Microbiome testing company Sequential has just launched ‘targeted skin condition panels’, which are designed to address conditions like acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and malodour, as well as UV exposure.
Italian microbiome startup Bacfarm just won Shiseido’s annual startup competition with an innovation that can have uses in both topical and nutra sun care products. We spoke to the co-founder to learn more about how it could disrupt the category...
New research shows that probiotic supplementation in preterm infants may reduce mortality rates and improve feeding tolerance, with earlier intervention conferring greater benefits.
As global universities and major companies invest in probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome innovations, start-ups in these booming sectors face a surge of funding and opportunities. But with fierce competition, the challenge remains: How can emerging...
A low 3.5-gram daily dose of Solnul resistant potato starch may beneficially reduce the levels of circulating free fatty acids (FFA), an important early marker of metabolic health, says a new study.
Pectin extracted from citrus peels may reduce anxiety and depression scores in healthy people at doses as low as 10 g per day, with potent anti-inflammatory activity reported at higher doses, says a new pilot study.
The complex interplay between oxidative stress, gut bacteria and epigenetics in neurodegenerative diseases highlights new areas for nutritional interventions, according to Romanian researchers.
Dietary fiber may modulate the metabolic output of the gut microbiota, enhancing the availability of B vitamins and producing downstream immune benefits for the host, says a new study.
Long-living people consistently have higher abundance of bacterial species linked to reduced risk of conditions like gout, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, says a new study from China.
In a recent editorial webinar hosted by CosmeticsDesign and NutraIngredients, experts from the fields of nutrition and skincare gathered to discuss the growing trend of beauty from within.
Probiotic supplier Lallemand inaugurated new research and development laboratories in Blagnac, France, to expand its facilities and advance the "biotics revolution".
The supplementation of green banana powder and pineapple fibre powder has been shown to raise the levels of beneficial bacteria deficient in young adults, including Bifidobacterium bifidum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, say findings of a 14-day trial...
Daily supplementation with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001 may boost happiness and perceived stress scores over four weeks in moderately to highly stressed participants, according to a new study from Fonterra.
With expert speakers confirmed from Ani Biome, the Lawson Health Research Institute, Örebro University, ETH Zurich, dsm-firmenich, Novonesis, IFF, Morinaga, Kerry, and more, the upcoming Probiota 2025 is not to be missed.
Tailored probiotic supplements for individuals could help address age-related cognitive decline, according to researchers of a case study conducted in Taiwan.
Over 90% of dietitians surveyed in a recent study believed probiotics and prebiotics have a place in nutritional practice and that fermented foods with live microbial cultures should be part of food-based dietary guidelines.
Twelve weeks of daily supplementation with a Bifidobacterium lactis probiotic strain may significantly decrease body fat, leg fat and BMI in obese women, says a new study from Korea.
Bifidobacterium Longum ES1 can improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhoea (IBS-D), ADM told our Growth Asia Summit, referring to a first human clinical trial for a dual pro- and postbiotic.
Daily consumption of a low dose of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can increase the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium in the feces of healthy women, according to a new study funded by FrieslandCampina.
Symbiologist Nina Vinot urges nutraceutical industry to embrace One Health for a healthier planet and people, explaining that “no microbiome is an island.”
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A combination of a specific Bifidobacterium strain and a prebiotic fiber may improve resting energy expenditure and energy balance, known to be a major factor of obesity, says a new study.
A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.
Biotechnology company FitBiomics has launched VNella, a product the company says is the world’s first lactic acid metabolizer to fight fatigue and promote endurance.
A personalized dietary and lifestyle program positively impacted the gut microbiome and demonstrated significant associations between gut microbial changes and weight loss, according to a recent study sponsored by Digbi Health.
New research in precise small intestine sampling takes the industry a step closer to offering real-time insights into host-diet-microbiota interactions.
Soil-derived microbiota could offer future solutions for immune health, researcher Aki Sinkkonen told an audience at the ISAPP annual meeting last week.
Evonik’s probiotic enhances gluten digestion and promotes gut microbiota homeostasis, new research has found, providing health support for people with gluten intolerance and coeliac disease (CD).
Findings from a Korean study showed that a higher intake of prebiotic and probiotic foods was significantly associated with lower severity of anxiety symptoms.
Daily consumption of the EpiCor postbiotic in a gummy may reduce the severity of symptoms of cold and flu in children aged between 4 and 12, according to a large clinical trial by KGK Science and Cargill.
A combination of two probiotic strains may increase the activity of certain immune cells in marathon runners, says a new study from Brazil that adds to the potential immune health benefits of probiotics for endurance athletes.
Supplementation with a sport forming probiotic may activate the immune system to help suppress symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI), says a new study from Japan.
Prebiotic supplementation during pregnancy and lactation has positive effects on the gut microbiome of mothers and their offspring, indicating that it is possible to intervene and modify the development of an infant’s health by regulating the gut microbiome...
Probiotics and postbiotics play an important role in the management of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, although research into this field is still evolving.
Supplementation with Probi’s LpHEAL9 probiotic strain may modestly reduce markers of inflammation in older adults while also conferring cognitive benefits, says a new study from Sweden.
A panel at the recent IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas discussed ways to better engage the healthcare practitioner community in all things -biotics, with three main takeaways.
Described by one recent attendee as “THE microbiome research & business development event to go to in Europe”, NutraIngredients is pleased to announce the dates for Probiota 2025.
A probiotic blend consisting of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei BEPC22 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BELP53 has been found to reduce body fat percentage, weight and BMI in a new placebo-controlled trial.
Probiotic supplementation containing a specific Levilactobacillus brevis strain may help maintain estrogen levels in healthy peri- and postmenopausal women, compared to placebo, says a new study from the Kaneka Corporation.
Brands need to stop treating women as one homogenous group and take note of the key white space in bone health, panelists agreed during the recent NutraIngredients webinar on women’s health.
Gut health is proving to be hugely popular with consumers and enormously profitable for food and beverage manufacturers. In financial terms, it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
The use of a synbiotic supplement helped to modulate miRNA expression and therefore lipid metabolism, according to a recent study. This modulation was observed in participants suffering from dyslipidemia, a metabolic disorder with abnormal blood lipid...
Consuming the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis SBT2786 increased sleep duration and reduced fatigue, according to a study, which also reported associations with an improvement in sleepiness upon waking and feelings of being well-rested during the...
A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition reports consuming foods with high amounts of live microbes may reduce the risk of sarcopenia as people age.
A new study shows that a probiotic strain isolated from Korean kimchi has beneficial effects on immune regulation, particularly in people with a weak immune system, highlighting its potential as a functional health food ingredient.
A new generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that models the infant microbiome can be used to forecast which babies were at risk for cognitive deficits.
Drinking cultured milk containing two probiotic strains could improve serotonin levels in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subthreshold depression, according to findings from a 12-week study conducted in Malaysia.
