Gut/digestive health

Ginger supplementation improves GI symptoms in RRMS patients – new trial

12-Dec-2023 By Hazel Tang

Consumption of ginger supplementation can alleviate constipation, nausea, bloating, and abdominal pain in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), according to a new trial.

The ‘Probiota Pioneer’ diversifying microbiome testing

11-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

RemAnalytics has become a trailblazer in microbiome testing, setting itself apart by its ability to precisely quantify relative abundances at the strain level.

Probiotics may reduce muscle fatigue, improve recovery: RCT

08-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a specific probiotic strain may reduce muscle fatigue and improve recovery after a half marathon, says a new study from Taiwan.

Probiota Pioneers competition winners announced

06-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

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.

Food Ingredients Europe 2023: Key themes

06-Dec-2023 By Nikki Hancocks and Olivia Haslam

Cognitive health, digestion+, beauty-from-within and women's health were some of the key health themes that emerged from Food Ingredients Europe, in Frankfurt, last week (Nov 28-30).

In the mood for Lactobacillus: Gut bacteria may ward off anxiety and depression

05-Dec-2023 By Asia Sherman

New research in mice shows that maintaining a healthy level of Lactobacillus gut bacteria helps the body manage stress through immune response to support psychological resilience.

Study: Probiotic improves psychological premenstrual symptoms

05-Dec-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Lactobacillus paragasseri (OLL2809) supplementation can alleviate premenstrual ‘decline in activity’ and ‘irritability’, a new study has concluded.

Polysaccharides show “genuine” potential as neuroprotective therapeutic, researchers stress

05-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review reveals the significant neuroprotective properties of dietary polysaccharides, attributing their actions to the key mechanisms of oxidative stress reduction, neuronal production, metabolic regulation, and gut barrier integrity promotion.

The Gut Feeling: personalised interventions for sustainable change

27-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

Tech startup The Gut Feeling is underlining the influence of lifestyle and stress on gut health, with its phone app providing personalised behavioural interventions for those suffering from gut-related issues ranging from dietary advice to sleep health...

November 2023: NPD Launchpad

24-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

November new product launches feature on-the-go innovative proteins, nootropic productivity drinks for a natural brain-boost, and convenient lifestyle solutions for holistic health.

Gut-brain axis: Perfect storm of interest makes for an exciting arena

22-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Scientific advances and consumer appetite have converged to make the gut-brain axis one of the most exciting areas of research today, according to a leading scientist at ADM.

Key gut microbes may enhance bioavailability of ginseng, study suggests

21-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new review observes the importance of key microbial species in the transformation of ginseng into its metabolites, which are responsible for a range of health benefits resulting from significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Startup Spotlight

Wine industry by-product startup offers upcycled gut health support

20-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

WellVine, the functional ingredient manufacturer utilising Chardonnay Marc, has been chosen as a NutraIngredients ‘Probiota Pioneer’ for its zero-waste ingredient designed for gut health.

ADM: ‘Postbiotics aiding the convergence between foods, beverages, & supplements’

16-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With 9% growth predicted from 2021 to 2026 and the surging consumer interest in non-pill delivery formats, postbiotics could be primed to rival probiotics in a few years, according to ADM’s Vaughn DuBow.

Gut diversity may have “substantial influence” on fibre intervention efficacy

16-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study in those with IBS observes that participants with more diverse gut microbiomes at baseline have significantly improved gut symptoms and quality of life scores following a fibre intervention, compared to those with lower diversities.

The NutraIngredients Awards celebrate a decade of industry honours

16-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The NutraIngredients Awards will be 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.

Fitbiomics co-founder on probiotics for sleep, new Veillonella data, and more platforms

15-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

After strong early success for Nella for digestion, sleep, and energy, and the impending widescale roll-out of Veillonella for fatigue and endurance, Fitbiomics is building new product and benefit platforms for its unique probiotics.

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A ‘chicken or the egg’ situation: More research needed on whether gut dysbiosis affects the brain or vice versa

15-Nov-2023 By Tingmin Koe

Research on the gut-brain axis is growing, but it is still a ‘chicken or the egg’ situation when it comes to whether it is gut dysbiosis that affects brain health or vice versa, says the guest on the latest episode of our Nutrachampion podcast.

Free webinar to explore probiotics for weight management

13-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

An upcoming webinar will explore the exciting potential of probiotics for weight management, and will feature experts from BIOHM, Kaiviti Consulting, and Lumina Intelligence.

The urban microbiome and the rural microbiome: Comparing communities across the industrialization spectrum

08-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

City life may not be well suited to maintaining the optimal symbiotic relationship between gut microbiota and the human host.

Gut-brain axis: probiotic strain may improve sleep quality, study finds

07-Nov-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new study notes that intakes of a Bifidobacterium breve CCFM1025 probiotic significantly increased scores of sleep quality in a cohort suffering from insomnia, when compared to a control group.

Multi-strain probiotic enhances glycaemic control and weight management, research asserts

03-Nov-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Administration of a multi-strain probiotic supplement offers promise for enhancing glycaemic control and overall health in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes, new research asserts.

