Nutrition

Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2025: Scientific Highlights from ILSI Europe

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To mark World Microbiome Day, ILSI Europe is proud to acknowledge the achievements of its Prebiotics and Probiotics Task Forces, whose collaborative work continues to strengthen the evidence base for microbiome-informed health strategies. Our multidisciplinary Expert Groups tackle complex questions about the role of diet and supplementation in modulating the microbiome, translating scientific evidence into […]

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Experts Highlight the Immune Health Potential of Prebiotics

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Prebiotics and non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) are increasingly recognized for their potential to support human immune function, particularly in infants, children, and other vulnerable populations. A new comprehensive systematic review published by ILSI Europe synthesizes current evidence on how these dietary components influence immunity, infections, inflammation, and vaccine responses in healthy humans, while

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ILSI’s Six Sessions Accepted for IUNS-ICN 2025

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We are thrilled to announce that all six sessions submitted by the International Life Sciences Institute for the 22nd International Union of Nutritional Sciences International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) have been accepted. This prestigious event, set to take place in August 2025, brings together leading experts in nutrition science from around the world to discuss

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Less sweet drinks and more fibers for our toddlers: a new study unveils the role of carbohydrates in young childrens’s health

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – A pivotal systematic review just published in Nutrition Reviews examines the impact of digestible and non-digestible carbohydrate consumption on toddlers’ health. Conducted by an international team of experts, the study highlights critical links between early dietary habits and long-term health outcomes. The research systematically evaluated 31 publications, including 20 cohort studies and 2

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Prebiotics in food and dietary supplements: a roadmap to EU health claims

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Despite decades of research demonstrating the health benefits of prebiotics, the EU has yet to authorize the use of the term “prebiotic” in official health claims. A new paper, resulting from a workshop organized on October 25, 2023, addresses this challenge by outlining a strategic roadmap to gain regulatory recognition for prebiotics

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What should I eat to stay healthy? Four-million-euro research project GLUCOTYPES is looking for answers

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A team of scientists from five European countries will adopt the latest advances in wearable technologies, molecular biology, and bioinformatics, to identify individuals with distinct patterns of blood glucose alterations who responding differently to diet. The GLUCOTYPES project – supported with 4 million euro from the European Innovation Council – is led by scientists at

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Call for experts in maternal health

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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

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ILSI Europe Launches New Task Force on Vitamin K2 to Advance Health Understanding and Economic Insights

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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

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New Study Investigates Links Between Infant Fat Mass and Future Health

Nutrition /

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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