Bacteria

Athletes and the gut microbiota: Can we mine for new probiotics?

10-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiomes of athletes are more diverse than non-athletes, and scientists at Harvard are predicting that new probiotics derived from athletic microbiomes could be hitting the market within two years.

What will nutrition & health look like in 2067?

05-Jul-2017 By Dr Mark Miller, principal of Kaiviti Consulting, LLC

This is a projection of what nutritional health will look like 50 years from now in 2067. It does make ridiculously excessive speculations but the intent is to encourage conversation, dreaming, creativity & exchange. I hope you join in.

Ganeden bets on inactivated probiotic ingredient for new applications

20-Jun-2017 By Nathan Gray

Probiotic giant Ganeden says its new immune ingredient looks to take the benefits of its validated strain into categories and areas that probiotics cannot be used.

‘Next gen’ probiotics: Chr. Hansen adds 100 new strain development library

12-Jun-2017 By Nathan Gray

Danish bioscience firm Chr. Hansen says 100 new strains added to its library could help development of new commercial probiotics for a range of metabolic, immune, and digestive health issues.

Timing of probiotic consumption 'unimportant’ for colonization: Study

24-May-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Should probiotics be consumed on an empty stomach or with a meal? A new study from the University of Milan suggests it doesn’t matter.

Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics earns Non-GMO Project verification for 2 ingredients

02-May-2017

Georgia-based Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics has achieved Non-GMO Project verification for its branded probiotic, DE111, as well as the company's branded prebiotic, PreforPro.

Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017

Study explores how gut microbial populations impact cognitive function

28-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

A greater abundance of gut bacteria from the phylum Bacteriodetes is associated with better cognitive function in adults, says a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Valuable protection: Is the variety of gut bacteria more important than immune system in newborns?

26-Apr-2017 By Will Chu

A wide variety of gut bacteria may provide more protection against newborn infections than previously thought, say researchers who suggests the diversity of bacteria rather than the age of the immune system is key to protection from infection.

Dispatches from Experimental Biology 2017

Broccoli may beneficially affect microbiota diversity: Study

26-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming broccoli may change the diversity and composition of the microbiota in the gastrointestinal tract, says a new study.

US Army exploring how stressors affect gut health in soldiers

20-Apr-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The mental and physical stresses associated with military training may be detrimentally affecting the health of the gut in US soldiers, potentially opening doors to nutritional interventions.

Gut bacteria control age-related inflammation: Mouse data

19-Apr-2017 By Nathan Gray

Changes to our microbiome and intestinal barrier functions directly lead to increased levels of systemic inflammation as we age, say researchers who suggest such age-related inflammation is reversible.

Evolutionary explanation? Research reveals how gut bacteria adapted to human breast milk

07-Apr-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Researchers say they have uncovered a possible evolutionary route for the mutually beneficial relationship between gut microbes and humans.

AIDP says prebiotic ingredient derives big gut health benefit from small dose

23-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

AIDP is emphasizing the prebiotic potential of its PreticX xylooligosaccharide. The small dosage provides formulation flexibility, the company says.

New probiotic meant to balance microbial, fungal communities in gut

09-Mar-2017 By Hank Schultz

A new probiotic has debuted on the market that aims to improve gut health by balancing the fungal and bacterial aspects of the microbiome.

Lotte’s probiotic chocolate success highlights functional potential in Japan

16-Jan-2017 By Oliver Nieburg

Functional chocolate is poised to contribute to market growth in Japan based on the success of Lotte’s Sweet Days chocolate, says market analyst Canadean.

Heard of the gut-brain axis? Meet the gut-skin axis...

12-Jan-2017 By Will Chu

Probiotic supplementation may improve adult acne appearance as researchers discuss the existence of a gut-skin axis in which the gastrointestinal area is targeted by bacterial strains to affect skin physiology.

IPA recommends expanded grandfathered list for probiotics

16-Dec-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The International Probiotics Association has urged the FDA to expanded the ‘grandfathered list’ of dietary ingredients to include bacterial strains globally recognized as used historically in foods.

Digitised gut bacteria sheds new light on nutrient influence

06-Dec-2016 By Adi Menayang and Will Chu

The behaviour of gut bacteria has been recreated digitally in computer simulations that model metabolic processes taking place and explain how they affect the health of the human host.

Migraine sufferers show differences in makeup of oral microbiome

14-Nov-2016 By Hank Schultz

Could migraines be triggered by what’s going on in the mouths of susceptible people? A recent study suggests that the makeup of the oral microbiome could play a role in bringing on the headaches that can debilitate migraine sufferers.

