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Increased life expectancy and an ageing UK population can require better diagnosis and management of neurodegenerative disorders. The gut can play a key role in relaying signals to the brain, and research has shown that diet is important for certain gut bacteria which may have consequences for brain function.
The Rowett’s Ageing Gut-Brain…
In light of both climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic, the question of food security and nutrition is increasingly important. One solution to the import of food into the UK is to move towards a circular economy where waste material is recycled or repurposed to produce goods in a sustainable manner.
Experts in plant diversity, human nutrition and soil science have been exploring the health benefits of eating wild plants. In addition to a passion for wild varieties of edible plants and highlighting the health advantages of eating existing wild plants, their research could help to improve the nutritional potential of…
Our Human Nutrition team is experienced in conducting human dietary trials, including the creation of whole diets or individual foods for volunteers. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions, there have been no volunteer dietary studies conducted since March 2020. The team is passionate about nutrition, but what do they do when…
Sustainable diets are increasingly seen as a way to reduce the impact of human activities on the planet as well as to improve population health. It is thought that food is responsible for up to 30% of the environmental impact of household consumption, and recently sustainability has been added to…
