Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

‘Sixth largest clinical trial’ supports probiotics for digestive health

21-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with select probiotic strains may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and boost quality of life, says a large clinical trial from UAS Labs.

Health Canada outlines plan to incorporate Lactobacillus changes while FDA waits

21-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada has reiterated its stance that changes to product labels due to reclassification of species within the old Lactobacillus genus should occur within three years of changes to its monograph.

Lifestyle influences microbiome more than geography: Study

16-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers found that human contact could play a larger role than geography or even species when it comes to the makeup of the gut microbiome.

Taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus are now official, so what now?

16-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

After years in the making, the taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus have been published. The changes have significant impacts on many areas, from labeling to scientific publications and IP.

Industry-funded study finds probiotic blend efficacy for weight loss

15-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with Lab4P, a probiotic blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria for at least six months, appears to contribute to a significant reduction in weight, according to UK-based scientists.

CORONAVIRUS: SPOTLIGHT ON THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Probiotics players express solid supply expectations amid surging sales

13-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

As demand for dietary supplements continues to surge, immune products, including probiotics, are among the most in-demand. We spoke to some leading probiotic players to find out how supply is being impacted by the novel coronavirus and what the next 3-6...

Potential probiotic isolated from Olympian may offer sports performance promise

10-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A bacterial strain isolated from a Taiwanese weightlifting gold medalist may decrease fatigue, and increase muscle strength and endurance, suggests data from a mouse study.

HMOs for NEC: Abbott-Johns Hopkins researchers unlock breastmilk prebiotics intestinal mechanism

09-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may prevent the development of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants by inhibiting a specific receptor in the intestine linked to inflammation, researchers from Johns Hopkins and Abbott report for the...

Guest article

The irrationality of probiotic dissension

09-Apr-2020

“The Probiotic Conundrum”, an article published last month in JAMA, has received a lot of criticism from experts in the field. Professor Gregor Reid, PhD, MBA, penned a counterpoint to the article and submitted it to JAMA. The journal rejected his submission....

Probiotics stakeholders fire back at JAMA article calling for drug regulations for bugs

01-Apr-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Industry experts have slammed statements made in a recent JAMA Viewpoint that called for probiotics to be regulated to the same standard as drugs, and decried the “paucity of high-quality data supporting the value of probiotics”.

Prebiotic combination may counter adverse symptoms of constipation

27-Mar-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of inulin, lactitol, and aloe vera gel may improve the composition of the gut microbiota in people with mild constipation and help reduce adverse symptoms, says a study from Korea.

Researchers study the microbiome's possible influence on antibiotic response

25-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A patient's response to antibiotics may depend on other species of bacteria in their microbiome, according to a new study.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 postponed until November

24-Mar-2020 By NutraIngredients-USA

In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.

Blackmores inks deal with psychobiotic supplier Bened

24-Mar-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Bened has sealed a deal with the Blackmores Group to supply its proprietary probiotic strain PS128.

Pomegranate polyphenols show conflicting results in strength training study

23-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The polyphenols in pomegranate juice beneficially affected the balance of steroidal hormones among trained weightlifters but did not cut an inflammation marker, a recent study found.

Imbalance of kids’ gut microbiome may play role in autism symptom development

18-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

Spanish scientists suggest that an imbalance of the gut microbiome in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may influence the development and severity of symptoms associated with the condition.

Curcumin cuts brain inflammation in rat cell model

17-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

The inflammation quelling aspects of curcumin have been studied for years. New research suggests the ingredient can cut a specific form of inflammation associated with memory loss in neurodegenerative conditions.

Air pollution and weight: Can what you breathe impact your gut?

16-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study found that exposure to air pollutants is associated with the composition of the gut microbiome.

Prebiotics may improve sleep and buffer stress: Study

09-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Chamomile, melatonin, valerian root...these are all common ingredients many turn to when struggling to get a good night’s rest. But dietary fiber?

Taiyo launches new synbiotic, women's health formulations based on Sunfiber ingredient

09-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo continues to expand the product forms of its prebiotic Sunfiber ingredient by pairing it with a probiotic as well as launching a new dual action women’s health product.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Do you know a NutraChampion?

06-Mar-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is accepting nominations for Industry Initiative of the Year and NutraChampion at the 2020 NutraIngredients-USA Awards. Both categories are judged by our editorial team.

7 Reasons to Enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2020 By The NutraIngredients-USA Team

The 2020 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with three new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Vaginal microbiome decoded: Team creates gene database to advance women's health

06-Mar-2020 By Will Chu

The first reference database that pools metagenomic and metatranscriptomic data from the vaginal microbiome will, according to researchers, aid in understanding the microorganisms’ role in reproduction and health.

New Chapter founder’s topicals line goes live; new supplements on the horizon

04-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

New Chapter founder Paul Schulick said he’s close to launching a new line of dietary supplements under his For the Biome label.

