Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Experts in pharmabiotics, postbiotics & A.I. join Probiota speaker line-up

24-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Speakers addressing the opportunities in the live biotherapeutics/ pharmabiotics space, postbiotics, and artificial intelligence are just some of the experts confirmed for the upcoming Probiota in Copenhagen.

Big opportunities in merging nutra and pharma

23-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Consumer trends, technological advancements and business strategies are causing the pharma and nutra markets to merge and this opens opportunities for the players in both industries to cater to consumers looking for the ultimate wellness solutions.

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.

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.

Podcast: Pascal Ronfard on the prebiotic contribution to gut health

17-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

In this month’s NutraIngredients’ podcast, Solactis’ Pascal Ronfard took time out to discuss the role of prebiotics in promoting gut health and immune function.

Put your start-up centre stage at our Probiota Pioneers hub

Probiota Pioneers: Calling all probiotic, prebiotics, and microbiome start-ups!

16-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

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

Lactobacillus plantarum improves half marathon recovery

16-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 supplementation was associated with an improvement in muscle damage, renal damage, and oxidative stress caused by a half marathon, in a study involving eight recreational runners.

NZMP partners with Sun Genomics on personalized probiotics

11-Nov-2021 By Jim Cornall

NZMP, the ingredient-solutions brand of global dairy company Fonterra, and Sun Genomics, one of the world’s first, made-to-order probiotic companies, have established a partnership to undertake consumer studies to better understand the various health...

Study details how gut microbiome communicates with immune system

10-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

Bath University researchers have put forward an intriguing theory as to how the gut microbiome communicates with the immune system in work that further defines their roles in the onset of Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease.

Closing the gap: Prebiotic formula achieves microbiota similar to breastfed infants – Nestle-funded trial

10-Nov-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A trial funded by Nestle has found that infant formula enriched with milk-derived oligosaccharides (MOS), a prebiotic, has helped to improve gut microbiota in babies, such as increasing the abundance of Bifidobacterium.

Probiotics for ear infections? Researchers demonstrate microbiota linked to ear health

09-Nov-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Ear infections are typically treated with antibiotics, which could compromise the gut microbiome and reduce the ability of immune cells to kill bacteria. Now, fresh research indicates there could be a promising new approach to this relatively common childhood...

Fonterra and VitaKey partner on probiotics

04-Nov-2021 By Jim Cornall

Looking to a future where it is likely that many foods will be more valued for their specific health benefits, Fonterra and VitaKey Inc. have announced a dairy science collaboration on Fonterra’s probiotic strains.

NEWS IN BRIEF

IFF Health microbiome hub launched with innovation and collaboration in mind

04-Nov-2021 By Will Chu

IFF Health has made a series of podcasts and virtual educational summits available as part of a new microbiome resource that provides the latest industry insights into the sector.

New products: Jelly bean supplement, powerful antioxidant and probiotic booster

03-Nov-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New product launches over the last couple of weeks include a new line of jelly bean supplements for adults and kids, a 'powerful' antioxidant ingredient, and an excipient said to improve the efficacy of probiotic products.

Next gen solutions for weight management, opportunities for fermented foods, and the gut-brain axis: First speakers announced for Probiota 2022

02-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for Probiota in Copenhagen, with speakers already confirmed covering topics including postbiotics, live biotherapeutics/ pharmabiotics, the skin microbiome, and much more.

Ashwagandha roots, leaf extract shown to stimulate immunity – 60-day trial

01-Nov-2021 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root and leaf extract has shown to stimulate the immune system, said a 60-day RCT conducted in India.

Gut opportunity: Responding to health-conscious consumers with combined prebiotic and probiotic solutions

28-Oct-2021 By Vicky Davies, global marketing director, performance and active nutrition, FrieslandCampina Ingredients

It’s a well-known truth in the health and nutrition industry that today’s consumers are more health conscious than ever. Increasingly, they’re taking preventative measures to tackle a variety of health issues to improve feelings of overall well-being.

Symrise launches research platform for nutrition & cosmetic product development

28-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

Fragrance and flavours house Symrise has launched a microbiome-based platform that mines data from the body’s key microbiome communities to develop products for the nutrition and cosmetic industries.

Probiota Asia: Experts assess pioneering microbiome research on immunity, bone and joint health amid COVID-19

28-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Exclusive findings on microbiome research centred around vaccine immunogenicity and gut microbiota changes in COVID-19 patients were revealed at the first edition of our Probiota Asia digital summit for 2021.

Probiotic may reduce ADHD symptoms in children with Tourette's

22-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study analysing the impact of a probiotic on the symptoms of children with Tourette syndrome has concluded that probiotics do not have tic-reducing effects but may have benefits on comorbidities such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder...

Mushroom-based prebiotic: Prenexus Health partners with Aloha Medicinals for MyceliaGI ingredient

21-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Prenexus Health has signed an exclusive partnership with Nevada-based Aloha Medicinals to bring a new prebiotic to market called MyceliaGI. The ingredient is a blend of three mushrooms.

Importaco uses bio-amplification to boost probiotic count in nuts

21-Oct-2021 By Lynda Searby

Analysis conducted by Spanish nut processor Importaco finds three probiotic bacteria strains with potential benefits for human health are present in pistachios, almonds, walnuts and peanuts.

