Gut/digestive health

Ethical Naturals hails bumper harvest for Oregon cranberries

02-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The harvest for cranberries from Oregon increased 17.5% in 2023 versus 2022 linked to good weather and growing conditions, with California-based Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI), maker of Cranberex, calling this “good news."

‘I came to learn and was delighted to find so much more’: 8 reasons to attend the IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2024

01-May-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2024 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Prunes might alter postmenopausal gut for bone health

26-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density may benefit from polyphenol-rich prunes if their guts contain certain microbes, according to research funded by the California Prune Board.

Meet the 2024 Probiota Americas Pioneers: BIOMILQ, HelloBiome & Preebio

25-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce BIOMILQ, HelloBiome and Preebio as our 2024 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 10-12).

Probiotical study links synbiotic with improvements in skin conditions

25-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

New research published in Medicina suggests probiotic and prebiotic supplementation improve atopic dermatitis and eczema.

Dr. Rob Knight joins IPAWC + Probiota Americas roster

23-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The speaker roster for the IPAWC + Probiota Americas is filling up, and we can confirm that renowned microbiome research professor Rob Knight has confirmed his participation to speak at the event in Salt Lake City.

Lactiplantibacillus probiotic may support weight management: Study

18-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new study has reported that adults administered a daily probiotic supplement had significantly reduced body fat mass and percentages following a 12-week intervention.

Nature’s Way reintroduces itself

15-Apr-2024 By Danielle Masterson

In an effort to bolster its origin story, revamp its offerings and update its design, Nature’s Way underwent a rebrand. The legacy brand showcased the new look recently at Expo West.

Seed Health launches computational biology platform to expand pipeline beyond the gut

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Seed Health’s new CODA platform will target the discovery and development of next-generation precision probiotics and microbiome-directed interventions.

Last call for entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards

11-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We’re into the home stretch for submitting entries to the prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards, with the absolute deadline for entries set for Friday, April 12, at 11:55 p.m. CT.

Personalised probiotics: Tailoring to individual needs boosts health outcomes – new language-based tool

09-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers used a new language-based tool to identify probiotic strains that could improve health, and suggest that probiotics use tailored to individual needs are more beneficial.

Comet continues on growth trajectory in booming prebiotic fiber market

04-Apr-2024 By Asia Sherman

Canadian ingredient manufacturer Comet now converts an annual four million kilograms of agricultural waste harvested from Danish farmlands into dietary fibers for use in supplements, foods and beverages.

UC Davis, Nestlé, FTC among first raft of speakers for IPAWC + Probiota Americas

03-Apr-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are pleased to reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Probiotics, Synbiotics can play significant role in blood sugar control: Study

01-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Probiotics and synbiotics can act as a complementary therapy for blood sugar management and controlling diabetes, according to a recent review published in Clinical Nutrition.

Symrise's cranberry extract exerts rapid prebiotic effect: Study

29-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a polyphenol- and oligosaccharide-rich cranberry extract can exert a potent bifidogenic effect in as little as four days, says a new study.

Deadline extended for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

28-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

You still have time to enter this year’s NutraIngredients-USA Awards after we extended the deadline for entries to Friday, April 12.

Fucosyllactose prebiotic may protect intestines from injury: Mouse data

28-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in adulthood may balance the gut microbiome and prevent intestinal inflammation, says a new study that sheds light on the potential mechanisms of action of HMOs.

Research: Protein to fiber ratio impacts microbial enrichment more than absolute fiber intake

27-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

New research suggests that dietary protein and fiber ratio could contribute to the shaping of the microbiome more prominently than the absolute amount of dietary fiber.

Resbiotic CEO talks Prebeet Energy+ and restoring health one system at a time

26-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

At this year’s Natural Products Expo West, Vivek Lal, CEO of Alabama-based supplement company ResBiotic, showcased the company's latest product, Prebeet Energy+, designed to improve digestion and energy as well as skin and heart health.

The infant mycobiota: Research needed to understand the complex ecosystem

26-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

More research is needed on the maternal and infant mycobiota in order to properly support the entire ecosystem of the gut microbiome.

Clasado and Probi synbiotic increases lactate and SCFA production: Study

25-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Clasado and Probi's new synbiotic concept increases production of lactate and short-chain fatty acids to provide superior benefits when combined, according to new research.

