Oral/gum health

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

‘Amazing growth’ but regulatory climates complicate probiotic potential, says IPA chief

20-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Regulatory confusion, inappropriate headlines, and scientific transparency are just three of the big issues affecting the probiotics sector, says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association.

Special Edition: Omega-3s

Convenience, concentrates, and 3rd generation forms: Where’s the innovation in the omega-3 space?

21-Apr-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Are natural retail buyers bored with fish oil? Can concentrates, convenience, combination products, and third generation forms re-engage them?

Probiotic BLIS M18 may improve chances of avoiding new dental caries

31-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Tablets containing BLIS M18 may reduce caries-related risk factors by 30% in children at high-risk for dental caries, says a new study.

Regulatory experts to open 2016 IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Experts from the US FDA, EFSA, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, and Anvisa will provide regulatory insights about global probiotic regulations at the 2016 IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas.

Probiotic effective in treating gum inflammation: Study

21-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Probiotics can benefit inflammation of the tissue around the teeth, a meta-analysis suggests.

Five key Expo West supplement trends

16-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

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

Deadline for submission: March 18!

We want you! Scientific committee calls for cutting-edge science at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016

01-Mar-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The scientific committee of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2016 is calling for submission of abstracts for this year's event. Don’t miss your chance to present!

White House calls for microbiome science support

29-Feb-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Industry stakeholders have expressed their support and excitement at a recent White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) national call to action for new public and private commitments to support microbiome science.

RCTs the only way for probiotic acceptance, says leading professor

09-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

The only way probiotics will be accepted into mainstream medicine is to conduct randomised clinical trials that conform to drug standards, a leading gastroenterologist has said.

‘The future of probiotics is in delivery forms’: Pharmachem exec talks encapsulation innovations

08-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

As probiotics expand into a greater variety of health conditions, delivery forms are going to become ever more important, says Pharmachem’s director of business development.

Blueberry extracts may offer oral health benefits: Study

03-Sep-2015 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenol-rich extracts from lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) may inhibit specific bacteria in the mouth and reduce periodontitis, Canadian scientists report.

Health Canada approves BLIS K12 probiotic

31-Jul-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Oral probiotic BLIS K12 has been approved for use in supplement products by Health Canada.

Putting the probiotics where your mouth is: Probiotics may help oral thrush

31-Jul-2015 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Probiotics may help older people tackle antibiotic-induced oral Candida, says industry backed research.

Probiotic ice cream may boost oral health for kids

28-Apr-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consuming a functional ice cream formulated with Bifidobacterium lactis Bb-12 and Lactobacillus acidophilus La-5 may cut levels of caries-causing bacteria in the mouth, says a new study from India.

Deadline for submission: April 10!

We want you! Scientific committee calls for cutting-edge science at Probiota Americas 2015

07-Apr-2015 By Stephen Daniells

A newly established scientific committee is set to assess cutting edge research for the Probiota Americas 2015 Scientific Frontiers poster session. Don’t miss your chance to present!

Probiotics on the verge of “dramatic second growth curve,” expert says

25-Mar-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Probiotics are on the cusp of a “dramatic second growth curve” that could more than double their sales in supplements in the U.S., but new delivery platforms and uses could threaten the long-term potential growth of supplements in the category, according...

Trial backs oral probiotic to fight off dental implant problems

13-Mar-2015 By Nathan Gray

Supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis could help to reduce inflammation and other common complications associated with dental implants, according to new RCT data.

Fruit d'Or launches oral health cranberry powder to take ingredient 'beyond UTIs'

04-Feb-2015 By Hank Schultz

Fruit d’Or, a Quebec-based cranberry processor, has announced the commercial launch of Oral Cran, a specially formulated and packaged whole cranberry powder aimed at the oral health market.

Clinical trial supports BLIS M18’s oral health benefits

29-Jan-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Lozenges containing Streptococcus salivarius M18, branded as BLIS M18, for 30 days resulted in significant improvements in multiple measures of periodontal health, says a new study from India.

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.

Science grows for BLIS M18’s oral health benefits

10-Sep-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

A daily lozenge containing Streptococcus salivarius M18, branded as BLIS M18, for 28 days results in detectable levels of the probiotic in the mouth seven days later, says a new study from Western University (Ontario) and BLIS Technologies Ltd (New Zealand).

Probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei shows oral health benefits: Study

02-Sep-2014 By Stephen Daniells

The bacterial strain Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei NTU 101 may protect against caries by reducing oral levels of Streptococcus mutans, the main bacteria associated with tooth decay, suggest data from a study with rats.

DHA omega-3 linked to ‘significantly improved periodontal outcomes’: Harvard data

14-Jul-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Scientists from Harvard report that supplementation with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) omega-3 may improve periodontal outcomes in people with periodontitis.

ISAPP consensus: Gut, yes. Immunity, no (for now)

Time to recognise ‘core benefits of certain probiotics’: ISAPP

11-Jun-2014 By Shane STARLING

The evidence has grown so strong for the best-documented probiotic strains that a generic digestive health claim should exist, according to a consensus statement from leading international researchers published this week in Nature Reviews: Gastroenterology...

Special edition: Pre- and Probiotics

Consumers gradually coming round to probiotics’ oral health potential, and thinking beyond 'dental’ first

20-Feb-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

The gut starts at the mouth, so it should be no surprise that probiotics, those beneficial bacteria, are a growing presence in the oral health category. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do they work?

Special edition: Pre- and probiotics

Mature markets seeing beyond probiotics’ ‘balance microflora’ benefits: Lallemand

20-Feb-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

The market for probiotic supplements and food continues to grow at a fast clip worldwide, expected to reach $45bn by 2017 (up from $30bn in 2012), according to Euromonitor. Global ingredient supplier Lallemand Health Solutions is no stranger to this market,...

