Probiotics, prebiotics & postbiotics

Use of probiotics linked to brain sluggishness and stomach bloating: Study

10-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

The use of probiotics could lead to a build-up of bacteria in the gut causing brain fogginess, US researchers conclude, as they also note its use is linked to bloating of the stomach.

Heat killed lactic acid strain boosts athletes' immune defenses

07-Aug-2018 By Hank Schultz

Researchers have found that a heat killed bacterial strain suppressed markers of respiratory infections and fatigue in university athletes.

Fibre-rich foods said to reduce gut stress and ‘anxiety-like behaviour’

06-Aug-2018 By Will Chu

Evidence for the gut-brain axis’ influence was shared in new research identifying the role high-fibre foods have in reducing the effects stress has on the gut and in anxiety-like behaviour.

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30-Jul-2018 By Robert Rose

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‘Nutrition transition’ heightens risk of metabolic malfunction: Review

24-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

,A diet shift that emphasises high-energy density foods and low nutrient diversity - known as nutrition transition - may ultimately become a driver of metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes, say experts.

ASA rules gut nutritional approach no substitute for medical treatment

23-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority has upheld concerns that a specific nutritional approach targeting the gut discouraged medical treatment for conditions such as autism and depression.

Is more data needed to determine the safety of probiotics and prebiotics?

17-Jul-2018 By Nathan Gray

Experts and industry associations have questioned the findings of a new study that claims more data on the safety data for probiotics and prebiotics is needed - with just 2% of clinical trials reporting full safety data.

Eurofins partners with DuPont for strain level probiotic genotyping assays

16-Jul-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Responding to the need for strain-specific probiotic testing, Eurofins becomes the first third party laboratory to employ DuPont’s polymerase-chain-reaction (PCR) genotyping assays to identify probiotics at the strain level.

Probiotic survival: Study by Sabinsa suggests that flow cytometry beats plate count for probiotic enumeration

16-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Ingredient manufacturer Sabinsa makes a case for flow cytometry as a more accurate method to calculate a probiotic's survivability.

Microbiome start-up Nextbiotix nets €7m to address gut-related disorders

12-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

French-based biotech start-up Nextbiotix has successfully raised €7m in a Series A financing round, to develop microbiome-based approaches that address inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Review finds promising, if preliminary, data backing mood support effects for probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s

11-Jul-2018 By Hank Schultz

A recent review of studies on interventions with probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s shows that there is promising data backing these ingredients’ effects on ameliorating anxiety, stress and depression. But much more research is needed to identify pathways,...

Prebiotic approach proves positive for obesity prevention, review finds

11-Jul-2018 By Will Chu

The case for a prebiotic approach as an alternative nutritional treatment against obesity has strengthened with the publication of a review that points to the food ingredient’s beneficial effects on metabolism.

Prebiotic fibers show gut and immune health benefits for children: RCT

10-Jul-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of three- to six-year-olds with chicory root fiber may improve their gut microbiota composition and strengthen their immune defenses, says a new study.

Dietary fiber intake inversely related to depression symptoms in US adults, study suggests

02-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

After analyzing data from a national US survey, researchers in China suggest that dietary fiber intake may be inversely related to depression symptoms.

Probiotic and prebiotic combo may reduce obesity-related symptoms, rat study suggests

02-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Thailand suggest that long-term consumption of a probiotic and prebiotic combo may improve obesity-related metabolic symptoms like insulin resistance, based on their study on rats.

China now one of 'most important players' in global probiotics market as sales top $8bn: IPA

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

China has cemented its status as one of the world’s most important global players, according to industry body the International Probiotics Association (IPA), with data revealing that nearly half of all APAC sales come from the country.

Probiota Asia: World-leading probiotics summit returns to Singapore — calls for abstracts

02-Jul-2018 By Gary Scattergood

NutraIngredients-Asia is delighted to announce that the second Asia edition of the global probiotics and prebiotics summit, Probiota, will be held in Singapore in October.

