Probiotic - Food

Scientists explore prebiotic potential of Hyptis suaveolens

30-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

Researchers from the University of Vienna suggest that there is prebiotic potential of oligo- and polysaccharides from seed mucilage of Hyptis suaveolens, commonly called bush mint, pignut, or wilaiti tulsi.

Safe for babies: FDA has no objections to GRAS status of Ganeden's BC30 probiotic strain for use in infant formula

20-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

The FDA has no objections to Ganeden BC30s GRAS status for use in infant formulas, the company announced this week.

Probiotics may reverse damage of generational stress

13-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Taking male rat pups away from their mothers can produce detrimental effects in those rats when they mature, including mental illness, and these effects can then be passed on to the next generation. A new study suggests that probiotics can help reverse...

Probiotic fermented milk may ease GI distress: Danone study

10-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic fermented milk (PFM) may relieve gastrointestinal discomfort via a modifying effect on the gut microbiota, says British research commissioned by French dairy giant Danone.

Raising the bar: CRN and IPA release best practice guidelines for probiotics

09-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

New best practices guidelines for the labeling, storing, and stability testing for probiotic products will facilitate transparency and consistency in the US probiotics sector.

Collaborations, workshops and continuing outreach: IPA celebrates key achievements

13-Dec-2016 By George Paraskevakos, executive director of the International Probiotics Association

In a few months’ time I will be celebrating my two-year anniversary running IPA. Time flies when you are passionate about what you do! From a transition period in 2015 to the significant strides we made in 2016 – we truly are living up to being the Global...

Probiotic-prebiotic-antioxidant combination shows benefits for triathletes: Study

30-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplements containing a mixture of four probiotic strains, prebiotic fibers and antioxidants may protect triathletes from the detrimental gut effects of strenuous exercise, says a new study from the UK.

Probiotic oral cavity-reduction potential has bite, study shows

17-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

A supplement containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus could enhance dental health by reducing tooth decay, according to a Chilean study.

Probiotics during pregnancy, breastfeeding may reduce colic in infants

17-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

High-dose multi-strain probiotic supplementation to women during late pregnancy and lactation may reduce colic and regurgitation in the infants, says a new study.

IPA and ISAPP collaborate on new paper about probiotic use in at-risk populations

16-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Pharmacists should verify GMP compliance, check pathogen and toxin testing, and seek out products with 3rd party certifications before recommending probiotic products to at-risk individuals, says a new paper from experts from the International Probiotics...

Virun develops shelf-stable, non-refrigerate probiotic powders, emulsions

16-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

California-based Virun NutraBiosciences has developed a range of non-refrigerated probiotic single-serving powders and emulsions.

Engaging via blogs helps meet consumers where they are, experts say

10-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Interacting with consumers via bloggers is becoming an ever more important part of marketing plans in the dietary supplement and functional foods industries. And that includes both finished goods brands and ingredient suppliers.

RCT supports B420 probiotic’s weight management benefits in overweight adults

08-Nov-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers found that consumption of Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. Lactis 420, with or without a prebiotic fiber, reduced body fat mass, trunk fat mass, waist circumference, and energy intake in 224 overweight adults, compared to a placebo.

Lesaffre launches immune support bacteria in North American market

31-Oct-2016 By Adi Menayang

The century-old yeast specialist is launching its patented probiotic Bacillus subtilis CU1 in North America, targeting immune support supplement manufacturers.

Workshop to explore the impact of NDI draft guidance, final GRAS rule for probiotics

24-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A workshop hosted by the International Probiotics Association (IPA) in Washington, DC will tackle some of the key issues facing the probiotics sector, including positions from FDA and FTC on NDIs and claims substantiation.

Probiotics may reduce post-exercise inflammation, offer performance benefits: RCT

19-Oct-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Co-ingestion of Streptococcus thermophilus FP4 and Bifidobacterium breve BR03 may reduce the drops in performance in the days after muscle-damaging exercise, says a new study.

NOW bolsters probiotics testing with DuPont DNA system

22-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

NOW Foods has bolstered its testing protocols with the addition of new DNA capabilities in the verification of probiotics.

Ganeden’s BC30 probiotic ingredient gets Non-GMO Project verified

21-Sep-2016 By Adi Menayang

Ingredients now share the scrutiny finished products have when it comes to free-from claims and virtue labels, a spokesperson said.

'The race is on in this industry to take positions for future growth of probiotics.'

Probiotics giant buys world’s best-documented strain

16-Sep-2016 By Shane STARLING

Danish probiotics and enzymes leader Chr Hansen has paid €73m in cash to acquire the Lactobacillus rhamnosus-based LGG suite of probiotic strains from Finnish dairy group, Valio.

