Gut/digestive health

'Compelling results': Resistant starch may aid weight management via gut microbiome modulation

05-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Eight weeks of supplementation with resistant starch may lead to an average weight loss of 2.8 kg (6.2 lbs) and improve metabolic measures such as insulin resistance in overweight and obese people, says a new study.

‘A very important study’: UK Twins cohort shows prebiotics may boost cognitive function

04-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Prebiotic supplementation may boost cognitive function in older people, according to new data from the UK-based PROMOTe (effect of PRebiotic and prOtein on Muscle in Older Twins) trial run by scientists from King’s College London.

Gaia Herbs launches postbiotics fermented from traditional superfoods

04-Mar-2024 By Asia Sherman

Gaia Herbs is targeting gut and immune health with its new range of “full spectrum postbiotics” made with lactic acid bacteria from spontaneous fermentation in either Ginger-Turmeric, Sauerkraut, Ginger-Beet or Kimchi capsules.

Nestlé Research: Supporting infant microbiome development without compromising gut ecology

29-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The ‘ecology of strains’ is imperative to consider in the research of the infant microbiome, as not all Bifidobacterium strains work equally, Dr. Bernard Berger, R&D expert microbiome and probiotics at Nestlé Research told NutraIngredients.

Holland & Barrett champions gut health education with a holistic wellness mission

28-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Gut health education means communicating with consumers about holistic wellness, not individual supplements, according to health and wellness retail giant Holland & Barrett.

Studies show gut microbiome influences ovarian aging

26-Feb-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Mounting evidence suggests a bidirectional relationship between the gut and ovarian aging, according to Chinese researchers who reviewed studies linking the gut microbiota to ovarian function.

'Gut conditioning' an important consideration in biotic efficacy

21-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Biotic supplements might not be enough without ‘gut conditioning’, Dr. Wilbert Sybesma, founder of consultancy firm Microbiome Solutions told the audience at NutraIngredients' Probiota event earlier this month.

Study: Masters athletes do not meet required nutrient levels during championships

20-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Many masters athletes are not consuming the recommended levels of carbohydrates, protein and micronutrients while competing at world championships and require increased nutritional support, according to a new study.

Probiotics increase stool frequency in adults suffering from constipation – meta-analysis

20-Feb-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Probiotic supplementation has been shown to increase stool frequency in adults suffering from constipation, new findings from a meta-analysis conducted by Chinese researchers have shown.

Dietary fiber benefits are highly individualized: Study

19-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

Not all gut microbiomes react to dietary fiber in the same way, according to a recent study that explored the complex relationship between the two in the context of colitis sensitivity.

Study outlines potential new probiotic strain with anti-inflammatory action

16-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

A potential probiotic isolated from the rumen of grazing lamb may protect against damage of colon cells and reduce markers of inflammation, says a new study.

Marketing advice: Promote long-term gut health goals to improve results and retention

16-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

Gut health brands should invest in educating consumers about the influence of diet and lifestyle on microbiome health and emphasize the importance of long-term supplement use to help them achieve results, thereby ensuring customer retention.

Study: Combination of probiotics and enzymes aids absorption of plant-based protein

14-Feb-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

A combination of pea protein, enzymes and probiotics tended to reduce time to maximum blood absorption for all amino acids but showed only statistically significant results for alanine and glycine, according to a recent study.

Chlorella supplementation may relieve constipation for pregnant women

14-Feb-2024 By Olivia DeSmit

In addition to a host of other symptoms, pregnant women often suffer from constipation. A new study shows supplementation with the algae Chlorella pyrenoidosa can help, among other benefits.

Success in microbiome testing requires expert support and realistic expectations

14-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

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.

Probiotics in Asia: Bloating from dietary habits, women’s health top reasons for supplementation – Life-Space

12-Feb-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Bloating arising from dietary habits and women’s health are the top reasons for probiotic supplementation in Asian countries, according Life-Space.

Are preservatives killing good gut bacteria?

