Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Supergut’s Marc Washington on ‘Ozempic era’ opportunity

11-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 in Salt Lake City highlighted many of the innovations happening in the prebiotics space, including how GLP-1s are impacting the category.

Evonik’s probiotic blend improves gluten digestion: Study

09-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Evonik’s probiotic enhances gluten digestion and promotes gut microbiota homeostasis, new research has found, providing health support for people with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease (CD).

Psychobiotics power: Higher consumption of prebiotic, probiotic foods associated with less-severe anxiety – Korean study

09-Jul-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Findings from a Korean study showed that a higher intake of prebiotic and probiotic foods was significantly associated with lower severity of anxiety symptoms.

‘The most desirable award for a company who develops active ingredients’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

08-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during an awards presentation at NutraIngredients-USA's Chicago HQ live on July 15. Our finalists are excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

EpiCor shows ‘very noteworthy’ immune health benefits for children: RCT

08-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of the EpiCor postbiotic in a gummy may reduce the severity of symptoms of cold and flu in children aged between 4 and 12, according to a large clinical trial by KGK Science and Cargill.

Probiotics may boost immune cell function for marathon runners: RCT

08-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two probiotic strains may increase the activity of certain immune cells in marathon runners, says a new study from Brazil that adds to the potential immune health benefits of probiotics for endurance athletes.

Spore-forming probiotic may ease URTI symptoms

04-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.

Gut-brain connection plays key role in understanding IBS

03-Jul-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Probiotics and postbiotics play an important role in the management of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, although research into this field is still evolving.

ISAPP to host next public scientific meeting

03-Jul-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) annual scientific meeting is opening to members of the press and public next week.

Yakult’s Dr Emily Prpa on menopause: “Something new product development could absolutely go to town on”

02-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.

Gut-brain axis: LPHEAL9 probiotic show cognitive benefits during ‘inflammaging’

02-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with Probi’s LpHEAL9 probiotic strain may modestly reduce markers of inflammation in older adults while also conferring cognitive benefits, says a new study from Sweden.

National Animal Supplement Council president breaks down the dos and don’ts of pet supps

01-Jul-2024 By Danielle Masterson

As consumers continue to treat their pets like children, fads that are typically reserved for humans are now tracking in the pet category. One trend that is on the rise is pet supplements, a topic highlighted at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota...

Slimbiotics enters Israel with SUPCS collaboration

01-Jul-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austria-based Slimbiotics GmbH has announces a strategic collaboration with Israeli distributor SUPCS to expand into the Israeli market.

Actionable insights from Probiota America’s healthcare practitioner panel

28-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A panel at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas discussed ways to better engage the healthcare practitioner community in all things -biotics, with three main takeaways.

iHerb joins the GLP-1 support club with own label supps by Dr Oz

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Online health and wellness retailer iHerb has expanded its proprietary dietary supplement range with three new products developed by Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Murray to combat common side effects from GLP-1 drugs.

‘Truly a fantastic experience!’: Save the date for Probiota 2025

27-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.

'Preventive strategy': Researchers to analyse evidence that prenatal probiotics can reduce newborn jaundice

27-Jun-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers in Hong Kong have started a randomised controlled trial to observe whether probiotic supplements taken by pregnant women can reduce the incidence of neonatal jaundice.

Nestlé Health Science rolls out GLP-1Nutrition support platform

26-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Targeting the more than 15 million Americans using GLP-1 drugs, Nestlé Health Science launched a new web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on their weight management journey.

Probiotic blend reduces body fat, BMI: Study

26-Jun-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A probiotic blend consisting of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BEPC22 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BELP53 has been found to reduce body fat percentage, weight and BMI in a new placebo-controlled trial.

June Launch Pad

25-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From cognition to intermittent fasting and metabolic support, June is all about brains and beauty.

Probiotic may boost estrogen levels, provide menopause support: RCT

24-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic supplementation containing a specific Levilactobacillus brevis strain may help maintain estrogen levels in healthy peri- and postmenopausal women, compared to placebo, says a new study from the Kaneka Corporation.

Taking the consumer pulse in the current biotics market

21-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

At the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas event in Salt Lake City, market research firm FMCG Gurus presented the current biotics landscape, painting a picture of a consumer base focused on day-to-day needs and value for money.

