Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Probiota Champions: In conversation with Prof Glenn Gibson

16-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Purported prebiotics must show efficacy in in vivo studies to be worthy of the term, and that currently only applies to an exclusive list, says Prof Glenn Gibson, the scientist who co-coined the term in the mid-1990s.

Ingredients by Nature and Galam introduce new prebiotic fiber

12-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

California-based Ingredients by Nature (IBN) recently announced its partnership with Israel-based Galam to distribute a new prebiotic fiber, GOFOS. IBN said they will be distributing the ingredient solely to the nutraceutical industry.

Yakult’s synbiotic drink improves bowel movement and alters short-term gut microbiota in elderly Korean women

12-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Consumption of Yakult’s synbiotic drink MPR03 daily for three weeks could improve bowel movement and alter the intestinal microbial composition in elderly Korean women.

Brazil approves GI health claim for GanedenBC30

11-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Brazil’s ANVISA has approved a health claim for Kerry’s GanedenBC30 spore-forming probiotic ingredient for gastrointestinal health.

Today! IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit

10-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Kicking off at 12pm Eastern, the three-day event will combine dynamic live broadcasts with exclusive on-demand content about probiotics, prebiotics, and the microbiome. There is still time to register for FREE.

DuPont review outlines ergogenic potential of probiotics in sports

10-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

A DuPont review has reinforced the link between the gut microbiome and sporting performance as the firm’s researchers identify probiotics’ role in training support, performance, and post-exercise recovery.

Probiota Americas Poem: Our editor's rhyming welcome to this week's Digital Summit

09-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A Probiota America tradition, my welcome poem gives attendees a glimpse of what to expect during the event. And this year, I've added a special message ... and a fire place.

ADM announces new investment in microbiome-focused fund

09-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

ADM Ventures is to invest in Seventure’s European Health For Life Capital (HFLC) Fund II, which counts Danone and Novartis as investors in the health, nutrition and microbiota microbiome-based fund.

Probiota Champions: Exclusive interviews with industry influencers

06-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In addition to three days of live content, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit 2020 will feature our exclusive Probiota Champions interview series with people who have made significant contributions to the category.

Kerry expands probiotic portfolio with Bio-K+ International acquisition

05-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s Kerry Group has acquired the Quebec family biotechnology company Bio-K+ International Inc., allowing the Bio-K+ brand to expand globally through Kerry.

Cargill Health Technologies: ‘The microbiome space is going to change the way the world feeds itself’

02-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Partnerships and collaboration are going to drive the rapid advances needed in the microbiome space to better feed animals and humans, says the President of Cargill Health Technologies.

Spanish agency approves use of term 'probiotic' on food and supplements

02-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has announced the term “probiotic” should be accepted on food and food supplement labels sold in the country, in accordance with the Mutual Recognition Principle.

NutraCast Podcast: Evolve Biosystems on infant probiotics

30-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The process of prenatal development of the infant microbiome is significant. In order to correct immunological and physiological development, timing and the selecting the right strain play a major role.

Kid-centric products dominate October

29-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

While immune support products have been on trend during the entire pandemic, developers have shifted their focus to children. Immune-supporting ingredients like elderberry and zinc lead the way, along with probiotics, multis, and even a magnesium supplement...

CRISPR is going to reshape the future of probiotic genomes: Expert

29-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

We are just on the cusp of realizing the opportunities offered by CRISPR technology to open up a new generation of probiotic ingredients, says one of the leading scientists in this field.

NEWS IN BRIEF

Biofortis and ProDigest unite to strengthen gut research service range

29-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

ProDigest and Biofortis are to enter into an agreement to strengthen and enlarge their service offerings that currently includes microbiome research and probiotic and botanical extract efficacy.

Akkermansia levels linked to lower obesity risk: American Gut Project data

28-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

High relative abundance of bacteria in the genus Akkermansia may be associated with a lower risk of obesity, according to a new analysis of data from 10,534 participants in the American Gut Project.

