Maternal & infant health

The urban microbiome and the rural microbiome: Comparing communities across the industrialization spectrum

08-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

City life may not be well suited to maintaining the optimal symbiotic relationship between gut microbiota and the human host.

IPA chief on broader scope: ‘We want to bring clarity to a complex world’

06-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA’s decision to expand beyond probiotics and cover prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, but despite the broader scope and a new logo, the association will not be changing its name.

Antioxidant supplement improves sperm quality and pregnancy outcomes, research suggests

02-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementing men with a combination of micronutrients and L-Carnitine shows promise in improving sperm motility and pregnancy outcomes, a new study concludes.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Lindsay Dahl, Chief Impact Officer, Ritual

01-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Clean living expert Lindsay Dahl has been working at the forefront of environmental health campaigns to eliminate toxic chemicals in consumer products through policy and market shifts since 2004.

Limosilactobacillus vaginalis offers postbiotic strategy for compromised microbiota in infants

01-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation with heat-killed microbes of vaginal origin could help to nurture a healthy gut microbiota in infants, a new study has concluded.

Study: Nutrient dense formula could improve cognition and behaviour in infants

31-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Nutritional supplementation could support developmental myelination, a critical process in learning and development, in growing infants and young children, according to a new industry funded study.

Startup Spotlight

Q&A: Perelel Health talks targeting women’s needs across the hormonal lifecycle

30-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Baby making, egg freezing, pregnancy trimesters, recovery after birth or reproductive loss, follicular and luteal menstrual phases—all different stages of a woman’s hormonal lifecycle that Perelel Health says require clean, targeted nutrition.

High dose folic acid in pregnancy may shorten infant telomere length, researchers say

25-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study has observed a significant association between very high intakes of folic acid (FA) during pregnancy and shorter telomere lengths in children aged four.

Chlorella minimizes constipation in pregnancy: Study

23-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Chlorella supplementation in pregnant patients with low-grade inflammation can decrease the prevalence of constipation and the need to take laxatives, according to a small study which appeared in Food Science & Nutrition.

Probiotic pair shows anti-stress potential for post-partum women: RCT

16-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a combination of Limosilactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotic strains may boost a new mother’s mood after delivery, says a new randomized, double-blind, controlled trial from Italy.

SelenoExcell achieves self-affirmed GRAS

16-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The standardized high-selenium yeast–a more efficacious food form of the mineral–is also GRAS-affirmed for use in a variety of food categories.

Review highlights opportunity of Coprococcus: ‘The bacterium that makes us happy’

03-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Coprococcus spp. may be a potential biomarker organism for mental health, and could be “an interesting lead for novel dietary-based preventive therapies for specific neurological disorders”, says a new review.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients eyes ‘pockets of growth’ with new child nutrition portfolio

28-Sep-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The company is pivoting its dairy-derived early life nutrition ingredients into a portfolio designed to enhance the nutritional value of products aimed at children aged 3 and up.

SmartyPants, SPINS, and ATW headline Supplements for Kids webinar

27-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

An upcoming webinar will explore the booming category of children’s supplements, featuring experts from SPINS, SmartyPants Vitamins, and Amin Talati Wasserman.

Omega-3 during pregnancy, but not childhood, may reduce risk of infant food allergies

25-Sep-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new meta-analysis of available RCTs observes that omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy was significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of developing food allergy diseases in offspring.

Survey finds nearly half of parents give melatonin to children under 13

20-Sep-2023 By Claudia Adrien

While many parents elect to give their kids melatonin, some sleep experts say the hormone should be reserved for extreme cases like melatonin deficiency.

WHO AI tool to clampdown on infant formula marketing

20-Sep-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe is calling on consumers to use its newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool in order to clampdown and regulate the promotion of harmful products targeted at children.

Study: Not all iron supplements for pregnant women should be “considered equal”

07-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by supplement manufacturer Balchem concludes ferrous bisglycinate supplementation in pregnant women results in improved haemoglobin status and a 64% lower rate of side effects compared to other iron...

Precision microbiome engineering study: "The level of control and precision of engraftment that we have achieved is unprecedented"

05-Sep-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Bacteria found in the gut of nursing infants combined with breast milk sugars may lead to live biotherapeutics and ultimately be a game-changer for the gut health of adults.

Study sheds light on disruptions to infant gut microbiome from COVID-19 pandemic

25-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dramatic environmental changes during the early COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted the development and diversity of the infant gut microbiome, according to data collected from infants living in New York City.

NutraCast: Helaina charts new territory with breast milk proteins from precision fermentation

24-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Helaina is pioneering modern nutrition with breast milk proteins developed outside the body via precision fermentation. The biotech company is writing the safety playbook on novel bioactive proteins and to help with this, Helaina hired a nutritional sciences...

dsm-firmenich gets FDA GRAS for novel HMOs

16-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The US FDA has issued ‘Good Day Letters’ to dsm-firmenich for three Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices submitted for the human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) LNFP-l/2’-FL and hypoallergenic grade LNnT and 2’-FL.

RCT: Probiotics well tolerated and promote healthy gut flora in infants

07-Aug-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT observes an increased abundance of Bacteriodes and Lactobacillus genus following a four month intake period with L. salivarius (AP-32) and B. animalis (CP-9) probiotics respectively, in infants aged four days to two months old.

GNC launches supplemental health care service

03-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new service, GNC Health, offers access to licensed medical professionals, reduced wait time for urgent care and personal health appointments for loyalty members.

Nouri expands into Walmart

02-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Four SKUs are now on the shelves at the retail supergiant nationwide.

