Gut Health

Synbiotics for stress: study observes reduced markers of inflammation

31-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

The new study finds that those suffering with Fibromyalgia (FM) administered the synbiotic showed a significant reduction in the inflammatory marker IL-8, as well as perceived stress and anxiety levels.

Deadline for entry is April 7, 2023!

Probiota Americas 2023 call for abstracts: Got groundbreaking research to shout about?

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers, and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

What is next for probiotics? Consumers seek transparency, science-backed validation

29-Mar-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Increasing interest in health benefits from probiotics, prebiotics and their synergies is opening new markets for functional foods and beverages, but for products to take full advantage of these opportunities, they must meet consumers’ rising bar for...

Start-up spotlight

FerryX for IBS: Start-up launches probiotic able to thrive during inflammation

27-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

Jenny Bailey, PhD and FerryX founder, discusses how her work as an immunologist researching gut inflammation at Bristol University enabled for the identification of the 'Ferrocalm' probiotic strain and subsequent launch of her brand FerryX....

AnaBio Technologies unlocks shelf-stable probiotic beverage market with heat-resistant, moisture-stabilizing micro-encapsulation technology

22-Mar-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

A patented micro-encapsulation technology from AnaBio Technologies promises to protect and stabilize probiotic bacteria from short bursts of high temperatures and moisture up to 12 months – unlocking an unmet demand in the fast-growing shelf-stable functional...

Study: L. rhamnosus delivers microbiome benefits in healthy adults

20-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Daily probiotic supplementation for one month can significantly increase the abundance of Lacticaseibacillus and reduce harmful bacteria in the microbiota of healthy adults.

Personalised diet and supplements targeting gut health the key to neurological health, review concludes

20-Mar-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A review has examined the role of gut health promoting supplements, such as probiotics and omega-3 fatty acids, in modulating cognitive health, with calls for personalised interventions.

Bifidobacterium probiotic may incur “remarkable” benefits to infant gut, study finds

17-Mar-2023 By Olivia Brown

The randomised control trial notes that frequency of defecation and watery stools reduced following supplementation with B. infantis M-63 in infants up until three months of age, compared to the placebo group.

Biohm partners with Life Extension to design targeted microbiome supplements

16-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Microbiome company Biohm Health announced that it will harness its data platform to “discover and launch a new line of supplements” in partnership with health and wellness brand Life Extension.

Study supports Seed's DS-01 Synbiotic protective effects against alcohol, antibiotics

13-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Seed’s DS-01 synbiotic may protect the gut microbiome from dysbiotic stressors such as alcohol and antibiotics, according to a new SHIME study.

Advanced Biotics partners shift work expert to optimise health and safety through microbiome modulation

13-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

A gut health supplement startup has partnered a shift work expert in the Netherlands to illuminate the extensive health benefits of microbiome modulation in night workers.

Sonomaceuticals upcycles Chardonnay pomace into health benefits

08-Mar-2023 By Asia Sherman

Two wine industry veterans are channeling research and leftover grape pomace into a superfood ingredient chocked full of bioactive compounds for gut and heart health.

Women’s health, disruptive tech, and CEOs: Themes announced for Probiota Americas 2023

07-Mar-2023

Delegate registration is now open for Probiota Americas in Chicago, with the event kicking off with a panel with CEOs from some of the most iconic brands in the US dietary supplements space.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: New discoveries and opportunities in HMO supplementation

03-Mar-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

New research into human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is revealing exciting new opportunities to target specific health concerns within babies and the older population.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Elodie Aragon, Product Manager, Lallemand Health Solutions

01-Mar-2023 By Danielle Masterson

After working as a product manager in the pharmaceutical industry, Elodie Aragon left to pursue a career focused on proactive health solutions.

Study highlights rapid benefits from DE111 probiotic

24-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acute supplementation with ADM’s Bacillus subtilis DE111 probiotic leads to detectable changes on the microbiome within hours, says a new study that supports the efficacy of the strain.

