If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then skin might be the window to our age. As we grow older, our skin can gradually become looser and more flaccid. But when skin begins to feel thin as paper, or like crepe, age isn’t the only cause. Unlike wrinkles around your eyes and mouth (that result…
Multi-action memory supplements, also known as memory pills or nootropics, are growing in popularity as more of us seek ways to enhance our cognitive skills. These supplements often promise to improve memory and cognition, as well as support overall brain health. But do multi-action memory supplements really work, or are they just another trend that…
Abstract Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid and thiol antioxidant found in high amounts in mushrooms and fermented foods. Humans and animals acquire ergothioneine from the diet through the pH-dependent activity of a membrane transporter, the large solute carrier 22A member 4 (SLC22A4), expressed on the apical membrane of the small intestine. The SLC22A4…
Abstract The objective of the present study was to evaluate the contribution of voluntary fortified foods and supplements to reducing micronutrient shortfalls in the UK population. A secondary analysis of the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey was conducted (2012/13–2013/14, N 2546, 1·5–95 years). Micronutrient intakes were derived from food consumption intake data and food composition data…
Cholesterol has long been seen as a key culprit in cardiovascular disease. While it’s true that cholesterol does play a role, not all cholesterol is bad for us. There are two main types of cholesterol. The first type is low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol. This is often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol because it causes fat to…
You may have heard that eating foods rich in omega-3 fats could help to keep you healthy. This Food Fact Sheet looks at which foods contain omega-3 fats, how much we need and the benefits for our health. What are omega-3 fats? Omega-3s are a family of fats that are important for your health. Where…
Abstract Purpose To determine the association between red meat (RM), processed red meat (PRM) and total red and processed red meat (TRPRM) consumption on nutritional adequacy and markers of health and cardio-metabolic diseases in British adults. Methods In this cross-sectional study of adults (19–64 y) from the National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) (n = 1758), RM…
Abstract Purpose Globally adults are not consuming enough fibre. One barrier to higher fibre intake may be the experience or expectation of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including flatulence, bloating and abdominal pain. Identifying experiences of GI symptoms and perceptions of the role foods play could inform dietary advice to increase fibre consumption. Methods An online questionnaire…
When the days shorten and the sun sinks low in the sky, that familiar winter slump sets in. There’s a fundamental reason for this seasonal fatigue: low levels of vitamin D – the “sunshine vitamin”. People in the UK simply can’t make enough of this vital nutrient from sunlight during winter, which is why many are…
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them,according to latest market insights. Ahead of her on-stage appearance at Probiota Dublin next month, Ewa Hudson, Director of Insights at Lumina Intelligence, provided a sneak peak into some of the…
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