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Grapes are shining and growing from vine.
Phenolic flavonoids: Researchers decode the cause of red wine headaches
21 Nov 2023
--- A recent study conducted by US researchers reveals insights into why some people experience headaches after drinking red wine. This new study links the underlying cause of headaches to the presence of quercetin and its... Read More
Different kinds of breakfast fiber are sorted out in a wooden box.
Brightseed unlocks the nutritional potential of fiber and bioactives in plant foods
26 Oct 2023
--- Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Brightseed are spotlighting more reasons to prioritize fiber in our regular diets. The study reveals that each plant source of insoluble fiber contains bioactives that may... Read More
Cows in a field.
Angel Yeast’s Fubon joins forces with universities to create biotech-based yeast feed
05 Oct 2023
--- Animal food brand Fubon by Angel Yeast has re-asserted its commitment to improving animal nutrition by making sustainable production choices and focusing on the R&D of biotechnology.
A person showing off their belly!
BioActors’ citrus extract supplement could transform management of metabolic syndromes, experts reveal
02 Oct 2023
--- Recent clinical and pre-clinical studies suggest that MicrobiomeX – a blend of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) and Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) extracts – could support gut microbiota in individuals with metabolic... Read More
Team work in garden.
Danone awards innovators for postpartum nutrition, food as medicine initiatives and food upcycling program
28 Sep 2023
--- Danone is funding projects across the Americas that promote nutrition and sustainable food systems. The five winners – each receiving US$50,000 – include a sustainable farming project in Puerto Rico, a tech... Read More
CBD, THC oils
Study finds CBD and THC “considerably improve” autism-associated symptoms
27 Sep 2023
--- A daily dosage of the active ingredients cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) could significantly improve the life quality of people living with autism, according to a recent study.The researchers state that the... Read More
Chicory root just pulled out of the ground.
Beneo’s Orafti Inulin Chicory root fiber increases healthy bifidobacteria regardless of application, study finds
22 Sep 2023
--- Chicory root fiber can promote the growth of bifidobacteria in the human gut, irrespective of food application or matrix. This is according to a new study by the department of food and nutritional sciences at the University... Read More
Hand holding up model of kidney
Kidney stones risk increased by up to 88% from high sugar intake, flags study
07 Aug 2023
--- A new study on over 28,000 participants published in Frontiers in Nutrition found that high sugar consumption increases the risk of kidney stones. The authors argue that processed foods, sugar-sweetened sodas, fruit drinks,... Read More
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Drinking kombucha could lower diabetics’ blood glucose levels, experts reveal
01 Aug 2023
--- Daily kombucha consumption for four weeks demonstrated lower fasting blood glucose levels compared to the control group who drank a placebo beverage, making it a potential nutritional intervention for people with diabetes.... Read More
Foods high in fat and protein while low in carbs flying around as tossed from plate
Keto diet holds potential for both treating and worsening health of substance abusers
31 Jul 2023
--- Following a ketogenic diet – high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrates – has proven helpful in treating substance use disorders, according to a team of China-based researchers. While demonstrating the... Read More
Pile of mangoes in the supermarket
A mango a day? Eating the popular fruit could have significant health benefits, tout experts
28 Jul 2023
--- At the American Society for Nutrition’s Annual Conference, the National Mango Board has presented two funded studies evidencing mangoes’ potential to reduce vascular issues in overweight and obese adults.... Read More
Lots of red houses on the shore in Scandanavia.
Scientists find new sea lettuce species while searching Scandinavian shores
13 Jun 2023
--- Packed with protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber and valuable bioactive and nutritional compounds, sea lettuce could become a major piece of the expanding aquaculture industry. The green macroalgae, of the... Read More
Almonds Spilling from a jar.
Advancing the almond: Blue Diamond and Brightseed team up to tap into the nut’s potential
08 Jun 2023
--- The Forager AI platform has identified 188 predicted bioactive and health-benefiting molecules in the classic ingredient. According to Brightseed, the newly discovered compounds could have significant impacts for mental... Read More
Draught and healthy field comparison
World Environment Day: Study flags drought and heat threatens global breadbaskets
05 Jun 2023
--- Heat waves that used to occur once per century now happen every six years in the Midwestern US and every 16 years in Northeastern China, according to a new study by researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science... Read More
An elderly man looks confused while sitting at a table.
High salt intake could increase dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease risk, study flags
30 May 2023
--- As warnings against high salt consumption – especially of table salt – have been given by the World Health Organization (WHO), several non-governmental health-related organizations and numerous health-promoting... Read More
Little girl looking suspicious while holding a phone
Child-appealing packaging linked to poor nutrition as researchers urge marketing restrictions in Canada
09 May 2023
--- Food labels on children’s products in Canada demonstrate a negative association between marketing appeal and nutritional quality, according to a new study investigating advertising power and children’s nutrition.... Read More
Two elderly men playing chess
Omega 3 for the aging brain: Fatty acids protect nerves through transporter protein, study uncovers
05 May 2023
--- Scientists have demonstrated findings supporting omega 3’s reduction of damaging effects on the aging brain. This action happens through a special transporter protein critical in regulating brain cells, protected by... Read More
Woman depressed holding her hand to cover face
Ultra-processed food increases depression likelihood among Korean women, study flags
01 May 2023
--- A Korean-based study has found a link between depression and a higher intake of ultra-processed food (UPF) among the female population. Females who consumed the highest measured level of UPF have a 1.51 times higher... Read More
A cute baby with a blanket over its head.
Breastfeeding and formula may influence infant microbiome more than vaginal birth, flags study
10 Apr 2023
--- Mothers’ vaginal microbiome composition does not significantly affect that of their babies’, according to new research from the University of British Columbia. NutritionInsight sits down with Maria... Read More
Lots of pretty colored pills on a lavender background.
Kappa Bioscience’s K2Vital Delta supplement better for deficiencies than “diet alone,” flags study
27 Mar 2023
--- Supplementation with vitamin K2 menaquinone-7 may be more effective in improving vitamin K status than a vitamin K-rich diet for people susceptible to vitamin K deficiency, according to a new study which utilized Kappa... Read More
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