Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Just Thrive Probiotic chosen for HIV trial, company says

21-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

Thrive Probiotic has gathered data on the company’s Just Thrive Probiotic supplement and its effect on leaky gut syndrome. The results, which have yet to be published, were compelling enough that researchers have approached the company to do a trial on...

Immune boost: DuPont meta-analysis shows positive results for probiotic in elderly

21-Mar-2017 By Eliot Beer

The probiotic strain B. lactis HN019 has a positive effect on the immune system in elderly people, finds a new meta-analysis by DuPont as it launches a new product range.

Five key Expo West 2017 supplement trends

15-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

We walked and we talked and we took photos, and here’s our list of 5 key trends for supplements from Expo West 2017 in Anaheim.

Probiotics and ageing: DNA sequencing shows how bacteria evolves from birth to centenarians

13-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

How gut microbiota composition changes with age has been charted using state-of- the-art DNA sequencing in Japan, revealing which strains are most prevalent at different stages of life.

Pear pomace fibre aids weight loss by boosting gut microbiota: China study

07-Mar-2017 By Millette Burgos

A new study showed insoluble dietary fibre (IDF) from pear pomace can prevent obesity and reduce damage caused by a high-fat diet, with researchers believing it does so by improving gut microbiota.

University of Guelph nears launch of research alliance to boost DNA testing for botanicals

06-Mar-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The University of Guelph in Canada is launching the NHP Research Alliance to provide global leadership to advance the use of DNA testing and molecular diagnostics in quality assurance QA of natural health products.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN

Is pharma interest in probiotics a challenge or opportunity?

06-Mar-2017 By Nathan Gray

The probiotic category continues to grow rapidly on a global basis. And with growth comes increased interest probiotics and microbiome modulation therapies from the pharmaceutical sector. But is this increased interest a good thing for the traditional...

Probiotics in space testing is ready for lift off, says Yakult

06-Mar-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Yakult is ready to begin carrying out tests on the consumption of probiotics in space, by undertaking experiments on astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS).

Prebiotic may reduce appetite and calorie consumption in overweight, obese kids

27-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of oligofructose-enriched inulin may help to increase feelings of fullness and lead to lower energy intake in overweight and obese children, says a new study.

Chitin-glucan has prebiotic potential to cut cholesterol, finds KitoZyme trial

27-Feb-2017 By Eliot Beer

The mushroom fibre chitin-glucan has potential as a prebiotic that alters activity in the microbiota and cuts LDL cholesterol, says patent owner KitoZyme as it looks to fund further clinical work and product development.

Prebiotics may lower markers of obesity-associated inflammation: Human data

24-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Incorporating prebiotic oligofructose in the diet as supplements or functional foods may help lower levels of some markers of obesity-associated inflammation, says a new study.

Probiotics may offer relief for allergy sufferers: RCT data

24-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of three probiotic strains may improve quality of life for people suffering from seasonal allergies, says data from a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial.

Herbalife unveils China TCM joint venture as it posts flat full-year sales for 2016

24-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Herbalife has reached an agreement in principle to form a joint venture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) products and services firm Tasly Holding Group.

Stonyfield Organic survey explores consumer attitudes toward probiotics for babies

24-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

While researching the ‘probiotic for babies’ market landscape, Stonyfield paired with ORC International to conduct a survey and found that 77% of parents with children under two do not incorporate probiotics into their baby’s daily diet.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN

Probiota Insights: What have the last five years taught us about probiotics?

23-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

There has been a revolution in technology. But what do we now know about probiotics that we didn’t know five years ago?

Chinese investment in supplements expected to continue: NCN

21-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The US investment community has only a limited interest in investing in or acquiring dietary supplement brands, but interest in the sector from Chinese investors is expected to continue, says Nutrition Capital Network.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM PROBIOTA 2017 IN BERLIN

All mouth and some action: Oral probiotics still in infancy but promise is there

21-Feb-2017 By Will Chu

The emergence of probiotics in oral health has led to an acceleration of research into these friendly bacteria as a potential functional ingredient in gum and mints. 

CRN, NPA support bill to allow health savings dollars to be used for supplements

20-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

The latest version of the proposed Health Savings Act would allow consumers to use their tax-free health savings account dollars to pay for dietary supplements as well as drugs, doctor visits and other health services.

