Maternal & infant health

‘Life-altering benefits’: DHA Omega-3 supplements boost cognition in malnourished children

01-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Fortifying ready-to-eat therapeutic foods with DHA-rich fish oil may significantly improve brain development in malnourished infants and children, says a triple-blind, randomized, controlled clinical feeding trial.

Sugar-free vitamin/hydration maker signs deal with Whole Foods

24-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

A startup with a mission to get the sugar out of multivitamins has managed to attract the attention of Whole Foods Markets, signing a new distribution deal.

The growing urinary health category and the science behind it

18-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

According to industry analysts, urinary health supplementation is trending and is a rising health focus for consumers.

Probiotics for ear infections? Researchers demonstrate microbiota linked to ear health

09-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Ear infections are typically treated with antibiotics, which could compromise the gut microbiome and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria. Now, fresh research indicates there could be a promising new approach to this relatively common childhood...

Study: Probiotics can reduce nausea and constipation in pregnancy

08-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research suggests that probiotic supplementation during pregnancy can reduce nausea, vomiting and constipation, thereby improving quality of life for pregnant women.

SupplySide West returns, trade show deemed a success

04-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The highly-anticipated SupplySide West returned to Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV with positive feedback from attendees and exhibitors alike.

Gates Foundation funds Brightseed to discover plant-based bioactives to improve birth outcomes

04-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Brightseed has received an initial $200k grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to aim its A.I. Forager platform towards discovering plant bioactives to improve maternal health and birth outcomes.

Study argues iodine supplementation should start pre-pregnancy

04-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with iodine should begin pre-pregnancy in order to ensure healthy thyroid function and foetal neurodevelopment, according to the authors of a new cohort study.

Maryruth's recalls liquid probiotic for infants

01-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Omni-channel health and wellness brand MaryRuth’s announced it is voluntarily recalling two lots of its liquid probiotic for infants due to the possibility of contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

AAK inks deal to supply Progress Biotech’s algae omega-3 oil for infant formula use

05-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Swedish plant-based oil specialists AAK are to partner with Progress Biotech to supply the Dutch firm’s algae-based omega-3 fatty acid for infant formula.

Probiotic BB-12 beats placebo for improving colic in babies: RCT

23-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily administration of the BB-12 probiotic may shorten crying times and improve daily sleeping time in babies with colic, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Study: Klebsiella overgrowth linked to early brain injury in extreme premature infants

20-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Shifts are likely to occur in premature babies, whose immune system and microbiome have not been able to develop fully. These shifts may result in negative effects on the brain.

Study: Probiotics reduce yeast infection in pregnant women

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New data suggests lactobacilli probiotics are beneficial for pregnant women, especially in reducing vulvovaginal symptoms and recurrences of vaginal candidiasis.

Nutripedia app fights fake news about pregnancy and early life nutrition

13-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

A pilot study suggests that an app- and web-based approach could be an “inexpensive” and “high value” way of promoting accurate information on pregnancy and early life nutrition.

NutraCast: Greg Leyer, PhD, on probiotics for vulnerable populations

13-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The number of preemies receiving probiotics in the US and Canada is increasing steadily, but skeptics say there is potential for harm in this vulnerable population. Greg Leyer, PhD, the Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, at Chr. Hansen says if done...