Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

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.

Probiota 2021: A conversation with Orla O'Sullivan

28-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

With less than two weeks to go till Probiota, NutraIngredients spoke to one of the keynote speakers for the event to hear her thoughts on current and future trends on all things microbiome-related.

Probiotic combined with antibiotics shortens fever duration, improves stool consistency in pneumonia patients – Korea study

28-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

A study conducted on young men with pneumonia has shown that probiotics, when administered with antibiotics, could shorter the duration of fever and improve stool consistency.

Early childhood nutrition: Researchers say polar lipids, amino acids, psychobiotics are of “critical importance”

27-Jan-2021 By Tingmin Koe

Polar lipids, specific amino acids, and psychobiotics are of “critical importance” for normal neurodevelopment in young children, aside from the traditionally recognised vitamins and minerals, multinational research has suggested.

PROBIOTA EUROPE 2021 – A FORTNIGHT TO GO!

Join DuPont, Danone, Winclove, ADM, Lonza and more at Probiota: Two weeks to go!

25-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

The countdown is on as two weeks remain before NutraIngredients gathers the very best microbiome researchers and global business leaders as Probiota goes online for the first time.

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.

GSK and Eligo Bioscience targets skin microbiome in €185m acne deal

21-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

British pharma company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are to pair up with Eligo Bioscience in a deal potentially worth €185m ($224m) that sees the firms target the microbiome to reduce the risk of developing acne.

Exercise may boost bacteria associated with anti-inflammation: Study

19-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Regular exercise may increase the abundance of bacteria associated with anti-inflammation and reduce the abundance of bacteria associated with pro-inflammation in physically inactive elderly women, says a new study from China.

Mechanism outlines breastfeeding role in development of baby immunity

19-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Breastmilk is likely to play a role in the size and number of new-born immune cells, say researchers, who reveal new insights into how breastfeeding aids in the development of a baby’s immune system.

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Probiota 2021 online: Limited spaces remaining ... register before it's too late!

18-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

In a little over three weeks’ time NutraIngredients will once again bring together the very best microbiome researchers and global business leaders as Probiota goes online for the first time.

Researchers wake up the gut with new probiotic tea, coffee

14-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed new probiotic coffee and tea.

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.

Microbiome impacts COVID-19 severity and duration, study suggests

13-Jan-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Gut microbiota composition may be associated with the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of on-going symptoms, according to a newly published observational study.

ASA tells Unilever, your baby wash product does not nourish the skin microbiome

12-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Unilever’s Baby Dove wash and lotion has fallen foul of guidelines set by the UK’s ad watchdog, which ruled the product does not benefit the skin microbiome, unless proof can be presented.

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The virtual microbiome: Examine the full programme as Probiota 2021 goes online!

11-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

It’s that time of the year again as NutraIngredients brings together the very best microbiome researchers and global business leaders for Probiota as the event goes online for the first time.

Study advances understanding of prebiotic resistant potato starch for personalized nutrition

08-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Resistant potato starch may improve LDL cholesterol levels, but the effects are not shared by everyone, says a new study that highlights the potential of the prebiotic for use in personalized nutrition applications.

Probiotic DE111 supports GI Health in daycare-attending children

07-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes has announced advancements in probiotic research for children’s health.

Babybel goes functional with vitamins and probiotics

07-Jan-2021 By Jim Cornall

To meet the rising consumer demand for functional products in 2021, Babybel is introducing a new range of functional dairy snacks in the US this month in two varieties, Babybel Plus+ Probiotic and Babybel Plus+ Vitamins.

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.

Synbiotic strategy: Probiotic and prebiotic supplementation may reduce mortality in pre-term infants – Australian meta-analysis

07-Jan-2021 By Gary Scattergood

Probiotic and prebiotic supplementation may reduce the mortality rate of pre-term infants if given in their first few months of life, an Australian meta-analysis has found.

Winclove confident next-gen platform will accelerate probiotic production

05-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

Winclove Probiotics reveals details of a new platform designed to fast-track the probiotic product development cycle, which they say will generate €8m in turnover in the first five years of commercialisation.

ASA rejects claims made for microbiome-changing weight loss patch

04-Jan-2021 By Will Chu

The UK’s advertising watchdog has dismissed a retailer’s claims that stated its weight loss patch exerted its effects by altering the gut microbiome.

Probiotics can benefit repeat cold sufferers: RCT

23-Dec-2020 By Shane Starling

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 8700:2 can reduce the incidence but not severity of colds in people prone to catching colds, a Swedish study has found.

Mechanism may explain diet-HMO role in enhancing milk benefits for baby

22-Dec-2020 By Will Chu

Researchers have detailed the possible mechanism the mother's diet triggers in which human milk oligosaccharides (HMO) are shaped to boost the health benefits of maternal milk for the baby.

As Europe’s probiotics ban fractures, is it time for a global standard?

18-Dec-2020 By Shane Starling

The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has weighed in on Spain’s recent decision to permit probiotic labelling despite an EU ban, saying an international standard could resolve Europe’s increasingly splintered probiotics position.

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.

Microbiome modulating innovations tap into mental health concerns

14-Dec-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

FrieslandCampina is addressing the global consumer demand for natural solutions to support cognitive health, with its new duo of microbiome modulating solutions.