Insights from Probiota 2023

VIDEO: Massive metagenomic database looking beyond microbiome diversity

23-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown and Nikki Hancocks

Vast consumer datasets have led scientists at personalised nutrition platform ‘Zoe’ to pinpoint ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria and provide precision advice which goes beyond general microbiome diversity.

The market for pet probiotics is wide open

13-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Poised for growth, a new report from Lumina Intelligence explores the gaps in the emerging category of pet-positioned probiotics.

More pet owners are searching for proactive pet health management, experts say

13-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

As owners treat their pets as part of the family, the market for pet supplements is booming, with robust growth predicted to continue for several years at least.

NutraCast: Digging into postbiotics for dogs

10-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The in-home validation efficacy study of Cargill's EpiCor Pets postbiotic supplement for dogs captured microbiome data and pet owner insights.

Insights from Probiota 2023

Chr. Hansen hints at future synbiotic production following significant research findings

10-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Adam Baker, director of science at Chr. Hansen, discussed recent in-house clinical trials observing an amplified response following administration of probiotics with HMOs, compared with pre- or probiotics given alone, at Probiota last week.

New platform to develop next gen microbiome-safe products

06-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Synthetic chemicals have increased too rapidly over the years, jeopardizing the health of humans and the planet. Now Seed and the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma are combining microbiome science and epithelial immunology knowledge to thwart these...

NutraCast: Seed on synbiotics for kids and predictions for gut microbiome research

03-Feb-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Infancy is commonly recognized as a critical time period for microbiota to colonize the gut. And when it comes to adults, it seems there is a new probiotic launched everyday. But what about those in the middle? What do we know about the gut microbiomes...

Grape polyphenols may boost Akkermansia levels, improve the 'intestinal environment': Animal data

03-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenols from grapes may indirectly boost levels of Akkermansia muciniphila and improve the inflammatory profile of the intestines, says a new study from Rutgers University.

Probiotics may reduce risks of overweight for children of obese mothers

02-Feb-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with probiotics for overweight or obese women during pregnancy and beyond may lower the odds of the children being overweight, says a new study from Finland.

Study observes gut dysbiosis in anaemic women

01-Feb-2023 By Olivia Brown

Significant differences were noted in the intestinal bacterial populations of iron-deficient anaemic (IDA) women compared with healthy controls, with Faecalibacterium species displaying the greatest reductions, a new metabolomics study finds.

NutraCast: The power of resistant starch—beyond gut health

27-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Resistant starch has received a lot of attention for its potential to exert a healthy impact on the gut and Supergut is adding to that by offering insights through its research.

Evonik launches targeted synbiotic solutions 'In Vivo Biotics'

27-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Evonik Industries has launched a new line of synbiotics under the brand 'In Vivo Biotics' to cater to key consumer health concerns including beauty-from-within, mental health, and gluten intolerance.

Industry insights from Nizo: Bringing next generation microbes into consumer products

24-Jan-2023 By Bart Smit and Anneloes Groenenboom, Principal Scientist Fermentation and Project Manager Fermentation, Nizo

The market for beneficial microbes is increasingly diverse, with next generation probiotics and commensal bacteria being added to the possibilities. NIZO’s Bart Smit, principal scientist fermentation, and Anneloes Groenenboom, project manager fermentation,...

Q&A: ING2 co-founder on developing evolved ingredients for muscle, brain and gut health

20-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingenious Ingredients (ING2), an innovation company focused on developing breakthrough bioactives, says it has hit lighting twice with its two first ingredients.

L. paracasei strain shows weight management potential, for mice at least

20-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic supplementation was found to reduce weight gain and decrease accumulation of fat in the livers of lab mice fed a high-fat diet, according to a new study from the China Agricultural University in Beijing.

The emerging opportunity for microbiome modulation to improve sleep

19-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumers are increasingly aware of the detrimental effects of not getting enough sleep, and emerging links between the gut microbiota and sleep present opportunities for pre-, pro-, and postbiotics in the booming natural sleep aid category.

Top 3 digestive trends for 2023, according to Comet

16-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The report offers new insights into the shifting consumer preferences and the expectations for digestive health.