Did a Nobel Laureate spark the obesity epidemic?

20-Feb-2017 By Mark Miller, PhD. Chief Science Officer, Healthy Directions

The old discussions about the causes of obesity are becoming lame. Certainly it is true that societies are gravitating to large serving sizes, that processed food lacks specific micronutrients and we exercise a lot less. However do these factors adequately...

A 'golden age' of probiotics for premature babies? It depends on birth weight and strains: Meta-analysis

17-Feb-2017 By Gary Scattergood

The use of probiotics on very low birth weight (VLBW) infants is associated with a reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), late-onset sepsis, and mortality, but the effects on extremely low birth weight (ELBW) babies is inconclusive.

Probiotic aimed at lactose intolerance debuts on market

16-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

A probiotic developed by a pharmacist has debuted on the market with the claim to alleviate the gastric distress caused by lactose intolerance.

Georgia Nut eyes gummy consumers with fortified chocolate gems

16-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Illinois-based Georgia Nut is targeting the vitamin, mineral and supplement consumers with its chocolate gem technology to deliver a range of bioactives, from vitamins C and D, to melatonin, probiotics, turmeric, and more.

Transitioning: Danone profits soar by 34% as firm outlines €1bn cost-cutting

15-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

A 34% rise in net profits for French dairy and nutrition giant Danone was backed up by the announcement of a €1 billion efficiency program as the firm continues its transition over the next four years.

Deal to develop microbiome analysis for clinical nutrition

Day Two link with Johnson & Johnson on personalised microbiome analysis for diabetes nutrition

15-Feb-2017 By Eliot Beer

Gut microbiome analysis firm DayTwo will collaborate with Johnson & Johnson on personalised clinical nutrition for diabetes, and plans to open up its nutrition recommendation platform to new partners.

To prep for April public launch, Supplement OWL site gets a few tweaks

15-Feb-2017 By Adi Menayang

The Supplement Online Wellness Library (OWL) website has been updated to include easier data input instructions, streamlining the data population process for the first industry-wide registry of finished products.

What next for Health Canada’s proposed NHP changes?

14-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Health Canada has received over 3,500 written comments in response to its proposed changes to how natural health products and dietary supplements are regulated.

Highlights from Probiota 2017 in Berlin

Probiota Insights: Does the prebiotic definition need reworking?

13-Feb-2017 By Nathan Gray

A debate is brewing over what exactly constitutes a prebiotic, and whether the established definition needs to be updated. NutraIngredients spoke with leading researcher Professor Bob Rastall to find out more.

Probiotic may reduce the risk of common cold: Yakult study

07-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a fermented milk product with Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in healthy middle-aged office workers, says a new study.

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Separating fact from fiction when formulating with probiotics

03-Feb-2017 By Elizabeth Crawford

Once restricted to a handful of products, such as yogurt, probiotics are enjoying unprecedented popularity and are popping up in unexpected places with many bold health claims, but not everything consumers or manufacturers hear about probiotics is true.

DSM’s i-Health acquires UP4 probiotics brand

02-Feb-2017 By Stephen Daniells

i-Health Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal DSM, has entered into an agreement to purchase the UP4 Probiotic brand from Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories. 

Valensa gets 'raw' certification on organic spirulina

31-Jan-2017 By Hank Schultz

Algae ingredient supplier Parry Nutraceuticals has initiated what it believes will be a more meaningful level of certification for its spirulina products with new ‘Certified Clean’ and ‘Certified Raw’ marks.

Scientists explore prebiotic potential of Hyptis suaveolens

30-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the University of Vienna suggest that there is prebiotic potential of oligo- and polysaccharides from seed mucilage of Hyptis suaveolens, commonly called bush mint, pignut, or wilaiti tulsi.

Prebiotics in early life may boost sleep and daytime rhythms: Study

30-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the early life diet with prebiotics may boost the growth of selective bacteria in the gut and alleviate sleep disruptions caused by stress, says a new study.

Inulin-type fructans improve stool consistency in constipated kids: Pilot study

30-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Supplementing constipated children with prebiotic inulin‐type fructans could improve stool consistency, a pilot study of 2 to 5 year-olds' has concluded.