ADM expands probiotics reach with $243 million aquisition of UK manufacturer

29-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

Agricultural commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland Co. has expanded its reach into the microbiome space with the acquisition of UK-based manufacturer Probiotics International Ltd. in a cash deal worth $243.5 million (£185 million).

Microbiome study on PTSD sufferers adds to baseline data for gut-brain connection

28-Jun-2018 By Hank Schultz

Research in the connection between the microbiome and cognitive issues continues to expand, with research done in South Africa on subjects suffering post traumatic stress disorder.

CSIRO outlines precision health plans for healthy ageing with NTU partnership

28-Jun-2018 By Cheryl Tay

The latest collaboration between the Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University (NTU) aims to help improve seniors' health through extensive research...

Probiotic dietary supplements could slow down bone loss in elderly: Study

27-Jun-2018 By Will Chu

The use of probiotics in maintaining good bone health is an intriguing possibility for the future after researchers point to their use in elderly women, which resulted in a 50% reduction in age-related bone loss.

uBiome director of research: 'The best way to answer questions about really complex ecosystems is to collect as much data as possible'

22-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

The best way to answer questions about complex ecosystems is to collect as much data as possible—and that’s what uBiome wants to do to improve the understanding of the human microbiome.

From lassi to laban, straggisto to skyr: Danone brings exotic fermented foods to the yoghurt aisle

22-Jun-2018 By Niamh Michail

Tapping into the trend for both exotic flavours and healthy, fermented foods, Danone has launched a range of dairy products including lassi, laban, straggisto, skyr and ayran.

After success in supplements, HSO eyes drinkable yogurt potential for women’s health probiotics

22-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Austria’s HSO Health Care is looking to take its Astarte strains for women’s health into the dairy aisle, with its Dairyfem drinkable yogurt showcased at the recent Probiota Americas event.

IPA manufacturing guidelines to drive probiotic companies towards 'optimal practices'

20-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Soon-to-be released guidelines for contract manufacturing organizations and quality standards from the International Probiotics Association will drive the industry to optimal practice, says IPA's vice president.

DuPont’s Microbiome Venture membership swells to three with INRA confirmed

20-Jun-2018 By Will Chu

DuPont Nutrition & Health continue to add to its Microbiome Venture ranks with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research’s (INRA) metagenomics expertise now on board as a member.

Special Edition: Pregnancy & Development

EU-approved, lower cost, evidence-backed: Do HMOs signify a new era of infant nutrition?

19-Jun-2018 By Will Chu

Has industry investment into the development of human milk oligosaccharides, or HMOs, produced an ingredient capable of bridging the gap between formula and human breast milk?

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Pilot study sheds light on probiotics’ potential as novel therapy for depression symptoms

18-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Building on previous studies on the gut-brain axis, PhD candidate Caroline Wallace postulates that probiotics consumption may modulate depression symptoms.

Dietary fibers boost beneficial bacteria levels, but what about diversity?

06-Jun-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming dietary fibers does lead to higher levels of Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus spp., but does not affect the diversity of bacteria in the gut, says a meta-analysis of 64 studies.

Probiotics and prebiotics in paediatric medicine: What are clinicians recommending?

06-Jun-2018 By Gary Scattergood

There are considerable challenges in gathering scientific data to recommend the use of probiotics and prebiotics in a clinical paediatric setting, but the evidence that exists points to their effectiveness in a number of situations.

NutraIngredients Awards 2018: Highlights

MEET THE WINNERS: Products of the Year

25-May-2018 By Staff Writer

With the NutraIngredients Awards over for another year, we take a deeper look at the winners of our Products of the Year category.

Soprole works with Tetra Pak to launch new probiotic format for children

24-May-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Chilean dairy brand Soprole has launched a new probiotic product for children, packaged in a 80 ml Tetra Pak container – the first time such packaging has been used in Chile.

Start-up Thryve offers personalized probiotic subscriptions to customers based on their health goals and microbiome

17-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

A new probiotic-based personalized nutrition company, Thryve, has hit the market. We spoke with founder and CEO Richard Lin about how he started the company and what void he wanted to fill in the thriving probiotics category.