Probiotic pills show skin anti-aging benefits: RCT data

08-Sep-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists from Korea Yakult report that Lactobacillus plantarum HY7714 supplements may boost skin elasticity and reduce skin wrinkles in women with dry skin.

Supplement firm adds probiotic to product for colicky babies

24-Aug-2016 By Hank Schultz

Wellements, an Arizona supplement company, has put a new twist on a legacy category by introducing a probiotic gripe water.

BC30 plus protein linked to improved recovery after exercise

04-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Combining protein with Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) may improve recovery after excessive exercise and reduce markers of muscle damage, says a study.

What’s hot in functional beverages? Omega-3s, prebiotics and probiotics

02-Aug-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Interest in probiotics is skyrocketing and the friendly bugs are increasingly turning up in functional beverages. But what are the challenges of this delivery system and what are the solutions?

LactoSpore rodent study suggests the probiotic strain may have anti-diarrheal properties

14-Jul-2016 By Adi Menayang

A study conducted by Sabinsa researchers found that, at the correct amount, B. coagulans MTCC 5856 (LactoSpore)’s anti-diarrheal properties on fecal output of castor oil-induced diarrhea in rodents was similar to loperamide.

More consumers understand prebiotics, survey shows

06-Jul-2016 By Hank Schultz

Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics—what do consumers understand about these concepts? Preliminary results from a new survey indicate the word is starting to get out, at least among habitual supplement users.

Long chain inulin & chitosan offer probiotic protection: Study

27-Jun-2016 By Natalie Morrison

A coating of long chain inulin and chitosan could offer better protection for probiotics in the gut, say researchers.

‘A lot more consumers have digestive issues than they wish to admit’: NutraClick CEO

24-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of more prevalent digestive issues and effects consumers can feel are boosting the US probiotics sector, says the CEO of NutraClick.

What will be the next hot probiotic product? Ganeden announces finalists to its Probiotic Innovation Jumpstart program

17-Jun-2016 By Adi Menayang

A probiotic smoothie bowl, probiotic creamy spread, or probiotic “protein energy balls” product will win the hearts of judges at IFT and award the entrepreneurs behind it with $25,000 and Ganeden’s support.

Study supports cranberry + probiotics combination for anti-UTI benefits

15-Jun-2016 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of proanthocyanidins (c-PAC) derived from cranberries with select probiotic strains may reduce the invasiveness of Escherichia coli, and help protect against urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Multispecies approach builds a better probiotic team, Winclove believes

09-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

The gut microbiota consists of hundreds of species, and probiotics supplier Winclove believes a multispecies formula is the best way to boost that community.

Probiotic pick up: Probi to double sales with Nutraceutix acquisition

07-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Probi has acquired US probiotic player Nutraceutix for a preliminary cash price of $105m (€92.41m), a move which takes the Swedish supplier’s US client base from just a handful of customers up to about 200.

Probiotic punch: ‘Consumers are realizing they can get probiotics in beverages they already consume and love’

03-Jun-2016 By Rachel Arthur

Cold-pressed juices, cashew-milk smoothies, energy drinks, water and even cold-brew coffee: probiotics are making their mark across on-trend beverages.

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IPA & Probiota Americas partnership set to break records this week

31-May-2016

Chicago will witness the biggest ever meeting of experts from the global pre- and probiotics industry, running today (May 31) until Thursday (June 2). The combined IPA World Congress and Probiota Americas event will unite more than 270 academics, business...

‘We need to achieve a prebiotic health claim to advance research in the category’: Academic

23-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Despite an abundance of health benefits, the lack of a prebiotic health claim in Europe is stalling research in a number of areas, says a leading prebiotic researcher.

Kefir can compete with Greek yogurt says Lifeway CEO as sales rise

17-May-2016 By Jim Cornall

US supplier of kefir cultured dairy products Lifeway Foods is expanding with probiotics supplements, and hopes to take over from the Greek yogurt sector, investors heard at the first quarter earnings conference call.

Do fermented foods contain probiotics? Not necessarily, says Ganeden

13-May-2016 By Elaine Watson

Fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kombucha, kimchi and yogurts containing ‘live and active cultures’ are healthy and tasty, but they are not necessarily packed with probiotics, says Ganeden Inc, the Ohio-based firm behind one of the best-known probiotic...

Synbiotics show anti-eczema potential for kids: Meta-analysis

09-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

An international team of researchers report that synbiotics are most effective against eczema in children when multiple probiotic strains are combined with prebiotic fibers.