High relative abundance of bacteria in the genus Akkermansia may be associated with a lower risk of obesity, according to a new analysis of data from 10,534 participants in the American Gut Project.
A study done on premature infants gives a picture of how probiotics can beneficially shift the microbiomes of this vulnerable population. It adds to the body of research backing the use of probiotics to assist in the safe development of a healthy digestive...
Technology is paving the way for the rise of personalized nutrition and the end of a one-size-fits-all approach. But despite advancements in nutrition science in recent years, a recent survey has found that Americans expect their multivitamin to do all...
New research from the Institute of Intelligent Machines (IIM), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) in China found that the γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) can promote the growth of Haematococcus pluvialis and increase the astaxanthin accumulation.
Kudzu flower and mandarin peel extract may reduce frequency of hot flushes and minimise diminished bone mineral density associated with menopause, according to a new RCT.
A high protein, calorie restricted diet (HPD) leads to a more diverse gut microbiome in obesity and different microbial change as compared to that seen in response to a normal protein, calorie restricted diet (NPD), which may indicate the reason behind...
While not everyone is thrilled cold weather season is upon us, it could be welcome news for those who want to shed a few pounds. Growing research finds that being cold may be an effective form of exercise.
Vitamin D deficiency rates in pregnancy are high and could lead to worse performance in cognitive and language skills for the baby, according to a prospective longitudinal study of more than 400 mothers in Spain.
A specific combination of two probiotic strains may boost levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and improve depressive symptoms in people with depressions, says a new study.
While dietary recommendations for high blood pressure prevention have focused mainly on dietary patterns and macronutrients, increasing attention has been given to bioactives, a group of non-nutritive dietary compounds that are thought to exert a physiological...
Vitamin D is involved in many physiological functions that decline with age, and low levels of the substance contribute to frailty and increased risk for negative health outcomes. Conversely, frailty itself may contribute to lower vitamin D by reducing...
Swiss L-carnitine supplier Lonza has said focus on a lone metabolite that has a poorly understood relation to cardiovascular disease presents an incomplete picture of the benefits of the ingredient. The warning about the metabolite figured into a recently...
Scientists have found that the state of the gut microbiome is often altered in those with chronic conditions, which has further spurred the popularity of probiotics to restore the gut microbiome. However, researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM)...
