Probiotics

Probiotics to prevent bone loss? Study reveals candidate strain for bone health

19-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Beneficial bacterial strains may inhibit the breakdown of bone in older females, and offer candidate anti-osteoporotic probiotics, says a new study from China.

Microbiome modulation to improve sleep: What does the science say?

18-Nov-2021 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 could create opportunities for prebiotics and probiotics in the booming natural sleep aid category.

Weissella probiotic may offer anti-obesity effects: Study

17-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A probiotic isolated from infants may decrease body weight and improve blood lipid levels and levels of pro-inflammatory markers, suggests a new study done in mice.

Study: Probiotics can reduce nausea and constipation in pregnancy

08-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New research suggests that probiotic supplementation during pregnancy can reduce nausea, vomiting and constipation, thereby improving quality of life for pregnant women.

IPA Chief talks ongoing growth for probiotics and the online explosion

04-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

“Growth for probiotics this past year on Amazon was 50%, and it’s pointing still north,” George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association (IPA), tells NutraIngredients-USA.

ADM to acquire Deerland

02-Nov-2021 By Hank Schultz

Global food ingredients giant ADM announced today it will acquire Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, significantly expanding its capacity in microbiome-targeted ingredients.

CRN survey: 80% of Americans are now using dietary supplements

22-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Americans have turned to dietary supplements in record numbers over the past two years, with the numbers of users hitting new highs, and confidence in the effectiveness, safety and quality remaining impressively high, according to CRN’s 2021 Consumer...

Paper questioning Bacillus probiotics raises quality issues common across category

20-Oct-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent paper on Bacillus probiotics raises questions that echo the quality concerns of the whole category, stakeholders said. To be considered both safe and effective, probiotics must be verified down to the strain level, the authors said.

Probiotic BB-12 beats placebo for improving colic in babies: RCT

23-Sep-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily administration of the BB-12 probiotic may shorten crying times and improve daily sleeping time in babies with colic, says a new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Probiotic Akkermansia strain may protect against cognitive dysfunction

31-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A specific strain of Akkermansia muciniphila may reverse the detrimental cognitive effects of a high-fat, high-cholesterol (HFHC) diet, including for measures of working memory and recognition, says a new study in rats.

Probiotic pair may reduce body weight gain, improve glucose homeostasis for high-fat-fed mice

30-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Clostridium cochlearium and Lactobacillus acidophilus may reduce obesity and improve glucose metabolism in lab mice fed a high fat (Western) diet, says a new study.

Synbiotic helps obese subjects avoid weight gain during study

26-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A synbiotic supplement prevented weight gain among obese subjects while a control group continued to gain weight, a new study has found.

Probiotic combination may slow fat build-up in the liver and fat tissue: Study

19-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two Limosilactobacillus fermentum strains may reduce body weight gain, and the amount of fat in liver and adipose tissue, says a new study with lab mice.

Study finds probiotic helps subjects keep calm in face of stress

18-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A study has found that a probiotic strain lessened stress among young Japanese men taking a validated test as measured by an endocrine system response.

Experts wary of study’s advocacy of ‘duplibiotics’ term

13-Aug-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent review of the action of polyphenols in the gut proposes yet another descriptive term for get health ingredients which might create further confusion and blurring of categories, experts say.

Survey: 1 in 4 global consumers used probiotics in last 6 months

12-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Probiotic use on the rise as science-backed probiotic strains meet a range of market needs.

Study highlights anti-inflammatory immune effects of BLIS K12

12-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming the probiotic Streptococcus salivarius BLIS K12 can induce a regulatory, anti-inflammatory peripheral immune response, according to a new study from New Zealand.

L. reuteri strain shows anti-obesity potential in RCT

09-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a specific Limosilactobacillus strain may help reduce BMI and improve social communication and interaction, and overall development in obese individuals with a genetic condition, says a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

Females in focus: The vaginal microbiome

05-Aug-2021 By Danielle Masterson

As women’s health becomes less taboo, we’re still playing catch up on research and development.

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

26-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

Independent expert judges recruited by NutraIngredients-USA scored the entries on five parameters: demand, application and design, scientific merit, commercial success, and innovation and differentiation.

Culturelle expands range with Metabolism + Weight Management product

22-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Culturelle, the world’s number one-selling probiotic brand, has expanded is probiotic portfolio with its first product targeting metabolic health and weight management.

Probiotic pair may improve insulin sensitivity in obese kids & teens: RCT

19-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two Bifidobacteria strains may exert beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity in obese children and adolescents, says a new study from Italy.

Kerry delves further into health space with Biosearch Life acquisition

12-Jul-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Kerry Group, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has completed its the reported €126.9 million acquisition of Spanish biotech company Biosearch Life.

Did FDA overstep bounds in warning letter on probiotics claims?

07-Jul-2021 By Hank Schultz

A recent warning letter that focused in part on gut health claims points out the chinks in FDA’s policy facade, as it takes the target firm to task over some claims that seem benign in nature.

TODAY: IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021 continues with emerging health endpoints & changing retail landscape

15-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From daily dietary microbe intake recommendations to emerging health endpoints like PCOS and weight management, and understanding the changing retail landscape, the exceptional content at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit continues...

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Lallemand partners with Aventus for delivery technology agreement

14-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Canada’s Lallemand Health Solutions has signed an exclusive global agreement for Aventus’ NutraJIT oral delivery technology.

