Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Diet therapy with protein and probiotics improves post-COVID sarcopenia treatment

15-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Increased protein consumption plus specific probiotics helped improve the functional status of patients with recent COVID-19 infection in a recent study involving 200 patients.

Biotic marketing: Functions and formats trump ingredient information in microbiome promotion

15-Nov-2022 By Pearly Neo

Emphasising the healthy benefit functions and innovating in a variety of formats is crucial for the success of probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome-related products, more so than promoting specific strains and ingredients, according to an expert panel.

Friends with microbial benefits

14-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

New research highlights the connections between social behavior, microbiome composition and health.

IFF Health unveils new health concepts for women

10-Nov-2022 By Danielle Masterson

It’s no secret that women have long been underserved by the health and wellness industry, but if you walked the SupplySide West floor, you may have noticed a shift. More and more companies are introducing cutting-edge products for women, including IFF...

NemaLife builds nematode-based ingredient screening pipeline for rapid, affordable, and actionable results

10-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The whole organism assay platform is helping companies explore novel ingredients for health and lifespan, weight management, cognitive health, muscle health, and more.

IPA Chief: Global probiotics supplement market estimated to hit US$8.2 billion

10-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Growth in the probiotic supplements market has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and interest in the beneficial microorganisms continues to gather pace, says the executive director of the International Probiotics Association.

Gut-brain study identifies serum propionic acid affects cognitive decline

10-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A study of postbiotics has found an association between increased circulating propionic acid levels - linked with consumption of meat, dairy and processed foods - and higher cognitive decline in older persons.

IPAWC + Probiota 2023: Early bird discount expires this month

08-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

From the phage opportunity to microbiome modulation for athletic performance, the science around HMOs, synbiotic mechanisms of action, and the gut-brain axis, the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is not to be missed.

Guest article

FSMP rules changing in Europe? Looking back to move forward

07-Nov-2022 By Dr. Luis Gosálbez, Managing Director, Sandwalk Bioventures

On October 27, 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a preliminary ruling on Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs, known in other geographies as ‘Medical Foods’) that may change the rules of how the market for these products...

Systematic review supports benefits of probiotics for prediabetic individuals

03-Nov-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new systematic review has found that probiotics can improve a number of markers of metabolic health in prediabetic subjects.

Scientific Frontiers abstract deadline extended for IPA World Congress + Probiota

03-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submissions for the Scientific Frontiers session at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota has been extended to 11 November 2022!

RCT supports gut microbiome impacts of Seed’s Pediatric Synbiotic PDS-08

02-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of a pediatric synbiotic supplement may improve the number of spontaneous weekly bowel movements in children with intermittent constipation, says data from a new randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Synbiotic Health expands R&D & commercial capabilities with new facility

02-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Nebraska-based Synbiotic Health has acquired a 43,000 sq.ft facility in Madison, WI which will be dedicated to the development and commercialization of advanced probiotic ingredients for improved health.

Study: Medical food with omega-3, leucine and probiotic an effective sarcopenia treatment

02-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new randomised clinical trial of a medical food composed of omega-3, leucine, and probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 has concluded that this could be considered as a treatment for sarcopenia in the elderly.

HMT report reveals sports nutrition innovation opportunities

02-Nov-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Brand positioning experts at HMT (Healthy Marketing Team) have revealed a new report detailing the secrets for successful innovation within sports nutrition.

IPA World Congress + Probiota: Nestle, Unilever & Abbott among first wave of speakers

01-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for the IPA World Congress + Probiota, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Advanced Biotics co-founder says working at NutraIngredients played ‘vital’ role

31-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The journalist-turned-entrepreneur sat down to discuss his time writing about gut health and how his reporting informed him on his current venture.

Probiotics may improve post-partum gut, metabolic health in women with gestational diabetes

31-Oct-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Probiotics supplementation can improve post-partum metabolic outcomes and the gut microbiota in women with a history of gestational diabetes, say researchers in Malaysia.

Bacillus subtilis strain shows efficacy to alleviate gas-related GI symptoms

28-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Six weeks of supplementation with a specific probiotic strain of Bacillus subtilis may improve bloating, burping, and flatulence in healthy adults, says a new study.

Seventure Partners aims to raise third €300m microbiome innovation fund in 2023

27-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.

Guest Article

Unlocking microbial functionality to understand the impact of functional ingredients

26-Oct-2022 By Robyn Eijlander and Guus Kortman, Scientists and Project Managers at NIZO

As consumers continue to turn towards more natural ways to maintain their health, the market for probiotics and other ingredients that promote a healthy gut microbiome continues to grow. But how can a manufacturer be sure their pre-, pro- or postbiotic...

Scientists construct complex, complete prototype for the microbiome

25-Oct-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers figured out a way to build a synthetic microbiome that housed 100+ human gut strains to form a stable and resilient community – an accomplishment that is helping them learn more about the connections between the microbiome and human health.

Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

Probiota Pioneers: Deadline approaching for microbiome-related start-ups

25-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Barcelona.

Synbiotics and PCOS: Supplementation linked to improved sexual function and fertility in patients - RCT

25-Oct-2022 By Gary Scattergood

The administration of probiotics and prebiotics may improve sexual function and fertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a double-blind, randomised clinical trial has conducted.

Retail giant signposts supplements for menopause

19-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

UK health and beauty retail giant Boots is collaborating with the menopause brand partner GenM to help women to identify supplements that may be suitable for them.

New low dose dietary fibre targets synbiotic supplements

14-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Microbiome specialist, OptiBiotix Health, has developed a clinically proven low dose prebiotic fibre designed for synergistic synbiotic applications.

