Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
From spirulina to mushrooms to probiotics, July has an ingredient for every need state. This month is wrapping up with formulations for cellular health, cognitive support, hydration, metabolism and more.
A new paper published in the journal Advances in Nutrition examines whether the efficacy evidence currently available supports population-based, preventive recommendations for probiotics. This has raised questions within the dietary supplement industry...
Probiotic supplementation (PS) in preterm infants reduces risk of hospitalization in the first two years after discharge from the neonatal unit, according to a recent study from Western Australia published in the journal Nutrients.
Amare Global recently announced the appointment of Asma Ishaq as Chief Executive Officer. The new CEO said she is determined to position Amare Global as a leader in the mental wellness category through innovative product offerings.
Despite being 51% of the population, it's no secret that women still face huge data gaps and lack of representation. Nouri founder Caroline Carralero has witnessed firsthand some of the emerging science and market response to women's health...
Dr. Jake Burlet is CEO of Canada-based CanBiocin, a company founded in 1998 that focuses on species-specific probiotics that target animal health. Burlet spoke about the organization and its recent research during this year’s Probiota conference in Salt...
Dr Zack Abbott, founder and CEO of ZBiotics, says the science supporting probiotics is inconsistent because like a fingerprint, everyone has a unique microbiome. Instead, Abbott suggests genetically engineered probiotics.
Evonik’s probiotic enhances gluten digestion and promotes gut microbiota homeostasis, new research has found, providing health support for people with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease (CD).
Findings from a Korean study showed that a higher intake of prebiotic and probiotic foods was significantly associated with lower severity of anxiety symptoms.
Probiotics and postbiotics play an important role in the management of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, although research into this field is still evolving.
Supplementation with a probiotic supplement with saffron extract over six months can improve serum triglycerides in people with type 1 diabetes (DMT-1) and may be a valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control, according to new research.
The health of half the population has been largely ignored in research and on the shelves. However, the recent IPAWC + Probiota Americas highlighted how more brands are using gut health to tap into a range of needs–from fertility to PMS to menopause.
Supplementation with Probi’s LpHEAL9 probiotic strain may modestly reduce markers of inflammation in older adults while also conferring cognitive benefits, says a new study from Sweden.
As consumers continue to treat their pets like children, fads that are typically reserved for humans are now tracking in the pet category. One trend that is on the rise is pet supplements, a topic highlighted at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota...
Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.
Researchers in Hong Kong have started a randomised controlled trial to observe whether probiotic supplements taken by pregnant women can reduce the incidence of neonatal jaundice.
A probiotic blend consisting of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BEPC22 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BELP53 has been found to reduce body fat percentage, weight and BMI in a new placebo-controlled trial.
At the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas event in Salt Lake City, market research firm FMCG Gurus presented the current biotics landscape, painting a picture of a consumer base focused on day-to-day needs and value for money.
Novel, customized blends of polyphenol and fiber may provide an additional beneficial effect on select taxa in the gut microbiome, offering a new way to supplement.
A new review outlines how nutrition can affect the function and regeneration processes of the gut–brain–muscle axis, highlighting the potential of supplements such as probiotics, curcumin, vitamin D and tart cherry.
The use of a synbiotic supplement helped to modulate miRNA expression and therefore lipid metabolism, according to a recent study. This modulation was observed in participants suffering from dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder with abnormal blood lipid...
Consuming the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 increased sleep duration and reduced fatigue, according to a study, which also reported associations with an improvement in sleepiness upon waking and feelings of being well-rested during the...
A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition reports consuming foods with high amounts of live microbes may reduce the risk of sarcopenia as people age.
San Diego-based personalized probiotics company Floré by Sun Genomics recently announced a new distribution agreement with Evexia Diagnostics to bring its personalized microbiome mapping technology to Evexia’s 20,000 clinical practitioners.
The microbiome’s role in stunting among children is multifaceted and can be examined by regional differences, according to a review published in the journal Nature.
In her role at the International Probiotics Association (IPA) and as president of Microbiome Experts, Sandra Saville, RD, educates, communicates and translates the science surrounding gut health.
Mind health, specifically sleep, was a buzz word across the Vitafoods show last week, with market analysts discussing its popularity and suppliers delivering their solutions.
AB-Biotics, a Kaneka company, launched its Gyntima women's health solutions range at Vitafoods last week, highlighting new research that supports its probiotic blend's impact on estrogen activity to help manage menopause symptoms.
From partnering with the American Diabetes Association to collaborating with SuperGut and online influencers, relationships are a significant aspect of GNC.
Participants with more severe metabolic conditions benefit less from a probiotic intervention for depression than other participants, flagging the need for more complex and tailored approaches, indicates a study from Poland.
More pet parents are turning to biotics to supplement the health of their animal companions as understanding of the connection between gut health and immunity continues to expand.
A plant-derived probiotic strain has been found to be effective in reducing body fat, and could potentially be a safer alternative for weight loss management compared to existing drugs, say Korean researchers.
The first clinical trial published using ADM's heat-treated Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347 suggests the ingredient significantly improves IBS symptoms and quality of life.
Scientists at Aelius Biotech have developed the only in vitro gastrointestinal models integrating the digestive, mucus and epithelial barriers to help eradicate animal testing and derisk and accelerate health product development.
Current studies reveal probiotics could aid, and potentially play a role in preventing, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but further research is needed to determine treatment strategies and encourage industry growth in this area.
NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce BIOMILQ, HelloBiome and Preebio as our 2024 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 10-12).
Lallemand Health Solutions and dsm-firmenich are partnering to launch new synergistic synbiotic solutions combining human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and probiotics for for early-life nutrition.
Cognitive deficits caused by malnutrition may be restored by interventions targeting the gut microbiome. However, direct imaging of the brain is still needed to understand those cognitive connections in humans, according to findings published in Clinical...
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.
AB-Biotics’ probiotic blend AB-Life could improve heart health through the modulation of bile acid serum pool and regulation of circulating lipoproteins, new research has found.
The concept of biological age has captured consumer attention with an increasing number of brands offering supplements promising to slow or even reverse the biological clock, but what does the scientific evidence backing these claims say?
