Nutrition News

The latest nutrition and research news for the natural and organic products industry.

Vitamin D deficiency linked to IBS

With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) accounting for 10% of visits to GPs and one in five in the UK people develop IBS at some...

Berry consumption may decrease diabetes risk

A study by scientists from Zhejiang University has found that consumption of berries and anthocyanins may lead to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

BDA survey highlights nutrition advice concerns

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) claims its survey shows the UK public don’t know who to trust for advice on diet and nutrition.

Ahiflower oil comes out on top in new study

In the first human clinical trial carried out on Ahiflower oil, researchers have confirmed that its consumption is safe and increases tissue long-chain n-3...

Cocoa flavanols improve vascular function in kidney disease patients

A German study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has found that dietary intake of cocoa flavanols improves blood...

High sugar intake during pregnancy may increase risk of allergy in...

A study published in the European Respiratory Journal has found a correlation between high sugar intake in pregnant women and asthma risk in children.

Haskell and Mezaine get Cooking for Fitness

England Rugby star James Haskell has teamed up with Omar Mezaine – the man who cooked the England football team to victory in the 2018 world Cup – for a new healthy recipe book.

Low-fat diet no better than other dietary interventions for long-term weight...

A study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has looked at the effectiveness of low-fat diets for long-term weight loss. The researchers from Brigham...

Supplementing with vitamin D while breastfeeding also boosts baby’s status

A randomized controlled trial has found that women who take high dose vitamin D supplements during breastfeeding also increase the vitamin D status of their infants.

Supplementation “virtually eliminated” nutritional shortfalls in US study

A study published last week in open access journal Nutrients provide further evidence that frequent use of multivitamins and mineral supplements decreases nutritional deficiencies.

Burgeoning gluten-free sector gets dedicated trade body

The Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) has been formed to support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten free products.

TrooFoods launches affordable gut health test

In collaboration with gut health testing company Carbiotix, health food brand TrooFoods is offering a gut health tracking service to customers.

Study finds further “clear differences” between organic and non-organic

A new study has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products. Analysing data...

Oral supplement cut death rate of older hospital patients by 50%

A specialized oral supplement regime cut the death rate of older malnourished patients with heart or lung disease by 50%, US scientists report. In a...

New US guidelines on peanut allergy

Babies without eczema or egg allergies, should be introduced to peanut-containing foods alongside other solid foods according to new clinical guidelines from an expert panel...

Spending more on food is associated with healthier choices

A Spanish study of over 2,000 people has found that those who increased how much they forked out for food made healthier diet choices,...

UK researchers warn of plant milk risk to IQ of unborn...

Researchers a the University of Surrey in the UK will issue a warning next month that babies born to mothers who drink cow’s milk alternatives – such as soya, almond and coconut – could have lower IQs, reports The Times.  

Industry rebuts scientists’ claims that pregnancy multivits are “waste of money”

A panel of scientists has accused the supplements industry of “heavily marketing” pregnancy multivitamins to mothers-to-be who, they argue, do not in the main...

MPLs to remain key focus in EU Referendum year, says CHC

Maximum Permitted Levels for vitamins and the UK’s ability to “retain sovereignty over key policy areas like health” will be major areas of focus...

Only a fifth of the global population meet vitamin E threshold

In a recent review of global vitamin E status, researchers found that only a fifth of the population have the recommended serum level of vitamin E.