Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Sales of pediatric supplements, probiotics & protein rise, Euromonitor says

29-Jan-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Ongoing consumer interest in preventive health and wellness is expanding into new niches of the dietary supplement market and driving growth of pediatric products, probiotics, protein and new combination products, according to data from Euromonitor International.

Pea protein supplements match whey for muscle thickness gains: Roquette study

26-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with pea protein may produce the same bicep muscle thickness improvements as whey protein, suggests a new study from Roquette and the University of Burgundy in France.

Nutrients-in-a-cap technology billed as easier to use debuts on US market

23-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

A new competitor has arrived on the ingredients-in-a-cap scene as Kansas-based Amerigo Labs brings a licensed bottle technology popular in Europe to the US market.

African probiotic project reaching 10,000 infants a day

20-Jan-2015 By Shane STARLING

The potential of probiotics to benefit maternal and infant morbidity and mortality is being shown in on-the-ground projects in Africa and elsewhere, according to lifelong researcher, maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, professor Gregor Reid.

New link adds weight to 'hygiene hypothesis'

Gut bacteria linked to lower MS risk in women

20-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

A common gut microbe could help to curb the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) in women, according to new data.

‘Excipient foods' show promise in enhancing nutrient bioavailability

14-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

Improving the design of functional and finished products by better understanding the role of excipient foods could help increase the bioavailability of functional nutrients, according to new research.

Early human microbiome studies may aid modern nutrition science

13-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

A better understanding of the ancient human microbiome could contribute to a better understanding of health and nutrition today, say researchers.

Gut bacteria that digest beer and bread aid development of new prebiotics

09-Jan-2015 By Nathan Gray

Bacteria that have evolved to help us digest the yeast that give beer and bread their bubbles could also help to fight off yeast infections and autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease, say researchers.

FDA warning over infant's death shouldn't call safety of probiotics into question, experts say

08-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

The recall last last year of a probiotic product found to be contaminated with a fungus should not cast a pall over the entire sector, experts say. Though they are products consisting of cultured microorganisms, probiotic ingredients are no more at risk...

CRN: 2015 may be the year when FTC finally gets the message

07-Jan-2015 By Steve Mister, president and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition

When I was a child, it seemed I could never get through an entire game of Candyland with my older brother. He kept changing the rules in the middle if his player started to fall behind. Don’t you hate it when someone changes the rules midstream?

NutraIngredients-USA: What’s on our special edition calendar for 2015?

07-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

From blood sugar management to an in-depth look at the retail sector, inflammation, outsourcing, and the latest trends in sports nutrition and immune support, Nutraingredients-USA’s 2015 editorial calendar of special editions spans the hottest trends...

NutraIngredients-USA predicts top industry influences in 2015

05-Jan-2015 By Stephen Daniells

As the New Year begins, NutraIngredients-USA predicts the top challenges and opportunities for the US dietary supplements industry in the year ahead.

Outsourcing, bone & joint health, LATAM, functional foods: lessons from 2014's special editions part 2

23-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

From polyphenols and prebiotics to a focus on Latin America, healthy aging and functional foods, NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions have set traffic records because of their in-depth coverage and exclusive content. Today we feature part two of our...

Polyphenols, probiotics, delivery systems and sports nutrition: key lessons from 2014's special editions

22-Dec-2014 By Hank Schultz

From polyphenols and prebiotics to a focus on Latin America, healthy aging and functional foods, NutraIngredients-USA’s special editions have set traffic records because of their in-depth coverage and exclusive content. Today we feature part one of our...

Saporiti Group eyes ‘competitive advantage’ as distributor of GanedenBC30 in South America

17-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A new distribution partnership between Ganeden and Grupo Saporiti, S.A. will increase availability of the GanedenBC30 probiotic ingredient in select South American markets, the companies have announced.

Nutritional Armor: Dietary Supplements in the Military

17-Dec-2014 By Wayne B. Jonas, MD, President & CEO, Samueli Institute

A recent special issue to in the medical journal Military Medicine marks a shift in attitude and approach to dietary supplements by the U.S. military.

Researchers question extra prebiotic use in enteral nutrition

15-Dec-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Additional prebiotics oligofructose and inulin through enteral nutrition does not significantly impact faecal concentrations of ‘friendly bacteria’ bifidobacteria in intensive-care patients, according to research.