Probiotic GanedenBC30 may boost amino acid absorption from milk protein: Study

08-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Adding Kerry’s GanedenBC30 probiotic to milk protein may boost the absorption of select amino acids, such as arginine and isoleucine, while other amino acids were more quickly absorbed, says a new study.

Probiotic cocktail may benefit aging-related leaky gut and inflammation: Study

07-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements containing a combination of five Lactobacillus and five Enterococcus strains isolated from healthy infant gut could repair leaky gut associated with aging, suggests a new study with mice.

Probiota Champions: In conversation with Dr John Bienenstock

04-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

The gut-brain axis is an exciting possibility that is receiving the appropriate intensity of investigation, and despite ‘little bursts of light here and there’ hinting at its potential, says Dr John Bienenstock.

Bacillus subtilis DE111 modifies gut microbiome in preschool-aged children: Study

03-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Growing research suggests that modulations in gut microbiota play an important role in inflammation and immunity, highlighting the importance of probiotics and their ability to promote a healthy microbiome.

Probiota Champions: In conversation with Nancy Hamren

03-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Talking to Nancy Hamren is a delight. In the space of 23 minutes she mentioned One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, being the first yogurt sold in the US to contain live probiotics, Huey Lewis, and the International Probiotics Association…

Probiotics as antioxidants: China review says lactic acid bacteria strains exhibit ‘remarkable’ capacity

03-Dec-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Lactic acid bacteria probiotic strains exhibit “remarkable” antioxidant capacity, which could be applied in new therapeutic uses, states a review of existing studies by China researchers.

Startup claims fermentation expertise will provide differentiator in production of rare cannabinoids

02-Dec-2020 By Hank Schultz

A startup armed with years of university research is seeking to make a splash in the hemp space with a line of cannabinoids produced via fermentation.

For the Biome makes leap from skin to immune health

01-Dec-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The company said they are redefining immunity health with a new 3-product system that begins in the gut — home to 70% of the immune system.

Probiota Champions: In conversation with Prof Gregor Reid

01-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

From leading the FAO/WHO working group on Probiotics to his pioneering work in Africa, Prof Gregor Reid’s impact on the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome fields is immense. We caught up with him to hear his stories, opinions, and thoughts on what’s...

Unilever to acquire supplement manufacturer SmartyPants

30-Nov-2020 By Hank Schultz

Unilever announced it has signed an agreement to acquire fast growing supplement manufacturer SmartyPants Vitamins.

Tip of the iceberg: Vast opportunities for developing pre/probiotics/synbiotics with HMOs – Biostime event

30-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Existing research on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is only at the tip of the iceberg and there are vast opportunities for developing new pre/probiotics/synbiotics with HMOs, says an expert specialising in this field.

Research uncovers hidden gut bacteria in IBS patients

27-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers have uncovered a hidden bacterial genus in the gut microbiome of patients with IBS, especially those who suffer with diarrhoea, offering a potential opportunity for probiotic treatment.

Lallemand zeros in on gut-brain axis

24-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Disruptions in the gut or brain as they codevelop may subsequently predispose children to stress-related disorders later on in adulthood.

Ardigen and BioCollective in microbiome research pact to better address Parkinson’s Disease

20-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Polish microbiome firm Ardigen are to team up with The BioCollective in an agreement that looks to identify microbiome- based biomarker candidates for use in addressing Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

NutraVideo: Probiotic found to promote cardiovascular health

19-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

We all know that probiotics are beneficial to the gut. But what about advantages that extend to other parts of the body? Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes recently announced exciting results from a study that found one specific probiotic strain that does...

Weight loss trial stumbles upon probiotic mood benefits

19-Nov-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Supplementing with the probiotic strain Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 while intermittent fasting could improve mental health in prediabetes patients, according to a new pilot study which looked to find a link between the strain and weight loss.

Culturelle debuts gummy probiotics

18-Nov-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Culturelle recently entered into the gummy market with the release of adult and kids probiotic gummies.

LBP products will benefit from ‘regulatory innovation,’ says European authority

18-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

There is an urgent need for clarification of concepts and constraints of the probiotics used in Live Biotherapeutic (LBP) products with success dependent on credible safety and efficacy demonstrations, says a European authority.

Probiota Champions: In conversation with Prof Glenn Gibson

16-Nov-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Purported prebiotics must show efficacy in in vivo studies to be worthy of the term, and that currently only applies to an exclusive list, says Prof Glenn Gibson, the scientist who co-coined the term in the mid-1990s.

Galmed and MyBiotics pact aims to identify microbiome response to NASH therapy

13-Nov-2020 By Will Chu

Galmed Pharmaceuticals and MyBiotics Pharma are to join forces in a R&D collaboration looking into how the microbiome responds to a compound used to treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

nutrachampion podcast episode Thirteen

LISTEN: From rejection to cooperation - How psychobiotics have come a long way according to Bened’s Prof Ying-Chieh Tsai

13-Nov-2020 By Tingmin Koe

The gut-brain axis is a hot topic amongst scientists, doctors, and dietary supplement businesses today, but this was not the case just five years ago, where the idea of using probiotics to address mental and cognitive health issues was met with much scepticism.