Gut/digestive health

Trials continue to support benefits of novel probiotics for fertility and premature babies

07-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

Novel probiotic products Fertibiome and Neobiome improve fertility in couples and gut health in premature babies, according to research developed jointly by Spanish pharmaceutical company Zinereo Pharma and R&D firm Probisearch.

Trial extends study of chitin‐glucan benefits to subjects at cardiometabolic risk

03-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

Chitin-glucan, an insoluble dietary fiber extracted from the cell walls of fungi, may benefit subjects at cardiometabolic risk, according to a recent study published in Nature.

Understanding gut response to high-fat meals key to effective IBD treatments, says study

02-Jun-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Researchers have identified transcriptional interplay between microbial and nutritional responses to a high-fat meal (HFM) in the intestinal epithelial cells (IEC) of mice, which suggest gut microbes influence postprandial gene action.

Experts offer first estimate of live microbes in food to move towards dietary recommendations

01-Jun-2022 By Asia Sherman

A team of food science and nutrition experts has classified 18 years of dietary data to estimate the consumption of live microbes by children and adults in the United States. The end goal: to define the health benefits of dietary microbes and inform science-based...

Mother and daughter's dream teas pandemic success

30-May-2022 By Liza Laws

This is a lockdown success story about a mother and daughter from Brazil who moved to Sussex and wanted to create functional teas that not only did what they said on the tin but tasted good too.

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES

Spotlight focuses on rapid screening techniques for probiotic bacteria

30-May-2022 By Will Chu

Consumer demand for ‘healthy’ products is fuelling increasing interest in novel probiotics. In this article, NutraIngredients’ Will Chu talks to Robyn Eijlander, NIZO’s Molecular Microbiology expert, who explains how computational screening models can...

Study links high fibre diets to lower antibiotic resistance

30-May-2022 By Will Chu

Adults consuming 8-10 grams (g) of fibre daily have fewer antibiotic-resistant microbes in their guts, according to researchers who suggest this dietary change may help fight antimicrobial resistance.

May Launch Pad: Women and gummies dominate lineup

26-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

May is women's health month and there was no shortage of new products geared toward females. Gummies were also prominent, plus a hint of nostalgia in the form of ooze.

Antibiotics for UTIs disrupt microbiome, lead to recurrent infections

24-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The findings highlight the importance of finding alternatives to antibiotics for treating UTIs.

Nutraingredient award "seal of quality" for Uriach's winning product

24-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Spanish company, Uriach, were thrilled to win one of our prestigious awards, claiming the win a "seal of quality" and proof their product sustained a rigorous evaluation process by a panel of international judges. We asked them what the win...

EDITOR'S SPOTLIGHT: STARTUP FOCUS

Carobway’s innovative agritech approach offers carob’s health benefits to industry

23-May-2022 By Will Chu

For CarobWay and its Co-founder Udi Alroy, the motivation behind setting up the Israeli-based firm was simple – to bring the super-nutritious, highly sustainable food crop to the modern-day table.

Probiotic supplement helps form microbiome in preterm infants, study finds

23-May-2022 By Will Chu

A probiotic supplement may help accelerate the gut microbiome’s development in babies who are born without a fully formed gut microbiome, according to Canadian researchers.

Probiota Pioneers: Comet on its upcycled ingredient filling the market need for a low-dose prebiotic

19-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Washington, D.C., June 1-3.

A gut feeling: Probiotic delivers methane reduction and improved productivity

19-May-2022 By Katy Askew

Fresh research demonstrates how cows fed a daily probiotic supplement produce less methane and are more productive.

SYNformulas highlight strain benefits for IBS at Vitafoods

19-May-2022 By Will Chu

German probiotics firm SYNformulas presented its heat-inactivated bacterial strain at Vitafoods that can be used to address diarrhoea, abdominal pain, flatulence and constipation.

Slimbiotics expands into the US with new subsidiary

12-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics has announced the creation of a new US subsidiary to focus on business development and sales across the Americas for its Kimere-derived weight management probiotics.

