One in eight over-50s in Ireland vitamin D deficient
One in eight adults over the age of 50 living in Ireland are vitamin D deficient, reports a recent study in Journal of Gerontology: Series A.
Archives for September 6, 2017
Special Edition: Personalized Nutrition
Dr Jeff Bland: ‘Gene-based information is re-writing nutrition science in a way that is inconsistent with the current regulations’
We live in an era where the regulatory framework, which manages labeling and claims, is an artifact of the pre-genomic era, says functional medicine and personalized nutrition expert Jeffrey Bland, PhD.
German test suggests ‘many’ vitamin supplements exceed safe dose limits
A majority of commercially available vitamin supplements in German market significantly exceed daily recommended doses recommended by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), new tests suggest.
Mimicry: Gut bacteria metabolites copy human signalling molecules
New gut-mediated therapies could be on the horizon, according to new research that finds GPCR (G-protein-coupled receptor) ligands, formed by gut bacteria, mimic human signalling molecules.
Hartman Group: Don’t downplay the online threat
Could traditional supermarkets disappear in 20 years?
As the immediate shock of the Amazon Whole Foods deal wears off, and spooked retailers are reassured that just 1% of US food and beverage retail sales are generated online,* they would be wise to remember that not all growth curves are linear, says...
Global Probiotics Council announces young investigator grant recipients
How gut bacteria affect nutrient absorption and immune status, how protein malnutrition alters the gut bacterial communities, and how bacteria in the intestines interact with dietary fibers are the three topics picked for research grants from the Global...
Special Edition: Personalized Nutrition
Push toward personalization will create new legal risks to manage, experts say
Offering personalized dietary supplements could open manufacturers up to legal risks, some of which go beyond those they are already subject to, experts say.
Special Edition: Personalized Nutrition
Personalization cracks open can of worms in manufacturing operations, experts say
True personalization of dietary supplements could run up against formidable manufacturing compliance challenges, consultants say.
Vitafoods Asia 2017
APAC's fastest growing functional and fortified food markets revealed
Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia are tipped to be among the fastest growing functional food and fortified product markets in APAC to 2021, while Japan is witnessing a wave of product innovation on the back of its new Food with Function...
Special Edition: Personalized Nutrition
With interest in wellbeing and longevity on the rise, the time has come for personalized nutrition, say experts
As the “one-size-fits-all” nutritional model becomes less relevant, consumer interest in personalized nutrition and ‘taking back control’ is growing, but the past 15 years are littered with harsh lessons. So, why are today’s companies better positioned...