Prebiotic

Fermented soymilk-honey improves bone marker in menopause

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study has found that soymilk-honey fermented with a strain of Lactobacillus plantarum significantly reduces a blood biomarker of osteoporosis in menopausal women, thanks to its synbiotic impact.

Mushroom blend shows prebiotic activity in TIM-2 model

11-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A blend of three mushrooms may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut and increase levels of the short chain fatty acid butyrate, says a new study.

Dark chocolate may alter gut microbiome, improve mood: RCT

24-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming an 85% cocoa dark chocolate significantly altered the diversity of the gut microbiome and improved mood in a randomized controlled trial with healthy young adults.

Kiwifruit polyphenols may offer prebiotic potential, protect against leaky gut

15-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A polyphenolic-rich extract from kiwifruit peel may reduce intestinal permeability associated with a high-fat diet by boosting the levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, suggests a new study from China.

Are omega-3 fatty acids prebiotic ingredients?

03-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s may beneficially alter the composition of the gut microbiome and lead to increases in the production of short chain fatty acids, says a study from King’s College London.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Meet the Ingredients of the Year!

21-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The Ingredient of the Year categories honored the best and the brightest across a range of health endpoints, including beauty-from-within, cognition, healthy aging, prebiotic, sports nutrition, and weight management.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

A new kind of remedy: Rapper launches supplements startup

24-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A British rapper and mental health advocate known as Professor Green, has co-founded a supplements brand after suffering gut health issues which impacted him physically and psychologically.

'First of its kind' study indicates prebiotic can reduce anxiety

20-May-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A "first of its kind" clinical trial has shown the ability of Biotis GOS, the galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotic ingredient by FrieslandCampina Ingredients, to reduce self-reported anxiety in young women.

Prebiotic carbohydrate may reduce infant infection duration, says Beneo

04-May-2021 By Will Chu

Supplementation with a prebiotic carbohydrate during the first year of life may reduce the duration of infections, further emphasising the link between the gut microbiome and immune function.

Study reveals mental health benefits of prebiotics in young females

30-Apr-2021 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Daily consumption of prebiotic supplements can improve mental wellbeing and reduce anxiety in young adult females, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.

Shelf life, stability make postbiotics attractive alternative to probiotics

02-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics — we are living in the age of ‘biotics.’ But there’s one that you are likely to start hearing more about: postbiotics.

HMO levels in human milk linked to infant cognitive development: Abbott Study

25-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Levels of two specific human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are linked with measure of infant cognitive development, says a pilot study led by R&D Abbott Nutrition.

Researchers develop a non-invasive diagnostic tool for developing personalized probiotics, prebiotics

17-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Scintigraphic transit, intraluminal manometry, the barostat technique...these are just a few of the methods available for developing a detailed picture of what goes on in the gut—but they’re also very invasive. Now there's an alternative.

Inulin prebiotic shows anti-inflammatory potential in obese people: RCT

12-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Three months of consuming chicory inulin led to significant decreases in fecal markers of inflammation in obese people, according to data from the Food4Gut randomized placebo-controlled trial.

Study advances understanding of prebiotic resistant potato starch for personalized nutrition

08-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Resistant potato starch may improve LDL cholesterol levels, but the effects are not shared by everyone, says a new study that highlights the potential of the prebiotic for use in personalized nutrition applications.

Surging demand and new science to drive prebiotic opportunity in 2021 and beyond

17-Dec-2020 By By Len Monheit, Executive Director, Global Prebiotic Association and Nathan Gray, Science & Technical Director, Global Prebiotic Association

The prebiotic category continues to be buoyed by scientific advances as we deepen our understanding of the microbiome.

Sensus expands chicory root production

03-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

To keep up with the rising demand for prebiotic food products, global chicory root supplier Sensus has committed to 'significant' expansion of its production capacity starting in 2021.

For the Biome makes leap from skin to immune health

01-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The company said they are redefining immunity health with a new 3-product system that begins in the gut — home to 70% of the immune system.

Probiota Champions: Exclusive interviews with industry influencers

06-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In addition to three days of live content, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit 2020 will feature our exclusive Probiota Champions interview series with people who have made significant contributions to the category.

AIDP expands prebiotic portfolio with Olygose acquisition

08-Oct-2020 By Stephen Daniells

California-based AIDP, Inc has acquired the core technology and related intellectual property of French prebiotic player Olygose SAS.

Study highlights potential of targeted fiber use for gut health benefits

25-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with arabinoxylan fiber may modulate both the composition of the gut microbiota and the output of health-relevant short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), with effects seen within one week, says a new study.

Researchers investigate gut microbiome and COVID-19 connection

25-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The recent webinar "The Human Microbiome and COVID-19: Investigating a Potential Connection" offered an exclusive look into a pioneering clinical investigation that wrapped up in August. The research is being led by Dr. Martin J. Blaser, Henry...

MSP Starch Products launches prebiotic Solnul resistant starch

23-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Canada-based MSP Starch Products has entered the B2B prebiotic ingredient space with its Solnul-branded potato-derived resistant starch.

Scientists use ingestible device to take snapshot of gut

11-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Danish Researchers report that they have developed an ingestible capsule that captured bacteria and other biological samples while passing through the gastrointestinal tract of rats.

