Archives for August 2, 2021

‘Timely, interesting and important’: Study links gut microbe metabolism to longevity

Unique bile acids produced by a distinct set of gut microbes may contribute to longevity by inhibiting the growth of gut pathogens, says a new study with 160 people over 100 years old in Japan.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Glucose monitoring startup MyLevels aims to eliminate diet confusion

Young data scientist Laura Douglas has founded a personalised nutrition company named 'MyLevels', after discovering the potentially life-changing impact of continuous glucose monitoring combined with user-friendly data analysis.

Making progress in developing probiotic beverages without animal protein

A team at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) in Quebec, Canada is working on a plant-based fermented drink high in protein and probiotics.

Study: Sesame oil cake extract effective for improving memory function

Consumption of sesame oil cake extract for 12 weeks appears to have a beneficial effect on the verbal memory abilities and plasma β-amyloid levels of older adults with memory impairment, according to a new RCT.

Postbiotics see 1,300% increase in Google searches

Postbiotics have become the fastest growing area in terms of gut health related Google searches, with a nearly 1,300% increase in the last two years, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.

Supplements and liver injury: Australian trade body argues critical study lacks sufficient detail and data

Australian trade body Complementary Medicines Australia says a recent report linking a rise in liver injuries due to supplement intake does not provide sufficient information on the ingredients used or the origins of the products, adding that consumers...