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Findings from a longitudinal study in over 5,000 mother-child pairs adds to the growing evidence supporting the importance of maternal prenatal vitamin B12 intake for an offspring’s cognitive future.
New research suggests that high omega-6/omega-3 and ARA/DHA ratios in late pregnancy may be linked to poorer infant motor development.
Suboptimal prenatal iodine intake may have implications for child neurodevelopment, evident as early as infancy.
Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila (pAKK) may reverse the metabolic disturbances in preeclampsia and offer a safer alternative to live bacteria, according to animal data.
“People didn’t believe it was possible, but they underestimated parents' dedication,” said Nora Cavani, co-founder of Alba Health, the children’s microbiome health start-up recently announced as one of NutraIngredients’ Probiota Pioneers.
South East Asian children are facing the triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, with the latter, known as ‘hidden hunger’, emerging as an alarming trend.
The editorial committee has selected three startups innovating in the field of microbiome science as the 2025 Probiota Pioneers.
New research finds that higher vitamin D supplementation and sufficient serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) concentrations are associated with a reduced incidence of respiratory infections among children and adolescents.
The probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05 may reduce the severity of diarrhea in children by reshaping gut microbiota and enhancing immunity, according to a new study.
Ingredient regulation in food supplements for maternal and infant health is imperative as novel food applications frequently prioritize approval at the expense of maternal and child considerations, according to a legal expert.
A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements.
Innovations in nutrition, probiotics, and regulatory frameworks are shaping a healthier future for mothers and their babies, all while highlighting the critical role of the microbiome in these transformative changes.
A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients confirms that antenatal and postnatal depression are associated with reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25[OH]D) levels.
Rising demand for infant immunity products is driving focus on microbiome health, antibiotic resistance and respiratory support, according to data from Lumina Intelligence.
A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study.
Following changes in EU regulations in 2022, Hyvital Whey HA 300 has passed scientific and safety evaluations, becoming one of only a few milk hydrolysate ingredients approved for infant and follow-on formulas.
New research links maternal probiotic use to reduced breast milk inflammatory markers, improved infant gut health and enhanced brain response, however knowledge gaps on infant gut colonization remain.
The NutraIngredients-Europe Awards will return in 2025 with three new categories and the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the food supplements industry.
The KD Pharma Group has completed the acquisition of dsm-firmenich's Marine Lipids business after receiving all customer regulatory approvals. The transaction positions KD Pharma as the largest omega-3 manufacturer in the world.
Prenatal supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin may boost both maternal and infant carotenoid levels and improve ocular development and function in the babies, says a new NIH-funded study.
September product launches highlight key trends such as holistic health and active nutrition solutions, as well as seasonal flavors.
A tailored iron supplementation plan based on growth, birth weight, and gestational age could be more effective in managing preterm iron deficiency, said Sichuan University researchers.
Nutritional ingredients supplier dsm-firmenich announced that the United Kingdom and European Union have approved the company's human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredients—3-FL and a mixture of LNFP-I and 2'-FL—as novel food ingredients.
Citing trustworthiness red flags, an updated Cochrane review of the evidence on the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy significantly reduced the number of studies included in previous assessments.
New research has revealed an association between maternal vitamin D status and the gut microbiota structure and composition of infants potentially linked to an increased risk of allergic diseases, highlighting the need for supplementation in pregnancy.
Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...
A novel dietary supplement for targeted delivery of LPC-EPA/DHA derived from krill may protect against neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain injury, according to a new animal study from the Netherlands.
Cargill is optimistic about the long-term future as it aims to cater to an increasingly diverse consumer base with its specialized nutrition portfolio, Niels Boetje, president of health and nutrition, told NutraIngredients.
A new meta-analysis claims that probiotics could be effective for addressing constipation in kids, especially if they are paired with laxatives.
Supplementing with folic acid before and during pregnancy may increase placental size, according to a findings published recently in the journal Nutrients.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that the children of mothers who consumed fish oil supplements—comprised of omega-3 (n-3) long-chained polyunsaturated fatty acid (LCPUFA)—during their third trimester had an...
Lallemand Health Solutions and dsm-firmenich are partnering to launch new synergistic synbiotic solutions combining human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotics for for early-life nutrition.
Infants fed low-protein formulas can achieve weight gain and metabolic profiles closer to that of breastfed infants, Arla Foods Ingredients-funded research has concluded.
Exclusively breastfed infants in Hong Kong have a tendency to suffer from persistent vitamin D deficiency, necessitating urgent policy intervention to address the issue, say local researchers.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients is expanding its precision fermentation focus beyond HMOs. But will parents be open to feeding their babies precision fermentation-derived dairy?
Doctors Lydia Mapstone, Sioned Fôn Jones and Tara O'Driscoll founded Boobybiome in 2019 on a mission to better preserve beneficial breast milk bacteria and develop synbiotic supplements to support the infant microbiome.
The ‘ecology of strains’ is imperative to consider in the research of the infant microbiome, as not all Bifidobacterium strains work equally, Dr. Bernard Berger, R&D expert microbiome and probiotics at Nestlé Research told NutraIngredients.
Perfecting format and developing a product range to meet the needs of the whole family has been the secret to success for Irish powdered supplement company Revive Active.
“It is crucial to adjust the prenatal iron supplementation to each pregnant woman’s needs,” as risks are run for the infant both in over and under-dosing, new research has concluded.
There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.
The ingredients division of the Dutch dairy co-op said its 2’-fucosyllactose ingredient has been approved for use in both infant formulas as well as young children products.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?
A higher dose of vitamin D supplementation effectively helps prevent deficiencies that are linked to adverse health outcomes in pregnant women including pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved dsm-firmenich’s four human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), including the mixture of 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) and difucosyllactose (DFL), for use in infant formula products.
The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.
Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is known for its longevity-related health claims, but a new observational study from Meiji claims that a higher concentration of the NMN in breast milk is linked to significantly better motor and communication skills in...
Research conducted by researchers at Southampton University shows that 90% of women during preconception had marginal or low concentrations of one or more of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12 or vitamin D.
The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.
With just five weeks to go before the start of Probiota in Milan, NutraIngredients previews what attendees can expect each day of this three-day microbiome extravaganza.