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News & Analysis on Supplements, Health & Nutrition - Europe

31-Oct-2024

Special Edition: Maternal and Infant Nutrition

The maternal and infant nutrition field is generating exciting scientific studies that reveal how nutrition and supplements affect the health of both mother and baby during pregnancy. Recent insights focus on the microbiome and strategies to support babies for a healthier start to life.

Letter from the Editor: Current advancements in maternal and infant health

Innovations in nutrition, probiotics, and regulatory frameworks are shaping a healthier future for mothers and their babies, all while highlighting the critical role of the microbiome in these transformative changes... Read

Navigating ingredient regulation: Key insights for maternal and infant health

Novel food applications frequently prioritize approval at the expense of maternal and child considerations, emphasizing the importance of ingredient regulation in food supplements aimed at maternal and infant health, according to a legal expert... Read

Trends in infant probiotics: A shift towards immune health

Rising demand for infant immunity products is driving focus on microbiome health, antibiotic resistance and respiratory support, according to data from Lumina Intelligence... Read

Study links antenatal and postnatal depression to lower vitamin D levels

A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients confirms that antenatal and postnatal depression are associated with reduced serum 25-hydroxyvitamin (25[OH]D) levels... Read

Parental nutrition knowledge gaps may influence purchasing habits

A Bayer survey reveals that many consumers are unaware of the impact of parental nutrition on a baby's growth during pregnancy and breastfeeding, with over half reporting they have never received guidance on essential dietary supplements... Read

Study explores efficacy of probiotics in colicky infants

A combination of Bifidobacterium longum and Pediococcus pentosaceus strains may reduce crying and fussing time compared to the most studied probiotic for infant colic, says a new study... Read

Maternal probiotic use may boost infant gut health and memory

New research links maternal probiotic use to reduced breast milk inflammatory markers, improved infant gut health and enhanced brain response, however knowledge gaps on infant gut colonization remain... Read

Prenatal lutein-zeaxanthin may boost carotenoid levels for mother and baby

Prenatal supplements containing lutein and zeaxanthin may boost both maternal and infant carotenoid levels and improve ocular development and function in the babies, says a new NIH-funded study... Read

FrieslandCampina Ingredients announces EU approval for protein hydrolysate in formulas

Following changes in EU regulations in 2022, Hyvital Whey HA 300 has passed scientific and safety evaluations, becoming one of only a few milk hydrolysate ingredients approved for infant and follow-on formulas... Read

Ferritin levels at 15 weeks can detect third-trimester deficiencies

A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that less than 60 ug/L of ferritin at 15 weeks pregnancy could predict an iron deficiency at 33 weeks... Read