Probiotics stabilized preemies’ guts, tamped down problem species, study shows

28-Oct-2020 By Hank Schultz

A study done on premature infants gives a picture of how probiotics can beneficially shift the microbiomes of this vulnerable population. It adds to the body of research backing the use of probiotics to assist in the safe development of a healthy digestive...

ADM expands probiotics production ‘five-fold’ with new Spanish facility

26-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

US ingredient giants ADM are to expand its microbiome-related production activities five-fold with the creation of a European facility that is expected to be in operation in 2022.

Gut microbiome changes in high-protein diet offer weight loss insights

23-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A high protein, calorie restricted diet (HPD) leads to a more diverse gut microbiome in obesity and different microbial change as compared to that seen in response to a normal protein, calorie restricted diet (NPD), which may indicate the reason behind...

Microbiome Search Trends: Getting under the skin of prebiotics

22-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The interest in probiotics for immunity has passed its peak but a 24-month rise in internet searches for prebiotics and skin health is more than a passing trend, according to new insights from Lumina Intelligence.

Lallemand’s psychobiotic combination may boost BDNF levels: Study

21-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A specific combination of two probiotic strains may boost levels of BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and improve depressive symptoms in people with depressions, says a new study.

Host genetics, gut microbiota play role in MS severity: Mouse study

20-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists have found that the state of the gut microbiome is often altered in those with chronic conditions, which has further spurred the popularity of probiotics to restore the gut microbiome. However, researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM)...

Non-viable Lactobacillus johnsonii strain may offer weight management potential

20-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Data from a mouse study indicated that consumption of the non-viable bacterial strain may affect genes linked to fat accumulation and offer potential weight management benefits.

Improved strain-specific use of HMOs identified in DuPont-backed study

20-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Probiotic strain specificity is crucial if the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) such as 2′-fucosyllactose are to be passed on to the infant, according to a DuPont-sponsored study.

Hemp Synergistics launches new patent-pending CBD lines

19-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Hemp Synergistics, a biotech company that develops intelligent hemp products, recently announced the launch of Pure Synergistics and Lily + Rein.

‘Fascinating’: Probiotics may offer 'clinically significant' benefits for some autistic children

19-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A specific combination of eight probiotic strains may positively impact behavioral profiles in some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), says a new study from Italy.

SmartyPants unveils new line for multifunctional immune support

15-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

SmartyPants recently announced it is expanding its product lines with the launch of its new immunity series of supplements. The immune support formulas work with a combination of clinically-proven ingredients and are taken to compliment daily multivitamins.

NutraVideo: Making the leap from pharma to nutra

13-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Global pharmaceutical company Inventia Healthcare recently launched Nutriventia, it’s new nutraceutical brand.

Global probiotics market grows 8%, says IPA’s Paraskevakos

13-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As consumers seek out immune-support products, probiotics are one of the categories to have experienced sales growth in 2020. The science to substantiate the claims has been key, said George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics...

NutraCast Podcast: Dr. Chris D’Adamo on the role probiotics in COVID-19

09-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

About 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut, so it’s no wonder probiotic bacteria have been shown to have a number of beneficial immune and health effects. With a pandemic playing out before us and immune-supporting ingredients at the forefront,...

Researchers zero in on supplement use among college athletes

08-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The high prevalence of dietary supplementation use in the athletic population means there is a risk of inadvertent doping for those users who don’t do their research or get their information from reliable sources.

AIDP expands prebiotic portfolio with Olygose acquisition

08-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

California-based AIDP, Inc has acquired the core technology and related intellectual property of French prebiotic player Olygose SAS.

First study of its kind explores potential of probiotic + prebiotic to ease constipation in kids with cerebral palsy

07-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a probiotic plus a prebiotic may easy constipation measures in children with cerebral palsy (CP), a group that suffers from a high prevalence of constipation, says a new study from Mexico.

