Editor's Spotlight
More data fueling explosion of personalized nutrition
Additional data will continue to fuel the growth of personalized nutrition, participants in a panel discussion said.
Archives for November 13, 2019
Astaxanthin supplement shows promise in brain health category: Two studies
An antioxidant, astaxanthin has been linked to healthier skin, heart health, joint pain, and now, research suggests it may also reduce depression and stress in healthy subjects as well as improve memory in subjects with mild cognitive decline.
Protein bars under fire from consumer group: ‘We simply don’t need this extra, highly processed protein’
High-protein products, in particular high-protein bars, are not as healthy as perceived by consumers, while there is no conclusive evidence to suggest that consumption of protein above the recommended intake levels provides healthy individuals with...
EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: SCIENCE & REGULATION
Germany aligns with EC in confirming novel food classification of CBD
Germany’s federal government now confirms that cannabidiol (CBD) is to be classified as novel food citing an absence of evidence of its consumption before 15 May 1997.
FENS 2019: Nutritional study shift places focus on systems-based approach
The shift in how nutritional studies are carried out are now adding additional insights into understanding biological mechanisms, disease biomarkers and identifying new intervention targets.
Premature babies’ gut health may benefit from probiotic-boosted milk, study finds
Adding probiotic bacteria to milk given to premature babies appears to decrease the risk of serious gut problems and infections with no safety issues reported, a UK study concludes.
Global survey reveals shoppers' probiotic perceptions
Shoppers believe probiotics provide great health benefits and they want to consume them through food and drink beyond the refrigerator aisle, according to a new survey of more than 11,000 consumers across the world.
Social media info can lead to dodgy decisions, warns allergist
The slew of allergy and nutrition misinformation on social media can seriously impact medical decisions, according to an allergist speaking at a scientific meeting in Houston.
Probiota Asia 2019
WATCH – Probiotics for weight loss: TargEDys targets Asia partnerships amid rising obesity rates
French probiotics firm TargeEDys is on the lookout for partners in Asia to help it launch its weight loss product across the region.