Daily supplementation of 2′-Fucosyllactose (2′-FL) reduces body fat percentage and lessens the loss of fat-free mass in overweight individuals participating in a 12-week diet and exercise program.
A new animal study published in Cell Metabolism shows that gut microbes modulate the rhythms of glucocorticoids, affecting sleep-wake cycles and stress responses.
Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched ‘targeted skin condition panels’, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.
It's time to submit abstracts for the prestigious Scientific Frontiers competition at the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota, scheduled for February 2025 in Copenhagen.
As global universities and major companies invest in probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome innovations, start-ups in these booming sectors face a surge of funding and opportunities. But with fierce competition, the challenge remains: How can emerging...
Dietary fiber may modulate the metabolic output of the gut microbiota, enhancing the availability of B vitamins and producing downstream immune benefits for the host, says a new study.
Long-living people consistently have higher abundance of bacterial species linked to reduced risk of conditions like gout, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, says a new study from China.
With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.
Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!
Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.
Probiotic supplementation containing a specific Levilactobacillus brevis strain may help maintain estrogen levels in healthy peri- and postmenopausal women, compared to placebo, says a new study from the Kaneka Corporation.
Pharma should be thinking more about the microbiome, as growing evidence reveals its significant impact on drug efficacy, a personalized nutrition expert revealed during NutraIngredients’ 2024 Probiota event.
Doctors Lydia Mapstone, Sioned Fôn Jones and Tara O'Driscoll founded Boobybiome in 2019 on a mission to better preserve beneficial breast milk bacteria and develop synbiotic supplements to support the infant microbiome.
Gut health education means communicating with consumers about holistic wellness, not individual supplements, according to health and wellness retail giant Holland & Barrett.
The biotics industry is undergoing a transformation, largely directed by customer reviews, proprietary and generic ingredients, synbiotics, and personalisation, according to ecommerce insights service Lumina Intelligence.
The costly nature of microbiome testing to provide personalised recommendations means brands should ensure added value with effective translation and follow-up services to support users to reach health goals.
Communicating science and supplement benefits is particularly tricky within the microbiome health arena, but there are some companies and individuals who have achieved great success after mastering how to simplify this science and jargon-laden space.
The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.
With just five weeks to go before the start of Probiota in Milan, NutraIngredients previews what attendees can expect each day of this three-day microbiome extravaganza.
Probiota 2024 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
RemAnalytics has become a trailblazer in microbiome testing, setting itself apart by its ability to precisely quantify relative abundances at the strain level.
NutraIngredients has unveiled the winners of its highly competitive Probiota Pioneers competition, set to showcase innovations in probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome research at the next, eagerly anticipated Probiota event in February 2024.
Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!
A new pilot study testing the efficacy of a digitalised personalised nutrition approach that integrates genetic profiles, microbiome composition, and physiological parameters, concludes it is highly effective in meeting unique needs and has the potential...
Put your start-up centre stage at our Probiota Pioneers hub
NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Milan.
A new scientific publication unveils the differences between the small and large intestine in gut microbiota composition and function and the major implications for probiotic development.
New research into human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is revealing exciting new opportunities to target specific health concerns within babies and the older population.
With the strong growth of the European 'biotics’ market revealed in the doubling of online product reviews, Lumina Intelligence ecommerce insights highlight postbiotics, women’s health and synbiotics as key opportunities.
Probiotic brands need to prove they offer efficacy and value-for-money, as the cost-of-living crisis creeps into the minds of health and wellness consumers.
Vast consumer datasets have led scientists at personalised nutrition platform ‘Zoe’ to pinpoint ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria and provide precision advice which goes beyond general microbiome diversity.
A significant number of clinical studies into the gut-brain axis are providing exciting data on the potential stand-alone and synergistic benefits of probiotics with traditional medications.
While the future of microbiome drug advancements looks bright, young startups may struggle to gain funding as investors aim to mitigate risk in the face of a wider unstable landscape.
The importance of microbial diversity in the gut for athletic performance was highlighted at ‘Probiota’ last week, with recent pilot studies highlighting the potential to pre-empt reductions with targeted dietary interventions.
Consumers are keen to learn about probiotics and see the word on packaging, but EU regulation still leaves industry's hands tied with no harmonisation and poor institutional education.
Non-profit organisation (NPO) Yoba for Life provided an inspirational story revealing the benefits of probiotic yogurt in East Africa, during NutraIngredients' Probiota conference last week.
Adam Baker, director of science at Chr. Hansen, discussed recent in-house clinical trials observing an amplified response following administration of probiotics with HMOs, compared with pre- or probiotics given alone, at Probiota last week.
NutraIngredients’ Probiota 2023 conference, in collaboration with the IPA World Congress, took place in Barcelona this week (6-8 February) and was the largest iteration of the event to date, with 470 attendees.
The upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota is officially sold out. The event, which will take place 6-8 February, will bring together over 450 delegates in Barcelona.
Entrepreneurs developing next-gen CRISPR-engineered microbiome therapeutics for cognitive health will present their business to gut health experts at NI's Probiota event next month (Feb 6-8).
A startup company providing the nutraceuticals industry with fast and affordable ingredient screening via AI nematode analysis has been chosen as a Probiota Pioneer for the global event taking place in Barcelona next month.
Daily supplementation with Bifidobacterium longum BB68S may improve measures of cognitive function, including memory and attention, in older people, says a new study.
NutraIngredients is pleased to announce Integral Solutions, Eagle Genomics, as NemaLife as our 2023 Probiota Pioneers for the upcoming IPA World Congress + Probiota (February 6-8).
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2023 is two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…
The Early Bird discount for the 2023 IPA World Congress + Probiota will expire on Friday, 25th November, so book now to ensure your spot at the leading event for the global microbiome modulation community.
There is an urgent need to find a unified approach for the use of the term 'probiotic' on labels to change one of the most ‘restricted regimes in the world’ panellists at a conference in Denmark urged.