Hard to do systems biology when you ignore 99% of us (the microbiome): Expert

08-Nov-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Any advances in systems biology must incorporate study of the microbiome, says Rob Knight from the University of California in San Diego, because if we don’t we’re ignoring 99% of ourselves.

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.

Special edition: botanicals

Botanicals hit national spotlight in article on ethnobotany

22-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

A recent mainstream press article has shed welcome light on the field of enthnobotany, botanical experts said.

Gut microbiome linked to dietary compound found in heart disease

17-Aug-2016 By Will Chu

The gut microbiome may play a major role in the onset of heart disease as a study details its role in converting nutrients into a compound that is strongly associated with the condition.

Denmark funds microbiota research on ‘probiotic’ phages

23-Jun-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

A University of Copenhagen research project into the use of phages to manipulate gut microbiota is one of 164 “promising projects” to receive funding from the Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF).

Oral microbiome rich environment for study, product development, event attendees told

13-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Good overall health starts in the mouth, dentists have preached for years. Oral health is a promising avenue for probiotics development, attendees at a recent event were told.

Whole, natural fiber works best to protect gut mucosal layer, researcher says

10-Jun-2016 By Hank Schultz

Dietary fiber plays an important role in protecting the gut’s mucosal layer, according to research presented at the recent Probiota Americas event.

RCT: Probiotic reduces antibiotic-associated diarrhoea

03-Jun-2016 By Will Chu

A Lactobacillus probiotic has been shown to reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhoea (AAD) in a clinical study.

Future microbiome studies boosted by ‘multi-omics’ approach

01-Jun-2016 By Will Chu

The combination of multiple ‘omics’ technologies will give greater insights into the gut microbial communities, identifying the populations that inhabit this ecosystem, according to researchers.

High-dose vitamin D may boost diversity of the gut microbiome: Study

27-May-2016

Vitamin D3 may increase bacterial richness in the upper gastrointestinal tract and reduce opportunistic pathogens, says a new study from Austria.

Gut-brain axis uses immune system to ‘talk,’ study shows

23-May-2016 By Will Chu

The gut microbiome and the brain communicate to each other via the immune system, a study has shown as researchers delve deeper into the so-called 'gut-brain axis'.

FDA developing next-gen toolbox for probiotic products

16-May-2016 By Stephen Daniells

The US Food and Drug Administration is developing a next-generation toolbox for analyzing live microbial products, including DNA microarrays, metagenomic sequencing and analysis, and a whole genome database development.

Gut microbiome able to ‘pass on’ disease, study suggests

10-May-2016 By Will Chu

Gut bacteria implicated in the onset of obesity are able to survive outside the human body, raising suggestions this bacteria could be transferred from person to person, a study has suggested.

4 probiotic strains found in kimchi

15-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

South Korean researchers have isolated four potentially ‘useful’ probiotic strains in traditional Korean fermented food kimchi.

Probiotic effective in treating gum inflammation: Study

21-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Probiotics can benefit inflammation of the tissue around the teeth, a meta-analysis suggests.

Gut microbiome uses breast milk to promote healthy infant growth: Study

22-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Sugars found in breast milk promote healthy infant growth driven by interactions with gut bacteria, a study has found.

Gut microbiota sensitive to iron replacement say scientists

19-Feb-2016 By Louisa Richards

Iron replacement therapy in patients with inflammatory bowel disease alters gut microbiota depending on how it is administered, suggest scientists.

Gut microbes’ protective effects compromised by alcohol

12-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

The protective function of natural gut antibiotics is impaired by alcohol leaving bacteria free to migrate to the liver aggravating alcohol-induced liver disease, a study has shown.

New ISO standard for flow cytometry with probiotics

02-Feb-2016 By Jim Cornall

Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, present in yogurt and other dairy products, are used as probiotics, or “friendly bacteria,” to maintain a healthy digestive tract.

XOS alters microbiome of pre diabetic individuals in study

27-Jan-2016 By Hank Schultz

In a UCLA study on xylooligosaccharide the prebiotic fiber showed the potential for altering the gut microbiome of pre diabetic individuals.

Gut microbe damage from low-fibre diets may be inherited - and irreversible

19-Jan-2016 By Will Chu

Adopting a high-fibre diet may not only benefit the microbial profile of the person consuming the diet but also their future children, according to a study in Nature.

Navigating health conundrums: Nutrients, probiotics and nutrient-microbiome interactions

08-Jan-2016 By Mark J. S. Miller, PhD, MBA, FACN, CNS

The general public is just beginning to learn about the true potential of probiotics and the concept that microbes can provide health as well as drive complications previously assigned to germs. The challenge is how do we effectively manage these microbes...