Probiota Americas Digital Summit to explore next gen pre- & probiotics, benefits beyond digestions, & communication best practices

07-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from Seed Health, P&G, Culturelle, Fitbiomics, University College Cork, and North Caroline State University are just some of the confirmed speakers for North America’s flagship event for the prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome community.

Prebiotics improve glucose homeostasis: Study

06-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The gut-brain axis plays a key role in the regulation of sugar in the blood. However, those with diabetes experience significantly higher sugar levels because the condition causes the regulation process to malfunction.

C-section’s toll on gut bacteria prompt scientists to restore infant microbes

05-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The events surrounding a baby’s entrance into the world could have profound implications on the rest of their lives, new research published in the journal Gastroenterology suggests.

Trending terms: ‘Gut Flora’ out of fashion as shoppers learn strain names

05-Oct-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumers are no longer reverting to simplistic phrases like ‘gut flora’ but are instead researching the specific bacterial strains associated with their target health concerns, according to a new trends analysis tool from Lumina Intelligence.

‘An exciting advancement for the field of probiotic research’: Seed gets IND for probiotic blend for IBS

01-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health has received FDA authorization for its IND (Investigational New Drug) application for DS-01, a broad-spectrum multi-species, multi-strain probiotic in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Heat-optimised gut flora may prevent bone density loss, study thinks

01-Oct-2020 By Will Chu

Gut microbiota composition determined by warmer temperatures could prevent the bone density loss often seen in osteoporosis patients, say scientists, who think this could form the basis for an effective intervention.

Hemp, cacao fruit, gourmet CBD and more surprises in September

30-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

This month, Martha Stewart ditched the fancy desserts for gourmet gummies, seasonal probiotics for the whole family are now available and cacao fruit headlines a new wellness line.

CRN supplement survey shows ‘intensified focus on ingredients to support overall health, wellness & immunity’

30-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

About 75% of Americans continue to use dietary supplements, with more and more consumers reporting that immune health is a key consideration for their usage, according to the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey.

Kyowa brings ‘novel option’ to immune health market with Immuse Paraprobiotic

29-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Ingredient manufacturer Kyowa Hakko and parent company Kirin Holdings unveiled its novel dietary supplement ingredient Immuse to deliver what they call a new approach for broad range immune support.

Gut simulation expands health benefits of HMOs in adults

28-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The potential health effects of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for adults may extend beyond just promoting the growth of beneficial Bifidobacteria to also impacting immune function and the gut barrier, says a new study.

Study highlights potential of targeted fiber use for gut health benefits

25-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with arabinoxylan fiber may modulate both the composition of the gut microbiota and the output of health-relevant short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), with effects seen within one week, says a new study.

Researchers investigate gut microbiome and COVID-19 connection

25-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The recent webinar "The Human Microbiome and COVID-19: Investigating a Potential Connection" offered an exclusive look into a pioneering clinical investigation that wrapped up in August. The research is being led by Dr. Martin J. Blaser, Henry...

Muscle-building probiotics: Taiwan’s Synbiotech partners with Lonza for US and Europe entry

24-Sep-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Taiwanese firm Synbiotech is introducing its proprietary muscle-building probiotic ingredient beyond the APAC markets through an exclusive partnership with Lonza.

MSP Starch Products launches prebiotic Solnul resistant starch

23-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based MSP Starch Products has entered the B2B prebiotic ingredient space with its Solnul-branded potato-derived resistant starch.

Acne achievement: Postbiotic achieves same results as standard benzoyl peroxide treatment - Study

23-Sep-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

The postbiotic LactoSporin has been found to have the same efficacy for treating mild to moderate acne as the conventional medication benzoyl peroxide.

DuPont and P&G to tackle metabolic health in new probiotic-focused deal

22-Sep-2020 By Will Chu

DuPont’s Human Microbiome Venture is to partner up with Procter & Gamble (P&G) in a new research agreement that looks into how probiotics can be used to address metabolic health conditions.