‘A significant breakthrough’: Researchers develop human milk fat analog from microalgae

25-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Biotechnology company Checkerspot has reproduced an essential human milk fat by fermenting microalgae at scale for the development of infant formula that replicates the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding.

2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.

Teen launches TEJA, a supplement brand for youth

19-Mar-2024 By Danielle Masterson

After recognizing a white space, 13-year-old Sriteja Kataru came up with the concept for TEJA, a supplement brand for teens.

Prebiotics boost beneficial bacteria for pregnant women and infants, conferring long-term benefits

19-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Women who were given prebiotic fiber-based dietary supplements during pregnancy and lactation experienced an increase in beneficial bacteria for themselves and their infants, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.

‘One of the best summits I've attended in a long time!’ Save the Date for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit

18-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Described by one recent attendee as “hands-down the best event”, NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the dates for the 2025 Sports & Active Nutrition Summit.

DSM i-Health partners with Slimbiotics for metabolic health probiotics

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics is partnering with DSM i-Health to distribute its metabolic health probiotics in the North American and Chinese markets.

Probiota Pioneers & Scientific Frontiers: Deadline approaching for submissions

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries to the Scientific Frontiers and Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is fast approaching, but there's still time to showcase your research or innovative startup.

IDFA’s LAC seal is extended to all probiotics-rich yogurt, cultured dairy products

12-Mar-2024 By Teodora Lyubomirova

As cultured dairy consumption booms, a label promoting products rich in live and active cultures re-emerges.

Postbiotics may offer powerful and pragmatic approach for athletes

07-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The greater stability and shelf life of postbiotics, coupled with documented benefits for performance and recovery, may make postbiotics an attractive option for athletes leading strenuous lives with demanding travel schedules.

6 reasons to enter the NutraIngredients-USA Awards!

06-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back with new categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people and initiatives in food supplements and functional food and beverage.

‘An ecological perspective’ is needed to optimise cyclists’ gut health: Study

06-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Tailored prebiotics may be needed to improve gut microbiota composition for better endurance sport performance, as probiotic supplementation is ineffective without the considering the ecological effect of exercise and diet on gut health, according to...

'Compelling results': Resistant starch may aid weight management via gut microbiome modulation

05-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with resistant starch may lead to an average weight loss of 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) and improve metabolic measures such as insulin resistance in overweight and obese people, says a new study.

Dr Armpit: Eliminating body odour with ‘good’ bacteria

05-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

There may be significant opportunities to harness the skin microbiome to control body odours with the discovery that strong bacterial diversity, high levels of Cyanobacterium species and low levels of Staphylococci are associated with unpleasant odours.

How BoobyBiome is unlocking the mysterious breast milk biome

05-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Doctors Lydia Mapstone, Sioned Fôn Jones and Tara O'Driscoll founded Boobybiome in 2019 on a mission to better preserve beneficial breast milk bacteria and develop synbiotic supplements to support the infant microbiome.

‘A very important study’: UK Twins cohort shows prebiotics may boost cognitive function

04-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Prebiotic supplementation may boost cognitive function in older people, according to new data from the UK-based PROMOTe (effect of PRebiotic and prOtein on Muscle in Older Twins) trial run by scientists from King’s College London.

Gaia Herbs launches postbiotics fermented from traditional superfoods

04-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Gaia Herbs is targeting gut and immune health with its new range of “full spectrum postbiotics” made with lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation in either Ginger-Turmeric, Sauerkraut, Ginger-Beet or Kimchi capsules.

Microbiome composition associated with exercise performance: Study

04-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new case-control study investigating the microbiomes of male athletes and non-athletes following maximal exercise reports significant associations between performance measures and composition.

Probiotic blend may boost sleep quality: Human study

01-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of four probiotic strains led to improved sleep quality, increasing the ability to fall asleep and reducing daytime dysfunction, says a new study.

Clinical Microbiomics adds long-read DNA and RNA sequencing with DNASense acquisition

01-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Danish contract research organisation Clinical Microbiomics has acquired DNASense, which specializes in long-read DNA and RNA sequencing technologies and cutting-edge bioinformatics.

Kerry launches inaugural postbiotic ingredient for holistic healthy aging

01-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The Kerry Group has announced the launch of its first postbiotic ingredient Plenibiotic, offering dual benefits for gut and skin health to consumers looking to tackle healthy aging holistically.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2024: What are our judges looking for?

29-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

We are still accepting entries for the 2024 NutraIngredients-USA Awards, and we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

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