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.
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.
Swisse Wellness sales surged by 21.5% on a currency-adjusted basis to A$659.4m in 2017, thanks to clarity over cross-border e-commerce rules in China, rising demand and new product launches.
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.
DuPont Nutrition and Health can now count on help from Estonia’s Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies (TFTAK) as its Microbiome Venture welcomes its second probiotic research partnership.
Certain probiotic strains could be a perfect fit for Greek feta cheese, say researchers who suggest 'functional feta' could meet growing demand for healthy foods.
Postbiotics—the metabolites and/or cell-wall components released by probiotics—have been touted to play a more active, upgraded role, surpassing probiotics as a way to enhance functional food.
Our gut microbiome environment could impact the effectiveness of dietary changes on blood pressure, say researchers who believe new approaches to reducing blood pressure should consider a person’s microbiological background.
Allergy and eczema risk in infants and toddlers may be reduced if mothers take probiotics and fish oil supplements during pregnancy, suggest researchers.
Probiotic treatment guidelines in Asia Pacific must be fine-tuned in order to properly treat gastrointestinal disorders in children, according to paediatric experts in the region.
A study by Yakult has found that Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) may alleviate some metabolic abnormalities in obese pre-diabetic individuals, although its effects on glycaemic control may be limited.
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Ger Rijkers’ snapshot of how probiotics research is shaping up across the world is perhaps a glimpse into future scientific discoveries as well as product development opportunities they could give rise to.
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The idea that probiotics could be tailored to address specific disorders or conditions is an idea that taps into the personalised nutrition and gut health themes resonating with the audience at Probiota.
Australian start-up Kréol could be one of the country's first to develop a line of dual-strain sparkling probiotic beverages, according to co-founder Andrew Rush.
Infant supplementation using the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (HRLGG) is potent enough to shape the gut microbiota temporarily, reducing the risk of asthma in children, US researchers show.
The difficulty in getting a probiotic health claim approved and the botanical stand-off may explain why one in three industry professionals find the current EU framework unhelpful and difficult to navigate.
Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) may boost the adsorption and digestion of protein and improve muscle health in different populations, according to a review of the current science.
The development of a complex model, which tracks types of bacteria, may help predict the success of faecal microbiota transplants (FMT) in patients suggests a new study in Cell Host and Microbe.
A proprietary mixture of two probiotic strains developed by Swedish company Probi AB may help people catch fewer winter colds. Details of the study will be revealed in a webinar on March 1st.
In the latest pairing between industry and academia, Evolve BioSystems and Kings College London collaborate in their efforts to improve gut health in Caesarean-section delivered infants.
An increasing consumer interest in probiotics and the microbiome could be one reason why digestive health has hit the top of the nutraceutical and functional food industry agenda for the first time, say experts.
The sequential inoculation of a certain type of yeast in durian pulp fermentation could lead to the development of a new non-dairy durian-based probiotic beverage, say researchers in Singapore and China.
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Biogaia are in the news again with two studies that point to the Swedish firm’s Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis probiotic that appear to show promise for managing colic in breastfed infants.
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The gut-brain axis holds great promise for a future in which probiotics could be capable of slowing down the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, says Dr Ger Rijkers ahead of his appearance at the IPA World...
Intake of probiotics during pregnancy and breast feeding has been shown to modify genes related to obesity in both themselves and their infants, say researchers.
Swedish-based supplier BioGaia have announced the launch of a new chewable tablet containing the patented probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri Protectis and vitamin D.
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The possibility that probiotics could be a new tool in fighting depression is gaining increasing attention in nutritional psychiatry, says Caroline Wallace ahead of her talk at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 next month.
A lack of dietary fibre leads to a rapid increase in gut permeability and changes in microbiota composition in mice, says a new study in Cell Host & Microbe.
The probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri has the potential to provide some reduction in crying in exclusively breastfed babies less than three months old, new data reveals.
Global nutritional ingredients player DSM has acquired BioCare Copenhagen A/S in a deal that will see it expand its probiotic and gut health portfolio.
The role of pathogenic bacteria in disease has been the focus of much recent research. However, the role of fungi, a co-inhabitant of the gut, has been relatively overlooked. The effect of the mycobiome (the fungal community in the gut) on health and...
'Live cultures are not all probiotic, although all probiotics are live cultures...'
US consumers are increasingly interested in the relationship between intestinal bacteria and overall health, says CHR Hansen, but there is some confusion about which foods and beverages contain probiotics: live microorganisms that, when administered in...
By George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association
Despite the connotation of medieval military expeditions when one speaks of crusades, the one which IPA has taken on the last year has not resulted into any blood being spilt. On the contrary, the probiotic crusades have been constructive, open and accepting...
A proposal by the International Probiotics Association to work towards harmonizing probiotic guidelines for use in foods and dietary supplements has received the support of Argentina, and the country will lead the work.
Gut bacteria dysbiosis during young adulthood may be involved in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a recent study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