Sabinsa and Fruit d'Or team up for synbiotic probiotic-cranberry ingredient

08-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Sabinsa and Fruit d'Or Nutraceuticals are targeting gut and digestive health, and heart health with their patent-pending combination of LactoSpore (Bacillus coagulans (MTCC 5856)) with Cran Naturelle cranberry seed powder.

Ganeden probiotic may boost post-exercise recovery: Pilot data

05-Dec-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) in combination with protein may blunt muscle damage after intense exercise and boost recovery, according to findings from a pilot study.

‘An important contribution to the clinical evidence’: Second generation prebiotic shows anti-anxiety potential

03-Dec-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of the second generation prebiotic Bimuno containing a novel mixture of galacto-oligosaccharides may lower measures of anxiety, says a new study from the UK.

UAS Labs acquires Micropharma IP and Cardioviva brand of probiotics

02-Dec-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories, LLC has acquired certain intellectual property assets of Micropharma Limited as well as taking ownership of the Cardioviva brand of probiotics.

Microbiome modification could prevent metabolic syndrome: Mouse data

26-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Promoting healthy gut microbiota could help to prevent and even reverse metabolic syndrome, according to new research.

Special edition: functional foods

Pill fatigue is driving innovation in space between functional foods and supplements, experts say

20-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Is pill fatigue just a marketing ploy? No, say many experts in the field. It’s a real phenomenon and it’s driving both dosage form innovation and the movement of bioactives into functional foods.

Special edition: functional foods

Functional Foods: The end of the processed foods era?

20-Nov-2014 By Peter Wennstrom

To understand Functional Foods you must see it as a strategy to add value to processed foods, says the president and founder of the HealthyMarketingTeam, Peter Wennstrom, in this guest article.

Deerland Enzymes achieves Halal certification for manufacturing plant

14-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Deerland Enzymes, a manufacturer of dietary supplement formulations, has received Halal certification for its manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, GA from the certification group Islamic Services of America, the company announced today.

Tainted science? Microbiome studies may be ‘flawed’ by contamination

13-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

Researchers may be incorrectly linking certain microbes to the microbiota and disease states because of laboratory contamination, a new study has warned.

Probiotic encapsulation backed for better delivery within food matrix

06-Nov-2014 By Nathan Gray

A new review describing a variety of methods for the encapsulation of probiotic bacterial strains highlights the opportunities that better encapsulation technologies could bring for the market, but warns that the efficacy of encapsulated probiotics must...

GanedenBC30 may boost response to prebiotics, says new study

04-Nov-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming Ganeden’s BC30 probiotic strain may enhance the effects of prebiotics, compared with prebiotics alone, says a new study funded by Ganeden Biotech and Schiff Nutrition.

Bran more effective than whole grain in alleviating obesity symptoms: Study

31-Oct-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Supplementation with finger millet bran may help alleviate symptoms of obesity like oxidative stress, inflammation and gut microbial imbalances, according to mice research published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

International Probiotics Association to relocate to US; reigning chief resigns

31-Oct-2014 By Shane STARLING

The International Probiotics Association (IPA) is relocating to an unconfirmed US location from Europe in November. The group will replace executive director, Ioannis Misopoulos, who will remain in Switzerland.

FTC vs Bayer: FTC’s case to go ahead, but NPA & CRN allowed to appear as ‘friends of the court’

30-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A New Jersey District Court judge has ruled that FTC’s case against Bayer can go ahead, but denied calls from the government to prevent the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the Natural Products Association appearing as Amicus Curiae.

Financials

Nutrition profits jump 23% in mixed DuPont Q3 results

29-Oct-2014 By Shane STARLING

DuPont is reaping the benefit of its €5bn 2011 acquisition of Danish probiotics and enzymes giant Danisco, with its nutrition and health division showing 23% profit growth in a “sluggish” world market.

We want you: Scientific committee calls for cutting edge science at Probiota 2015

29-Oct-2014 By Nathan Gray

A newly established scientific committee are set to assess cutting edge research for the Probiota 2015 Scientific Frontiers poster session. Don’t miss your chance to present as entries close on November 7.

