Nutrition News

Health Canada has approved the probiotic Visbiome as a Natural Health Product for treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in adults and children aged older than 5 years, the manufacturer announced.

IBgard peppermint oil capsules effectively reduced symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome patients with mixed diarrhea and constipation, according to a subgroup analysis of the IBSREST trial.

Adults with overweight or obesity determined to have a high ratio of two microbial enterotypes saw greater body fat loss after an intervention with a high-fiber diet compared with those who had a low ratio, according to findings reported in the International Journal of Obesity.

Elevated coffee consumption of three or more cups per day halved the all-cause mortality rate among patients with hepatitis C and HIV coinfection, according to a recently published study.

Individualized elimination diets guided by leukocyte activation tests reduced symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome better than a sham diet in a randomized controlled trial.

The potential benefits of a plant-based diet have become increasingly recognized in recent years. In addition to addressing individual health concerns and belief systems, vegetarian and/or vegan diets also play a role in combating global warming and promoting sustainable food production.

September 13 is designated as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day with the intention of raising awareness for and education of the disease, which affects approximately one in 133 Americans, according to Beyond Celiac.

The phrase “gluten-free” has become ubiquitous in American diet culture, and is a fixture in grocery store aisles, cookbooks and restaurant menus. Regardless of whether consumers truly understand the objectives of this diet or the specific population it is designed to serve, “gluten-free” seems to have become a catch-all synonym for “healthy.” Gluten-free weight loss diets are widely promoted and adopted, and diets eliminating wheat have been suggested as a means of reversing medical conditions from high blood sugar to minor rashes.

Patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux who adhered to a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet paired with alkaline water achieved similar or better symptom improvement as those treated with PPIs, according to new research.

Global research has shown that eating whole grains and exercising reduce the risk for colorectal cancer, while eating red and processed meats, being overweight or obese, and drinking too much alcohol increase the risk, according to a new report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund.