Research

Layn aims to drive innovation in wellness with new ingredient library

19-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The natural botanical extract ingredients and solutions manufacturer recently debuted the free tool to provide easy access to deeper insights into its natural ingredients.

BAPP enters eighth ‘decade’ of published documents with saffron bulletin

24-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program has published its 71st publication, the director of the program said recently at the Expo West trade show recently.

Polyphenolic extract may regulate appetite in overweight and obese, study concludes

06-Dec-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation with Lippia citriodora and Hibiscus sabdarrifa (Lc-Hs) extract decreases appetite in overweight and obese people, therefore reducing calorie intake, according to new research.

Fab four: How emerging NZ research can help take high value nutrition products to global markets

30-Nov-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

New Zealand’s High-Value Nutrition National Science Challenge (HVN NSC) has published updates on how its digestive, immune, infant and metabolic health research programmes are progressing, all of which are designed to foster exports of local products...

Research: Trace minerals could predict fertility treatment success

29-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Trace mineral concentrations are related to ovarian egg quality and growth and affect outcomes for women undergoing assisted reproductive interventions, according to a new study.

Study confirms correlation between microbiome and glycemic response

29-Nov-2021 By Lynda Searby

US scientists have shown for the first time that an individual’s gut microbiome activity will influence their glycemic response to foods.

Review concludes magnesium relieves diabetes symptoms

24-Nov-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Oral supplementation with magnesium (Mg) - in particular magnesium oxide - facilitates glucose absorption while increasing insulin levels to help alleviate the symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a systemic review of related trials.

Rice bran compound could prevent respiratory viral infections

23-Nov-2021 By Lynda Searby

The first pilot clinical study to investigate Biobran MGN-3’s efficacy in preventing respiratory viral infections has yielded “encouraging results”.

Plant-derived probiotic reduces allergies in clinical trial

19-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The plant-derived lactic acid bacterium Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 significantly improves symptoms or allergies, according to a newly published clinical trial.

Study provides fatty acid reference values for pregnancy

17-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has provided fatty acid (FA) reference ranges for the first and third trimester of pregnancy in an aim to aid the more accurate assessment of FA adequacy in pregnancy.

Study finds acute paraxanthine supplement to be powerful nootropic

15-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

One dose of a new supplement containing the caffeine metabolite paraxanthine can improve short-term memory, reasoning, response time and attention in young adults, an industry-funded study concludes.

Herbal supplement could boost testosterone and aid recovery, study predicts

12-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has found that Tribulus terrestris L. supplementation did not enhance performance or body composition in male CrossFit athletes but suggests it may act as a testosterone booster therefore helping with recovery.

Study finds no benefit of enriched infant formula on later academic performance

12-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Children who are given nutrient or supplement enriched formula milk as babies do not appear to have higher exam scores as adolescents than those fed with standard formula, suggests a study published by The BMJ, leading researchers to argue renewed regulation...

Where are the women in sports nutrition research?

14-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Female athletes have been ignored to a shocking degree when it comes to sports nutrition studies and it is time for new guidelines to assist researchers to fill this worrying gap, according to an expert in the field.

How packaging influences shopper's perception of health

08-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research provides insights into which elements of packaging have the biggest impact on the consumer's perception of product healthiness, and how the demographics of the consumer will impact these perceptions.

Study outlines gastro-intestinal benefits of 'comfort' formula

01-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An industry funded observational study of 196 infants has concluded an infant formula containing prebiotic and probiotic ingredients can decrease symptoms of gastro-intestinal disorders within three days.

Warning for supplement-popping gym goers over kidney and liver concerns

21-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research has warned about the importance of expert guidance and biochemical monitoring for sports nutrition users, as it finds a link between supplement consumption and alterations in liver and kidney function.

Pumping iron: Resistance training an important part of iron deficiency treatment

20-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Resistance training, regardless of the iron treatment, can improve iron metabolism in older patients with end-stage renal disease, highlighting this as an important coadjutant treatment, new research has concluded.

Saffron can raise melatonin levels before bedtime, say researchers

02-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Results from a new industry funded human clinical study demonstrate how a standardised saffron extract can promote restorative sleep, and suggests a novel mechanism of action on melatonin levels.

Microalgae startup joins research initiative to spearhead IBD innovation

01-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Microalgae cultivation start-up Yemoja, Ltd. is joining the MIGAL Galilee Research institute to spearhead an extensive, four-year research initiative to identify algae-sourced compounds with the potential to help manage inflammation and Inflammatory Bowel...

Oat beta-glucans beneficial for chronic gastritis, research finds

16-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised, clinical study has demonstrated a beneficial effect of oat beta-glucans with high molar mass in chronic gastritis.

Fenugreek boosts libido and reduces irritability in healthy women, research finds

06-Aug-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

An organic fenugreek extract has been found to create 'hormonal balance', improve libido and reduce irritability among healthy women.

Mangosteen and propolis complex shows potential as gum health supplement

30-Jul-2021 By Natasha Spencer

New research analysing the impact of the mangosteen and propolis extracted complex (MAEC) on patients with gum disease identifies its potential to provide anti-inflammatory properties.

