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Webinar - Latest in cutting edge research in Omega-3s

This FREE NutraIngredients-USA webinar will delve into the exciting area of the latest in cutting edge research in Omega-3s


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Only 3% sugar cut out from food products in three years, PHE finds

It’s clear from this report that the food industry is unable or unwilling to reformulate voluntarily and it’s now time for a different approach


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Sugary beverages consumed while breastfeeding affect cognitive development in children

What a mum eats and drinks during breastfeeding may influence their infant's brain development


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Targeting the 'second brain' to fight diabetes

A "jammer" has been discovered that blocks communication between the gut and the brain, thus preventing proper regulation of sugar and causing insulin resistance in people with diabetes


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Autism triggers nonverbal manifestation of GI symptoms in children

Could sensory sensitivity, aggression and sleep disorders be triggered or worsened by gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism spectrum disorder?


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Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes

Can controlling blood sugar levels improve the ability to clearly think in Type 2 diabetic patients?


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Study reveals dietary fructose heightens inflammatory bowel disease

A new study suggests that consumption of fructose may worsen intestinal inflammation common to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).



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Curcumin and fish oil offer cognitive boost

Regular supplementation with either curcumin or fish oil can improve mood and memory.


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Study: Habitual low fibre consumption in IBD exacerbates dysbiosis

Most patients with IBD habitually consume inadequate amounts of dietary fibre which may have negative effects on the gut microbiome and contribute to dysbiosis


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World first study links obesity with reduced brain plasticity

New findings suggest that losing weight is particularly important for healthy brain aging or for recovery in people who suffer strokes or brain injuries, where learning is fundamental for recovery


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Guts and brains: How microbes in a mother's intestines affect fetal neurodevelopment

During pregnancy, the maternal gut microbiota could potentially influence not only the health of the mother but the health of the developing offspring as well.


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Vitamin E is needed for nervous system development: Study

Why is vitamin E necessary for brain health?


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New study links combination of two sugars in high fructose corn syrup to heart health risks

Consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in the form of fructose alone.


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Study: Astaxanthin and Vitamin E offer cognitive benefits

Can Astaxanthin and Vitamin E improve your memory?


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Good nutrition can contribute to keeping COVID-19 and other diseases away

Can a poor diet cause a dysfunctional immune system?


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Iodine supplements needed to boost low levels in women post-pregnancy: Study

Iodine status in pregnant and post-partum women is insufficient according to a new Norwegian study.


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Pesco-Mediterranean diet, intermittent fasting may lower heart disease risk

Is the Pesco-Mediterranean diet with daily time-restricted eating an ideal cardioprotective diet?


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Vitamin B1 deficiency a key factor in the development of alcohol-related dementia

What is the relationship between alcohol dependency and vitamin B1 deficiency?


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Failure of Omega-3s to Prevent, Slow Alzheimer's Explained?

Much higher doses of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) than initially thought may be required to effectively fight Alzheimer's disease (AD)