Poster deadline extended by one week to December 13

Probiota 2014: Poster proposal deadline extended

04-Dec-2013 By Nathan Gray

Probiota 2014 – the leading conference bridging the interface of academia and industry for cutting edge science about the prebiotics, probiotics and the microbiome – has extended the call for proposals for its poster sessions by one week to Friday 13th...

BioGaia probiotic shows dental health benefits: Clinical trial

21-Aug-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Sucking on a probiotic lozenge may produce “significant additional clinical improvements” to scaling and root planing for people with chronic periodontitis, says a new study.

Probiotics show ‘promise’ to prevent caries: Systematic review

15-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

The potential of probiotics to support oral health and prevent caries is ‘promising’, but ‘only few studies have demonstrated clear clinical outcomes’, according to a new review in Nutrients.

Spanish and Danes team up on oral probiotics

06-Mar-2013 By Shane Starling

Spanish start-up AB-Biotics has signed a deal with Danish company CMS Dental to launch a range of oral probiotics in Denmark.

BLIS-K12’s oral health benefits get support from 2 clinical trials

27-Feb-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements containing the probiotic BLIS K12 ingredient may reduce the reoccurrence of throat infections and tonsillitis by up to 90%, according to data from new clinical trials from Italy.

FDA approves first orally administered botanical drug

04-Jan-2013

For the first time, FDA has approved an orally administered botanical as a new drug, the American Botanical Council reports.

Coconut oil could combat tooth decay

04-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Coconut oil could soon be making waves in the oral health arena, after new research reveals it is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Special edition: Oral health

Probiotics’ oral health potential gathers pace

22-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotics are not only about gut health. The friendly bugs have also been touted to become the next blockbuster functional ingredients in gum and mints by Euromonitor. But which strains show the most potential, where does the science stand, and how do...

Special edition: Oral health

Health claim wins drive oral health NPD

22-Aug-2012 By Shane Starling

Functional gum is the obvious stand-out when it comes to nutrition-focused oral health solutions. Some of these products may be aimed at other health conditions like satiety, but the majority focus on battling dental diseases like periodontitis, caries...

Special edition: Oral health

Assessing the oral ecosystem: New research consortium aims to define the ‘healthy’ mouth

22-Aug-2012 By Nathan Gray

Defining what constitutes ‘healthy’ is a difficult task for any nutrition researcher. And when it comes to oral health in particular, very little is known about what influences a normal healthy mouth, according the co-ordinator of a new research consortium...

Special edition: Oral health

The A to omega-3 of oral health nutrients

22-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Oral health is much more than just calcium and vitamin D for healthy teeth, and vitamin C for healthy gums. A number of nutraceutical compounds are emerging with potential benefits for the oral cavity, from omega-3s to EGCG from green tea. But how much...

Probiotic BLIS K12 may protect against oral yeast growth

17-Apr-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing the probiotic BLIS K12 ingredient may inhibit the growth of the yeast responsible for oral thrush, suggests new in vitro data that supports the oral health potential of the ingredient.

Stratum expands portfolio with BLIS oral probiotics

29-Feb-2012

Stratum Nutrition has added the oral probiotics BLIS K12 and BLIS M18 to its specialty product portfolio.

Probiotic ice cream shows oral health potential: Study

01-Dec-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Eating ice cream containing probiotic strains may reduce levels of the bacteria in the mouth responsible for tooth decay, says a new study from India.

Probiotics again show oral health potential

28-Nov-2011 By Stephen Daniells

At least seven strains of lactic acid bacteria show potential oral health benefits, according to Spanish researchers.

Resveratrol may boost oral health: Cell study

26-Oct-2011 By Stephen Daniells

The benefits of resveratrol may also extend to oral health, suggests a new study which found that resveratrol may exert an antimicrobial effect and reduce levels of periodontitis–causing bacteria.

The digestive tract starts with the lips, says oral probiotics pioneer

02-Sep-2011 By Elaine Watson

The market for oral probiotics has enormous potential if consumers and food and supplement manufacturers can get their heads around the fact that the digestive tract “starts at the lips”, according to one leading player in the field.

Frutarom prepares BLIS K12 future with consumer education

08-Dec-2010 By Jess Halliday

Frutarom USA is adopting consumer marketing tactics in a bid to grow the market for its BLIS K12 probiotic, as there is currently more awareness of probiotics for gut health than in there is of chewable bacteria for oral health and immunity.

Probiotics show oral health benefits: BioGaia study

10-Nov-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic-containing lozenges may reduce levels of three different pathogens in patients with chronic periodontitis, suggests a new study that also supports benefits for inflamed gums.

Frutarom launches oral probiotic

14-Oct-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Developed from a specific strain of S. salivarius, Frutarom USA has launched a new probiotic ingredient with reported protection against cavities and dental plaque.

Satiety and oral health demands drive Asia-Pacific confectionery market

24-Jun-2010 By Mike Stones

Chocolate that suppresses appetite and delivers oral health benefits has been highlighted in a new survey of confectionery product launches in the Asia-Pacific region conducted by Datamonitor’s Product Launch Analytics.

Probiotic gums and candies show oral health potential

19-Apr-2010 By Stephen Daniells in Miami

Probiotic bacteria that work in the presence of saliva and various sugars could soon be reducing rates of tooth decay in gums and candies, says a leading researcher.

Green tea may boost oral health, reduce tooth loss

17-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Drinking one cup of green tea may improve dental health and reduce the risk of loosing teeth by about 20 per cent, according to a new study from Japan.

Omega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral health

05-Feb-2010 By Stephen Daniells

The dental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may include anti-bacterial effects, extending the benefits beyond inflammation, says a new study from the University of Kentucky.