Faecal transplants may reverse signs of ageing, study concludes

12-May-2022 By Will Chu

Faecal microbial transplants (FMT) may prove an unusual way to reverse the signs of ageing as UK scientists find changes to the gut, eyes, and brain when transplanting FMTs from young to old mice.

Drinking coffee can lower risk of fibrosis in liver disease, study finds

10-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Elevated coffee consumption was consistently associated with a lower risk of significant liver fibrosis, as assessed by three non-invasive markers in treated chronic HBV patients, a study has found.

Phylogene and the CEA agree microbiota analysis collaboration

09-May-2022 By Will Chu

Phylogene and The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are to form a research collaboration to develop a range of microbiota analysis techniques.

Positive EFSA opinion presents medical use option for Bimuno prebiotic

05-May-2022 By Will Chu

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has given the thumbs up to extending the use of Bimuno’s galactooligosaccharises (GOS) as a novel food for use in special medical purposes (FSMP).

RCT supports plantarum probiotic’s anti-obesity effects

04-May-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Dietary supplementation with a novel probiotic isolated from Korean fermented foods may slash body weight and reduce abdominal fat in overweight people, says a new study from Korea.

Mediterranean herb eases gastric inflammation and could prevent disease, researchers say

03-May-2022 By Liza Laws

Sumac, a spice and medicinal herb has beneficial properties that can ease inflammation of the gastric epithelium and is a useful food supplement in preventing anti-inflammatory based gastric diseases induced by H. pylori, a study has shown.

Low-calorie diet benefits microbiome, delays immunosenescence

02-May-2022 By Danielle Masterson

With obesity linked to major alterations in the gut, microbiota play a profound role on metabolic homeostasis. However, reducing calories may reverse this phenotype.

Pickle-derived probiotic linked to longer lifespan, for worms at least

28-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A specific bacterium isolated from fermented pickles may extend lifespan in nematode worms, says a new study from China that may “provide the theoretical basis for its future application”.

News in brief

FDA has no objections for GRAS status of BeniCaros carrot-derived immune ingredient

27-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Netherlands-based NutriLeads has received a letter of no objection from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status of its upcycled immune health ingredient, BeniCaros.

Probiotic combination may ease colic in infants: Study

27-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of two probiotic strains may improve measures of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) in infants, including colic and constipation, says a new study.

Probiotics and Type 1 diabetes: Supplementation along with insulin improves outcomes – RCT

27-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Probiotic supplementation in addition to conventional insulin treatment may boost outcomes for Type 1 diabetics, according to a new trial from China.

NutraIngredients Award winner 2021: Sandra Einerhand on championing the nutrition cause

27-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

In 2021, Sandra Einerhand joined a rather exclusive group in winning the NutraIngredients NutraChampion Award for her lasting impact on food and nutrition research.

Probiotics for healthy ageing: Yili details solid beverage innovation for China launch

26-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

China dairy giant Yili has outlined its new product launch strategies, including the introduction of a solid beverage formulated with probiotics and GABA as the key ingredients.

Gut microbiome and blood lipids: Blood cholesterol reduction linked with growth in Clostridia leptum

26-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Blood cholesterol reduction is linked with the growth of the Clostridium leptum bacteria species in the intestinal microbiome, according to a study conducted in Singapore.

Probiota 2022: Regulatory science's role in shaping innovative therapies

25-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

NutraIngredients took the opportunity to speak to Magali Cordaillat-Simmons, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs Director, Pharmabiotic Research Institute (PRI) on regulatory science and how it paves the way for innovative therapies.

Novel infant-derived probiotic shows promise against malnutrition

22-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A standard milk-based therapy fortified with a specific strain of gut bacteria may reduce inflammation in the infant gut and promote weight gain in infants with severe acute malnutrition, says a new study.

Harvard and MIT team engineer LBP to protect gut from antibiotic dysbiosis

22-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

Harvard and MIT researchers have suggested an engineered live biotherapeutic (eLBP) may protect the gut microbiome against antibiotic-induced dysbiosis.

