As concerns over immune health climb, so does the interest in gut health. About 100 trillion live microorganisms live inside the gut, along with 70% of the immune system.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched HOWARU Calm, a probiotic aimed at helping dietary supplement manufacturers decrease the cycle of consumer stress.
Muniq, a company offering a functional nutrition line that promotes blood sugar control and gut health, recently closed a new round of funding — a move the company said will allow them to expand their line and get their product into the hands of people...
Gut microbiota composition may be associated with the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of on-going symptoms, according to a newly published observational study.
The composition of patients’ microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19, as well as how the immune system responds to the infection, according to new research from China, which found lower numbers of F. prausnitzii and Bifidobacterium bifidum to...
Organisms living in the gut microbiome could become probiotic remedies for type 2 diabetes as researchers use a data-driven approach to identify species with beneficial effects on the host metabolism.
Winclove Probiotics reveals details of a new platform designed to fast-track the probiotic product development cycle, which they say will generate €8m in turnover in the first five years of commercialisation.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has weighed in on Spain’s recent decision to permit probiotic labelling despite an EU ban, saying an international standard could resolve Europe’s increasingly splintered probiotics position.
The NutraIngredients-USA Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2021 features a packed lineup of highly qualified and well connected speakers who will bring the latest category insights to attendees.
FrieslandCampina is addressing the global consumer demand for natural solutions to support cognitive health, with its new duo of microbiome modulating solutions.
Growing research suggests that modulations in gut microbiota play an important role in inflammation and immunity, highlighting the importance of probiotics and their ability to promote a healthy microbiome.
The gut microbiome's diversity is strongly linked to levels of active vitamin D in older men, according to new research, suggesting that the body's ability to metabolise vitamin D may be more important than the amount stored.
Pendulum Therapeutics, the makers behind a probiotic that helps the body process fiber, is getting personal. They recently conducted a survey called, ‘The State of Poop in America Today.’
In light of the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re rolling with a special family edition on the NutraCast. Today’s guest is Rob Masterson, RD, the Director of Performance Nutrition at Michigan State University and host Danielle Masterson’s younger brother.
Modulation of the gut microbiome may help prevent metabolic abnormalities in the obese population, according to a new study which reveals gut microbial differences in healthy and unhealthy overweight and obese adults.
We all know that probiotics are beneficial to the gut. But what about advantages that extend to other parts of the body? Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes recently announced exciting results from a study that found one specific probiotic strain that does...
California-based Ingredients by Nature (IBN) recently announced its partnership with Israel-based Galam to distribute a new prebiotic fiber, GOFOS. IBN said they will be distributing the ingredient solely to the nutraceutical industry.
Consumption of Yakult’s synbiotic drink MPR03 daily for three weeks could improve bowel movement and alter the intestinal microbial composition in elderly Korean women.
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A DuPont review has reinforced the link between the gut microbiome and sporting performance as the firm’s researchers identify probiotics’ role in training support, performance, and post-exercise recovery.
ADM Ventures is to invest in Seventure’s European Health For Life Capital (HFLC) Fund II, which counts Danone and Novartis as investors in the health, nutrition and microbiota microbiome-based fund.
The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has announced the term “probiotic” should be accepted on food and food supplement labels sold in the country, in accordance with the Mutual Recognition Principle.
The process of prenatal development of the infant microbiome is significant. In order to correct immunological and physiological development, timing and the selecting the right strain play a major role.
While immune support products have been on trend during the entire pandemic, developers have shifted their focus to children. Immune-supporting ingredients like elderberry and zinc lead the way, along with probiotics, multis, and even a magnesium supplement...
ProDigest and Biofortis are to enter into an agreement to strengthen and enlarge their service offerings that currently includes microbiome research and probiotic and botanical extract efficacy.
A study done on premature infants gives a picture of how probiotics can beneficially shift the microbiomes of this vulnerable population. It adds to the body of research backing the use of probiotics to assist in the safe development of a healthy digestive...
US ingredient giants ADM are to expand its microbiome-related production activities five-fold with the creation of a European facility that is expected to be in operation in 2022.
A high protein, calorie restricted diet (HPD) leads to a more diverse gut microbiome in obesity and different microbial change as compared to that seen in response to a normal protein, calorie restricted diet (NPD), which may indicate the reason behind...
Scientists have found that the state of the gut microbiome is often altered in those with chronic conditions, which has further spurred the popularity of probiotics to restore the gut microbiome. However, researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM)...
SmartyPants recently announced it is expanding its product lines with the launch of its new immunity series of supplements. The immune support formulas work with a combination of clinically-proven ingredients and are taken to compliment daily multivitamins.
About 70% of the immune system is housed in the gut, so it’s no wonder probiotic bacteria have been shown to have a number of beneficial immune and health effects. With a pandemic playing out before us and immune-supporting ingredients at the forefront,...
The gut-brain axis plays a key role in the regulation of sugar in the blood. However, those with diabetes experience significantly higher sugar levels because the condition causes the regulation process to malfunction.
The events surrounding a baby’s entrance into the world could have profound implications on the rest of their lives, new research published in the journal Gastroenterology suggests.
Consumers are no longer reverting to simplistic phrases like ‘gut flora’ but are instead researching the specific bacterial strains associated with their target health concerns, according to a new trends analysis tool from Lumina Intelligence.
Gut microbiota composition determined by warmer temperatures could prevent the bone density loss often seen in osteoporosis patients, say scientists, who think this could form the basis for an effective intervention.
This month, Martha Stewart ditched the fancy desserts for gourmet gummies, seasonal probiotics for the whole family are now available and cacao fruit headlines a new wellness line.
Chr. Hansen is to acquire Jennewein Biotechnologie for €310m in a deal designed to merge the bioscience firm’s probiotic interests with the gains Jennewein have made in the Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMO) market.
Taiwanese firm Synbiotech is introducing its proprietary muscle-building probiotic ingredient beyond the APAC markets through an exclusive partnership with Lonza.