Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Sports Nutrition Summit goes virtual for 2020

03-Sep-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

NutraIngredients' annual Sports & Active Nutrition Summit has transitioned into an interactive online event series for the year 2020.

Study supports Nouri’s Duocap formulations to deliver viable probiotics to the gut

01-Sep-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A capsule-within-a-capsule delivery of probiotics leads to increases in viable bacterial cells in the upper gastrointestinal tract, says a new study that supports Nouri’s Duocap product.

Thinking out of the box: Tea, coffee and honey come to the boil for probiotic beverage innovation

01-Sep-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

APAC’s probiotics sector is continuing to soar, but consumers are increasingly seeking applications beyond supplements and dairy, with honey, tea and coffee emerging as potential formats for innovation.

Probiotics help preterm babies establish a 'normal' microbiome: Study

27-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Specific strains of probiotic Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacteria given to preterm babies in combination with breast milk may help to build microbial populations and gut health that mirror those of full-term babies, suggests data from the Baby-Associated...

How gut microbiome affects host behavior: Study

26-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

With about 90% of serotonin receptors located in the gut, it is easy to understand why the gut is often referred to as the "second brain." While we do know that what we eat affects the microbiome and the brain, how the microbiome in turn impacts...

Immunity products and China sales a major boost for Swisse-owner H&H as ANZ revenue plunges by a third

26-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Swisse and Biostime owner Health and Happiness (H&H) Group saw demand for immunity products surge, especially in China, as it announced an 8.9% increase in net profit in the first half of this year, despite seeing revenues in Australia and New Zealand...

Study identifies microbiome's role in attacking cancerous tumors, could lend itself to nutraceuticals

24-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers at the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary have pinpointed which gut bacteria help the immune system fight off cancerous tumors and the mechanisms in doing so. The breakthrough...

International panel of scientists agree what makes a 'synbiotic'

24-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A group of leading international scientists have created a consensus definition of a 'synbiotic' to provide a foundation for science-based claims about the health benefits of such products.

Beneo: 'We see the role of prebiotics (and probiotics) in the prevention phase, not the acute phase of COVID-19.’

20-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

The ongoing pandemic has led researchers and consumers alike to ask what can be done to aid or support the body in warding off the effects of the virus, or at the very least its related symptoms.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Gut health experts bypass microbiome modulation with redesigned supplements

17-Aug-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Two prominent microbiome researchers have created their own supplements company which extracts and redesigns specific bacteria thereby affecting a huge range of health conditions without the need to modulate the microbiome.

Probiotic-omega-3 blend may tackle diabetes & other inflammatory disorders: Study

14-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Combining probiotics with omega-3 fatty acids represents a promising strategy to harness the gut microbiota in immune regulation, according to a team of scientists.

Pendulum Therapeutics’ probiotic appears to improve Type 2 diabetes control, study finds

13-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Supplementation with a probiotic formulation appears to improve the postprandial glucose control that is crucial in managing Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), according to a study carried out by Pendulum Therapeutics.

Recovery-associated bacteria: Research highlights potential benefits of Alistipes, Ruminococcus species

12-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

A five-year-long research has identified 21 recovery-associated bacteria (RABs) from the Alistipes, Ruminococcus, Parabacteroides species, as well as the more well-known Bifidobacterium species, as key in restoring microbial balance in the gut.

Paper suggests looking at microbiome changes as way to judge effect of protein, fiber intake in older adults

11-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.

‘Personalised probiotic cocktails’ could be the future in tackling gut dysbiosis, study finds

11-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

“Personalised probiotic cocktails” may be possible after a team use new insights to predict the success of Faecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in addressing recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (rCDI).

OptiBiotix extends distribution deals for gut health products

06-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

OptiBiotix Health announces an extension of its commercial agreements inked with global distribution partners for its probiotic supplement as well as its fibre and mineral blend product.

Antibiotic-inulin therapy lowers amounts of enzyme linked to liver damage in NAFLD patients – RCT

05-Aug-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Taking inulin after an antibiotic therapy could reduce the amount of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) – an enzyme linked to liver damage – in individuals suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a study has shown.

Probiotics boost triathletes' endurance in trial

04-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with L. plantarum PS128 may boost athletic endurance and reduce markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in triathletes, suggests a new study from Taiwan.

Industry scientists list criteria to further qualify bacteria as probiotics

04-Aug-2020 By Will Chu

Scientists have set out criteria that attempts to clarify an established industry definition of probiotics, as the team addresses the term’s misuse, which contributes to confusion about probiotic health benefits.

Commentary article of the week

Pandemic could be lever to open up new era in health claims

31-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

The dietary supplement industry has an opportunity to help shape the debate about optimal health in wake of the pandemic crisis.

Microbiome innovation wins multi-million euro investment

31-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The French government's financing initiative has approved Seventure’s Health for Life Capital fund meaning investors will devote over €5 billion to innovative companies in the field of the microbiome before the end of 2022.

New UCC spinout SeqBiome makes microbiome and nutrition research the focus

30-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

The University College Cork (UCC) reveals details of SeqBiome, a new spinout company offering sequencing and microbiome analysis for industry and academia.

News in Brief

Sabinsa gets non GMO seal on 11 ingredients

29-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa has announced Non GMO Projected verified status on a number of its branded ingredients.

Scientists create comprehensive database of bacterial genomes

29-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

An international team of scientists has collated all known bacterial genomes from the human gut microbiome into one 'unparalleled' large database.

