Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

DuPont-IFF merger will create €40 billion nutrition and flavour business

16-Dec-2019 By Nathan Gray

A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (€40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.

DuPont awards research on gut microbiome and lactic acid bacteria

13-Dec-2019

Professor Tim Spector and Professor Pascal Hols have been named this year’s recipients of the Danisco Science Excellence Medal and Microbiome Science Award by the Danisco Foundation.

Probiotics alleviate alcoholic liver injury: Study

11-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Scientists gave mice alcohol and found that probiotics can effectively attenuate alcoholic liver injury.

Piglets, probiotics and prebiotics: Study finds gender disparity in immunological function

11-Dec-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new study looking at the effectiveness of dietary supplements on the immune system found that prebiotics and probiotics may need to be targeted according to sex to achieve optimum health benefits.

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Centenarians and their microbiota: Metabolites and personalisation ripe for further exploration

11-Dec-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

The crucial role of microbiota metabolites, and the potential for new technology to create personalised solutions based on scientists understanding of them, has been highlighted by a leading academic from Japan.

DuPont to discuss infant gut microbiota role as part of TED Talk series

10-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences are to partner with TED Talks to present a series of sustainability-related sessions that discuss among other topics, the infant gut microbiota role on health in later life.

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Sabinsa gets patent on LactoSpore’s mood benefits

09-Dec-2019 By Hank Schultz

Sabinsa has announced a new patent, this one for the effect of its Lactospore probiotic in the suppression depression symptoms in consumers suffering from gut health issues.

Study: Probiotic modulation of the immune system relieves hay fever symptoms

08-Dec-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Eight weeks of probiotic supplementation can reduced hay fever symptoms and improve quality of life through modulation of the immune system, according to a study funded by Winclove Probiotics

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Watch – AB Biotics on why probiotics for cognitive health have huge potential in APAC

05-Dec-2019 By Gary Scattergood

AB Biotics has pledged to continue investing in clinical research to back-up the cognitive benefits of L. plantarum DR7 after acquiring the exclusive global licensing of the strain.

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VIDEO: Gut Health Doctor’s startup puts microbiome science on the breakfast table

02-Dec-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A dietitian and researcher specialising in gut health has co-founded a granola brand offering an easy way to meet two crucial gut health goals – increased fibre and whole food variety.

Gut microbial diversity an indicator of social and economic status, says scientists

02-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Could an individual’s microbiome indicate how wealthy they are? That is the premise for a team of scientists, who suggest a healthy gut and its microbe profile are linked to social and economic status.

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Nutrition science under fire: Diet trials lack of ‘rigour’ slammed by researchers

29-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Clinical trials involving diet are severely under-funded and more difficult to complete than drugs studies, say researchers who warn that nutrition studies are prone to bias, are often too small and of too short duration and regularly change outcome...

Chr. Hansen releases probiotic blend that may reduce inflammation in preterms

29-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen makes available a new three-strain probiotic blend that the Danish bioscience company says can help halve the risk of Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) in premature babies.

Probiotic combination shows immune health benefits for children in day care

27-Nov-2019 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two Lactobacillus strains may reduce the severity of runny nose, and may reduce absences from day care, says a new study from Swedish probiotic player Probi.

Dublin calling: World-class speakers come together for Probiota 2020

26-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A world-class line up of international experts in the microbiome, probiotics and prebiotics will take centre stage in Dublin this February as Probiota 2020 bridges the science and industry divide.

Industry-academia microbiome pact welcomes Nestlé as latest collaborator

26-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Nestlé continues to accelerate its efforts in microbiome research as the Swiss multinational announces a partnership with the University of California San Diego Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI).

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LAST CHANCE! Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused researchers

22-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you a researcher with compelling new data on the microbiome? Do you have exciting probiotic or prebiotic science to share? Would you like to present your findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, today is the last day to submit your...

Morinaga research reveals key immunity-boosting metabolite produced from infant gut

22-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Research from Morinaga Milk Industry has found that the infant-type human-residential bifidobacteria (HRB) could produce a key metabolite, the immunity-boosting indole-3-lactic acid (ILA), moving one step closer to understanding its benefits on infant...

