Gut Bacteria

Sugarcane fix: Revolutionary remote trial to explore health benefits of polyphenols in plant extract

23-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers at Deakin University Australia are planning a fully remote trial to investigate the health beneficial properties of polyphenols in sugarcane extract and their potential to improve gut, heart and mental health.

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.

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.

The Akkermansia Company extends international reach with pasteurised probiotic

13-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Microbiome specialists The Akkermansia Company will roll out their next-gen probiotic supplement in Italy from this December.

Nebraska team pioneers fast, reliable microbiome modeling

06-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A team at the Nebraska Food for Health Center has developed an automated system to test new ingredients that holds great promise for quickly validating their prebiotic potential.

Study teases out specific gut health benefits of barley arabinoxylan, beta glucan

21-Sep-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new study has found improvement in gut health parameters linked with the arabinoxylan fraction of barley. The research also charted the benefits offered by the grain’s beta glucan content.

‘Total microbiome company’ is bringing microbiome innovation to the masses

08-Sep-2022 By Danielle Masterson

BIOHM has unveiled a number of services for gut health companies and developers looking to advance their offerings.

Review finds neuroprotective potential in probiotics and prebiotics, but hard data hard to find

18-May-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found reason to believe in the neuroprotective potential of probiotics and prebiotics. But the complex nature and lengthy progression of neurodegenerative conditions means convincing proof is still lacking, the researchers said

Fish collagen peptides quell gut inflammation in mouse, blood tissue study

10-Jan-2022 By Hank Schultz

Peptides derived from a marine collagen source quelled intestinal inflammation in a new study using a mouse model of inflammation as well as human blood tissue.

Polyphenol-based bacterial coating may promote “living biotherapeutics,” MIT says

14-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

A polyphenol-based coating used on bacterial strains to protect them from oxygen’s harmful effects could pave the development of “living biotherapeutics” that are more resistant to the manufacturing process.

Next generation pasteurised gut bacterium gets green light from EFSA

03-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A-Mansia Biotech’s pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila is the first next generation gut microbe to get the green light from EFSA, opening the door to a "new generation of nutritional supplements".

Bovine Colostrum promising for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO): Study

06-May-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New research points to bovine colostrum as a favorable solution to strengthening gut wall lining.

Microbiome impacts COVID-19 severity and duration, study suggests

13-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Gut microbiota composition may be associated with the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of on-going symptoms, according to a newly published observational study.

C-section’s toll on gut bacteria prompt scientists to restore infant microbes

05-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The events surrounding a baby’s entrance into the world could have profound implications on the rest of their lives, new research published in the journal Gastroenterology suggests.

How gut microbiome affects host behavior: Study

26-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With about 90% of serotonin receptors located in the gut, it is easy to understand why the gut is often referred to as the "second brain." While we do know that what we eat affects the microbiome and the brain, how the microbiome in turn impacts...

Study reveals how vitamin D supplementation influences baby's gut microbiome

20-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A cohort study of 1,157 infants has found that vitamin D supplementation is associated with bacterial changes in a baby's microbiome which may influence susceptibility to asthma or respiratory viral infections.

Engineers create microbiome tool for breeding beneficial gut bacteria

07-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Biological and mechanical engineers have designed a tool which replicates the lining of the colon, in which they can grow gut bacteria and study their effects on human health.

Clear Probiotics launches synbiotic to avert herpes outbreak

20-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Clear Probiotics recently debuted a probiotic and prebiotic formula that aims to prevent lip outbreaks and alleviate associated issues.

'Game changing' research discovers 'striking' links between genes and gut bacteria

25-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Specific genes are linked to the existence and amount of certain gut bacteria, according to new research involving nearly 4,000 individuals which authors say could transform our understanding of common diseases, including obesity, irritable bowel syndrome,...

Review: Athletes have healthier, more diverse guts, but why that’s true is less clear

15-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

Athletes have greater gut diversity and more functional pathways within their microbiota than do their more sedentary peers. Why these facts are true is less clear, wrote the authors of a new comprehensive review.

Sunlight exposure and its role in skin-gut axis

04-May-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Outside influences have shown strong correlations with what lives inside our bodies, and researchers are just beginning to understand how these environmental factors may affect the makeup of the gut microbiome.

Researchers develop new tool to study ancient poop, provides insight into evolution of gut microbiome

20-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Using shotgun metagenomics applied to archaeological feces, an international team of scientists have unveiled a new method that provides fresh insight into the composition and functions of ancient human and animal gut microbiota.

Air pollution and weight: Can what you breathe impact your gut?

16-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A new study found that exposure to air pollutants is associated with the composition of the gut microbiome.

Amino acid found in protein sources linked to cardiovascular disease

09-Mar-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified an amino acid found in plant- and animal-based protein sources like meat, beans and soy that is linked to the development of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack, stroke and death.

Carbiotix takes gut microbiome testing mainstream

14-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Carbiotix CEO Kristofer Cook tells NutraIngredients-USA that the future of gut health lie in personalization.

Probiotics in sports nutrition: Ralf Jäger on using the right strain

10-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The probiotics expert highlights research on strain-specific benefits for athletes and performance.

Gut bacteria linked to muscle function in the colon, says mice study

07-Feb-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Micro-organisms in the gut support healthy digestion by helping nerve cells within the intestine to regulate the contraction and relaxation of the muscle wall of the colon, according to a new study in mice.

