Gut/digestive health

Resistant starch prebiotic may boost antioxidant and choline levels

Resistant starch prebiotic may boost antioxidant and choline levels

By Stephen Daniells

MSP Starch Products Inc., the company behind Solnul, continues to strengthen its science, with two new studies showing that the potato-derived resistant starch prebiotic may boost absorption of antioxidants like vitamins A and E, and levels of choline...

Study evaluates inulin’s effects on IBS-C

Study evaluates inulin’s effects on IBS-C

By Louisa Richards

A prebiotic containing inulin improved symptom severity and quality of life scores in 34 patients with constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C), according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

‘A pivotal expansion’: European inulin producers join IPA

‘A pivotal expansion’: European inulin producers join IPA

By Stephen Daniells

The European Association of Chicory Inulin Producers (CEFI) has joined the International Probiotics Association, a move that IPA calls “a pivotal expansion in the representation of prebiotic science and industry worldwide”.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Christina Vegge, VP of R&D, Probi

NutraWomen Wednesday: Christina Vegge, VP of R&D, Probi

By Danielle Masterson

With over 25 years in microbiology, Christina Vegge, vice president of R&D at Probi, discussed how she transitioned from researching antibiotic resistance to viewing probiotics as “the solution side of the same coin.”

Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty

Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty

By Kirsty Doolan

The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.

What dietary supplements should GLP-1-RA users be taking?

What dietary supplements should GLP-1-RA users be taking?

By Asia Sherman

GLP-1 receptor agonist drug use has become emblematic of current culture, but knowledge and communication about the nutritional needs of an increasing number of patients on these rapid weight loss journeys remains limited.

NutraCast: Tapping into the estrobolome

NutraCast: Tapping into the estrobolome

By Danielle Masterson

As awareness of gut health grows, so do more specific areas of the microbiome, such as gut-brain axis, the gut-skin axis and the gut-hormone axis. For women, this hormonal link is the estrobolome, which encompasses the bidirectional communication system...

The rise of hybrid formulations

The rise of hybrid formulations

By Danielle Masterson

CosmaxNBT is tapping into the multi-benefit trend by combining popular wellness goals, such as metabolic boosters, mood enhancers and digestive aids into one convenient formulation.