Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

A credit score for your gut? Scientists develop index to distinguish between healthy and diseased microbiomes

18-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

We may have taken a step closer to understanding what a ‘healthy microbiome’ looks like, as scientists at the Mayo Clinic report the development of the Gut Microbiome Health Index. The proposed index may help differentiate a healthy microbiome from a...

Scent product could transform dietary supplement marketing, manufacturer says

17-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new product providing long lasting, pleasant scents that has been quietly making inroads in the industry aims to revolutionize the marketing of dietary supplements by improving customer experience.

FDA’s Tave highlights ‘Regulatory Gap’ for dietary supplements

17-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A ‘Regulatory Gap’ exists within the US dietary supplements industry, and recent talk of modernizing the regulations are ways to close that gap, FDA’s Steven Tave said yesterday

Nouri launches new immune stick pack solution for everyday use

16-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic start-up Nouri is expanding its portfolio beyond its current capsule within a capsule offering with a new “proactive” immune health formulation in stick packs.

Thorne, Onegevity partner with organic meal delivery service

15-Sep-2020 By Hank Schultz

Supplement manufacturer Thorne Research and its testing affiliate Onegevity Health have partnered with a meal delivery service to offer seamless nutritional support for consumers, the companies announced recently.

GNC cancels bankruptcy auction, moves ahead with sale to Harbin

14-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplement giant GNC has canceled its bankruptcy auction and will move ahead to be acquired by Harbin Pharmaceutical Group Co., the company announced this morning.

Scientists use ingestible device to take snapshot of gut

11-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Danish Researchers report that they have developed an ingestible capsule that captured bacteria and other biological samples while passing through the gastrointestinal tract of rats.

Deerland’s PreforPro bacteriophage plus probiotic may improve gut health: Study

10-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of a specific probiotic strain and bacteriophages may improve inflammation in the gut and increase levels of beneficial Lactobacillus, compared to the probiotic alone, says a new study.

Serious about the skin microbiome: Science, regulation and opportunities in 2020

09-Sep-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?

Is the nutraceutical industry prepared for a second wave of COVID?

08-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Based on interviews with key players across the globe, industry is locked and loaded should a second round of coronavirus strike.

Viome launches precision personalized supplements based on deep health insights

08-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Personalized nutrition player Viome has launched Viome Precision Supplements, individualized supplement formulas based on a person’s cellular, mitochondrial and gut microbiome health insights.

Probiotics usage surged mid-May, levels in the US expected to stay high

03-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer usage of probiotic supplements in the US increased by 66% in May, compared to six months earlier, with daily usage also increasing, according to a new survey from DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences.

Study supports Nouri’s Duocap formulations to deliver viable probiotics to the gut

01-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A capsule-within-a-capsule delivery of probiotics leads to increases in viable bacterial cells in the upper gastrointestinal tract, says a new study that supports Nouri’s Duocap product.

Probiotics help preterm babies establish a 'normal' microbiome: Study

27-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Specific strains of probiotic Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacteria given to preterm babies in combination with breast milk may help to build microbial populations and gut health that mirror those of full-term babies, suggests data from the Baby-Associated...

How gut microbiome affects host behavior: Study

26-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With about 90% of serotonin receptors located in the gut, it is easy to understand why the gut is often referred to as the "second brain." While we do know that what we eat affects the microbiome and the brain, how the microbiome in turn impacts...

TB12, brand that rests on superstar QB’s shoulders, reaches out to new consumers

25-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Health and wellness brand TB12, which is built upon Tom Brady’s and Alex Guerrero's training methods, is launching new products in an effort to reach a broader set of consumers beyond the hard core performance set.

Study identifies microbiome's role in attacking cancerous tumors, could lend itself to nutraceuticals

24-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers at the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary have pinpointed which gut bacteria help the immune system fight off cancerous tumors and the mechanisms in doing so. The breakthrough...

Review finds vitamin D and some minerals might benefit fibromyalgia sufferers

24-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found some promise for the use of vitamin D and mineral supplementation to support fibromyalgia sufferers. There was less evidence in favor of vitamins C and E and probiotics, however.

