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02 August 2016 - Nutraingredients - Two-way gut-brain axis links mood disorders with gut complaints

A brain-to-gut pathway, where neurological symptoms begin first, may explain why higher levels of anxiety and depression are predictors of developing gastrointestinal disorders, a study has determined.

19 July 2016 - Nutraingredients - Flavonoid intakes linked to lower depression risk for women: Harvard study

Higher dietary intakes of flavonoids from fruit, vegetables and herbs are associated with a lower risk of depression in older women, says a new study from Harvard scientists.

18 July 2016 - NutraIngredients - Meta-analysis concludes meso-zeaxanthin improves performance of eye health formulations

12 July 2016 - Food Navigator - Put the sugar tax on hold after Brexit, says FDF

07 July 2016 - Nutraingredients - Scientists connect gut microbiota disruption with multiple sclerosis onset

Gastro dysbiosis has been implicated in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS) as a study continues to lay bare the gut microbiota’s influence on a range of chronic conditions.

04 July 2016 - Nutraingredients - Prebiotics & probiotics may ease gut-centric chronic fatigue syndrome: Study

Signs of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been found in the gut bacteria in research conducted at Cornell University, which questions whether the disease originates in the brain.

30 June 2016 - Nutraingredients - Kudos! DHA supplements during pregnancy could save US healthcare system $6 billion

13 June 2016 - Questioning Answers - A gluten-free diet, gastrointestinal issues and autism

Paul Whiteley: "Given my own research interest in the use of specific dietary modifications as possible intervention tools for some aspects of some autism, I was more than interested to read the results of this randomised-controlled trial of a gluten-free diet, including some 80 children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder..."

21 June 2016 - Nutraingredients - Loss of diverse gut bacterium may cause autistic behaviours

This study entertains the possibility that probiotic treatment can be beneficial in ‘restoring’ certain behaviours in autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.

21 June 2016 - NutraIngredients - Omega-3s shows potential for PTSD: Study

16 June 2016 - Medscape - Higher Whole Grain Consumption Lowers Deaths, Health Risks

16 June 2016 - Food Navigator - 'The resources to tackle obesity are there. It's just the will that's lacking': Expert

14 June 2016 - Medscape - Whole Grain Intake Tied to Longer, Healthier Life

13 June 2016 - Medscape - 90% of Stroke Burden Can Be Avoided

10 June 2016 - Food Navigator - More evidence in favour of healthy fats for weight loss

06 June 2016 - Medscape - High-Fat Mediterranean Diet Does Not Lead to Weight Gain

Following a Mediterranean diet that is not calorie restricted and is high in healthy fats from olive oil or nuts does not cause weight gain over 5 years compared with a low-fat diet, according to results from this study.

2 June 2016 - Medical Xpress - Unusual combo reduces health risk from atypical antipsychotic

27 May 2016 - Nutraingredients - High-dose vitamin D may boost diversity of the gut microbiome: Study

27 May 2016 - Nutraingredients - Review: B vitamins, the brain (& deficiencies)

B vitamins play a significant role in cognitive performance and neurological functioning but deficiencies are common in too many populations, a Vitafoods Europe congress has been told.

26 May 2016 - MedicalXpress - Alternating diet between high fat, balanced may help control obesity, study finds