Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

HMO supplementation may boost bowel function and help adults with IBS: Study

12-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with the human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) HMOs 2'-fucosyllactose (2'FL), and lacto-N-neotetraose (LNnT) may normalize bowel function and improve bloating and IBS severity in adults, says a new study.

Probiotics and infant eczema: Maternal supplementation of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium appears beneficial – meta-analysis

12-May-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium during pregnancy could reduce the risk of eczema developing in infants, results from a meta-analysis have shown.

ISAPP moves to define definition and scope of postbiotics

11-May-2021 By Will Chu

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has clarified the term ‘postbiotics’ in a statement that responds to the scientific groundswell and growing number of postbiotic applications.

AstaReal builds IP for Astaxanthin to support ‘next-gen’ beneficial gut bacteria

10-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted a patent covering the use of astaxanthin to boost levels of Akkermansia muciniphila.

Novel study confirms link between specific bacteria and neurodegenerative diseases

10-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers may be one step closer in solving a burning question that has plagued the scientific and medical community—what causes neurodegenerative disease?

Validating ResistAid’s prebiotic effects: New study supports arabinogalactan’s microbiome benefits

10-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The immune support benefits of Lonza’s arabinogalactan ingredient ResistAid may be linked to its ability to modulate the gut microbiome as a prebiotic, says a new study.

Multi-strain probiotic may protect marathon runners from URTIs: Study

07-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of five probiotic strains for 30 days before a marathon may protect runners from upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) post-race, says a new small study from Brazil.

Bovine Colostrum promising for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Study

06-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New research points to bovine colostrum as a favorable solution to strengthening gut wall lining.

Gastroenterologist believes valid gut biomarkers are on horizon

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A prominent gastroenterologist who operates a gene sequencing lab said the large and growing sets of data in gut health are going a long way toward answering some of the basic questions in the field.

Science must be specific to products, FTC reiterates In new raft of COVID-19 warning letters

03-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

The US Federal Trade Commission has cited another 30 companies or individuals for making what it characterizes as unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims.

Danone awards $50K for yogurt, probiotics & gut microbiome research

03-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The mechanisms of probiotic and prebiotic function in the gut microbiome as a mediator of cardiovascular disease and early-life microbiota components that may prevent obesity in children are the two research projects on the receiving end of the Danone’s...

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Deerland expands branded probiotic portfolio with MuniSpore ingredient

28-Apr-2021

Georgia-based Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes has expanded its branded probiotic spore portfolio with the launch of MuniSpore positioned for immune support.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

28-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...

April new product roundup

27-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Spray delivery systems, CBN, and the sleep category lead this month's wellness wave.

Help us shape the future of NutraIngredients-USA: We want to hear from you!

23-Apr-2021

2020 was a year of changing business practices, challenged global supply chains, and skyrocketing sales of dietary supplements and functional foods as consumers took more control of their own health and wellness.

Researchers develop novel model to predict complex gut microbiota dynamics

22-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new report published in the journal PNAS describes how the innovation could be used to develop new probiotics and identify bacteria to improve the treatment of various illnesses.

Seed Health plans accelerated growth after closing $40 Million in Series A Financing

22-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health is eyeing new categories, accelerated global distribution, and an expanded clinical research program after closing a Series A financing round.

Probiotic Lp299v may help women maintain healthy iron levels during pregnancy

21-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v may improve iron levels in healthy pregnant women and help to prevent iron deficiency for this important group, according to a new study from Sweden.

Ancient Nutrition commits to becoming carbon negative

21-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Superfoods supplement purveyor Ancient Nutrition has launched a plan to make the brand carbon negative by 2024 by planting a million trees and pursuing other regenerative practices on land the company owns in Missouri and Tennessee.

Multivits, omega-3, probiotics & vit D achieves ‘modest’ effects in warding off COVID-19: Study

21-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The consumption of multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 in women but not so for men, an observational study concludes.

AnimalBiome lays out best practices for microbiome study design in animal research

19-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The human microbiome is complex enough, so imagine having to tackle the emergent complexities that arise from the microbiota of animals.

Culturelle unveils medical food for IBS support

19-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Culturelle Probiotics has just entered the medical food market by introducing Culturelle IBS Complete Support.

Surging sales, more transparency pressure driving contract manufacturing transformation

16-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Rising demand in the contract manufacturing realm is driving both consolidation and pressure to make more transparent this sometimes closed section of the dietary supplement industry, observers say.

Microbiome modulation a ‘promising approach’ against viral respiratory tract infections: Review

16-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A systematic review of the scientific literature, which included 58 individual studies, found that probiotics may exert benefits against viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) like the flu.

Register now! NutraIngredients hosts global immunity series

16-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With immunity remaining high on the agenda for consumers and many industry players looking to tap into this burgeoning interest, NutraIngredients' global team will uncover the latest in science, innovation and regulation in a series of webinars next...

Kyowa Hakko launches clinically-researched paraprobiotic for eye health

15-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The EyeMuse-branded ingredient is supported by published studies, giving formulators a new option for products for consumers with digital device-related eye fatigue, from everyday professionals to gamers.

