Research backing for synbiotic effects still a bit thin, experts say
Synbiotics, or the pairing of a probiotic organism with a compatible prebiotic, remains an alluring concept, but one that still needs more data support, experts say.
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Prebiotics forge forward on gut health benefits during fiber guidance interregnum
The state of prebiotic fibers remains in limbo while FDA mulls over comments to its guidance on the subject. But companies can still market their ingredients based on gut health benefits, experts say.
ChromaDex raises another $23 million via private offering
ChromaDex is in line to receive another $23 million of investment, including from a fund associated with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, via private placement of stock.
It's still unclear how gut diversity relates to health, researchers say
Researchers agree that a more diverse gut microbiome is a healthier one. But beyond that, they don’t have the basis to agree on much else surrounding the concept of diversity.
Study finds link between gut microbiota, sleep quality and cognitive flexibility
A new study highlights the link between sleep habits, gut microbiome composition and cognitive flexibility in healthy older adults, but could probiotics benefit sleep-related cognitive issues?
Could glutamine protect against progression of fatty liver disease?
Oral supplementation of l-glutamine prevents the progression of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), reports a recent study in the Journal of Nutrition.