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How genome guided metagenomic analysis can address gaps in microbiome research methods

21-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Current microbiome analysis methods are lacking high-resolution measurements and are unlikely to yield clinically relevant data in many conditions, but genome guided metagenomic analysis could address these current limitations.

Probiotics brand seeks to up standards by taking online influencing into own hands

20-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

In a world where evangelism outpaces evidence every day, Seed hopes to set the record straight on probiotic science by taking you back to school -- on Instagram.

Review: Postbiotics show promise, even if method of action is unclear

20-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

The use of postbiotics could be an attractive alternative to prebiotics in immunocompromised children and adults, according to a recent review. But the lack of a definition of the term is still a complicating factor in determining effectiveness, the...

Hope or hype? FMT for Parkinson's needs more 'proper research'

20-Nov-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientists have reviewed the evidence for using faecal transplantation and pre- and probiotics in patients with Parkinson's Disease and concluded that these methods should not be used until further research is conducted.

WATCH NOW: Gates Foundation funded study develops ‘unique nutrient-delivery system’

Fighting malnutrition: Could new nutrient delivery strategy help billions of people?

14-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

A unique new nutrient delivery system, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, could help billions of people suffering from malnutrition by improving the way iron and vitamin A are fortified into foods, say those behind the project.

Premature babies’ gut health may benefit from probiotic-boosted milk, study finds

13-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

Adding probiotic bacteria to milk given to premature babies appears to decrease the risk of serious gut problems and infections with no safety issues reported, a UK study concludes.

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WATCH – Probiotics for weight loss: TargEDys targets Asia partnerships amid rising obesity rates

13-Nov-2019 By Gary Scattergood

French probiotics firm TargeEDys is on the lookout for partners in Asia to help it launch its weight loss product across the region.

Prebiotics group concurs with $5.5 billion figure on global market

11-Nov-2019 By Hank Schultz

Growing consumer awareness along with demand in animal nutrition is driving the overall growth of prebiotics, which a trade group says will account for $5.5 billion in sales in 2019. Better messaging can help maintain that momentum, the group says.

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More validation, standardisation, and mechanism of action studies needed to address gaps in probiotics research

07-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

There is a need for more validated, standardised, randomised control trials (RCT) studying the mechanism of action in probiotics research.

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‘Tackling obesity isn’t just about weight loss’: TargEDys develops probiotics to control appetite

06-Nov-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

French probiotic firm TargEDys is conducting an ongoing clinical trial to study the benefits of its probiotic strain on weight reduction in overweight subjects, as part of its ambition to help tackle the global obesity issue.

Probi-backed trial identifies probiotic blend’s link to reduced bone loss in women

05-Nov-2019 By Will Chu

A Probi-funded study highlights the link between the use of probiotics and reduced bone loss in post-menopausal women.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes acquires Bifodan A/S

04-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Effective with the acquisition, Bifodan is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deerland.

Melancholic microbiome? EU-backed project publishes recommendations for diet and mood

01-Nov-2019 By Nathan Gray

People with depression or vulnerability to depression should be encouraged to eat plant-based diets with higher levels of grains, fibres and fish, according to new recommendations published by the MyNetGut consortium.

Study: Yogurt and fibre-rich diet may reduce lung cancer risk

28-Oct-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

A diet high in fibre and yogurt is strongly associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer thanks to their prebiotic and probiotic properties, according to a study involving data from 1.4 million adults in the US, Europe and Asia.

Beneo reveals plans to increase functional fiber prices

23-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Beneo announced plans to implement a global price increase next year averaging 5% for its inulin and oligofructose for food and feed applications.

BASF joins the HMO club with 2’-FL launch

23-Oct-2019 By Stephen Daniells

Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are the “hot new thing” said an expert recently, as BASF announced the US launch of its 2’-FL (2’-fucosyllactose) ingredient, which is branded Prebilac.