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.

TWK10 probiotic may help slow age-related muscle weakness: Study

20-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a probiotic isolated from Taiwanese pickled cabbage may help prevent the aging-related loss of muscle strength, according to a study with lab mice.

From the Editor: Exciting changes at NutraIngredients

19-Oct-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Many readers will have noticed some changes to how they access the award-winning content on our site, so here’s more information about the how and why of those modifications.

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.

Pandemic places spotlight on probiotics and emphasis on immune supporting abilities

14-Oct-2021 By Will Chu

The fallout from the pandemic has pulled probiotics sharply into focus as firms attempt to navigate ever shifting health positioning and price points to satisfy a surge in gut and immune health interest.

Child nutrition round-up: See new innovations across omega-3, iron, probiotics and milk

12-Oct-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Our latest round-up features on new innovations from a2 milk, an infant formula containing novel lipid structure by Danone, to new omega-3 and probiotics launches targeted at infants and young children.

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.

Lallemand targets weight control & mental wellbeing in welcome Vitafoods return

29-Sep-2021 By Will Chu

Lallemand Health Solutions’ are to reveal news of a ‘breakthrough’ study that is said to reinforce the brain-gut axis’ role in weight management via the use of a well-established probiotic.

Catching consumer’s attention: The art of packaging design

27-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Packaging is often the first interaction that shoppers have with a product and most consumers agree it plays a major role in their purchasing decisions.

Review finds microbial patterns in patients with psychological disorders

24-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new research review from King’s College London, UK, is the first to identify a pattern in the gut microbiome across the psychological conditions depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia and anxiety.

Select gut microbes linked to potential health benefits of hop compound: Study

23-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Understanding how xanthohumol operates could pave the way for unlocking its potential to counter diet-induced obesity and health risks associated with type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

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.

Vitafoods: Biotics gaining interest as consumers look at health holistically

21-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

Consumers are becoming more educated about the importance of maintaining a healthy microbiome for their holistic health, according to new market research which will be presented at Vitafoods 2021 next month.

COVID-19 and beta glucans: Pilot study shows two strains can help control biomarkers of clinical severity

21-Sep-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

A pilot study in India has reported that intake of two strains of beta glucans can lower cytokine storm and coagulopathy biomarkers in COVID-19 patients.

Study: Klebsiella overgrowth linked to early brain injury in extreme premature infants

20-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Shifts are likely to occur in premature babies, whose immune system and microbiome have not been able to develop fully. These shifts may result in negative effects on the brain.

Prebiotics may mitigate health impacts of body-clock disruptions

20-Sep-2021 By Lynda Searby

Prebiotics could help shift workers to be more resilient to circadian disruption, a new animal study has found.

Three weeks to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

20-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just three weeks to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, the virtual stage is set for some of the industry's biggest names.

Review finds support for cognitive health benefits of prebiotics

17-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new review makes the case that prebiotic oligosaccharides could play a role in brain health via metabolites circulating in the blood and neural feedback mechanisms.

Elite athlete says he was 'saved' by Bifidobacteria

16-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Professional footballer Yuto Nagatomo has spoken out about how a ‘Bifidobacteria Training’ programme changed his gut microbiota leading to improvements in his digestive system and his speed of recovery.

Probiotics may play complementary role in treating NAFLD

15-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A pilot study has concluded that probiotics may help to stabilise mucosal immune function and protect against increased intestinal permeability in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Probiotic for sleep? Duo-strain mixture found to decrease insomnia symptoms in eight-week RCT

15-Sep-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A probiotic mixture has been found to decrease insomnia symptoms in an eight-week RCT conducted in South Korea.

Fermented milk speeds microbiome recovery after PPI therapy

14-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

In Helicobacter pylori patients undergoing proton pump inhibitor treatment, the consumption of a multi-strain fermented milk can induce a faster recovery of the microbiota composition and SCFA production and limit the increase of pathogenic bacteria,...

Low cost, max effects? Korean firm Navipharm developing duo-strain products amid ‘pharmabiotics’ ambitions

14-Sep-2021 By Tingmin Koe

South Korean firm Navipharm is focusing its R&D efforts on duo-strain probiotics products, after conducting research that appears to show that they are as efficacious, and more cost effective, as compared to multi-strain products.

Study: Probiotics reduce yeast infection in pregnant women

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

New data suggests lactobacilli probiotics are beneficial for pregnant women, especially in reducing vulvovaginal symptoms and recurrences of vaginal candidiasis.

Getting to the root of a good hair day starts in the gut

13-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Whether it’s stress-related hair thinning or more grays popping up, a growing number of people are laser-focused on their head.

One month to go! Stage set for the Sports and Active Nutrition Summit

13-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

With just one month to go until NutraIngredients' annual Sports and Active Nutrition Summit, interested delegates have just one day left to grab an early bird discount.

Study backs AB-Biotics probiotic blend for reducing colic

10-Sep-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

New scientific research highlights the beneficial effect of AB-Biotics’ probiotic blend created for infants with colic.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Allison Ellsworth, Chief Brand Officer, Poppi

08-Sep-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From Allison Ellsworth’s home kitchen to the hands of J. Lo, Poppi is disrupting the multi-billion-dollar soda category.