DSM and Prenexus Health market sugar cane-derived prebiotic developed to selectively feed ‘friendly’ microbes

14-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

What makes a prebiotic a ‘prebiotic’? According to Dr. Brad Saville, chief science officer at Prenexus Health, it’s the fact that they can ‘selectively feed’ beneficial bacteria.

Microbiome and big data: How uBiome is helping companies create 'microbiome-aware' products

09-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

uBiome is using big data on the microbiome to help food, cosmetic, and pharma companies make ‘microbiome-aware’ products, said the company’s director of research and development, Dr. Sara Bird.

Probiotics proved better than placebo at reducing cold symptoms, clinical trial suggests

07-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Chinese researchers linked probiotic supplementation to fewer incidence of flu-like symptoms in new study, building the science backing probiotics’ benefits to the upper respiratory tract.

Microbiome firm A-Mansia raise €13m to develop bug-based supplement

03-May-2018 By Will Chu

Microbiome firm A-Mansia have revealed details of a recent €13m first round of venture capital financing that will fund development of a nutritional supplement based on a gut bacterium.

Danone probiotic drink backed for prevention

Probiotic drink ‘a viable alternative’ to supplements for diarrhoea prevention

03-May-2018 By Will Chu

A preventative measure for Antibiotic Associated Diarrhoea (AAD) and Clostridium difficile (CDI) might well be a simple probiotic containing drink, a study identifies.

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GPA adds members, makes key hire

01-May-2018 By Hank Schultz

The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA) has announced the addition of four new members and has added staff.

Mediterranean diet pattern leads to healthier gut profile: Study

26-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

Eating a Mediterranean-type diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may boost the diversity and composition of the gut microbiota, compared to a high-fat and high-sugar Western-style diet.

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Dannon continues yogurt and gut microbiome exploration with $50,000 in fellowship grants

25-Apr-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

As part of Danone North America, the Dannon Probiotics Fellowship Grant Program has awarded two graduate students with $25,000 each to help fund their independent and novel studies of yogurt, probiotics, and the human gut microbiome.

RCT supports probiotics LGG and BB-12 for teen oral health

24-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 may improve the gingival health in adolescents, according to results of a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Chr. Hansen harness pharma knowhow in probiotic pact to address allergies

19-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

Chr. Hansen has announced plans to collaborate with Prota Therapeutics in a partnership looking into developing a probiotic approach to address peanut allergies.

IPA explains rationale for harmonized probiotic guidelines at Codex

17-Apr-2018 By Stephen Daniells

The development of guidelines and a harmonized framework for probiotics in Codex is necessary to ensure and sustain quality probiotic products on a global scale, says the International Probiotics Association (IPA).

Small intestine bacteria key in fat uptake, suggests mouse data

16-Apr-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

While most work on the microbiome focuses on the bacterial populations in the large intestine, new research suggests it is microbes in the small intestine that may be critical to the absorption and digestion of certain fats.

Review suggests healthy adults may not need probiotic supplementation

16-Apr-2018 By Will Chu

There is inadequate evidence for long-lasting changes to the gut microbiota after probiotic supplementation, suggests a new study, which argues evidence shows supplementation only results in a transient improvement of supplement-specific bacteria.

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OptiBiotix files three new patents for SweetBiotix

05-Apr-2018 By Nathan Gray

Three new patent filings relating to sweet fibres and natural high intensity sweeteners – with improved flavour and microbiome modulating functions – will add further protection to OptiBiotix’s intellectual property, says the firm.

Synbiotic encapsulation could boost probiotic survival rate

26-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

An alginate-prebiotic material used to encapsulate probiotic bacteria could offer developers improved survival rates, suggest researchers.

Gut bugs’ diet may impact intestinal permeability: Study

23-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

The food preferences of different bacteria in our guts may have major implications for our own digestive health, say researchers.

Microbiome focus: Many medicines affect our gut bacteria, not just antibiotics

21-Mar-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

While the adverse effects of antibiotic use on the human microbiome are well documented, other commonly used medicines may also have a similar impact, warn researchers.