What your child’s gut health says about their behavior

23-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

If your child misbehaves, you may only have yourself to blame, a new study suggests. Recent research indicates the gut microbiome could be a potential determinant of how a child’s environment ultimately impacts their neurobiological function and mental...

Gut microbial strains and cohabitation: Twin study

10-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Complex commensal microbial communities are an integral aspect of human health, with the human gut microbiome development beginning even before birth. A number of factors are thought to impact the stability of microbial strains in the gut, such as mode...

Viome raises more money, highlighting growth opportunities in personalized nutrition category

03-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The increasing financial backing for biomarker testing such what Viome offers is an example of the expansion of personalized nutrition and gut health.

Synbiotic Health, NUtech Ventures partner to develop innovative synergistic synbiotics

26-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The agreement aims to gather research for product development strategies and solutions and ultimately bring new synbiotic discoveries to the marketplace.

Review: Postbiotics show promise, even if method of action is unclear

20-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

The use of postbiotics could be an attractive alternative to prebiotics in immunocompromised children and adults, according to a recent review. But the lack of a definition of the term is still a complicating factor in determining effectiveness, the...

Researchers develop database to disentangle microbiota web of information

12-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

In order to bring microbiome research to routine clinical practice, there must be a standard report that allows an individual’s microbiome to be compared to the expanding knowledge base of “normal” microbiome data. Researchers say their Fecal Biome Population...

Comet Bio teams up with farmers to develop ingredients with use crop leftovers

06-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The manufacturer is founded on upcycling crop leftovers to develop healthy, sustainable, and natural ingredients for use in supplements, foods, and beverages.

Nutrient supplementation beneficial for a range of mental disorders

01-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A whopping 77% of Americans report they consume dietary supplements, according to CRN. A recent study found that a major reason behind the supplements intake is to combat anxiety or stress.

Microbiome profiling: Study uncovers ‘comprehensive’ list of organisms that make a healthy gut

27-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

There are 157 organisms that form the 'baseline biome' of a healthy human gut, according to new research published in PLoS One.

Gut bacteria could influence muscle growth and function: Mouse data

27-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

Altering the makeup of our gut microbiome could have an impact on muscle growth and function, say researchers who hope the new findings will have promise for age-related muscle loss.

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Pilot study sheds light on probiotics’ potential as novel therapy for depression symptoms

18-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Building on previous studies on the gut-brain axis, PhD candidate Caroline Wallace postulates that probiotics consumption may modulate depression symptoms.

Teenage microbiome disruption linked to multiple sclerosis trigger: Mouse data

07-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Gut bacteria dysbiosis during young adulthood may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Whole grain switch benefits weight loss and inflammation - but not gut bacteria

06-Nov-2017 By Nathan Gray

Swapping out refined grains for whole grains does not cause significant shifts in our gut microbes or better insulin resistance – but does result in weight loss, lower food intake, and reduced systemic inflammation, say researchers.

Stress hormone may be ‘middle man’ in gut-brain communication

24-Aug-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

The stress hormone cortisol appears to mediate the link between a common type of gut bacteria and the levels of an abundant brain metabolite, according to a recent animal study in Gut Microbes.

Directing psychobiotic ‘talk’ via gut-brain network key to neurological benefits: Study

15-Nov-2016 By Will Chu

Controlling communication between probiotics and the brain is the next challenge for scientists as an Oxford University review outlines strategies for their use in treating brain disorders and enhancing cognition.

"This is a new idea - that some probiotics may work by affecting the overall ecosystem of the gut"

How do probiotics work? Previously unknown 'facilitator' mechanism revealed

15-Apr-2015 By Niamh Michail

The popular probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may work by acting as 'a facilitator' that modifies and promotes the activity of other gut bacteria, say scientists.

Battle of the bugs: Beneficial bacteria vital to immune response against infection

17-Mar-2014 By Lynda Searby

Our microbiome may play a central role in immune responses to infections, according to new research revealing how beneficial bacteria are necessary for the development of innate immune cells.

Microbiota may communicate with human gut cells through enzyme signalling

14-Feb-2014 By Nathan Gray

An enzyme secreted by gut bacteria to break down food components may also play a vital role in communication with our own cells, according to new research.

Microbiome metabolism: Scientists reveal how gut bacteria break down complex carbohydrates

21-Jan-2014 By Nathan Gray

An international team of researchers have uncovered the cellular mechanisms that allow bacteria a single group of bacteria found in our microbiota to break down complex sugars and fibres.

Understanding the aging gut: Microbiome modifications may be linked to health and lifespan

17-Jan-2014 By Nathan Gray

Modifications to the microbiota could lead to changes in health and lifespan that are associated with aging, according to new research in fruit flies.

Gut bacteria changes touted as a cause of diabetes

27-Sep-2012 By Nathan Gray

Major changes to the profile of our gut bacteria ecosystem are associated with the development of type two diabetes, according to ‘exciting’ new meta-genomic data published in Nature.

Round table: Gut health and obesity

18-Nov-2008

Modifying our gut bacteria with probiotics and prebiotics may be a new weapon in the fight against obesity. Three experts active in this field discuss the current state of play, and what the future may hold for weight management with probiotics and prebiotics.