What’s on NutraIngredients-USA's 2017 Editorial Calendar?

26-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

From immune support to deep dives into sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, botanicals, omega-3s, probiotics, pet supplements, and more, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2017 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends in the industry.

Can a Registry Build Trust?

25-Jan-2017 By Steve Mister, president & CEO, CRN

Trust is a fickle thing. Just ask the political candidates in the recent election. It’s built over time and can be squandered overnight.

Safe for babies: FDA has no objections to GRAS status of Ganeden's BC30 probiotic strain for use in infant formula

20-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

The FDA has no objections to Ganeden BC30s GRAS status for use in infant formulas, the company announced this week.

Special Edition: Immune Support

Interest in immune support clinical trials increases, despite complexities of immune system

19-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Consumer interest in immune health is high but supporting potential structure-function claims for dietary supplements is challenging given the complexities of the immune system. Multiple options are available, leading CROs tell NutraIngredients-USA.

Inuit microbiome study could shed further light influence of nutrition and modern diet on health

17-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

While the gut bacteria of indigenous Inuit populations are ‘broadly similar’ to modern Western populations, subtle differences that distinguish the two could help researchers understand how diet impacts our health through the microbiome, say researchers.

Lotte’s probiotic chocolate success highlights functional potential in Japan

16-Jan-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

Functional chocolate is poised to contribute to market growth in Japan based on the success of Lotte’s Sweet Days chocolate, says market analyst Canadean.

Probiotics may reverse damage of generational stress

13-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Taking male rat pups away from their mothers can produce detrimental effects in those rats when they mature, including mental illness, and these effects can then be passed on to the next generation. A new study suggests that probiotics can help reverse...

Heard of the gut-brain axis? Meet the gut-skin axis...

12-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic supplementation may improve adult acne appearance as researchers discuss the existence of a gut-skin axis in which the gastrointestinal area is targeted by bacterial strains to affect skin physiology.

NPA launches SSCI with GNC, Vitamin Shoppe, Walmart & Whole Foods onboard

12-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association has officially launched the Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative (SSCI), with some of the largest retailers of natural products and supplements involved.

13 categories open for entries to nutrition innovators. #NIAwards17

NutraIngredients Awards 2017: Deadline is 3 February

11-Jan-2017 By Shane STARLING

The NutraIngredients Awards are back in 2017 in Geneva at Vitafoods Europe with new categories to reward real progress and innovation in the global world of nutrition.

Baobab has rosy outlook in 2017 thanks to rise of prebiotics, says Kaibae founder

10-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

California-based Kaibae started four years ago as a pure baobab fruit powder brand, and founder Dr Luc Maes says that with the rise of pre- and probiotics, there’s a big opportunity for baobab inclusion to increase this year.

Probiotic fermented milk may ease GI distress: Danone study

10-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic fermented milk (PFM) may relieve gastrointestinal discomfort via a modifying effect on the gut microbiota, says British research commissioned by French dairy giant Danone.

Raising the bar: CRN and IPA release best practice guidelines for probiotics

09-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

New best practices guidelines for the labeling, storing, and stability testing for probiotic products will facilitate transparency and consistency in the US probiotics sector.

Office of Dietary Supplements outlines five-year strategic plan

06-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Creating and disseminating analytic tools for biomarkers, seeking to better understand the microbiome, and enhancing consumer to the Dietary Supplement Label Database are just some of the new directions outlined by the Office of Dietary Supplements for...

Peek inside PROBIOTA 2017: Berlin, 1-3 February

In search of biomarkers: Can metabolomics drive prebiotic & probiotic research

06-Jan-2017 By Nathan Gray

Can large-scale studies using metabolomic data points help researchers better understand our microbiome and how what we eat influences our health?

SPECIAL EDITION ROUNDUP

Bone & Joint Health, Anti-Aging, Sports Nutrition, Pre- & Probiotics: Lessons from 2016’s special edition

22-Dec-2016 By Adi Menayang

What are the health concerns of consumers today, and how can dietary supplements help? This year, our special editions included in-depth coverage on bone and joint health, anti-aging, sports nutrition, and pre- and probiotics. This is part of a series...