Scientists report ‘strong candidate for next-gen beneficial bacteria targeting obesity’

11-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a novel bacterium isolated from the human gut may counteract diet-induced obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation, says a new study that creates “an incredible scientific opportunity”.

'Not matched by other conferences': 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021

08-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 is one week away! The leading event for the the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Fitbiomics launches Nella product with elite athlete-derived probiotics

07-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Biotech start-up FitBiomics has launched its first consumer product under the Nella brand, with more to come from the company that is mining the microbiomes of elite athletes for next generation probiotics.

Multi strain probiotic eases gut issues for elite cyclists but doesn't make them go faster

03-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new study indicates probiotics might help alleviate gastrointestinal symptoms for elite cyclists during bouts of heavy training even if the ingredients didn’t boost actual performance.

Probiotics and phytonutrients reverse age by three years, researchers claim

02-Jun-2021 By Will Chu

A diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients may contribute to looking and feeling younger, a study finds as certain diet and lifestyle changes may knock off as much as three years in biological age.

Probiotic may boost weight loss outcomes for overweight adults: Human data

01-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Twelve weeks of supplementation with the probiotic strain Hafnia alvei HA4597 led to significantly improved weight loss and feelings of fullness in overweight adults, compared to placebo, says a new study from France.

Kerry extends growing probiotic line with marketing deal covering spore forming ingredient

01-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

Ireland’s Kerry Group has added to its stable of probiotics with a deal announced today in which it will distribute the proprietary OPTI-BIOME MB40 probiotic ingredient, made by Troy, VA-based biotech firm BIO-CAT Microbials, LLC.

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Health Canada authorizes health claim for Chr. Hansen’s DDS-1

01-Jun-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotics player Chr. Hansen has received authorization from Health Canada for a functional claim that “DDS-1 helps improve abdominal pain severity and symptomology in Irritable Bowel Syndrome in adolescents and adults.”

Probiota Americas: Zbiotics aims to change the GMO conversation with probiotics

20-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A focus on transparency and direct benefits for the end user may help change the conversation around genetic engineering, says the CEO of the company behind the world’s first ever genetically engineered probiotic.

Probiotics and infant eczema: Maternal supplementation of Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium appears beneficial – meta-analysis

12-May-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium during pregnancy could reduce the risk of eczema developing in infants, results from a meta-analysis have shown.

Multi-strain probiotic may protect marathon runners from URTIs: Study

07-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of five probiotic strains for 30 days before a marathon may protect runners from upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) post-race, says a new small study from Brazil.

Gastroenterologist believes valid gut biomarkers are on horizon

04-May-2021 By Hank Schultz

A prominent gastroenterologist who operates a gene sequencing lab said the large and growing sets of data in gut health are going a long way toward answering some of the basic questions in the field.

Danone awards $50K for yogurt, probiotics & gut microbiome research

03-May-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The mechanisms of probiotic and prebiotic function in the gut microbiome as a mediator of cardiovascular disease and early-life microbiota components that may prevent obesity in children are the two research projects on the receiving end of the Danone’s...

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Deerland expands branded probiotic portfolio with MuniSpore ingredient

28-Apr-2021

Georgia-based Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes has expanded its branded probiotic spore portfolio with the launch of MuniSpore positioned for immune support.

IPAWC + Probiota Americas 2021: Early bird discount expires this week

28-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the potential of artificial intelligence and CRISPR to modulate the microbiome to the science around probiotics and prebiotics and immune function and the changing retail landscape, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is not to be...

Researchers develop novel model to predict complex gut microbiota dynamics

22-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new report published in the journal PNAS describes how the innovation could be used to develop new probiotics and identify bacteria to improve the treatment of various illnesses.

Seed Health plans accelerated growth after closing $40 Million in Series A Financing

22-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health is eyeing new categories, accelerated global distribution, and an expanded clinical research program after closing a Series A financing round.

Probiotic Lp299v may help women maintain healthy iron levels during pregnancy

21-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v may improve iron levels in healthy pregnant women and help to prevent iron deficiency for this important group, according to a new study from Sweden.

Multivits, omega-3, probiotics & vit D achieves ‘modest’ effects in warding off COVID-19: Study

21-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

The consumption of multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 in women but not so for men, an observational study concludes.

AnimalBiome lays out best practices for microbiome study design in animal research

19-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The human microbiome is complex enough, so imagine having to tackle the emergent complexities that arise from the microbiota of animals.

Study: Probiotic can reduce sore throat and fever in children

19-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A supplement of two L. reuteri probiotic strains can significantly reduce days of fever and severity of pain in children being treated for upper respiratory tract infections thanks to their anti-inflammatory effects, according to a new clinical trial.

Microbiome modulation a ‘promising approach’ against viral respiratory tract infections: Review

16-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A systematic review of the scientific literature, which included 58 individual studies, found that probiotics may exert benefits against viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) like the flu.

Loneliness decreases gut diversity, greater wisdom has opposite effect, study suggests

13-Apr-2021 By Hank Schultz

Greater wisdom or more loneliness are associated with positive and negative manifestations in gut microbial diversity, an exploratory study has found.

Global study finds gut bacteria swap genes at different rates, depending on living situation

12-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new study that examined the microbiomes of people living around the world has found that gut bacteria continuously acquire new functionality—depending on host lifestyle and industrialization.