Probiotic strain may help manage CVD risks

16-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consumption of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia may exert cardio-metabolic benefits in healthy adults, according to data from two parallel-armed, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies.

DSM partners Sun Genomics precision probiotic brand Floré

12-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Sun Genomics' personalised probiotics brand Floré has partnered with DSM Venturing in an aim to expand on the science and the commercial availability of precision probiotics around the globe.

Study: Seven-strain probiotic supplementation treats asthma via miRNA regulation

11-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

An eight-week course of supplementation with seven probiotic strains led to improved respiratory health via regulation of miRNA expression in a recent study of asthma patients.

Kaneka Probiotics takes on precision probiotics

09-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The company is seeing success in recent studies and are ramping up for an exciting new study in women’s health.

NutraCast: Supergut undergoes 'brand therapy', shifts from DTC to content

06-Jan-2023 By Danielle Masterson

In 2011, Google conducted its landmark study that found that 88% of shoppers use what's known as a Zero Moment of Truth — a stage in the buying cycle where a consumer researches a product before buying it. This study is a key reference point in the...

Gut microbiota a potential biomarker for age status, say researchers

05-Jan-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

An abundance of specific gut bacteria, such as Collinsella, Roseburia, and Sporobacter, may be linked to increased life expectancy and “support the potential role of gut microbiota in the development of longevity”, according to published research.

Probiotic B. pseudocatenulatum helps prevent arthritis in animal study

04-Jan-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Taking the probiotic B. pseudocatenulatum daily can effectively prevent rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research in mice.

Polyphenols for the mind: review stresses “urgent need for more precise microbiome sequencing”

03-Jan-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review observes that polyphenols influence the gut microbiota by shifting populations to beneficial strains, thereby influencing the microbial metabolites produced and influencing the central nervous system via the gut-brain axis.

Probiotic may boost cognitive function in healthy older people: RCT

03-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with Bifidobacterium longum BB68S may improve measures of cognitive function, including memory and attention, in older people, says a new study.

Year end review IPA 2022

Guest Article: The Year of Transition; securing the winds of change responsibly.

19-Dec-2022 By George Paraskevakos, MBA, IPA Executive Director

As an observer of the dietary supplement industry for close to 20 years, it always felt we are shifting to accommodate “Winds of Change". There are always new concepts and ingredients which capture our attention even if it is for a small moment in...

From the archives: Reflecting on one year of war in Ukraine

Developing biotics under the shadow of war

08-Dec-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For Stellar Biotics, it’s anything but business as usual as the Ukrainian CEO runs a New Jersey-based business with family ties in Ukraine.

Better brains, better guts: Natural Grocers picks out trends for 2023

06-Dec-2022 By Hank Schultz

Omega-3s and gut health ingredients will see greater demand in 2023, according to new projections by supplement retailer Natural Grocers.

Microbiome research: the influence of multi-omic databases

05-Dec-2022 By Olivia Brown

The MiMeDB and gutMDisorder v2.0 databases, launched by researchers earlier this year, collate microbiome research to allow for comprehensive multi-omic integration.

FREE Webinar: Postbiotics - New tools for microbiome modulation

30-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Postbiotics are establishing themselves as a strong weapon in the arsenal for modulating the microbiome. There is wholesale excitement about the science and potential health benefits for these preparations, and how these ingredients may offer more formulation...

LC40 probiotic significantly reduces gastrointestinal infections in C-section infants

29-Nov-2022 By Asia Sherman

A probiotic isolated from human breast milk may reduce gastrointestinal infections in infants born by Cesarean section by up to 73%, according to recent review published in the Frontiers in Pediatrics journal.

Metabologenomic data may predict probiotic effects before intake, study suggests

18-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Responses to probiotic interventions can vary between people, but a new study suggesting that an initial metabologenomic analysis of the gut microbiota may remove the guess work and allow for accurate predictions of the potential effects of a probiotic.

Elderberry polyphenols may boost Akkermansia levels: Human data

14-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with 600 mg of an elderberry extract may boost diversity of the gut microbiota, with specific increases in levels of Akkermansia, says a new study from Austria and Italy.