Kerry’s new liquid BC30 to expand into plant-based milks and more

21-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With an ever-expanding portfolio, Kerry Taste & Nutrition is looking to expand its ingredients into new formats, with its new liquid BC30 probiotic giving opportunities in plant-based milks and liquid milk.

Winclove Probiotics on target for Net Zero by 2030

21-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Dutch firm, Winclove Probiotics is on target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, thanks to a collaboration with Climate Neutral Group (CNG).

Probi and Symrise launch unique skin care postbiotic

19-Apr-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Swedish biotech, Probi has collaborated with global ingredients supplier, Symrise to develop a unique upcycled postbiotic targeting cosmetic skin care.

Probiotics and sports nutrition: Experts detail how to yield better RCT results in active subjects

19-Apr-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

A team of international experts has detailed a series of recommendations for trials involving probiotics in active subjects, as scientific interest in how the microbiome impacts athletic outcomes increases.

OPINION ARTICLE

Leveraging the microbiome for functional food success

15-Apr-2022 By Dr Sven Sewitz

In this guest article, Dr Sven Sewitz, Director of Biodata Innovation at Eagle Genomics, outlines how a new wave of radical innovation will help companies looking to innovate with ‘next-generation food’

Seed Health launches pediatric synbiotic supported by RCT

13-Apr-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Microbial sciences company Seed Health has expanded into the pediatric space with a new synbiotic formulated with 9 probiotic strains and a fiber-based prebiotic.

Study finds different gastroprotective potential for reishi components based on molecular weight

13-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

New research shows that higher molecular weight components of reishi mushroom have a greater effect in ameliorating gastric injury in a rat model.

Science shorts: Probiotics encapsulation tech, HMObiotics, curcumin and cognitive health

12-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A novel probiotics encapsulation technology, H&H Group’s pioneering research on HMObiotics, curcumin’s benefits on cognitive health are some of the stories covered in this round-up of new scientific findings.

Clasado and NutraGroup seal French distribution deal for prebiotic GOS

07-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

UK firm Clasado Biosciences has put the finishing touches to a deal with Nutragroup as the distributor of its prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) ingredient, Bimuno in the French market.

Psychobiotics show promising avenue for mood support and beyond

05-Apr-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Emerging research suggests mental health and gut biology are intrinsically linked, presenting new opportunities in the gut-brain category.

From bench to bedside - the continuing journey of Akkermansia muciniphila

05-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A speaker at the recent Probiota conference held in Copenhagen from March 28- 30 explained to hundreds of delegates the importance of Akkermansia muciniphila and its exciting journey from mice to humans.

Can psychobiotics soothe a simmering post-happy world?

05-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

Gut-brain axis (GBX)-focused probiotic supplements have tripled to 200+ offerings since 2019, as promising science and self-medicating consumers seek solutions to a global mental health crisis afflicting a billion people, according to Lumina Intelligence.

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Berry smoothie designed to make cod liver oil more palatable

04-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A smoothie that will end some of the unpleasant side-effects of taking Omega-3 gels has been launched by a Norwegian company.

Probiota 2022: AI the key to deeper data mining in probiotic discovery

04-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved to a point, where it can be used to analyse ‘omics data to identify mechanisms of action that underlie health benefits desirable to today’s consumer.

Vitaminsights: Omnichannel retail – Exclusive In-depth analysis

Success in a post-pandemic world: Major retailers and brands on omni-channel success strategies

04-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Online purchase of dietary supplements flourished amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but how can brands find synergies and success in the ‘best-of-worlds’ digital and brick-and-mortar retail approach? We speak to a raft of experts to find out…

Is 2022 the breakout year for postbiotics?

31-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Compound Solutions’ CEO Matt Titlow weighs in at Expo West.

Novel spray-drying technology enhances probiotic viability in the digestive tract

31-Mar-2022 By Lynda Searby

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a breakthrough spray-drying technique for encapsulating probiotics with crosslinked alginates, protecting the bacteria from harsh acidic conditions in the gastro-intestinal...