08-Feb-2024 By Donna Eastlake

Research from the University of Chicago has found that one of the most widely used food preservatives, nisin, has a damaging effect on the good bacteria in our gut

Study explores microbiome safety of antimicrobial plant in women's health

08-Feb-2024 By Matt Chittock

A new German study suggests that Benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) from the flowering plant nasturtium provides antimicrobial benefits without negatively impacting gut microbiota diversity or species richness in healthy women.

Verb Biotics partners with Evogene to accelerate next-gen precision probiotics

07-Feb-2024 By Asia Sherman

U.S. microbiome health start-up Verb Biotics and Israeli computational biology company Evogene have entered a collaboration agreement to develop new probiotic strains that produce microbial metabolites with advanced properties for precision health.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Camille Binachon, Product Manager, Lallemand Health Solutions

07-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Five years ago Camille Binachon left Paris, France to move to Montreal, Canada to start her role at Lallemand Health Solutions. The product manager said her love for science and adventure were what brought her to the Great White North.

Probiotics for stress? B. breve shown to decrease heart rate under stress, increase GABA-like substance

07-Feb-2024 By Tingmin Koe

The supplementation of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve M-16V has shown to modulate the nervous system, such as decreasing heart rate during stress and increasing the production of pipecolic acid – a GABA-like substance for supporting stress...

‘Quality over quantity’: Nutrition consumers prioritising value and efficacy – Nutiani data

07-Feb-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Consumers coping with rising costs of living are showing a distinct preference for value-for-money products that not only come with an accessible price tag, but are also backed by science and multifunctional, according to latest data from Fonterra-owned...

IPA paper outlines landscape for probiotics as food, supplements and live biotherapeutics

05-Feb-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotics can be used in a variety of products, including foods, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals (live biotherapeutics), each of which is regulated differently. A new review explores the implications of the intended use on regulatory, product...

NutraCast: Exploring trends and tapping biotic opportunities

02-Feb-2024 By Danielle Masterson

Comet recently conducted research that revealed four biotics macro market trends that highlight major opportunities in food, beverage and supplement development for the year ahead.

Succeeding in active nutrition: Innovating around the blueprint

02-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

The active nutrition category has a stable blueprint of trends, but consumers have fast-evolving needs so brands must focus on evolving their communication strategies to hit the right note with the modern customer.

Novonesis is born of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen merger

01-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen have completed their merger, giving rise to a new global biosolutions company called Novonesis.

NutraIngredients Awards: Entries closing Feb 5

01-Feb-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

There's still some time to enter the prestigious NutraIngredients Awards but hurry! The entry deadline is Monday, Feb 5.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is Thailand’s ‘only provider of both HMOs and GOS’ after regulatory nod

30-Jan-2024 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The ingredients division of the Dutch dairy co-op said its 2’-fucosyllactose ingredient has been approved for use in both infant formulas as well as young children products.

And the supporting role in the weight management category goes to supplements

26-Jan-2024 By Asia Sherman

The weight loss market is evolving, spurred by consumer consumption of rapid slim down fads but also the growing understanding that supplementing active lifestyles may be a more sustainable approach to keeping off the pounds.

NutraIngredients Awards 2024: What the judges are looking for

26-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the industry, but what are our judges looking for?

Pairing aspirin with a probiotic may reduce stomach lining damage

25-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

Co-ingestion of aspirin with probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 in a group of healthy adults significantly reduced damage to the stomach lining associated with prolonged or high-dose aspirin consumption, according to a recent study.

Pasteurised Akkermansia shows gut and mood benefits: Mouse study

24-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with pasteurized Akkermansia may reduce gut permeability, anxiety-like behaviour and memory impairment in animal models of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), says a new study.

Kyowa Hakko Bio partners with A*STAR to unlock ‘full potential’ of HMOs beyond infant health

24-Jan-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

Kirin-owned Kyowa Hakko Bio will be collaborating with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) in Singapore to advance research on human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and explore their potential applications, particularly in the areas...

