Venya Patel

Yeast engineering produces animal-free, high-quality chondroitin sulfate

Chinese researchers have found a new way to produce high-quality chondroitin sulfate, often used for joint health and osteoarthritis, without relying on animals.

Chemical pollutants found in human milk, yet it remains best for infants

New research has found traces of pesticides, antimicrobials, and additives used in plastics and personal-care products in human milk samples from Canada and South Africa. Despite the alarming...

Bifidobacteria metabolite may prevent allergy and asthma in children

Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have patented a method that uses metabolites from bifidobacteria to reduce the risk of allergies and asthma in children. They believe their finding...

2025–2030 US dietary guidelines: Zooming into science, policy and ideology

The new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans promote a food-first approach while recognizing the role of supplements, which dsm-firmenich tells Nutrition Insight it supports. At the same time,...

Ocean Stewardship Initiative urges industry support for sustainable marine protection

The Sustainable Markets Initiative has launched the Ocean Stewardship Initiative to create one of the largest Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Antarctica, which has drawn support from the omega-3...

Kirin and Tokyo Uni discover cellular aging reduces nutrient absorption using biomimetic tech

Kirin Holdings and the University of Tokyo, Japan, have discovered that nutrient absorption decreases in aging intestinal epithelial cells. They say this finding is a global first, which may...

Bamboo may be next sustainable superfood with protein and fiber

Bamboo has the potential to become a superfood, according to the world’s first academic review on its consumption. Known to be the fastest-growing plant on Earth, with China and India being the...

Processed food debate fuels folic acid fortification confusion ahead of UK deadline

The UK is mandating fortifying flour with folic acid by the end of this year to help prevent birth defects. However, ACI Group has noted consumer confusion surrounding this move, given...