Nouri encourages women to take a more proactive approach

27-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

From prenatals to menopause, the gut health company wants to empower women to fill in nutrient gaps by supporting their microbiomes.

Synbiotic supplementation linked to lowered BMI in overweight children

27-Jul-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have published the first pediatric obesity study to show that a synbiotic treatment, alongside diet and exercise advice, is associated with both changes in intestinal microbiota composition and decreases in BMI.

Legislation introduced to allow dietary supplements be covered under Flex/Health spending accounts

21-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Trade associations have long advocated for dietary supplements to be added to the list of qualified medical expenses to allow consumers to decide how to spend their pre-tax dollars.

Synbiotic launched to reduce risk of mastitis

14-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Danone has developed a synbiotic supplement for pregnant and lactating mothers to prevent the common, inflammation-driven issue of mastitis.

‘Being a finalist is an honor that brings immense joy to our company’: Industry gears up for NIU Awards broadcast

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards will be revealed during a live broadcast on July 12. Our finalists excited to hear the results. You should be, too!

Science builds for novel P.UF1 probiotic as first commercial product launches

06-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

A next generation probiotic may support immune health, vitamin B12 production, and offer a range of other health benefits, with one commercial product already in the market formulated with the beneficial bacteria.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

NutraCast: How Motherlove's 4-day work week boosts productivity

23-Jun-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Nearly 95% of people desire a flexible work schedule, with flexibility ranking only second to compensation when it comes to what determines workplace satisfaction. This is according to new research from Future Forum, Slack’s research consortium, which...

Vitamin B12 and folic acid supplementation shows metabolic health benefits in kids – India RCT

21-Jun-2023 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of vitamin B12 and folic acid in toddlers has reduced their plasma concentrations of fasting total homocysteine (tHcy) – an amino acid that is linked to cardiometabolic diseases when in elevated levels.

Synbiotic Health reports new health benefits for flagship probiotic B. adolescentis strain

13-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Nebraska-based Synbiotic Health has reported data from genomic evaluation in vitro testing that reveals that B. adolescentis, iVS-1, produces gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Folate, expanding the strain’s known attributes and representing an enhanced...

Study links low maternal zinc intake to high blood pressure risk

09-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new case-controlled study has revealed key risk factors of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) in Gaza Strip, Palestine, highlighting the impact of maternal zinc intake.

Probiota Americas Day 3: Women’s health, Scientific Frontiers, Probiota Pioneers, LBPs, & Quorum Sensing

01-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific and business insights into microbiome modulation to support women’s health, LBPs, and quorum sensing, don’t wait to register!

Exploring the link: Impact of a mother's microbiome on infant's health

01-Jun-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A recent NutraIngredients webinar hosted by Chr Hansen, gave insight into the critical role a mother plays in the health of her child before giving birth, exploring opportunities for synergistic biotic supplementation.

Gnosis by Lesaffre spotlights study showing SAMe benefits for infant health

01-Jun-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Metabolomic research suggests that the compound S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe) may play a more critical role in infant development than previously thought while offering encouraging support for supplemental use in new mothers.

Probiota Americas Day 2: Regulations, centenarian microbiomes, pets, & disruptive tech

31-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific insights into the category’s most disruptive technology – A.I., CRISPR, and -omics – and a look at the microbiomes of centenarians, don’t wait to register!

Higher vitamin D dose in infants may reduce mental health risks in children

31-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Supplementation with higher doses of vitamin D during a critical emotional developmental window may reduce mental health issues like depression and anxiety in children as they age, according to a recent study.

Research notes impact of season and infant gender on HMO composition in breast milk

31-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research reveals differences in breast milk HMO levels in secretor and non secretor Israeli mothers to male and female babies, as well as revealing how composition changes with the seasons.

Review highlights promising potentials of allergy-targeted biotics

31-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new literature review highlights the positive results of studies investigating microbiome modulatory treatments for allergies in children, including prebiotic and probiotic dietary interventions.

Helaina moves to large-scale commercialization, debuts bioactive protein

18-May-2023 By Danielle Masterson

After founding Helaina in 2019, the company’s CEO said she is building a precision fermentation platform to manufacture bioactive proteins.

Abbott study: HMO 2'-FL formula modulates infant microbiome to support immune homeostasis

18-May-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementation of infant formula with the human milk oligosaccharide 2′-fucosyllactose (2′-FL) elevates the production of secondary microbial metabolites in the infant's microbiome to levels closer to that seen in breastfed infants, according to...

Probiota Pioneers: Tiny Health on the birth of the baby gut microbiome test

12-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

With Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers as part of a series profiling the entrepreneurial science and tech startups due to appear in Chicago, June 14-16.

Study explores glutathione as biomarker for suicide risk in postpartum women

08-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Glutathione reduced (GSH) may be a potential biomarker or etiologic factor in women 18 months postpartum at moderate to high risk of suicide, according to a team of Brazilian researchers.

C-sec and probiotics: Intake benefits microbiome development in 6–12-month-old infants - China RCT

08-May-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Lactobacillus paracasei N1115 (Lp N1115) supplementation for 12 weeks improved the gut immunity and helped maintain faecal pH levels in infants born via C-section, a new RCT reveals.

Meet the 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers: Tiny Health, Purity IQ & Nimble Science

01-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce Nimble Science, Purity IQ, and Tiny Health as our 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 14-16).

Study links elevated maternal vitamin B12 levels to autism in offspring

28-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study observes that elevated maternal serum levels of vitamin B12 were significantly associated with the prevalence of childhood autism in offspring, in the large-scale Finnish population studied.