Nutrigenomics

Viome Life Sciences debuts Full Body Intelligence Test

26-Jul-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The clinically-backed test will provide users with insights that drive personalized food recommendations and custom-formulated supplements.

‘Insightful and comprehensive’: Grapefruit flavanones’ heart health benefits linked to gene expression changes

24-Jun-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Flavanones from grapefruit may modulate the expression of genes linked to better vascular function, says a new study with postmenopausal women that shines a light on potential mechanisms of action.

Genomics testing company ProPhase Labs reports 211% sales gain

16-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

ProPHase Labs reported triple digit sales gains, reflecting the growing demand for genomics testing in personalized nutrition, as well as the ongoing need for COVID-19 tests.

Nutrigenomic data use in personalised nutrition a matter of time, study suggests

20-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

Personalised nutrition that uses genetic data detailing how the individual uses various nutrients could be the next step in tailoring dietary intake for consumers, according to a study.

NutraCast: Qina’s Mariette Abrahams on why personalized nutrition is the future

25-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The entrepreneur lays out how manufacturers and ingredient companies are falling short on addressing personalized nutrition and how more companies can take a more personalized approach.

Elo gets $5 million seed funding to expand personalized nutrition

10-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The San Francisco-based personalized nutrition company launched in 2020 has just picked up a $5 million seed round.

Global survey: Obtaining genetic information comes down to trust

28-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Analyzing genomic data across populations is key to understanding the role of genetic factors in health and disease. However, the outcome is only as good as the data people are willing to share.

Nutracast Podcast: Lux researcher Sara Olson on overcoming obstacles in personalized nutrition

21-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Interest in personalized nutrition is surging, increasing more than threefold between 2017 and 2019. With more than a billion people worldwide diagnosed with diet-related diseases, costs for their care has jumped to more than $1 trillion dollars a year....

Personalized nutrition company Baze granted patent for “feedback loop approach” innovation

20-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Personalized nutrition start-up Baze has announced that it has been granted a patent for its novel ‘feedback loop-approach’ for assessing, recommending, and dosing personalized nutrients.

Baze receives Personalized Nutrition Initiative of the Year Award

21-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

As personalized nutrition company Baze transforms health and wellness through the power of food and supplements, NutraIngredients-USA Awards recognized the start-up with the Personalized Nutrition Initiative of the Year Award for their Marketplace.

Nutrigenomix launches 70-gene test for personalized nutrition

17-Jun-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The expanded panel adds to the biohacking toolkit, which will assist dietitians in making DNA-based dietary recommendations tailored to specific needs and goals.

RCT: Nutrigenomics effective for long-term diet success

29-May-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Genetically-tailored nutrition advice can be used in research and clinical practice to motivate greater long-term dietary change and adherence to dietary guidelines, according to a new randomised controlled trial.

NutraCast Podcast: Michelle Ricker on biohacking

08-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

You’ve likely heard of life hacks, which are tricks or shortcuts that help you be more efficient in life. You may or may not have heard of biohacks. But chances are, you’ve already tried some without even knowing it. You might even be biohacking right...

Personalized Nutrition: New research highlights value society places on genetic testing

07-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The results provide priceless information on ancestry and predispositions to various illnesses.

Personalized nutrition: Adapting to the evolving tech space

29-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Technology has disrupted several industries, and nutrition is no exception.

Personalized nutrition has taken giant steps in seven years, observer says

16-Oct-2019 By Hank Schultz

True personalized nutrition and health care was a promise seven years ago. Now it’s a reality, and is moving into the implementation phase, an observer says.

Nutrigenomics: The next generation of personalized nutrition

15-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Dozens of companies have cropped up to help consumers personalize their health and nutrition. So how does one company stand out from the rest?

Food4Me: Strict laws needed to ease nutrigenomic fear

27-Oct-2014 By Shane STARLING

Europeans are highly concerned about sharing genetic data for personalised nutrition projects, or nutrigenomics, a 9000-person, nine nation study has found.

New Scientist questions personalised nutrition testing

26-Jan-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Companies offering personalised nutrition testing are jumping the
gun because the science behind nutrigenomics is not enough to
support the claims, says an article in New Scientist.

University seeks business investment for nutrigenomics study

31-Jul-2006 By staff reporter

Clemson University has been granted $2m to create an endowed chair
in nutrigenomics to tackle obesity, but before an academic can be
appointed it must match the figure in industry funding in order to
demonstrate the project's...

Nutrigenomics - sky's the limit?

03-Mar-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Science fiction or science fact? Could we soon be stopping off for
a quick genetic test to let us know which foods and supplements to
take to reduce our risks of certain diseases?

DSM invests in nutrigenomics

20-Sep-2004

DSM Venturing will invest in the Connecticut, US based company
Sciona - an important player in the growing nutrigenomics field.