Prebiotics and synbiotics show potential to reduce obesity-related issues: Meta-analysis

22-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplementing the diets of overweight and obese people with prebiotics and synbiotics may improve some metabolic measures, including cholesterol and triglyceride levels, says a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized clinical trials.

‘Accelerating the commercial adoption of early stage research’: Leading probiotics event unites science and industry in North & South America

17-Oct-2014

San Diego will host the first ever Probiota Americas in June 2015, which will bring together eminent scientists and business leaders from the pre & probiotic and microbiota focused nutrition industries of North and South America.

Tackling toxins: Probiotic yoghurt provides mercury detox

15-Oct-2014 By Lynda Searby

Governments might not want to admit it, but according to a leading academic in microbiology and probiotics, there is demand for probiotic products with detoxification properties that can help protect against uptake of toxic metals such as mercury and...

What women want: Lallemand launches probiotics for female health

14-Oct-2014 By Lynda Searby

The absence of any EU-approved health claims for probiotics hasn’t deterred Lallemand Health Solutions from launching a suite of probiotics addressing women’s health issues.

'Many kombucha makers are thumbing their nose at the regulators'

KeVita CEO: If you want to succeed in this industry, you’ve got to pitch your tent and plan on camping out for a while

14-Oct-2014 By Elaine Watson

In 2010, KeVita sparkling organic probiotic beverages were available in a handful of Whole Foods stores in Southern California. Today they have 90%+ ACV in the natural channel, and a growing presence in the conventional channel, and CEO Bill Moses sits...

Probiotics giant debuts soft gel with 2-year shelf life

13-Oct-2014 By Lynda Searby

Danish probiotics player Chr Hansen has launched a patent-pending soft gel that can deliver live probiotics with a two-year shelf life and matched it with a probiotic-omega-3 supplement targeting pregnant women.

NPA, CRN file Amicus Briefs to challenge FTC’s action against Bayer

10-Oct-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The Natural Products Association and the Council for Responsible Nutrition are “concerned” by the recent FTC motion against Bayer for claims made for its probiotic dietary supplement, Phillips’ Colon Health, and have filed Amicus Briefs to challenge the...

Lactobacillus fermentum’s immune benefits show ‘potential to augment healthy aging’

08-Oct-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum MTCC 5898 may alleviate the age-related decline in immune function in the elderly, and promote healthy aging, says a new study from India.

Diet may impact risk of inflammatory bone disease by changing gut bacteria

06-Oct-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Diet may fuel or dampen susceptibility to autoinflammatory bone disease by changing the intestinal bacteria balance, according to a mouse study published in the journal Nature.

Bifidobacterium may prevent weight gain and glucose intolerance in obese mice

06-Oct-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of the potential probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 may reduce fat levels and glucose intolerance in obese and diabetic mice, says a new study from DuPont Nutrition and Health.

NutraIngredients-USA’s Digestive Health Forum: 'Women aged 55-64 are the sweet spot for the market'

30-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

Younger women and men are the new targets for digestive health product manufacturers, with women aged 55-64 already dominating the market, according to experts at the NutraIngredients-USA Digestive Health Forum.

Probiotic potential: Altering gut bacteria shows promise for fatty liver disease

29-Sep-2014 By Nathan Gray

Probiotics may have beneficial effects on the treatment and prevention of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and other related conditions, according to a new review.

Quote/unquote: Gut health, sports nutrition, and curcumin - The best of Bénéfiq 2014

26-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

We headed to Quebec City this week to attend the 2nd instalment of Bénéfiq, an international rendezvous on health ingredients, and we’ve plucked a few pearls of wisdom from the podium for your reading pleasure…

Synbiotic fermented milk may boost isoflavone bioavailability: Human data

23-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily consumption of a fermented milk product containing probiotic bacteria and prebiotic fibers may increase the bioavailability of soy isoflavones in women, says a new study from Thailand.

Meta-analysis offers ‘cautious optimism’ for efficacy of probiotics for functional constipation

22-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Probiotic supplements may help people with constipation by improving stool consistency and transit time, but the benefits appear strain specific, according to a new meta-analysis of 14 RCTs.

News in brief

Ganeden BC30 gets Mexican regulatory approval

18-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Mexico’s Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) has approved the use of GanedenBC30 (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086) as an ingredient for food and beverage enrichment.