The Probiotics Task Force is forming a new expert group to conduct a comprehensive narrative review on the maternal microbiome and its impact on pregnancy. We’re seeking a diverse team of clinician-scientists with expertise in maternal health, spanning from infection, constipation, nutrient status to mental health, metabolic helath, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preterm birth. Background …
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – ILSI Europe is proud to announce the establishment of a new Task Force on Vitamin K2. Comprising leading experts from various companies and from academic background, the Task Force aims to explore and advance the scientific understanding of the health benefits of Vitamin K2, providing evidence-based insights to enhance public awareness. Vitamin …
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – 9 November 2023 In the realm of global health, the first 1,000 days of a child’s life are pivotal, shaping long-term health and influencing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD). The Global Disease Burden report underscores the significant role played by both under and overnutrition in mortality and morbidity attributed to NCD. …
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Gut microbiota research has traditionally focused on faecal samples, which represent the luminal content of the distal large intestine. However, recent research suggests that understanding the differences between the small and large intestine is critical to better leverage the immense potential of human gut microbiota modulation through probiotic administration. A new ILSI …
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – The ILSI Europe Probiotic and Prebiotic Task Forces have released the newly updated Concise Monograph on Dietary Probiotics, Prebiotics and the Gut Microbiota in Human Health in English and six additional languages: Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Slovak and Spanish. Initially published nine years ago, this monograph has been updated and translated to …