CRN supplement survey ‘paints the landscape of a vibrant, mainstream industry’

13-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

After a couple of record-breaking years, dietary supplement usage is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Data from CRN’s 2022 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements shows that 75% of Americans are using dietary supplements, down from 80% in 2021.

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.

Nouri launches Prenatal Health Probiotic at Target

12-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Microbiome health company Nouri has launched a new prenatal probiotic supplement to support the maternal microbiome.

Clinical Microbiomics accelerates expansion with €10m investment

12-Oct-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

Seventure Partners, the global microbiome venture capital, has invested 10 million euros in the pioneering Danish microbiome research company Clinical Microbiomics A/S.

Health & Her launches supplements for menopausal gut health

12-Oct-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

New live culture supplements developed by Health & Her for women entering the perimenopause and menopause life stages aim to promote oestrogen metabolism and reduce age-related conditions associated with hormonal imbalance, such as osteoporosis.

Dual probiotic strains reduce body fat mass and percentage – South Korea 12-week RCT

12-Oct-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A new human clinical trial from South Korea has shown that the supplementation of a probiotic formulation containing two Limosilactobacillus strains for 12 weeks could significantly reduce body fat mass and percentage.

The future of female health? Beauty and science experts brainstorm NPD promise for menopause wellbeing

10-Oct-2022 By CosmeticsDesign-Europe Reporter

Menopause is shifting out of taboo and into the spotlight as women worldwide seek a deeper understanding on changes during this time, carving out plenty of opportunity for beauty and wellness industries to support, educate and empower.

Probiotic pair may help curb food cravings after gastric bypass: RCT

10-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two probiotic strains may decrease symptoms of food addiction and reduce binge eating after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, says a new study from Brazil.

‘The winds are changing’: Flow cytometry proponents talk up probiotic enumeration technology

10-Oct-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Consumers are increasingly aware of CFU on probiotic labels, but we may see more products using AFUs, a measure obtained using flow cytometry that is a fast, more accurate, and potentially cost-effective to traditional plate counts.

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.

Review finds strong support for effectiveness of postbiotics

05-Oct-2022 By Hank Schultz

A new review has found strong evidence for the efficacy of postbiotics, especially for use in the developing world where gastrointestinal complaints often have deadly outcomes.

Guest Article

Improving skin health with microbiome modulators

27-Sep-2022 By Guus Kortman, Scientist and Senior Project Manager Microbiomics, and Janneke Ouwerkerk, Department Head Microbiology, at NIZO

Nizo experts discuss some of the key issues and challenges facing the nutraceutical and food ingredient industry today.

ISAPP’s Mary Ellen Sanders on the importance of definitions for -biotics

26-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

“I think it’s really important for the field to understand what the baseline understanding and criteria are for these substances so that the whole scientific and commercial and regulatory world can coalesce around definitions that make the most sense,”...

Next week! Sports & Active Nutrition Summit returns to Amsterdam

26-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

There is still time to register to join representatives from Huel, Alibaba, FourFive, Bulk, Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and more at NutraIngredients’ Sports & Active Nutrition Summit, 5-7th October.

Inulin may alter dietary intake, reduce inflammation linked to depression, obesity

26-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Prebiotics like inulin may decrease calorie intake by impacting appetite regulating hormones, and reduce inflammatory symptoms associated with obesity and depression, says a recent study.

Broadening appeal: NZ probiotic firm Blis reveals positive findings for upper respiratory health

26-Sep-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A New Zealand probiotic company is aiming to broaden the health claims applicable for its flagship probiotic strain BLIS K12 in the area of upper respiratory health, following favourable findings published recently.

‘It’s critical for the development of the child’: How gut health is pioneering innovation in infant formula development

23-Sep-2022 By Oliver Morrison

Danone discusses the growing knowledge about the link between gut health and infant health, and the steps its formula is taking to ensure adequate nutrition intake for babies during the pivotal first 1000 days of life.

Footballer survey reveals sex differences in supplement use

22-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A new survey of Turkish footballers has revealed insights into why and how these athletes consume supplements as well as some of the sex discrepancies in consumption.

Enriched seafood sticks may mediate risk factors for chronic disease in obese people

21-Sep-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Seafood sticks enriched with postbiotics and bioactive compounds may lower postprandial insulin and pulse pressure (PP), and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disease (CMD) in abdominally obese individuals, says a new study.

IPA World Congress + Probiota set for Barcelona in February

21-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The HMO opportunity, synbiotic mechanisms of action, phages, personalisation, and the gut-brain axis are just some of the topics to be explored at the 2023 event in Barcelona, Spain.

Blis Technologies highlights respiratory health benefits of its oral probiotic

20-Sep-2022 By Asia Sherman

New research shows that the BLIS K12 probiotic for oral health may fight viruses and bacteria responsible for respiratory tract infections.

Gut-brain axis: Probiotic combination may produce changes in brain morphology, says RCT

20-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Daily consumption of three probiotic strains may led to changes in connectivity between various regions of the brain and exert subtle improvements on psychological health, says a new study using a GSK product.

RCT: Women with post-gestational diabetes benefit from probiotics

20-Sep-2022 By Nikki Hancocks

A clinical trial has concluded that a daily cocktail of six probiotic strains can improve metabolic outcomes, gut microbial profiles, and certain inflammatory markers in women with post-gestational diabetes.

Specific HMOs linked to infant brain development: Study

19-Sep-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Individual human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) may play critical roles in the maturation of gray matter in an infant brain, showing that inclusion of specific HMOs in infant formula could be beneficial, says a new study.