Study: Vit K2 could reduce heart health risk in nicotine users

28-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

NattoPharma's research partner has published a study suggesting Vitamin K2 reduces the risk of cadiovascular events in people who smoke, as it decreases oxidative stress and vascular calcification.

Guest Article

The gut's impact on a good night's sleep

27-Jul-2021 By Guus Kortman, Gut Microbiologist, and Andrei Prodan, Data Scientist at Nizo

With sleep being rated as a top health priority for consumers across the globe in 2021, NutraIngredients speaks to an expert about the research linking the gut microbiome to this health goal.

Research reveals Gen Zs want healthy snacks that prioritise their mental health instead of calories

27-Jul-2021 By Gill Hyslop

Research commissioned by EIT Food has found that young Europeans want an overhaul of how they access, discuss and learn about healthy food.

Child's microbiome can predict onset of coeliac disease

14-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Long-term research has identified substantial microbial changes in the intestines of infants before developing coeliac disease, suggesting scientists may be able to predict who will develop the disease months before the onset.

Study reports health benefits of morning chocolate

28-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Eating chocolate in the morning may help burn body fat, decrease glucose levels, and improved microbiome health, thanks to the flavanol content, according to a new study.

Fish supplements with collagen offer hope for metabolic syndrome management

03-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Fish-derived supplements, particularly those containing collagen, have potential beneficial properties for managing type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome via modulation of the gut microbiome, according to a new study in mice.

Danone awards $50K for yogurt, probiotics & gut microbiome research

03-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The mechanisms of probiotic and prebiotic function in the gut microbiome as a mediator of cardiovascular disease and early-life microbiota components that may prevent obesity in children are the two research projects on the receiving end of the Danone’s...

Orange flavonoid consumption increases muscle and reduces fat in athletes, says study

13-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A natural orange extract can improve muscle growth and performance in athletes, according to an eight week double-blind, parallel and randomised trial.

Research links Dutch Healthy Diet to lower risk of depression

25-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Adherence to a Dutch Healthy Diet could be linked with a lower risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to research which compared the impact of popular dietary patterns.

Market check: Folic acid supplements for pregnant women meet requirements

15-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new analysis of folic acid supplements available on the Spanish market for pregnant women has found supplements are consistent with declared dosages and meet legal requirements for stated health claims.

Meta-analysis spotlights CBD’s stress relief capacity

04-Feb-2021 By Lynda Searby

In the last two years there has been a great wealth of evidence to support the use of CBD for anxiety and stress, according to a meta-analysis by Nutrition Formulators.

Researchers find probiotic reduces antibiotic use in prostate infections

29-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lactobacillus paracasei can help prevent symptom recurrence and improve the quality of life in patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis therefore reducing antibiotic use, according to a new study.

Finnish study paves the way for health-driven blackcurrant NPD

04-Dec-2020 By Lynda Searby

New findings from Finnish researchers suggest that a blood glucose response benefit can be derived from eating a smaller portion of blackcurrants than previously thought, and from blackcurrants with added sugar.

Study links microbiome diversity to active vitamin D level

03-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The gut microbiome's diversity is strongly linked to levels of active vitamin D in older men, according to new research, suggesting that the body's ability to metabolise vitamin D may be more important than the amount stored.

Gut virus research receives prestigious funding

01-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A new €910,000 cash boost from The Wellcome Trust will see researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland investigate the role of bacteriophages in the gut microbiome.

L-carnitine supplementation beneficial for reducing waistline and blood pressure – Meta-analysis

01-Oct-2020 By Tingmin Koe

L-carnitine supplementation has been shown to help reduce waist circumference and systolic blood pressure among people suffering from a range of health conditions, including diabetes and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, according to a meta-analysis.

Vitamin D and K status linked to reduced mortality risk, say researchers

10-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Combined low vitamin D and K status are associated with increased all-cause mortality risk and possibly with cardiovascular events, according to a newly published cohort study.

Indian botanical shown to strengthen adaptive immunity in 30 days trial

02-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Green chiretta, otherwise known as andrographis paniculate, a plant native to India and Sri Lanka, has shown to strengthen the body’s adaptive immunity against pathogens in a 30-day clinical trial.

Study argues vitamin D has no benefit for severe asthma attack

27-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent severe asthma attacks in at-risk children, contrary to previous findings, according to the first placebo-controlled clinical trial to test this relationship.

Scientists create comprehensive database of bacterial genomes

29-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An international team of scientists has collated all known bacterial genomes from the human gut microbiome into one 'unparalleled' large database.

New evidence: Late night protein won't help control blood sugar after breakfast

14-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Two new studies have shown that late night consumption of protein doesn't help control glyceamic response to the following morning's breakfast, with one showing it may even have a negative effect.

Bacteria in newborn's stool may indicate risk of obesity

14-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The bacteria found in a baby's first stool can predict its likelihood of becoming overweight by the age of three, according to a new prospective, population‐based study, suggesting a child's risk of obesity may to start during pregnancy.

Expert view: Genetics-based nutrition is risky business

09-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Although genes do have some bearing on obesity risk, they are only one small element of a much wider picture so genetics-based advice alone has the propensity to do more harm than good, according a recent online conference hosted by the American Nutrition...