“I think it’s really important for the field to understand what the baseline understanding and criteria are for these substances so that the whole scientific and commercial and regulatory world can coalesce around definitions that make the most sense,”...
Personalized nutrition company Ombre is retail ready, preparing to launch its microbiome home test kit and targeted probiotic supplements to a wider market at Natural Products Expo East later this month.
Italian probiotics heavyweight Probiotical plans to bolster its presence in the US market by riding what the company calls a rising tide of consumer awareness of the importance of gut wellbeing to skin health.
The potential immunomodulatory properties of Akkermansia muciniphila may be linked to a specific type of phosphatidylethanolamine, says a new paper in Nature that deepens our understanding of how this bacterium supports human health.
Global health and wellness brand GNC is adding more products from The Honest Company, a wellness brand started by celebrity Jessica Alba, targeting women’s health needs around sleep, mood, immunity, and hair health.
Inflammation and dysbiosis were the two most studied health conditions for probiotics related research between 2016 and 2020, according to a newly constructed database by a group of Hong Kong researchers.
Sleep-deprived, stressed, and under pressure to perform academically while balancing their newfound freedom, college students are a burgeoning yet underserved market for health and nutrition products, says The Vitamin Shoppe CEO Sharon Leite.
Thorne HealthTech recently relaunched its Gut Health Test with the inclusion of its patent-pending Microbiome Wipe, eliminating the stool sampling that might be deterring users from testing their microbiome.
Greek biopharmaceutical firm Cloudpharm is to team up with Cosmos Holdings in a deal that harnesses the gut microbiome as a basis to develop products addressing obesity.
The Akkermansia Company, formerly called A-Mansia Biotech, has revealed its new brand name along with plans to launch food supplement Akkermansia muciniphila.
Obese children may benefit from a synbiotic combination of probiotics and a prebiotic, with 12 weeks of supplementation linked to significant decreases in body weight, BMI, and waist size.
Swiss researchers at the University of Basel assert that high-dose probiotics can reduce the symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) and suggest supplementation as a possible “non-stigmatising” add-on therapy.
Probiotic formulators are increasingly turning to prebiotics like dietary fibres, polyphenols, fructo-oligosaccharides and lactulose, with 51% of probiotic supplements tracked by Lumina Intelligence containing a prebiotic of some kind.
OptiBiotix continues to expand its presence in the microbiome health space after the recent listing of of its subsidiary ProBiotix Health on London’s Aquis Stock Exchange.
Probiotic innovation isn’t all about biology. Presenters at the recent Probiota Americas event were given an insight into smart toilets, ingestible sensors, and new species identification technology.
Amway Korea has launched a precision probiotics service where users send in their faecal samples for analysis and receive recommendations on which probiotic to take to improve their gut microbiome and increase the production of beneficial short-chain...
Kibow Biotech, developer of a probiotic formulation aimed as supporting kidney disease sufferers, has announced progress in developing the same formula as a drug.
A probiotic supplement may help accelerate the gut microbiome’s development in babies who are born without a fully formed gut microbiome, according to Canadian researchers.
A panel of regulatory experts will examine some of the pressing issues in the probiotics filed at the upcoming Probiota Americas event. Questions about New Dietary Ingredients notifications, labeling issues, expanding health indications for probiotics...
German probiotics firm SYNformulas presented its heat-inactivated bacterial strain at Vitafoods that can be used to address diarrhoea, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation.
Phylogene and The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are to form a research collaboration to develop a range of microbiota analysis techniques.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the thumbs up to extending the use of Bimuno’s galactooligosaccharises (GOS) as a novel food for use in special medical purposes (FSMP).
This month's new offerings address a variety of needs specifically for kids, including a new hydration pouch, probiotics for dental health and protein for growing bodies. For the adults, April was all about stress management, with ingredients like...
NutraIngredients took the opportunity to speak to Magali Cordaillat-Simmons, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Director, Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI) on regulatory science and how it paves the way for innovative therapies.
A new FDA draft guidance on food allergens lays out the factors the Agency will use to evaluate the risk posed by substances beyond the nine major allergens now on or soon to be added to the list.
Swedish biotech, Probi has collaborated with global ingredients supplier, Symrise to develop a unique upcycled postbiotic targeting cosmetic skin care.
This year’s Expo West was chock full of innovations in gut health, offering a variety of benefits for humans to maintain optimal digestive health. But what about the 39 trillion microbes that call our bodies home?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved to a point, where it can be used to analyse ‘omics data to identify mechanisms of action that underlie health benefits desirable to today’s consumer.
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A Thai researcher has developed a test kit for measuring the gut microbiome bacteria which works in the same way as the now widely used antigen rapid test (ART) for detecting COVID-19.
The microbiome’s link to cancer was hinted at this week in a new study that points to a signature bacterial group that could provide early warning signs of pancreatic cancer.
UK microbiome firm Microbiotica has completed a €60m (£50m) financing round intended to fund its two lead oral live biotherapeutics (LBP) developed to tackle Ulcerative Colitis (UC).
The probiotic market in South Korea has witnessed robust growth in recent years and is set for further growth, according to a raft of probiotic companies, including Cell Biotech, AceBiome, and Amorepacific.
Researchers based in Italy and Ireland have proposed a two step approach to validating and enumerating probiotic supplements. A stakeholder group commented that the approach holds promise for better quality control within the industry.
International Flavors and Fragrances has continued its strong push into the health and wellness space with the purchase of Oregon-based contract manufacturer Health Wright Products, LLC.
Pam Cebulski, senior vice president of marketing and general manager of consumer brands at Pantheryx, has over two decades of experience leading and commercializing global healthcare brands from consumer goods to pharmaceuticals to medical devices.
New research has found significant positive shifts in gut microbiome makeup among subjects participating in a weight loss program with the most beneficial changes occurring in subjects who showed low diversity at the outset.
Monica Rubio spent many years as a food consultant and recently made the shift to the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. She was recently named the director of operations at Stellar Biotics.
Shaklee's director of Product Innovation and Scientific Affairs opened up about formulating immune support supplements and what consumers need to know about immune-boosting ingredients.
Belgian ingredients supplier, Puratos is to acquire the scientific expertise of THT in a bid to satisfy growing consumer demand for products that promote a well-balanced gut microbiome.
A prototype biomarker that recognises antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis has been created by a team from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, who believe the tool could help in developing future biotherapeutics.
A new probiotic has hit the market with an unusual claim to boost lung health. The product arose out of work at a university in Alabama and represents a growing trend.
