Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Probiotic yogurt molecules may calm inflammatory storm seen in COVID patients

12-Apr-2021 By Will Chu

Molecules isolated from probiotic-packed yogurt could prove to be ideal drug candidates that address a range of inflammatory conditions that include the immune response seen in COVID-19 patients.

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.

Plant sterol and probiotic supplement significantly lowers cholesterol, says study

08-Apr-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A 12-week intervention pilot study has suggested a supplement containing a plant sterol with a probiotic mix can be a lower risk way to reduce cholesterol, compared with standard statin treatment.

Infant neurodevelopment: Higher intake of sn-2 palmitate could improve fine motor skills and increase gut Bifidobacteria – China study

07-Apr-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Infants given formula containing higher levels of sn-2 palmitate could develop better fine motor skills and increased gut Bifidobacteria, a first-of-its-kind study conducted in China suggests.

Children’s gut microbiota mature along similar trajectories, but at different speeds: Study

06-Apr-2021 By Danielle Masterson

While previous studies have suggested that the microbiota begins to stabilize and evolve toward an adult-like composition two to three years after birth, several bacterial taxa that have been associated with human health are acquired later in childhood...

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.

Danone calls the shots in €2.9m funding of functional drinks firm MOJU

26-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Functional shots firm MOJU has become Danone Manifesto Ventures’ (DMV) first UK-based investment as the private equity group commits to €2.9m (£2.5m) a part of a fundraising round.

Joining the charge: Netherlands allows 'probiotic' labels

25-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

The Netherlands Food and Drug Administration has released guidance stating that the term 'probiotic' is allowed on food and supplement labels in the country, as mandatory information that characterises the product.

Long-term lockdown effects: What shoppers want

22-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

COVID-19 conscious consumers are choosing supplements over medicine and searching for better stress and weight management solutions, according to a recent webinar hosted by PharmaLinea and Mintel.

BioGaia forms investment arm with the gut microbiome in mind

22-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Swedish probiotics firm BioGaia is to form a new investment subsidiary that looks to identify and invest in smaller companies that includes one developing products to strengthen the skin microbiome.

Unilever inks deal with Microba to explore the sleep-gut microbiome link

18-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

UK food giants Unilever has ramped up its interest in the gut microbiome in a new partnership with Microba Life Sciences looking at the link between gut health and sleep quality.

Brands weigh in on launching immune support in crowded space

16-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

They were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, and now, products in the immune support category are continuing to pop up everywhere—from elderberry water to CBD gummies to dairy-based probiotics. We spoke with a few brands who launched their own immune...

Probi probes the probiotic-bone link in university team up

12-Mar-2021 By Will Chu

Sweden’s probiotics firm Probi continues its collaborative mood by striking an agreement with an Australian-based university to pursue further insights into how probiotics promote bone health.

Probiotics could hold the answer to neurological issues, study suggests

11-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study in mice with social behaviour deficits has suggested the gut plays a lead role in behaviour and brain function and microbiome modulating products may hold the key to treatment of social neurological disorders.

Study unlocks 70,000 new virus species in the human gut, creates bacteriophage opportunities

05-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

European researchers have reported the identification of over 140,000 viral species living in the human gut, more than half of which have never been seen before. The findings could open up new opportunities for bacteriophages for human nutrition.

Probiotics see biggest ever online surge in 2020

05-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Probiotics witnessed their biggest ever rise in online engagement in 2020 with weight management leading the charge as consumers looked for natural ways to stay healthy and avoid severe COVID-19.

LYVECAP launches probiotics system for athletes

03-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new probiotics system developed by Professor Claudio De Simone, MD, PhD hits the market today.

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.

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.

Probiotic blend may aid in reducing respiratory infection symptoms, says IFF

25-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Supplementation with a probiotic blend appears to support children’s immune function by encouraging an anti-inflammatory response that could help reduce the symptoms characterising respiratory infection.

Cool innovation: Singapore firm and academics create probiotic ice cubes

25-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Singapore ice supplier Uni-Tat Ice & Marketing has launched a probiotic ice cube product in several supermarkets across the island-state.

Ferring & Rebiotix joins MyBiotics in biotherapeutics deal to address vaginal health

24-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Rebiotix and MyBiotics Pharma are to enter a research collaboration that focuses on live microbiota-based biotherapeutics to address bacterial vaginosis (BV).

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.

Clasado Biosciences answers prebiotic call by British Rowing in new deal

23-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Clasado Biosciences’ new partnership with British Rowing will see the firm supply the Great Britain (GB) Rowing Team with its gut-targeted supplement said to aid immune function and athletic performance.

Study says probiotic reduces morbidity and mortality risk in preterm babies

23-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Probiotic supplementation mitigates microbiome-associated risk of morbidity and mortality in hospitalised preterm infants, according to a new study by Evolve Biosystems.

Unhealthy microbiome linked with appetite loss in elderly

22-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A new study from King's College London reveals a possible cyclical relationship between poor appetite and reduced microbiome health in the older population.

Probi and Perrigo’s EU pact looks to develop probiotics for digestive and immune health

19-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Sweden’s probiotics firm Probi have revealed details of a new collaboration with Perrigo in a pact looking to launch a series of probiotic concepts for digestive and immune health within the European region.

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.

Ghost CEO predicts proliferation of esports categories

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The esports supplements category is dominated by energy and focus products, but as gamers warm up to supplements expect to see a proliferation of categories targeting this community, says the CEO of Ghost Lifestyle.

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.

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.

Opportunities and confusion: The evolving regulations for probiotics in Europe

10-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

There's an opportunity for UK companies to lead on innovation in the gut health space following Brexit and there’s hope for a less rigid regulatory landscape across Europe in the future.

Bioluminescent imaging capsule proves effective in capturing probiotic and prebiotic efficacy

10-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Researchers have harnessed the power of bioluminescent imaging to better assess the health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics via a capsule that measures enzyme activity.

‘Organs-on-a-chip’ sheds light on gut microbiome’s role in Parkinson’s disease

09-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

Researchers have developed an 'organs-on-a-chip' system that models the interactions between the brain, gut microbiome, liver, and colon in patients with Parkinson’s disease.

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.

PROBIOTA EUROPE 2021 – 1 DAY TO GO!

One day to go! Register for Probiota before it's too late!

08-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

There is just one day left to register for Probiota 2021. Don’t miss out on this annual event that combines insights from science, regulation and business and bridges the gap between food, pharma and nutrition.

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.

Researchers develop more accurate, cheaper approach to microbiome data mining

03-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Although microbiome research has been around for many years, the ways in which it is studied has evolved over the years. Research that was once hindered due to its costly price tag is now coming down, opening the doors for more studies. Major advances...

PROBIOTA - ONE WEEK AND COUNTING!

Probiota 2021: A conversation with Wesley Carpentier

03-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

With one week to go till Probiota, NutraIngredients took the opportunity to chat with one of the panellists for the event to hear his thoughts on where the industry is heading towards in the next few years.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Football coach building gut health business after combating Crohn's disease

01-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

A successful football coach and former property developer has traded in his possessions to follow his passion for microbiome focused supplements after experiencing the devastating effects of poor gut health.

PROBIOTA EUROPE 2021 – SEVEN DAYS TO GO!

One week to go! Take a peek at the line-up for our three-day online event

01-Feb-2021 By Will Chu

It’s almost that time again with only seven days to go before the start of Probiota, where this year we’ve taken the event online, so there’s no excuse not to attend!