CRN’s Mister on the best solution for CBD, DSHEA 2.0, and more

14-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The Hemp and Hemp-Derived CBD Consumer Protection and Market Stabilization Act represents ‘the best way’ to deal with the hemp-CBD issue for dietary supplements, says CRN’s Steve Mister, and once that’s clarified then the FDA and industry can address...

Researchers engineer probiotic yeast to deliver nutrients ‘on-site’

13-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers from North Carolina State University have genetically engineered Saccharomyces boulardii, a probiotic yeast, to produce beta-carotene. Yeasts can form as important a part of the human microbiome as probiotics, they said.

Loneliness decreases gut diversity, greater wisdom has opposite effect, study suggests

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Greater wisdom or more loneliness are associated with positive and negative manifestations in gut microbial diversity, an exploratory study has found.

Global study finds gut bacteria swap genes at different rates, depending on living situation

12-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new study that examined the microbiomes of people living around the world has found that gut bacteria continuously acquire new functionality—depending on host lifestyle and industrialization.

Ambient drink opportunities emerge for probiotics with encapsulation advance

12-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s AnaBio Technologies has launched a range of encapsulated probiotic strains including well-established Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species that can survive temperature stresses associated with UHT processing.

Probiotic yogurt molecules may calm inflammatory storm seen in COVID patients

12-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Molecules isolated from probiotic-packed yogurt could prove to be ideal drug candidates that address a range of inflammatory conditions that include the immune response seen in COVID-19 patients.

Synbiotics may offer blood sugar management potential, protect gut integrity: Study

09-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of human-origin probiotics and plant-based prebiotics may help manage blood sugar levels via the Microbiome–Intestine–Pancreas Axis, suggests a study with mice.

HempFusion bets on success with major FDM partner, 'digital relaunch' to drive brand

07-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

HempFusion, a manufacturer of CBD-containing ingestible and topical products, said a successful initial public offering and a refocus of its digital sales efforts will position the brand to become one of the major hemp/CBD players in 2021.

Children’s gut microbiota mature along similar trajectories, but at different speeds: Study

06-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While previous studies have suggested that the microbiota begins to stabilize and evolve toward an adult-like composition two to three years after birth, several bacterial taxa that have been associated with human health are acquired later in childhood...

Growing in APAC: Swedish probiotic firm Probi expands China market via new deal with Sinopharm Foreign Trade

05-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Swedish probiotic firm Probi is expanding its presence in APAC via a new deal with China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation (Sinopharm Foreign Trade).

Probiotic consortium may reduce respiratory symptoms for overweight and obese adults: RCT

02-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of five probiotic strains may slash the symptoms of viral upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) by over 25%, with people over 45 experiencing greater benefits, says new data from the PROMAGEN study.

Multi-strain probiotic + prebiotic superior to reference drug for colic relief: Study

31-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing colicky infants with a combination of eight bacterial strains and a prebiotic may reduce both the number of crying days and the average evening crying duration, says a new study from Poland.

March Launch Pad: Superfoods and women's health dominate

30-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From respiratory support to superfoods, oral health to UTI defense, March showed up and showed out with supplements for just about anything the year throws at you.

HUM Nutrition launches low FODMAP protein powder

29-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Wellness brand HUM Nutrition has just unveiled Core Strength, a low FODMAP protein powder certified by Monash University.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021

29-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries until Monday, April 12.

Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.

UNPA opens doors for China growth & expansion at Natural Health and Nutrition Expo

26-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With China largely back to normal commerce and activity, the upcoming Natural Health and Nutrition Expo is a “great opportunity” for US dietary supplement companies to grow or expand their China business, says UNPA.

Study unlocks links between maternal diet and composition, diversity of breast milk microbiota

25-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A mother’s diet influences the composition and diversity of her breast milk, with knock-on effects to the developing infant's gut microbiota, says a new study from Spain.

Joining the charge: Netherlands allows 'probiotic' labels

25-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The Netherlands Food and Drug Administration has released guidance stating that the term 'probiotic' is allowed on food and supplement labels in the country, as mandatory information that characterises the product.

BioGaia forms investment arm with the gut microbiome in mind

22-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Swedish probiotics firm BioGaia is to form a new investment subsidiary that looks to identify and invest in smaller companies that includes one developing products to strengthen the skin microbiome.

NutraCast: Ara Katz of Seed Health

19-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Seed health is a biotech startup that’s developing novel uses of bacteria to improve human and planetary health. Seed’s co-founder and co-CEO joined the NutraCast to discuss her work, describing how she got here, where she’s headed, and what legacy she...

Pandemic induced research frenzy increases backing for some legacy ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has boosted interest in immune health support ingredients of all kinds. As scientists race to determine the best way to help patients in the current crisis, NutraIngredients-USA takes a look at what some of the latest research has to say...

Ex-Congressman joins calls to expand supplements access via SNAP, WIC, HSAs and FSAs

18-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Former Representative Ed Towns, Jr says Congress must support expanded access to dietary supplements via programs like SNAP, WIC, HSAs and FSAs.

Surging demand for immune products creates opportunities for new ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Despite the presence of established ingredients, an expanding consumer pool and constant demand for immune health products is offering opportunities for new ingredients to break through and offer formulators different ways to support immunity.