Diet

Mango linked to higher nutrient intake in certain Americans

30-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

Women of childbearing age and older adults could increase their select nutrient status and diet quality by eating mango.

Supplementation assists mountain climbers at high altitudes

31-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A range of dietary and supplement interventions—from caffeine to leucine to omega-3s—may help male mountain climbers improve exercise capacity, recovery and concentration as well as reduce loss of lean body mass, according to research published in Nutrients.

Response to probiotics for metabolic syndrome may be diet dependent

13-Apr-2023 By Asia Sherman

The effects of probiotic supplements in metabolic syndrome may be tied to diet, according to a new study from Stanford University.

Optimal strategy: Good diet improves benefits of supplementation – Swisse study

20-Dec-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A good or optimal diet has been shown to improve the benefits of supplementation, according to a 12-week clinical trial funded by Swisse Wellness.

UK advertising watchdog issues diet marketing guidelines; nutritionist calls for diet health claims

14-Jun-2022 By Shane Starling

Weight-loss testimonials "are not adequate substantiation" to prove diets work and specific food references require authorised health claims, the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said in a guidance statement.

Review finds neuroprotective potential in probiotics and prebiotics, but hard data hard to find

18-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found reason to believe in the neuroprotective potential of probiotics and prebiotics. But the complex nature and lengthy progression of neurodegenerative conditions means convincing proof is still lacking, the researchers said

A global approach to personalised nutrition is best, says scientists

15-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Evaluating diet as a whole offers a better insight into gut microbiome than individual dietary features and could facilitate the design of more personalised dietary strategies, according to new research funded by Danone Nutricia Research.

Large study illuminates the diets linked with a healthy microbiome

04-Jun-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A Swedish cohort study which assessed associations between healthy food choices and human gut microbiota composition has pointed out the notable impact of dietary fiber and red meat on the health of the gut microbiome.

'Vigorous' RCT debunks blood type diet

07-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A newly published intervention study has added weight to those debunking the celeb-lauded 'blood type diet', concluding that blood type is not associated with the effects of a plant-based diet on body weight, body fat, plasma lipid concentrations,...

Diet and gut health are crucial modifiable risk factors in coronavirus severity, says professor

24-Apr-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The professor behind the COVID Symptom Tracker app - said to be the biggest ever citizen science project in health - predicts that diet and nutrition will soon be recognised as an essential element of immunity and a big modifiable risk factor in the fight...

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Data-driven entrepreneur takes personalised nutrition up an interactivity notch

09-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A data entrepreneur fascinated by health and longevity has created a ultra-interactive personalised health tracking service fit for a future where consumers want as much access to their health data as they do their bank accounts.

The connection between poor sleep and unhealthy diet: Study

26-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Women with poor overall sleep quality consume higher amounts of added sugars associated with obesity and diabetes, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Physicians weigh in on weight management and obesity

20-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Nutrition and the science behind it has evolved rapidly over the decades. In a world full of extremes, striking a balance has proved challenging.

Study links low fat diet to decreased testosterone in men

13-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

In many cases, weight loss may be the key to help increase testosterone levels. However, a new study found that a low-fat diet may be associated with a reduction in testosterone.

Gencor boasts research that suggests C. fimbriata extract (Slimaluma) suppresses appetite, boosts mood

07-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The botanical ingredients supplier said the appetite suppressing qualities of Slimaluma make it an ideal addition to modern diets.

Intermittent fasting: Eating less may lead to living longer

03-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Emerging as one of the most popular diets in 2019, intermittent fasting was the most Googled diet of the year. But its benefits go well beyond weight loss.

Diet has swift effects on sperm quality

02-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

‘You are what you eat’ - but could that extend to offspring? A new study gives fresh insight into the effects diet has on the quality of sperm.

Diet secrets could be revealed with DNA 'metabarcoding'

24-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

DNA metabarcoding could be a promising new way to accurately track people’s diets, according to new research.

Dietary supplement use more popular than ever: CRN study

30-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The widespread use of dietary supplements among adults of all ages is on the rise.

Physicians receive inadequate nutrition education, study calls for policy changes

27-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Poor diet is the leading risk factor for early death worldwide. Yet nutrition is insufficiently incorporated into medical education, according to a new report from the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC).

Is it time for supplement companies to move away from ‘cleanse’ and ‘detox’?

15-Feb-2019 By Adi Menayang

The words ‘detox’ and ‘cleanse,’ when used with supplements or juices or diets, have strong market appeal. But some experts from the dietary supplement industry believe it’s time to move away from those words.