Limosilactobacillus vaginalis offers postbiotic strategy for compromised microbiota in infants

01-Nov-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Supplementation with heat-killed microbes of vaginal origin could help to nurture a healthy gut microbiota in infants, a new study has concluded.

Probiotic BG01-4 relieves constipation and discomfort in GI disorders

30-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Probiotic BG01-4 improves specific symptoms of constipation and related GI dysfunction in people with self-reported functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID), which affects a significant percentage of the global population, a new study concludes.

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Not just for the elderly: Cognitive support probiotic strain sold as food for general population in Japan – WATCH

30-Oct-2023 By Tingmin Koe

While supplements for cognitive support are commonly designed for the middle-aged and older adults, Japan is seeing companies selling such products in the form of functional foods for the general population.

Nestlé launches probiotic and HMO blend to mirror breastmilk changes

27-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Nestlé has launched a new proprietary blend for infant nutrition combining a probiotic strain with varying levels of six human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) to support the developing infant through its life stages.

Indena and dsm-firmenich partner to develop novel botanical solutions

26-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

Nutrition giant dsm-firmenich has announced a strategic partnership with Italian botanicals supplier Indena to develop science-backed novel botanical solutions for human health.

Riboflavin shows positive link with mental health in obese individuals

25-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Dietary riboflavin is associated with improved mental wellbeing in people living with obesity, a new cross-sectional study has concluded.

Prebiotics consumption reduces risk of allergic rhinitis

24-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Prebiotics may reduce the risk of allergic rhinitis (AR) by 66%, compared to no prebiotic consumption, says a new study based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Myota: Meeting the market gap for targeted prebiotics

23-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

The health-tech startup Myota is meeting the prevalent gap for prebiotic powders within a probiotic-dominated microbiome health market, with its clinically backed blend of fibres accounting for the variability of individual microbiome compositions.

World Menopause Day: NPD Launchpad 2023

18-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

On World Menopause Day, this NPD launchpad special provides an overview of the array of innovations that have entered the market this year to support the many symptoms that menopausal women struggle with.

Probiotics and vitamin D3 could enhance aerobic capacity in MMA athletes

17-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Combined use of probiotics and vitamin D3 benefits Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes by altering the diversity and composition of gut microbiota, improving intestinal permeability, and increasing exercise endurance, a new clinical trial has concluded....

Gut-muscle axis interventions for ageing consumers: experts discuss strong emerging evidence

16-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

Experts have highlighted the “strong emerging evidence” for the gut-muscle axis and the potential targeted interventions to protect muscle function with age, whilst spotlighting creatine and sulphur as key supplements for the active ageing consumer.

Immunity plus: The latest trend in dietary supplements

12-Oct-2023 By Danielle Masterson

While stacking functional ingredients with multiple health benefits is a win-win for consumers and brands, the combination can make tracking the immune support category tricky.

Polyphenol-rich food can alleviate gut dysbiosis in elite athletes

11-Oct-2023 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Chronic supplementation with polyphenol-rich food, such as dark chocolate, can help mitigate damage to gut permeability and microbiome diversity caused by intense, sustained exercise, according to Italian research.

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Deadline extended for Probiota 2024 Scientific Frontiers abstract entries

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

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!

Prebiotic peanut polyphenols may boost mood and memory: RCT

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The polyphenols found in peanuts may improve cognition and mood via the gut microbiome, says a new study by researchers at the University of Barcelona and funded by the Peanut Institute.

Market challenge insights from personalised nutrition trailblazer

06-Oct-2023 By Nikki Hancocks

The founder of one of the first microbiome testing kit companies on the global market describes the key challenge for personalised nutrition businesses ahead of his appearance at the Active Nutrition Summit next week.

Hops-derived compound curtails gut microbe associated with metabolic syndrome

05-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Researchers hope mice studies may lead to applications to combat the syndrome in people.

Study shows Eriomin’s lemon flavonoids at work in prediabetic gut

04-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.

Consumer survey reveals top picks in European sports nutrition preferences

04-Oct-2023 By Olivia Haslam

New consumer research reveals vitamins, minerals, and plant protein as preferred sports nutrition ingredients.

Women’s woes: Targeted supplementation for different life stages crucial to tackle unmet needs – Growth Asia Summit

04-Oct-2023 By Hui Ling Dang

The unique health and nutritional needs of women throughout their life span, which remain a significant gap to fill, could be addressed with science-backed ingredients and targeted supplementation.

Review highlights opportunity of Coprococcus: ‘The bacterium that makes us happy’

03-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Coprococcus spp. may be a potential biomarker organism for mental health, and could be “an interesting lead for novel dietary-based preventive therapies for specific neurological disorders”, says a new review.

Biotic personalisation for the microbiome: is it worth it?

03-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

Experts have highlighted the potential for the ‘hyper-personalisation’ of biotics to suit individual microbiome compositions for targeted health benefits, but expense, lack of scientific data, and regulatory restrictions represent significant barriers....

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