the University of Stirling have used FAO data to map the future use of fishery by-products in the production of marine ingredients like omega-3. They found an overall increasing trend in the amount of fishmeal and fish oil being obtained...

Why is food supplement use declining?

16-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Food supplement use appears to be waning, says a study speculating that unmet expectations could be the main reason for users giving up on the pills. 

Med diet appeals to hearts and minds as review outlines brain benefits

11-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

The benefits of the Mediterranean diet on the heart have been well documented but research has now established a strong link to boosts in attention, memory, and even language ability.

‘They’re all good’: Omega-3 forms show similar bioavailability, says new study

10-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The lipid structure of EPA and DHA omega-3s – from triglyceride to free fatty acids or ethyl esters forms – does not have a significant effect on their bioavailability, says a new study from England.

Anti-inflammatory diets lower risk of depression in women by 26%: 12-year study

10-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

An anti-inflammatory diet may lower risk of depression, a 12-year study in 6,438 middle-aged Australian women has suggested.

Soy may support metabolic health in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: Study

09-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

Soy isoflavones may help in improving the cardiovascular health of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a study has determined.

Plant extract shows kidney-protective potential in obese, study finds

08-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

A plant extract has been shown to positively affect complications seen in obese individuals; particularly those linked to the kidney, such as insulin resistance and high blood sugars, a study has shown. 

Curcumin firm sets sights on European market with expansion and health claim plans

04-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Indian curcumin supplier Arjuna has big plans for the European market, with a Brussels office opened this year, 'mental wellbeing' health claim plans in motion and production capacity increased by 200%.

Get some nuts! Study links intake with lower CVD risk

03-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

A greater intake of nuts, especially in place of animal proteins, could reduce inflammation - a key process in the development of cardiovascular disorders, a study has found.

Carbs and weight gain: Review points to low hormone levels that regulate fat

29-Jul-2016 By Will Chu

Researchers have investigated the mechanisms of action behind carbs and weight gain, pointing to hormone levels that regulate fat.

Researchers assess effects of beta-carotene fortified synbiotic food on type 2 diabetics

26-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

A synbiotic food fortified with beta-carotene may improve markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in people with type 2 diabetes, says a new study.