Probiotics

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.

Ambient drink opportunities emerge for probiotics with encapsulation advance

12-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s AnaBio Technologies has launched a range of encapsulated probiotic strains including well-established Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species that can survive temperature stresses associated with UHT processing.

Synbiotics may offer blood sugar management potential, protect gut integrity: Study

09-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of human-origin probiotics and plant-based prebiotics may help manage blood sugar levels via the Microbiome–Intestine–Pancreas Axis, suggests a study with mice.

Growing in APAC: Swedish probiotic firm Probi expands China market via new deal with Sinopharm Foreign Trade

05-Apr-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Swedish probiotic firm Probi is expanding its presence in APAC via a new deal with China National Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Corporation (Sinopharm Foreign Trade).

Probiotic consortium may reduce respiratory symptoms for overweight and obese adults: RCT

02-Apr-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of five probiotic strains may slash the symptoms of viral upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) by over 25%, with people over 45 experiencing greater benefits, says new data from the PROMAGEN study.

Multi-strain probiotic + prebiotic superior to reference drug for colic relief: Study

31-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing colicky infants with a combination of eight bacterial strains and a prebiotic may reduce both the number of crying days and the average evening crying duration, says a new study from Poland.

Probiotic’s obesity benefits partially translate from animals to humans: Study

29-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 may improve blood sugar levels in healthy overweight/obese adults, according to a new study from APC Microbiome Ireland.

Pandemic induced research frenzy increases backing for some legacy ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has boosted interest in immune health support ingredients of all kinds. As scientists race to determine the best way to help patients in the current crisis, NutraIngredients-USA takes a look at what some of the latest research has to say...

Surging demand for immune products creates opportunities for new ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Despite the presence of established ingredients, an expanding consumer pool and constant demand for immune health products is offering opportunities for new ingredients to break through and offer formulators different ways to support immunity.

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit is back for 2021

17-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.

Kaneka Probiotics launches L. plantarum DR7 for immune support

09-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Kaneka Probiotics has launched Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 for immune support supplements, with the strain’s efficacy supported by clinical trials.

NAD supports claims being made by ‘medical probiotic’ manufacturer

03-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics manufacturer Pendulum Therapeutics Inc. got some welcome news today when the National Advertising Division announced that it has found that the claims the company makes for dietary control of Type 2 diabetes are supported by scientific evidence.

Synbiotic may boost response to iron supplementation in female athletes: Study

03-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Taiyo’s Sunfiber and IFF’s Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 may boost iron stores in training female athletes taking low-dose iron supplements, according to a study using the Regular Girl consumer product.

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.

Pantheryx acquires Bayer’s TruBiotics in effort to accelerate probiotic category

02-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company Pantheryx has announced that it has acquired probiotic brand TruBiotics and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare.

Probiotic supplements superior to reference drug for colic relief: Study

01-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing an infant with Bifidobacterium breve CECT7263 may present an “earlier and more robust effect than the reference prescribed drug” for the management of colic, says a new clinical trial.

Study finds microbiome 'signature' associated with healthy aging

01-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A large set of longitudinal data revealed a distinct gut microbiome signature that is associated with healthy aging and survival in the latest decades of life.

Another domino falls: EU countries to unite against probiotic labelling law

25-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Denmark's Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has set out to work with Spain and other EU countries in an aim to change EU regulation to allow use of the word “probiotic” on labels.

Inside-out beauty ‘storm’: Skin microbiome firm Gallinée sees huge uptick in probiotic supplement

23-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

French skin microbiome beauty firm Gallinée launched its first pro, pre and postbiotic supplement last year targeting sensitive skin, and the product is now its best-selling item in France, according to company founder.

China focus: Health foods registration developments, probiotics and beauty in the spotlight

19-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

In this round-up, we look at new developments concerning health foods registration regulations and the NPD efforts companies are making in the area of beauty-from-within and probiotics.

IPA review: ‘Increasingly the evidence shows that the microbiome can have an impact on viral disease outcomes’

18-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new review from experts at the International Probiotics Association and some its member companies explores current understanding around how the microbiome may protect against invasive viruses and discusses where the science stands for probiotics to...

ADM talks 2021 trends in weight management

18-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The global pandemic has heightened consumers’ concerns about their weight and ADM says this awareness is set to last. But what products will fit consumers' evolving demands?

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.

Kaneka gets no objection GRAS letter from FDA for Cardio Probiotic combination

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Kaneka Probiotics has received a letter of no objection from the US FDA for the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status of its Cardio Probiotic L. plantarum combination.

Probiota 2021

Future microbiome themes embrace home testing and personalisation as consumers own gut health

12-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

The emergence of microbiome testing at home is advancing to a point in which people may be able to test their gut after a meal or when they have digestive issues, according to an expert.