Anheuser-Busch InBev teams up with Comet Bio

03-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The sustainable ingredient manufacturer will pilot a nutrition program using the brewer's leftover grain.

Editor's Spotlight

Microbial minefield? Functional formulation with prebiotics and probiotics

28-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

Interest in the use of probiotics and prebiotics as ingredients in food continues to grow, as consumers and industry look for microbiome-friendly foods. But just how doe these ingredients impact food development and, in particular, the texture of foods?

Specific gut bacteria linked to blood pressure

26-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have identified a distinct collection of bacteria found in the gut that may contribute to, and predict, the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Babies and probiotics: Bill Gates-backed probiotic firm to embark on research in Singapore, Hong Kong

25-Feb-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Evolve BioSystems, the US-based microbiome firm supported by big name investors Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing, will soon embark on local research in the APAC region, namely Singapore and Hong Kong.

Winclove Probiotics signs psoriasis supplement deal with SkinBioTherapeutics

21-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Winclove Probiotics are to work with SkinBioTherapeutics in the design and development of a probiotic blend that addresses the symptoms associated with the skin condition, psoriasis.

Heat-killed L. plantarum strain may offer pre-diabetes potential: RCT

20-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Lactobacillus plantarum OLL2712 may cardio-metabolic health in pre-diabetics, suggests a new study from Japanese probiotics player Meiji Co., Ltd.

Sports Nutrition Summit 2020

Highlights from San Diego: Online reviews, influencers, latest research and more

19-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz, Danielle Masterson and Mary Ellen Shoup

The recent Sports Nutrition Summit brought cutting edge scientific and market insights to attendees who also had the opportunity to make important contacts with major players in the industry.

Plant-based diet may help boost bacteria that protects heart health: Study

18-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers explore the role that diet plays in gut bacteria and how it may impact cardiovascular health.

IBM uses AI-powered model to predict age from gut microbiome samples

18-Feb-2020 By Will Chu

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being put to work in microbiome research as researchers use the tool to predict a person’s chronological age based on a microbiome sample.

Poop-eating lab mice affect probiotic research outcomes, says study

17-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have studied a key difference between the microbiome of lab mice and humans caused by rodents' tendency to eat their own faeces, which they say could have wide-ranging implications to numerous research areas

Carbiotix takes gut microbiome testing mainstream

14-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Carbiotix CEO Kristofer Cook tells NutraIngredients-USA that the future of gut health lie in personalization.

NutraCast Podcast: Daily Nouri's one-of-a-kind delivery system with Caroline Beckman

14-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

On this episode of the NutraCast, Caroline Beckman joins us to share her journey in probiotics and how she empowers consumers to take a proactive approach to their gut health.

First speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

14-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, the changing retail landscape, microbes and the mitochondria, and fermented foods.

Dr Vita among winners of Kaneka’s novel innovation award program

13-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Seven independent US brands were chosen as winners of the Kaneka Innovation Award Program and will receive $150,000 of the newly launched probiotic product line, Floradapt.

Study unlocks how gut bacteria may protect against pathogenic colonization

12-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Shedding light on how commensal bacteria may protect against colonization and contagion of potentially antibiotic resistant bacteria, a new study from Imperial College London offers a glimpse into possible population-level protection.

Deadline for entry is April 3, 2020!

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 call for abstracts: Got groundbreaking research to shout about?

11-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Probiotics in sports nutrition: Ralf Jäger on using the right strain

10-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The probiotics expert highlights research on strain-specific benefits for athletes and performance.

From the editor's desk

Persistent nutrition gaps at sports teams provides opportunity

07-Feb-2020 By Hank Schultz

Many pro sports leagues still have a long way to go when it comes to supporting players with proper nutrition and supplementation, which could be a big opportunity for sports nutrition companies.

Sports Nutrition finished product joins NutraIngredients-USA Award categories

07-Feb-2020 By The NutraIngredients-USA Team

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2020, and this year we’ve expanded our finished product categories to include Sports Nutrition.

Gut bacteria linked to muscle function in the colon, says mice study

07-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Micro-organisms in the gut support healthy digestion by helping nerve cells within the intestine to regulate the contraction and relaxation of the muscle wall of the colon, according to a new study in mice.

NIU’s Global Round-up: Probiotic popularity in Japan, Poland streamlines supplement notifications, and more

03-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

What’s happened across the Nutra-verse over the past seven days? Stay on top of things with our weekly round-up of key news from across the globe.

UAS Labs licenses impactful infant-safe L. plantarum probiotic strain

03-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories has finalized a partnership with Lottus, LLC and Dr Pinaki Panigrahi, MD, PhD, a world-renowned pediatric infectious disease expert for the Lactobacillus plantarum PPLP-217 strain.