International panel of scientists agree what makes a 'synbiotic'

24-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A group of leading international scientists have created a consensus definition of a 'synbiotic' to provide a foundation for science-based claims about the health benefits of such products.

Dietary supplement usage changes & increases during pandemic, says new Ipsos-CRN survey

20-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Forty-three percent of dietary supplement users have changed their regimens during the COVID-19 pandemic to boost overall usage, says a new survey by IPSOS commissioned by CRN that hints at lasting changes to their approach to supplementation.

Vitamin Shoppe COO: ‘Immunity is strong but demand for foundational health, sleep, & stress products is growing’

17-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While sales of immunity health products have been strong for most of 2020, consumer interest in other categories is also surging, from sleep and stress management to a resurgence in sports nutrition, says the COO of The Vitamin Shoppe.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Gut health experts bypass microbiome modulation with redesigned supplements

17-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Two prominent microbiome researchers have created their own supplements company which extracts and redesigns specific bacteria thereby affecting a huge range of health conditions without the need to modulate the microbiome.

Pendulum Therapeutics’ probiotic appears to improve Type 2 diabetes control, study finds

13-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with a probiotic formulation appears to improve the postprandial glucose control that is crucial in managing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), according to a study carried out by Pendulum Therapeutics.

Recovery-associated bacteria: Research highlights potential benefits of Alistipes, Ruminococcus species

12-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A five-year-long research has identified 21 recovery-associated bacteria (RABs) from the Alistipes, Ruminococcus, Parabacteroides species, as well as the more well-known Bifidobacterium species, as key in restoring microbial balance in the gut.

GanedenBC30 lands probiotic claims in Australia and New Zealand

11-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Food regulators in Australian and New Zealand have published a range of digestive health claims for probiotic GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086).

Paper suggests looking at microbiome changes as way to judge effect of protein, fiber intake in older adults

11-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.

‘Personalised probiotic cocktails’ could be the future in tackling gut dysbiosis, study finds

11-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

“Personalised probiotic cocktails” may be possible after a team use new insights to predict the success of Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in addressing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI).

Gut bacteria have direct line to brain: Mouse study

10-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New research demonstrated significant direct communications between the central nervous system and the gut, finding that microbiota modulate sympathetic neurons through the a gut–brain circuit.

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Idaho organic inulin supplier increases capacity

06-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Intrinsic Organics, an Idaho-based company, says it is expanding its operations to meet a rising demand for organic inulin.

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New Dietary Ingredients: Will FDA protect consumers from pirates and piggybackers?

05-Aug-2020 By Steve Mister, President & CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

Why is it so hard to get FDA to enforce the law when it comes to NDIs?

COVID-19: An opportunity to address urgent nutrition education gaps

05-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

There is an urgent need to provide evidence-based nutrition education to health professionals and this pandemic may be the perfect catalyst for this change.

Probiotics boost triathletes' endurance in trial

04-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with L. plantarum PS128 may boost athletic endurance and reduce markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in triathletes, suggests a new study from Taiwan.

Commentary article of the week

Pandemic could be lever to open up new era in health claims

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

The dietary supplement industry has an opportunity to help shape the debate about optimal health in wake of the pandemic crisis.

Microbiome innovation wins multi-million euro investment

31-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The French government's financing initiative has approved Seventure’s Health for Life Capital fund meaning investors will devote over €5 billion to innovative companies in the field of the microbiome before the end of 2022.

July new product offerings: CBD paws its way into the pet sector, micro-shots for kids and more

30-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

From canine mental health to a new krill oil supplement, NutraIngredients-USA has been monitoring the latest products to hit the market.

Is FDA open to entertaining an NDI for CBD products?

30-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration may be willing to sit down with a company about a possible NDI submission for full-spectrum hemp extracts, says Steve Mister, president and CEO of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

SOFAR Americas launches Innovia probiotic micro-shots for kids

30-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Formulated to sustain energy, soothe and balance the digestive process, and boost a healthy immune response, SOFAR Americas has launched a new probiotic micro-shot for kids using the patented DryCap delivery system.

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