Lallemand licenses women’s health probiotics from Proge Farm

28-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Lallemand Health Solutions has announced a licensing deal for Proge Farm’s L. plantarum P17630 (Proge P17630) probiotic strain, which has specific women health benefits.

‘For those saying there are no clinical trials to support probiotics, have a seat’ – IPA Chief

27-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

There are over 1,600 human clinical trials on probiotics listed in ClinicalTrials.gov and the WHO’s trial database, according to a new analysis that seeks to address the misconception that there is no human data around probiotics.

DuPont's microbiome interests take on cancer focus with Rutgers alliance

27-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

DuPont’s Human Microbiome Venture (HMV) continues to go from strength to strength as the US bio-based company forms a research collaboration with Rutgers University.

Supplementary probiotic blend may play role in halting coronavirus development

23-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Preliminary data suggests a probiotic formulation could act as a complementary remedy to slow down the progression of COVID-19 as researchers stress the gut-lung axis’ importance in controlling the disease.

Morinaga’s innovation focus: Yoghurt NPD, lactoferrin immunity research and e-commerce efforts revealed

21-Jul-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Japanese dairy product company Morinaga Milk Industry has revealed plans to expand its yoghurt range by introducing more products with functional benefits, accelerate its lactoferrin research and e-commerce business as part of its key initiatives for...

Becoming an influencer: How to turn online chatter to prebiotics

21-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Social media is a great place to communicate the benefits of gut health products but this takes brands to a world where they are competing with global pop stars and influencers for consumers' attention, so communication strategies need to be up to...

Lallemand to bring probiotic for women’s health to EU markets

21-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

Lallemand Health Solutions and Proge Farm finalise a licensing deal for the commercialisation of L. plantarum P17630 (Proge P17630), a probiotic strain that addresses a number of women’s health conditions.

India’s immune health surge: Nation leads APAC in number of new product launches – new data

21-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

India is leading the APAC market with the highest number of new food, drinks and supplements that bear immune system-boosting claims launched in the last five months. Australia and Indonesia ranked second and third.

WEF cites phytonutrient-led healthcare and microbiome as world-changing tech

20-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is predicting a shift to a diet-based approach to health care in the next five years, in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) will expand knowledge of the benefits of dietary phytonutrients.

Synbiotic supplement fails to show significant effects in ADHD trial

17-Jul-2020 By Hank Schultz

A synbiotic mixture with four probiotics and four prebiotic fibers did not show significant effects on ameliorating ADHD symptoms in a trial conducted with children and adults.

Biotherapeutics industry & academia unite to create LBP safety road map

17-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

New recommendations that address the safety of biological products containing live microorganisms, may help firms obtain a marketing authorisation that is so far proving elusive, according to a research team

Reports urges a cultural shift to boost gut health and first 1,000 days of life

17-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

A report believes the reduction of chronic digestive disease risk and improvements to gut microbiome health can be achieved by changing behaviours and attitudes towards food consumption and production.

Kombucha body launches code of practice to standardise manufacturing practices

15-Jul-2020 By Oliver Morrison

Kombucha Brewers International (KBI), the trade association committed to promoting and protecting commercial kombucha brewers around the world, has released the industry’s first Code of Practice, a food safety and quality standard for kombucha producers...

Lumina Intelligence report finds potential to extend 1000-day probiotic product range

15-Jul-2020 By Will Chu

There is great potential to extend and blend the first 1000 days of nutrition with products for young children that target the same health conditions like eczema, gut health and immunity.

Future-state probiotics: Australia’s Bioclinic Naturals launches ‘scobiotics’ range for gut, allergy, SIBO woes

15-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

Australian brand Bioclinic Naturals has launched a range of ‘scobiotics’ – consisting prebiotics, probiotics, yeast, spirulina and enzymes – designed to address gastrointestinal problems ranging from inflammation to bringing homeostasis in the gut microflora.

Bacteria in newborn's stool may indicate risk of obesity

14-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

The bacteria found in a baby's first stool can predict its likelihood of becoming overweight by the age of three, according to a new prospective, population‐based study, suggesting a child's risk of obesity may to start during pregnancy.

‘Double-edged sword’: Supplement firms need to be wary of China’s new livestreaming regulations

14-Jul-2020 By Tingmin Koe

China’s newly introduced regulations on livestreaming marketing is being viewed as a double-edge sword by the supplements and health foods industry.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 Winners Revealed

13-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

WATCH NOW: NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2020 – and the winners are…

Study: Probiotics assist Type 2 Diabetes treatment

13-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

Daily multi-strain probiotic supplementation may assist Type 2 Diabetes treatment by increasing production of butyrate and enhancing glucose management.

Study pinpoints gut bacteria linked to reduced heart disease risk

10-Jul-2020 By Nikki Hancocks

A specific strain of bacteria found in the human gut has the potential to reduce the risk for heart disease, scientists have discovered.

‘Microbial Noah’s Ark’ to preserve the diversity of human microbiota

08-Jul-2020 By Stephen Daniells

A new biobank known as the Microbiota Vault recently received the go ahead to move on to the pilot stage: The ultimate goal is to gather beneficial microorganisms from human populations whose microbiomes are uncompromised by antibiotics, processed diets...

Prebiotic and probiotic interventions may ease depression in adults

07-Jul-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Millions of people suffer from depression across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. The most common treatment methods for depression are antidepressant...

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