Gut health watch: What’s the latest on gut health in food and beverages?

21-Jun-2024 By Donna Eastlake

The gut health trend is on the up and up, with consumer interest continuing to grow. So, how is the food and beverage industry serving this unstoppable trend? We bring you the latest…

From the experts: Top 3 trends in skin microbiome research

20-Jun-2024 By Cassandra Stern

As consumer interest in microbiome-friendly skin care continues to grow, Dr. Oliver Worsley, CEO and Co-Founder of Sequential, discusses the latest research trends and innovations shaping the future of the cosmetics and personal care industry.

A new supplementation approach to modulate the gut microbiome

20-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Novel, customized blends of polyphenol and fiber may provide an additional beneficial effect on select taxa in the gut microbiome, offering a new way to supplement.

Applications open for microbiome research grants

18-Jun-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Microbiome researchers are invited to apply for up to $100,000 in funding as part of the newly launched Global Grants for Gut Health round supported by Yakult and Nature Portfolio.

The Vitamin Shoppe 2024 Health & Wellness Trends: ‘A time of meaningful evolution’

17-Jun-2024 By Asia Sherman

Consumers are prioritizing mental health, sleep and weight control as pandemic attitudes become ingrained lifestyle behaviors and influencers continue to shape demand for self-care solutions, according to The Vitamin Shoppe’s latest Health & Wellness...

ResBiotic gut and lung health formulas enter GNC

14-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Wellness company ResBiotic has launched its pre and probiotic supplements into GNC stores nationwide.

Study supports Sunfiber’s lower dose prebiotic benefits

14-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The prebiotic activity of Sunfiber, a partially hydrolyzed guar gum, may be observed at doses as low as 3 g per day, says a new study from the University of Minnesota.

Synbiotics may help regulate lipid metabolism: Study

13-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

The use of a synbiotic supplement helped to modulate miRNA expression and therefore lipid metabolism, according to a recent study. This modulation was observed in participants suffering from dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder with abnormal blood lipid...

Probiotic may improve sleep: Study

13-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

Consuming the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 increased sleep duration and reduced fatigue, according to a study, which also reported associations with an improvement in sleepiness upon waking and feelings of being well-rested during the...

Consuming foods rich in live microbes may prevent muscle loss

12-Jun-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition reports consuming foods with high amounts of live microbes may reduce the risk of sarcopenia as people age.

Kimchi-derived probiotic shows potential as functional ingredient due to positive effect on immune regulation – RCT

12-Jun-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A new study shows that a probiotic strain isolated from Korean kimchi has beneficial effects on immune regulation, particularly in people with a weak immune system, highlighting its potential as a functional health food ingredient.

Pre- and probiotics may impact social-decision making: Study

11-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The ability of synbiotic supplementation to modulate the gut microbiome and increase its diversity may influence our social-decision making and increase our sense of fairness, says a new study.

A.I. ‘digital twin’ microbiome model may predict infant neurodevelopment

10-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that models the infant microbiome can be used to forecast which babies were at risk for cognitive deficits.

Floré Clinical makes personalized microbiome mapping tech more accessible to clinicians

07-Jun-2024 By Danielle Masterson

San Diego-based personalized probiotics company Floré by Sun Genomics recently announced a new distribution agreement with Evexia Diagnostics to bring its personalized microbiome mapping technology to Evexia’s 20,000 clinical practitioners.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 3: Companion animals, gut-brain, start-ups and tech advances

06-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is just five days away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Salt Lake City!

Poppi faces class action lawsuit over health claims around prebiotic labeling

05-Jun-2024 By Deniz Ataman

A class action lawsuit accusing better-for-you soda maker Poppi of misleading consumers about the prebiotic benefits of its beverages could force the industry to standardize marketing for these ingredients, according to one industry player.

Understanding the impact of the microbiome on growing children

05-Jun-2024 By Claudia Adrien

The microbiome’s role in stunting among children is multifaceted and can be examined by regional differences, according to a review published in the journal Nature.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas Day 2: Rob Knight, regulations, state of the market, HCPs and more!

05-Jun-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Day 2 of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas starts with an opening keynote from renowned microbiome research Prof. Rob Knight and finishes with a panel discussion around the healthcare practitioner opportunity. The event is less than a week away...

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