Probiotics, Prebiotics & Postbiotics

Zita West: Fertility supplement bundles aim to ease rising concern among couples

16-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Fertility support needs comprehensive nutrition solutions, says a midwife turned entrepreneur who sells supplement bundles to support couples on their conception journey.

Microbiome modulation takes center stage: Unveiling the NutraIngredients 2024 Awards finalists

15-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The human microbiome has become a focal point for scientific exploration in recent years, with research delving into its influence on various aspects of health, from digestion to mental well-being.

Innovating in immunity: Meet the 2024 NutraIngredients Award finalists for immune support

10-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

The field of immune health continues to evolve, with researchers and manufacturers continuing to innovative strategies to support optimal immune function and general well-being amid a growing consumer demand for holistic health support to prevent illness....

Personalised probiotics: Tailoring to individual needs boosts health outcomes – new language-based tool

09-Apr-2024 By Audrey Yow

Researchers used a new language-based tool to identify probiotic strains that could improve health, and suggest that probiotics use tailored to individual needs are more beneficial.

Start-up launches skincare regime kit focused on gut-skin axis

08-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

You’re Looking Well, a new skincare start-up, is linking skin and gut health by providing an all-in-one kit that combines topical and ingestible products.

Nordic Biotic probiotic shows potential in gluten disorders

04-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new study funded by Nordic Biotic observed that its probiotic strains significantly reduced the immunoreactivity of gluten peptides, suggesting their potential for reducing the toxic effects of gluten for people on gluten-free diets (GFDs).

Sowing the seed: Start-up offers nutrition support for marginalized communities

03-Apr-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Sow, a start-up that caters to the nutrition needs of Black, Asian and Arab women, launched last year in response to data revealing that certain demographics were affected by COVID-19 more harshly than others.

Dr. Vegan: Start-up spotlights supplements for men's health

02-Apr-2024 By Olivia Brown

Nutrition start-up Dr. Vegan has expanded its portfolio of natural, evidence-backed supplements with the recent launch of its men’s health ProMulti product to support hormonal and prostate health as well as overall immunity and well-being.

Probiotics, Synbiotics can play significant role in blood sugar control: Study

01-Apr-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Probiotics and synbiotics can act as a complementary therapy for blood sugar management and controlling diabetes, according to a recent review published in Clinical Nutrition.

NPD Launchpad: From pre-workouts and hydration to mushroom blends and hormonal support

28-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

This spring's new product launches include innovation within the sports nutrition category across protein and hydration, while interest in supplements for hormonal, brain, emotional and immune health continues to grow.

Probiotic B. longum BB536 may prevent common cold symptoms, but more research needed to understand how it works

27-Mar-2024 By Audrey Yow

Daily supplementation with B. longum BB536 can suppress common cold-like symptoms in healthy adults, but future studies are required to clarify how it works, according to a new Morinaga-funded study.

Clasado and Probi synbiotic increases lactate and SCFA production: Study

25-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Clasado and Probi's new synbiotic concept increases production of lactate and short-chain fatty acids to provide superior benefits when combined, according to new research.

Resilient Biotics teams with CosmosID to drive microbiome discovery of respiratory tract

22-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

North Carolina microbiome platform company Resilient Biotics has partnered with Maryland-based CosmosID, a microbiome analytics firm, to advance respiratory health research and therapeutic development. The goal is to explore the intricate microbiome strains...

Morinaga Bifidobacterium probiotic shows promise for weight management: Study

22-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

Consumption of a probiotic containing B. longum BB536 and B. breve MCC1274A led to significant reductions in abdominal visceral fat and serum triglyceride levels in both healthy and overweight adults, according to a new study.

2024 Expo West trend spotting with SPINS: Algal omega-3, greens, sleep, kids and more

21-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Natural Products Expo West is always a launch pad for brands, so we walked the supplement aisles with Scott Dicker from market research firm SPINS to pick out some key trends and newsworthy topics.

Start-up reaches new heights by catering to frequent fliers

21-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

TravelSana emerged from the wings post-pandemic to help frequent fliers navigate the effects of diverse climates, jet lag and poor circulation.

Synbiotics could combat weight gain induced by antipsychotics

20-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics and prebiotics, may reduce weight gain attributed to antipsychotic medication, according to a review published in the journal Translational Psychiatry.

Research finds causal link between Akkermansia and hypothyroidism

20-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A higher abundance of the Akkermansia bacterium in the microbiome is causally linked to hypothyroidism, suggesting a potential future treatment, according to new research.