Probiotics help preterm babies establish a 'normal' microbiome: Study

27-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Specific strains of probiotic Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacteria given to preterm babies in combination with breast milk may help to build microbial populations and gut health that mirror those of full-term babies, suggests data from the Baby-Associated...

Five companies honored in Ingredient of the Year categories

22-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Companies in five categories won Ingredient of the Year honors in NutraIngredients-USA’s 2020 slate of awards.

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.

Comet Bio honored with NutraIngredients-USA Start-Up Award

15-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The Start-up Award attracted several future major players of the industry and showcased the most innovative entrepreneurs in the nutrition and health market. This category rewards those with new ideas, motivation for change, and commercial success with...

Carrot extract modulates microbiome and protects against leaky gut, study suggests

29-Jun-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A carrot derived polysaccharide could be a potential effective prebiotic ingredient, according to a new in vitro study simulating the human colon and the host gut barrier .

Non-dairy fermented beverages show promise as probiotic and prebiotic carriers: Review

09-Jun-2020 By Will Chu

Legumes, cereals, pseudocereals, fruits, and vegetables show much promise as transport mediums for probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive compounds to the gut at concentrations that prove beneficial, says researchers.

NAD rules some Benefiber prebiotic supplements can’t be called ‘natural’

28-May-2020 By Hank Schultz

The National Advertising Division has ruled that GSK must stop calling some of its Benefiber prebiotic supplements ‘100% natural.’ It’s a ruling that could be viewed as troublesome for other prebiotic ingredients.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020: And the finalists are…

19-May-2020 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce the finalists for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020... the winners will be announced during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com in July.

Commercial prebiotics may ‘talk’ to cells when exhibiting gut benefits, scientists say

15-May-2020 By Will Chu

Commercially available prebiotics have the potential to directly increase intestinal integrity and function, say scientists as they believe these carbohydrates ‘crosstalk’ with cells to encode biological information.

In the Lupin: Aussie firm sees huge spike in demand for immunity-boosting prebiotic products

16-Apr-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Australia-based The Lupin Co has seen a five to six times increase in demand for products such as its prebiotic-rich lupin flakes, flours, protein bars and cereals over the past 12 weeks.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2020 postponed until November

24-Mar-2020 By NutraIngredients-USA

In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.

Taiyo launches new synbiotic, women's health formulations based on Sunfiber ingredient

09-Mar-2020 By Hank Schultz

Japanese ingredient supplier Taiyo continues to expand the product forms of its prebiotic Sunfiber ingredient by pairing it with a probiotic as well as launching a new dual action women’s health product.

Editor's Spotlight

Microbial minefield? Functional formulation with prebiotics and probiotics

28-Feb-2020 By Nathan Gray

Interest in the use of probiotics and prebiotics as ingredients in food continues to grow, as consumers and industry look for microbiome-friendly foods. But just how doe these ingredients impact food development and, in particular, the texture of foods?

3-FL demonstrates safe use for food and dietary supplements: Study

25-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences continues its foray into digestive health by ramping up research on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).

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.

NutraCast Podcast: Daily Nouri's one-of-a-kind delivery system with Caroline Beckman

14-Feb-2020 By Danielle Masterson

On this episode of the NutraCast, Caroline Beckman joins us to share her journey in probiotics and how she empowers consumers to take a proactive approach to their gut health.

Social interactions may shape the microbial community of the human gut: Study

30-Jan-2020 By Danielle Masterson

A peak inside the gut could be a significant predictor of personality traits

Want to win a NutraIngredients-USA Award? What are the judges looking for?

22-Jan-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2020, but what are our stellar cast of judges looking for?

Startup Spotlight

Nespresso-style gut health: Bioengineer creates personalised probiotic yoghurt machine

06-Jan-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A Swedish startup is on a mission to make yoghurt truly good for the gut with a kitchen counter machine that makes personalised probiotic and prebiotic filled yogurts, the founder tells NutraIngredients ahead of her debut as a Probiota Pioneer next month.

Piglets, probiotics and prebiotics: Study finds gender disparity in immunological function

11-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new study looking at the effectiveness of dietary supplements on the immune system found that prebiotics and probiotics may need to be targeted according to sex to achieve optimum health benefits.

Probiotics brand seeks to up standards by taking online influencing into own hands

20-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

In a world where evangelism outpaces evidence every day, Seed hopes to set the record straight on probiotic science by taking you back to school -- on Instagram.

Comet Bio achieves milestone with self-affirmed GRAS status for prebiotic fiber

07-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

The prebiotic Arabinoxylan Plant Fiber Extract trademarked as Arrabina, is officially considered safe.

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.

Sabinsa moves to spread out turmeric risk in face of monsoon variability

06-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa Corporation has moved to further disperse its turmeric supply in the face of environmental challenges in India even as it launches a new ingredient to make more use of the raw material it already harvests.

New preliminary research finds that poor sleep may have negative effect on gut health

31-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Lack of sleep can affect not just energy levels, but the gut too. A new study looks to explore the relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome.

BASF joins the HMO club with 2’-FL launch

23-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the “hot new thing” said an expert recently, as BASF announced the US launch of its 2’-FL (2’-fucosyllactose) ingredient, which is branded Prebilac.