Immunity

Study suggests personalizing fiber supplementation to individual guts

29-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Fiber supplementation should be tailored to an individual’s gut microbiota composition and desired outcome, according to researchers from the University of Sydney.

Dietitian's view: Vitamin C and immunity

06-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin C supplements are flying off the shelves but is there any truth in claims that this could help in the fight against COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses? Independent dietitian Carrie Ruxton explains all.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Global AI startup adds immunity support to personalised nutrition tech amid Coronavirus

30-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A global AI startup company has created a way to help consumers find the nutrition and supplements they need to support their immune system during this health pandemic.

Piglets, probiotics and prebiotics: Study finds gender disparity in immunological function

11-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new study looking at the effectiveness of dietary supplements on the immune system found that prebiotics and probiotics may need to be targeted according to sex to achieve optimum health benefits.