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29 June 2017 - Science Daily - Association between gut bacteria and emotion, suggests study

Study finds magnesium may ease depression symptoms

28 June 2017 - Nutraingredients - Supplements a cost-effective alternative to elderly diet: Study

Health and social care decision makers have been asked to consider the merits of providing elderly care home residents with supplements instead of their normal diets, after study results found supplements were a cost-effective way of treating malnourished residents.

28 June 2017 - Teenage weight gain linked to increased stroke risk as an adult

22 June 2017 - Nutraingredients - Should occupation be considered in vitamin D supplementation guidelines?

19 June 2017 - MedicalXpress - Poor adolescent diet may influence brain and behavior in adulthood

Treating autism by targeting the gut

Experts have called for large-scale studies into altering the make-up of bacteria in the gut, after a review showed that this might reduce the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

19 June 2017 - Nutraingredients - Supplementation and dietary changes have 'limited effect' on chronic fatigue syndrome

Supplementation and other dietary modifications have a largely limited effect on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) symptoms, according to an Australian review.

16 June 2017 - Nutraingredients - Is lack of vitamin A a cause of diabetes?

16 June 2017 - Nutraingredients - Folic acid and dementia: Supplementation benefits elderly people with mild cognitive decline, China RCT

15 June 2017 - MedicalXpress - Mother's obesity boosts risk for major birth defects: study

13 June 2017 - Science Daily - Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease

Improved omega-3 to omega-6 status during pregnancy may boost fetal health: Study

Nutritional Armor: US Army explores boosting omega-3 levels with food and supplements

Replacing omega-6 foods and ingredients on US military garrison menus with products with increased omega-3 contents may boost the omega-3 profile of soldiers, says a new study exploring the practicality of such an approach.

8 June 2017 - Nutraingredients - Magnesium supplements show potential anti-inflammatory effects: Meta-analysis

7 June 2017 - The Guardian - Global study finds 75% of pregnant women don't have healthy weight gain

OPINION: Why optimal omega-3 and omega-6 ratios in the diet could balance the scales

Today’s typical Western diet is well known for its imbalance between the intake of omega-6 to omega-3 oils. Not surprisingly, there is increasing interest in what this actually means for our bodies and our long-term health

7 June 2017 - Science Daily - Pregnancy diet high in refined grains could increase kids' obesity by age seven

6 June 2017 - MedicalXpress - Drinking diet beverages during pregnancy linked to child obesity, study suggests

31 May 2017 - Nutraingredients - Dynamic duo of vitamin E and omega-3 reduces cardiovascular injury caused by pollution

Supplementation with vitamin E and omega-3 proved to provide a potent combination against air pollution-induced cardiovascular injuries in rats.