The impact of modern living on microbiome profile and allergies

23-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

A new review by Australia-based researchers suggests there is a shortage of proven and reliable microbiome-based interventions for allergic disorders. Writing in the World Allergy Organization Journal, the scientists connect this to the interaction between...

Bioiberica research supports DAOgest efficacy against histamine intolerance

23-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Digestive enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) combined with vitamin C and catalase reduces the effects of histamine intolerance (HIT) after one week of supplementation, according to new research sponsored by global life science company Bioiberica.

Research reveals potential role of microbiome in fertility

22-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

The dominance of bacteria Lactobacillus spp. in the female reproductive tract is associated with improved pregnancy outcomes while vaginal and endometrial dysbiosis may reduce the chances of successful embryonic implantation, according to a new review.

Probiotic and eczema: GenieBiome launching synbiotics clinically tested on young kids to Singapore market

22-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Hong Kong Biotechnology firm GenieBiome has set sights on expanding its probiotics range in Singapore, including one that has been clinically studied to improve eczema in young children.

Timeline raises CHF 56M from L’Oréal and Nestlé in Series D financing

19-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Swiss longevity biotech company Timeline (parent company Amazentis) announced that it has raised CHF 56 million (US$ 66 million) in an oversubscribed Series D financing round that included strategic investments by L’Oréal and Nestlé.

Top reasons to enter the NutraIngredients Awards!

17-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back for 2024 and celebrating a decade of honouring the best and brightest in the nutraceuticals industry

Study suggests Bimuno prebiotic reduces sleep disturbance impact

16-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

New research finds that Clasado Biosciences’ prebiotic Bimuno GOS (B-GOS) significantly improved quality of life measures across areas of gastrointestinal health and sleep in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and sleep disturbances.

PODCAST: APC Microbiome Ireland celebrates 20 years of transformative science

15-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Pioneering microbiome research institute APC Microbiome Ireland is celebrating 20 years of research addressing some of the biggest global challenges to face mankind.

Long-Covid / child vaccine benefits: Synbiotic formula offers hope of microbiome-targeted therapies – two studies

15-Jan-2024 By Hazel Tang

A synbiotic formula (SIM01) developed by Hong Kong firm GenieBiome in collaboration with the Chinese University of Hong Kong has been shown to alleviate multiple symptoms of post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACS), while also benefiting children after their...

FrieslandCampina reveals 2024 trends report

12-Jan-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Key trends to watch in 2024 will include next-gen alt protein solutions, sustainability with substantiation, medicines for the mind and active ageing solutions.

PR and nutrition science expert giving scientists a voice in the mainstream press

11-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

New Zoe Gut Shot a 'big step forward' for gut health market

10-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

A probiotic kefir shot developed by the personalised nutrition scientists at Zoe has been hailed “a big step forward for the gut-health macro trend”, with industry pundits applauding the science-first product development approach.

Enter now! Join the 10th anniversary celebration of the NutraIngredients Awards

10-Jan-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards are back with a bang in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th year honouring the best and brightest in ingredients, products, companies, people and projects across the dietary supplements industry.

Comvita studying Mānuka honey’s benefits on digestive health among functional dyspepsia patients

10-Jan-2024 By Tingmin Koe

Comvita is studying the benefits of Mānuka honey on digestive health, after discovering a unique compound that could inhibit an enzyme matrix associated with various digestive inflammatory conditions.

B-group vitamins show potential as prebiotic candidates

09-Jan-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12 may beneficially modulate the gut microbiome, although they may not act as direct substrates for intestinal microbial fermentation, according to a review published in the Journal of Nutrition.

Prinova releases megatrends report

05-Jan-2024 By Danielle Masterson

From gut health to a healthier planet, ingredient firm Prinova is hoping to use its latest megatrends report to showcase the opportunities available to leverage its ingredient portfolio, vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities and other in-house...

Synbiotic supplementation may ease long COVID: RCT

05-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a prebiotic-probiotic combination may help with some long COVID problems such as fatigue, memory, concentration and gastrointestinal upset, says a new large study from Hong Kong.