Beautiful opportunity: The time is right for probiotics in skin care

11-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumers are 100% focused on natural ways to improve their skin health and probiotics are an exciting newcomer for this 'extremely engaged' market.

Evolve BioSystems gets $55 million investment led by Cargill

10-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evolve BioSystems has announced $55 million in funding from Cargill and a private equity firm to bring its infant probiotic to market scale.

Seed Health acquires A.I. digital health company Auggi

08-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health has acquired Auggi’s technology assets to expand its technology portfolio ahead of launching its first digital product focused on digestive health.

Probiotic may improve stress and anxiety measures in healthy adults: RCT

04-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Lpc-37 may reduce markers of psychological and physiological stress and anxiety in healthy adults, says a new study.

Event to delve into the importance of the microbiome in sports nutrition

01-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics and prebiotics to affect sports nutrition endpoints is a hot topic in the dietary supplements industry. The second segment of NutraIngredients-USA’s Sports and Active Nutrition Summit 2021 will take a deep dive into this area.

NutraCast Podcast: Sun Genomics on personalized probiotics

29-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Sun Genomics is a custom probiotics startup that uses personalized science to improve gut health. The company's first consumer product, Floré, analyzes the microflora of stool and uses the results to craft a custom probiotic. Through DNA sequencing,...

Researchers find probiotic reduces antibiotic use in prostate infections

29-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lactobacillus paracasei can help prevent symptom recurrence and improve the quality of life in patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis therefore reducing antibiotic use, according to a new study.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Personalised nutrition startup offers microbiome insights and customised probiotics

25-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A Berlin-based startup launched in 2017 is offering a gut health testing and personalised nutrition service with the addition of customised probiotic supplements.

Nutrition Asia Video Series

WATCH: Activated Probiotics and Chr Hansen on studying probiotics for immunity, atopic conditions and sleep

22-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

In this month’s edition of Nutrition Asia we shine the spotlight on two firms – Australian brand Activated Probiotics and global supplier Chr Hansen – which are assessing the potential of probiotics to aid immunity, atopic conditions, and sleep.

DuPont launches new probiotic to reduce stress

14-Jan-2021 By Jim Cornall

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched HOWARU Calm, a probiotic aimed at helping dietary supplement manufacturers decrease the cycle of consumer stress.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back! Submit your entries!

11-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021 with new two categories but the same commitment to honor the best and brightest in ingredients, finished products, companies, people, and initiatives in the dietary supplements industry.

Scientists create international definition for fermented food

07-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A team of scientists organised by ISAPP has created the first international consensus definition for fermented foods.

Gut organisms’ metabolism effect a basis for T2D-specific probiotics, say researchers

07-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Organisms living in the gut microbiome could become probiotic remedies for type 2 diabetes as researchers use a data-driven approach to identify species with beneficial effects on the host metabolism.

Novozymes acquires US-based Microbiome Labs for US$125 million

06-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Denmark’s Novozymes has announced the acquisition of Illinois-based Microbiome Labs, which offers a range of proprietary probiotic and microbiome solutions.

L. fermentum probiotic may boost cognitive and immune health: Mouse data

04-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of the probiotic Lactobacillus fermentum JDFM216 may boost cognitive performance and balance ability – for mice at least – says a new study from Korea.

Probiotics for immunity: Online reviews surged 26% in first half of 2020

21-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.

Enriched infant formula linked to fewer behavioral problems in toddlers: Study

18-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Infant formula enriched with milk fat globule membrane, omega-3 fatty acids, and synbiotics may lead to fewer behavioral problems up to 2.5 years of age, says a study from Spain.

Back to the Future and the reset called 2021

17-Dec-2020 By George Paraskevakos, IPA Executive Director

Contemplating the year that was and in the classical fashion of penning articles tied to movie titles, I must say, it was difficult to choose one which depicted the year IPA and the world of probiotics has gone through.

Resistant starch plus LactoSpore may reduce inflammation in IBD: Mouse data

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A synbiotic combination of green banana resistant starch and probiotic Bacillus coagulans MTCC5856 (LactoSpore by Sabinsa) may reduce gut inflammation in a mouse model of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), says a new study from Australia.

‘Any company that is not doing personalization is going to die’: Viome founder

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

“Every person in the next five years is going to ask for foods that are personalized for them, and every ingredient is personalized for them,” said Naveen Jain during a recent webinar hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.

Danone N.A. accepting applications for Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant

16-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

In its ninth year, the 2020-2021 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant will award two $25,000 grants to graduate students exploring links between the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt and human health and wellness.