The emergence of microbiome testing at home is advancing to a point in which people may be able to test their gut after a meal or when they have digestive issues, according to an expert.
Researchers have harnessed the power of bioluminescent imaging to better assess the health benefits of prebiotics and probiotics via a capsule that measures enzyme activity.
Researchers have developed an 'organs-on-a-chip' system that models the interactions between the brain, gut microbiome, liver, and colon in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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Daily consumption of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei Lpc-37 may reduce markers of psychological and physiological stress and anxiety in healthy adults, says a new study.
With one week to go till Probiota, NutraIngredients took the opportunity to chat with one of the panellists for the event to hear his thoughts on where the industry is heading towards in the next few years.
A successful football coach and former property developer has traded in his possessions to follow his passion for microbiome focused supplements after experiencing the devastating effects of poor gut health.
It’s almost that time again with only seven days to go before the start of Probiota, where this year we’ve taken the event online, so there’s no excuse not to attend!
Lactobacillus paracasei can help prevent symptom recurrence and improve the quality of life in patients with chronic bacterial prostatitis therefore reducing antibiotic use, according to a new study.
With less than two weeks to go till Probiota, NutraIngredients spoke to one of the keynote speakers for the event to hear her thoughts on current and future trends on all things microbiome-related.
Polar lipids, specific amino acids, and psychobiotics are of “critical importance” for normal neurodevelopment in young children, aside from the traditionally recognised vitamins and minerals, multinational research has suggested.
A new review reveals huge gaps in exercise-related gut microbiota knowledge and outlines what research needs to be done to elucidate the relationship between exercise and gut health.
The countdown is on as two weeks remain before NutraIngredients gathers the very best microbiome researchers and global business leaders as Probiota goes online for the first time.
British pharma company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) are to pair up with Eligo Bioscience in a deal potentially worth €185m ($224m) that sees the firms target the microbiome to reduce the risk of developing acne.
Regular exercise may increase the abundance of bacteria associated with anti-inflammation and reduce the abundance of bacteria associated with pro-inflammation in physically inactive elderly women, says a new study from China.
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In a little over three weeks’ time NutraIngredients will once again bring together the very best microbiome researchers and global business leaders as Probiota goes online for the first time.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched HOWARU Calm, a probiotic aimed at helping dietary supplement manufacturers decrease the cycle of consumer stress.
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Organisms living in the gut microbiome could become probiotic remedies for type 2 diabetes as researchers use a data-driven approach to identify species with beneficial effects on the host metabolism.
Probiotic and prebiotic supplementation may reduce the mortality rate of pre-term infants if given in their first few months of life, an Australian meta-analysis has found.
Scientists have revealed a web of interactions among bacterial species are necessary for the coexistence of health-promoting microbes in the popular fermented milk drink, kefir.
Winclove Probiotics reveals details of a new platform designed to fast-track the probiotic product development cycle, which they say will generate €8m in turnover in the first five years of commercialisation.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HEAL9 and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei 8700:2 can reduce the incidence but not severity of colds in people prone to catching colds, a Swedish study has found.
While digestive health remains the leading health position for probiotics in the US, immune support is the second most popular positioning with online reviews growing 26% in the first half of 2020 to hit 179,000 in July, says Lumina Intelligence.
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) has weighed in on Spain’s recent decision to permit probiotic labelling despite an EU ban, saying an international standard could resolve Europe’s increasingly splintered probiotics position.
FrieslandCampina is addressing the global consumer demand for natural solutions to support cognitive health, with its new duo of microbiome modulating solutions.
Supplements containing a combination of five Lactobacillus and five Enterococcus strains isolated from healthy infant gut could repair leaky gut associated with aging, suggests a new study with mice.
Researchers have shown for the first time that the concentration of different types of immune cells in the blood changes in relation to the presence of different bacterial strains in the gut.
Researchers have uncovered a hidden bacterial genus in the gut microbiome of patients with IBS, especially those who suffer with diarrhoea, offering a potential opportunity for probiotic treatment.
The combined supplementation of the botanical berberine and probiotics has been found to help reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients, more so than taking each product alone, says a 12-week RCT conducted in China.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals and MyBiotics Pharma are to join forces in a R&D collaboration looking into how the microbiome responds to a compound used to treat non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
The gut-brain axis is a hot topic amongst scientists, doctors, and dietary supplement businesses today, but this was not the case just five years ago, where the idea of using probiotics to address mental and cognitive health issues was met with much scepticism.
Consumption of Yakult’s synbiotic drink MPR03 daily for three weeks could improve bowel movement and alter the intestinal microbial composition in elderly Korean women.
A DuPont review has reinforced the link between the gut microbiome and sporting performance as the firm’s researchers identify probiotics’ role in training support, performance, and post-exercise recovery.
Tackling allergies, improving digestion and aiding immunity are the key pillars for infant nutrition product innovation, says a group of expert panellists from major brand names such as Biostime, Morinaga, and Nuchev.
Scientists in the US think certain gut bacteria may offer protection against damage done by radiation used in cancer treatment as the study also notes improved recovery of blood cell production.
Interest in the gut microbiome’s role in weight, mental health and immunity will become a global trend in 2021, according to ADM, who point to the current pandemic as fuelling consumer awareness.
ProDigest and Biofortis are to enter into an agreement to strengthen and enlarge their service offerings that currently includes microbiome research and probiotic and botanical extract efficacy.
A study done on premature infants gives a picture of how probiotics can beneficially shift the microbiomes of this vulnerable population. It adds to the body of research backing the use of probiotics to assist in the safe development of a healthy digestive...
Microbiome therapeutics firm MyBiotics Pharma have received €2m ($2.3m) in funding by the European Union (EU) to develop technology capable of delivering personalised probiotics to tackle gut-related diseases.