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Probiotic research booming in Asia with China and Iran leading the charge

23-Oct-2019 By Tingmin Koe

A growing number of clinical studies focusing on probiotics is seen in Asia, with China and Iran seeing exponential increase in recent years, according to an International Probiotics Association-backed review.

Prebiotic effect: Plant-based and Mediterranean diets could boost gut health

22-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Certain food regularly eaten as part of the Mediterranean or plant-based diets could help bacteria with anti-inflammatory properties to thrive in our guts, say researchers.

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WATCH – NutraIngredients-Asia awards winner Morinaga Milk Industry eyes international probiotic expansion

16-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim

Morinaga Milk Industry wants to develop more products with its probiotics strains for the international market.

Probiota Asia 2019: One week to go – check out the big name firms attending

15-Oct-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Our third Probiota Asia Summit taking place in Singapore is now just one week away, and we have a raft of big name firms speaking, sponsoring and attending.

Calling all probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome focused start-ups and researchers: Apply now!

We want you: Probiota launches Pioneers and Frontiers sessions for Dublin 2020

09-Oct-2019 By Nathan Gray

Are you an innovative start-up, or a researcher with compelling new data? Would you like to present your company or latest scientific findings at the leading microbiome-focused event? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Monkey gut study shines light on ecology’s role in human microbiome

09-Oct-2019 By Danielle Masterson

A new study has found the human gut more closely resembles that of baboons than it does our closest relatives, the apes.

DuPont study highlights HMO’s benefit on infant gut health

09-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

A DuPont-led study outlines 2’-fucosyllactose’s (2’-FL) beneficial effect on the infant gut compared to galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and lactose as a team identify the oligosaccharide as a first choice energy source for selected infant microbes.

Bill Gates: ‘Probiotics key to solving malnutrition’

08-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Probiotics could be key in addressing malnutrition, according to Bill Gates, who calls the nutritional imbalances affecting around 200 million children under five ‘the greatest health inequity in the world.’

Irish tax plans place supplements out of reach for many people, says expert

07-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Plans to tax food supplements in Ireland will place these products and their benefits out of reach for people, especially those living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an experts says.

Chr-Hansen funded study points to Bifidobacteria’s role in aspirin-induced ulcers

07-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Bacteria normally found in babies’ gut can prevent or even heal ulcers triggered by aspirin, according to European researchers, who think it could be added to patient diets as a natural supplement.

Givaudan invests in personalisation with launch of skin microbiome analyser

03-Oct-2019 By Will Chu

Givaudan is exploring the idea of personalised nutricosmetic products with its microbiome analysis system designed to tailor products to consumer’s bacterial skin communities.

Giants collaborate: DuPont reveals how BY-HEALTH link-up will fuel probiotics innovation - interview

01-Oct-2019 By Guan Yu Lim, Tingmin Koe

DuPont Nutrition and Chinese supplement giant BY-HEALTH will collaborate to develop probiotics with new functions, including anti-ageing, oral and skin health.

Microbiome profiling: Study uncovers ‘comprehensive’ list of organisms that make a healthy gut

27-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

There are 157 organisms that form the 'baseline biome' of a healthy human gut, according to new research published in PLoS One.

Gut bacteria could influence muscle growth and function: Mouse data

27-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

Altering the makeup of our gut microbiome could have an impact on muscle growth and function, say researchers who hope the new findings will have promise for age-related muscle loss.

Early Bird Deadline Is Tonight

Don't Miss Out: Probiota 2020 early bird tickets end today!

26-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

After its sell-out 2019 edition in Copenhagen, Probiota will be heading to Dublin in February 2020. Check out the key themes and outline agenda for the leading probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome event … and register now for the three-day festival of...

New recommendations for migraine related probiotic studies

16-Sep-2019 By Nikki Hancocks

Researchers from ADM Protexin have published a list of recommendations for future probiotic trials in migraine sufferers in order to improve the body of evidence in the field, after they discovered it was impossible to perform a meta-analysis in this...