Gut health business is booming: What's next for this unstoppable health trend?

20-Mar-2024 By Donna Eastlake

The gut health trend is one of the single biggest changes to hit the food and drinks industry in recent decades. So what are gut-loving consumers buying and what gut-friendly products will we see next?

Prebiotics boost beneficial bacteria for pregnant women and infants, conferring long-term benefits

19-Mar-2024 By Claudia Adrien

Women who were given prebiotic fiber-based dietary supplements during pregnancy and lactation experienced an increase in beneficial bacteria for themselves and their infants, according to a study in Clinical Nutrition.

DSM i-Health partners with Slimbiotics for metabolic health probiotics

14-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Austrian start-up Slimbiotics is partnering with DSM i-Health to distribute its metabolic health probiotics in the North American and Chinese markets.

VeCollal launches biomimetic vegan collagen in high protein bar

14-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Biomimetic vegan collagen alternative manufacturer VeCollal has expanded into the functional snacking space with a white label vegan high protein bar for the beauty and active nutrition markets.

Review explores alternatives to relieve hot flashes in menopause

13-Mar-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A range of botanicals, vitamins and lactic acid bacteria show potential in supporting menopausal women experiencing hot flashes, according to a new review.

Probiotic L. bulgaricus may not help with weight loss but could decrease blood triglyceride levels – new trial

13-Mar-2024 By Audrey Yow

Supplementation with the probiotic L. bulgaricus may not be helpful for losing weight, but it has the potential to decrease blood triglyceride levels, a new trial has reported.

Crucial communication: 'Doing science for science's sake won't benefit anybody'

12-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

Science is becoming sexy as consumers and media realise the importance of getting their nutrition and health facts straight from the scientists, and the science nutrition firm Zoe is spearheading consumer communication on all things gut health.

Probiotics shown to improve BMI, inflammation in obese teens – meta-analysis

12-Mar-2024 By Tingmin Koe

A meta-analysis conducted by China researchers found that probiotic supplementation could improve body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose, and reduce inflammation among obese and overweight teenagers.

Postbiotics may offer powerful and pragmatic approach for athletes

07-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The greater stability and shelf life of postbiotics, coupled with documented benefits for performance and recovery, may make postbiotics an attractive option for athletes leading strenuous lives with demanding travel schedules.

'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.

Dr Armpit: Eliminating body odour with ‘good’ bacteria

05-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

There may be significant opportunities to harness the skin microbiome to control body odours with the discovery that strong bacterial diversity, high levels of Cyanobacterium species and low levels of Staphylococci are associated with unpleasant odours.

How BoobyBiome is unlocking the mysterious breast milk biome

05-Mar-2024 By Nikki Hancocks

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.

‘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.

Microbiome composition associated with exercise performance: Study

04-Mar-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new case-control study investigating the microbiomes of male athletes and non-athletes following maximal exercise reports significant associations between performance measures and composition.

Probiotic blend may boost sleep quality: Human study

01-Mar-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a combination of four probiotic strains led to improved sleep quality, increasing the ability to fall asleep and reducing daytime dysfunction, says a new study.

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.

Multispecies probiotics may have preventive effect on postmenopausal osteoporosis and fractures – Thai RCT

27-Feb-2024 By Hui Ling Dang

A Thai study has found that multispecies probiotic supplementation is protective against postmenopausal bone loss and that its potential as an adjunct treatment for osteoporosis should be further explored.

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.

Probiotics may improve vaginal microbiota in postmenopausal women

26-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

A specific combination of probiotic strains may restore vaginal microbiota and relieve vaginal distress in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from Italian probiotic manufacturer SynBalance.

The Gut Stuff on using the ‘shock factor’ in the right way

21-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

The Gut Stuff, an education brand founded by sisters from the Zoe TwinsUK microbiome study cohort, is working to spread microbiome science knowledge by cutting through the noise on and offline with an ethical approach to shock factor tactics.

'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.

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.

Lumina Intelligence insights: What works in the world of biotics?

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

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.

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.

Review spotlights gaps in pain relief research for children

16-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

A new literature review has underlined the nutraceuticals with potential to provide natural pain relief for abdominal conditions in children, stressing the need for further research into potential products of interest.

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.

Beauty with biotics: skin microbiome science must catch up with growing category

13-Feb-2024 By Olivia Brown

The market for biotics leveraging the skin microbiome and the gut-skin axis is growing in interest, yet the science still needs to catch up to the claims, according to experts at NutraIngredients' Probiota conference last week (7-9th February).

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.

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.

‘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...