Nutrition & Life

Thought LeadersDr. Satchin PandaProfessorThe Salk Institute for Biological Studies In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Satchin Panda about his latest research into time-restricted eating and how it can be used to manage metabolic diseases. What provoked your latest research into time-restricted eating? My lab started the concept of time-restricted eating or what is now
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People with lower incomes and who experienced multiple COVID-related stressors were more likely to feel the toll of the pandemic, as the socioeconomic inequities in mental health continue to widen. Depression among US adults persisted-;and worsened-;throughout the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Boston University School of Public Health
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A study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition, a peer-reviewed medical journal of nutritional science, has found that removing a specific percentage of enriched refined grain foods from the average American diet can result in the failure to meet the recommended amount of several important nutrients; including dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium. Titled “The Role
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ChromaDex first filed a lawsuit against New York-based Elysium in late 2016 for alleged breach of contract and for not paying for an order of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and pterostilbene, which Elysium uses in its Basis dietary supplement. Over the years, ChromaDex filed additional claims relating to misappropriation of trade secrets, while Elysium counter sued,
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The October 2021 issue of Clinical Practice Highlights is now available. Here’s what’s inside: Recently Published! Updated AND/ASPEN Nutrition Support Standards Now Available! ASPEN Definitions in Pediatric Intestinal Failure New! Further Evidence That Malnutrition Is Associated With Poorer Patient Outcomes Safe Practices for Enteral Nutrition Revision to Begin Malnutrition Awareness Public Policy and Advocacy News
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Writing in Food Chemistry​, the ingredient specialists detail the structural differences observed in five commercial samples of yeast β-glucan that is likely to determine biological activity. “We’ve long known that all beta glucans are not created equal when it comes to scientifically proven health benefits,”​ explains Donald Cox, study author and R&D Director at Kerry.
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A clinical trial led by researchers at City of Hope, a world-renowned cancer research and treatment organization, showed that patients over 65 receiving chemotherapy experienced significantly fewer treatment-related side effects when a multidisciplinary team of experts analyzed each case and introduced personalized interventions. Additional supportive care services were offered to patients based on the results
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A small sachet of a fortified food-based supplement added to young children’s daily diets in low- and middle-income countries has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition, while also promoting healthy development. The new findings from researchers at the University of California, Davis, based on an analysis combining data from 14 trials, were
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Māge for the triangle  Solv Wellness, formerly known as Trophikos, just  released Māge, a probiotic designed for women. Māge contains a proprietary blend of the most clinically studied pre- and probiotics that help restore balance to the female pelvic triangle: the gut, vagina, and urinary tract. This release comes as part of the company’s rebranding
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Ingredients derived from turmeric have long been plagued by poor absorption profiles.  Adding piperine, a proven bioavailability enhancer, to the mix is one approach.  Other ingredient developers have brought ingredients to market that feature nanoparticle and liposomal encapsulation approaches to deal with the issue. OmniActive uses an approach it brands as Ultrasol, which in a
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BGG, which operates its astaxanthin operations under the aegis of its subsidiary Algae Health Sciences (AHS), said the expansion at its facility in Yunnan Province was completed over the past 18 months.  The construction phase was protracted because of pandemic-induced delays, said AHS CEO Bob Capelli. The company uses a closed tube production method similar
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Thought LeadersDr. Kathy TrieuResearch Fellow, Food Policy DivisionThe George Institute for Global Health In our latest interview, we spoke to Dr. Kathy Trieu from The George Institute for Global Health in the Food Policy Division about the impact of dairy fats on cardiovascular disease. What provoked your latest research into dairy fats and cardiovascular disease?
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Persistent gaps in life expectancy between Black and white Americans have been highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, this gap has narrowed by nearly 50% in three decades, largely due to improvements among Black Americans, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Co-authored by researchers at Princeton
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In his new role as Senior Vice President, Dietary Supplements, Dr MacKay will direct strategy, shaping policy, and collaborating with stakeholders to help protect and grow this important, expanding consumer health category on behalf of the CHPA membership.  MacKay will begin work at CHPA on October 18, 2021. “Duffy is an accomplished and highly-respected leader
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