Researchers question the 'optimal' vitamin D dose for infants
13-May-2013 - Dosage recommendations for vitamin D supplementation in infancy do not help to raise levels to those considered 'optimal' by many experts - but do still being levels up to the standards set by the IOM, say researchers.
Maternal microbiota passes directly to newborn, Yakult research suggests
24-Apr-2013 - A mother's gut microbiota may transfer and colonise newborn infants intestines in the first few days after birth, according to new research from Yakult.
Babies vitamin D status impacts immune system development: Study
11-Apr-2013 - The month a baby is born might have a significant impact on its vitamin D status and immune development, according to new data.
Prebiotic prevention: Cochrane backs infant formula prebiotics for eczema - but not allergies
28-Mar-2013 - Prebiotis supplements in infant formula may help to prevent eczema, but there is lack of evidence that the same is true for allergies, according to a new Cochrane review.
Excess vitamin D in pregnancy may lead to food allergies: Study
28-Feb-2013 - Consumption of high doses of vitamin D supplements during pregnancy may raise the risk of children developing food allergies after birth, says research.
Nestlé buys Louisiana depression food firm
27-Feb-2013 - Nestlé has bought its second brain health-focused medical foods start-up in eight months after snaffling Red River Pharma-owned Pamlab which makes high-dose vitamin supplements targeting depression, diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
Maternal omega-3 supplements reduce preterm birth risk: Study
26-Feb-2013 - Prenatal supplementation with the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may help to cut the risk of preterm and low birth weight babies, says new study data.
How high can high-end omega-3 go?
21-Feb-2013 - Just got off the phone to Ola Snove, the new(ish) CEO of Aker part-owned Norwegian omega-3 specialist Epax. Wanted to know his view on high-end omega-3 prospects that have attracted BASF and DSM to the sector. His word: “Stellar”.
Marine omega-3 sources are clearing sustainability bar—so far
21-Feb-2013 - Fish oil, an ingredient with a 150-year plus history as a nutraceutical, continues to be the mainstay of the world’s supply of omega-3s. But, with all of the questions hovering over the health of the oceans, how much longer can suppliers and manufacturers rely on this huge, though not inexhaustible source?
Finding the sweet spot in the algal omega-3 market
21-Feb-2013 - Most experts say we have barely scratched the surface when it comes to exploring the commercial potential of microalgae. But who is best-placed to translate this promise into hard cash in the food and dietary supplement market?
'Provocative': Prenatal folic acid supplements linked to lower risk of autism for kids
13-Feb-2013 - Maternal use of supplemental folic acid from 4 weeks before to 8 weeks after the start of pregnancy was associated with a lower risk of autistic disorder in children, says a new study.
No cancer risk from folic acid supplementation, says meta-analysis
25-Jan-2013 - High intake of folic acid is not associated with an increased incidence of cancers, new data has confirmed.
Ironing out the issues: Can new research solutions help beat global iron deficiency?
24-Jan-2013 - The health issues associated with low levels of iron are many and varied. In this special edition article NutraIngredients looks at the current state of the market and looks at some of the potential solutions to this truly global problem.
Supplements and milk are most important for children’s vitamin D levels, say researchers
15-Jan-2013 - Consumption of cow’s milk and vitamin D supplements are the two most important factors determining a child’s vitamin D status, according to a new study.
Low maternal vitamin D again linked to low birth weights: Study
02-Jan-2013 - Women deficient in vitamin D early in their pregnancies are twice as likely to deliver babies with lower birth weights, say researchers.
Iron supplements may reduce ADHD in low birth weight infants, say researchers
12-Dec-2012 - Giving iron supplements to low birth weight infants may reduce the risk of developing behavioural problems such as ADHD later in life, say researchers.
Looking forward: The emerging evidence for vitamins and health
28-Nov-2012 - In the last 100 years vitamins have been found to play vital roles in our health and wellbeing, but the full benefits of many vitamins is yet to be elucidated.In this special edition article NutraIngredients looks at some of the areas of vitamin research that are showing promise for the future.
Omega-3 backed for postpartum depression
26-Nov-2012 - Increasing the levels of omega-3 fatty acids could help to battle postpartum depression, according to a new review.
Study calls for maternal vitamin D supplementation
21-Nov-2012 - New data that ‘strongly implicates’ maternal levels of vitamin D with the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children means there is now a strong case for supplementation of pregnant women in countries where sunlight levels are low between October and March.
Maternal vitamin C backed for baby’s brain development
20-Nov-2012 - Maternal deficiency in vitamin during pregnancy could have serious consequences for the development of the foetal brain that cannot be reversed, according to new research data.