A report believes the reduction of chronic digestive disease risk and improvements to gut microbiome health can be achieved by changing behaviours and attitudes towards food consumption and production.
Kombucha Brewers International (KBI), the trade association committed to promoting and protecting commercial kombucha brewers around the world, has released the industry’s first Code of Practice, a food safety and quality standard for kombucha producers...
The bacteria found in a baby's first stool can predict its likelihood of becoming overweight by the age of three, according to a new prospective, population‐based study, suggesting a child's risk of obesity may to start during pregnancy.
A new biobank known as the Microbiota Vault recently received the go ahead to move on to the pilot stage: The ultimate goal is to gather beneficial microorganisms from human populations whose microbiomes are uncompromised by antibiotics, processed diets...
Millions of people suffer from depression across the globe. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year. The most common treatment methods for depression are antidepressant...
Regulators from China and importing countries should cooperate to arrest the problem of milk formula not intended for infant consumption being marketed as such in the China market, said an industry observer.
Probi, along with nine other Swedish firms, are to enter into a collaboration with Örebro University that looks to use probiotics as a needle-free delivery vehicle to transport vaccines into and across the body.
Orange juice may be a potential non‐dairy based carrier for the probiotic Lactobacillus sanfranciscensis, according to a study conducted by researchers in Australia.
Researchers say a new review reveals that probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics exhibit potential to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by targeting the gut microbiota.
A carrot derived polysaccharide could be a potential effective prebiotic ingredient, according to a new in vitro study simulating the human colon and the host gut barrier .
A probiotics product consisting of two bacteria strains has shown to be a potential “treatment option” for long-term allergic rhinitis (AR), reported the findings of a four-week randomised controlled trial.
Debiopharm and Takeda are to embark on a license agreement and research collaboration that looks to develop novel microbiome therapeutics for the treatment of Gastro-Intestinal (GI) disorders.
The American Gastroenterological Association has released guidelines for a range of conditions, with strong support for necrotizing enterocolitis in infants and for the prevention of C. difficile infection in adults and children who take antibiotics.
Two recent studies, from Princeton University and the University of Virginia, have outlined the mechanisms behind how diet and changes to the gut microbiome can affect the toxicity of a range of drugs.
ProBiotix Health, a subsidiary of UK microbiome firm OptiBiotix Health announces a distribution deal with Cambridge Commodities (CCL) for its LPLDL ingredient and the dietary supplement CholBiomex3.
Denmark’s Chr. Hansen Holding A/S has today entered into an agreement with the owners of Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories LLC to acquire 100% of the B2B probiotics company.
Blackmores has published a new whitepaper on nutrition guidelines for strengthening the immune system, preventing and treating respiratory tract infections – designed specifically for pharmacists.
Altering the microbiome through diet, probiotics and prebiotics might be an effective supplementary method for tackling COVID-19, according to a research review from India.
While probiotic supplementation cannot prevent asthma or wheezing, it may improve lung function and asthma control in infants, according to a new systematic review.
Blis Technologies Limited and distributor Stratum Nutrition announced the publication of two recent studies that investigated the effectiveness of BLIS M18 on black teeth staining.
UK-based microbiome firm Eagle Genomics is to enter into a pact with Cargill as part of a multi-year deal looking to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to the agricultural commodity giant’s microbiome and life sciences R&D.
Kefir consumption could increase the production of the neurotransmitter GABA which is responsible for many important cognitive functions and helps regulate anxiety, according to new research in mice.
Worldwide demand for immunity products is likely to deliver a permanent ‘new norm’ of higher growth for these types of supplements and brands will need to innovate to meet heightened demands, according to the head of global nutraceutical developer SIRIO...
The UK’s most prominent scientists are asking the country’s health secretary Matt Hancock to assess the role of the gut microbiome in coronavirus citing evidence that points to its impact on susceptibility and recovery from the disease.
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is instructing a probiotics firm and aesthetic clinic to revise claims made on its ads that the watchdog says exploits health related anxieties during the current crisis.
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NutraIngredients’ teams worldwide are to host the first ever co-ordinated series of webinars looking at immunity, with a focus on the microbiome, active nutrition, clinical research and botanicals.
Highly anticipated news of taxonomic changes to the genus Lactobacillus this month would have been unlikely to cross the average consumer's radar but the update is a great and surprisingly timely communication opportunity, explains Kristina Campbell,...
Supplementation of a probiotic blend of Lactobacilli strains appear to reduce the reoccurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) in women recently treated with antibiotics, according to a team of scientists.
Chr. Hansen continues its strategy of populating its microbial platform with ‘bolt-on’ acquisitions with the addition of HSO Health Care, a company specialising in probiotics for women’s health.
Supplementation with select probiotic strains may improve symptoms associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and boost quality of life, says a large clinical trial from UAS Labs.
French biotech firm LNC Therapeutics is to enter into a licence agreement with the University of Valencia for a patent outlining the Christensenella gut bacteria's role in addressing mood disorders.
Supplementation with Lab4P, a probiotic blend of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria for at least six months, appears to contribute to a significant reduction in weight, according to UK-based scientists.
As demand for dietary supplements continues to surge, immune products, including probiotics, are among the most in-demand. We spoke to some leading probiotic players to find out how supply is being impacted by the novel coronavirus and what the next 3-6...
Holland & Barrett staff have set up a petition, signed by thousands of staff and customers, begging the company to close its stores during the coronavirus pandemic as they argue their lives and the lives of customers are being put at risk.
The ongoing threat of coronavirus could increase the potential for deficiencies in key micronutrients supporting the immune system, according to The Council for Responsible Nutrition UK (CRN UK).
Industry experts have slammed statements made in a recent JAMA Viewpoint that called for probiotics to be regulated to the same standard as drugs, and decried the “paucity of high-quality data supporting the value of probiotics”.
Swedish-based firm Probi and Viva5 Group are to enter into a partnership that looks to focus on developing a range of probiotic-based products for the functional food and beverage sector.
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen a spike in demand for immunity-boosting products, but what scope is there for new and credible research to examine if nutra products have a role to play in helping tackle the crisis?
In light of the ongoing novel Coronavirus (COVID19) public health emergency, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas has been postponed until November 16-18, 2020 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel, Washington DC.
A panel of science researchers has put up a list of key findings on the role of micronutrients in supporting the immune system, which firms can tap on to educate the consumers in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences and APC Microbiome Ireland further strengthen their existing partnership with a new collaborative project looking into rebalancing babies’ gut bacteria.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) rejects BioGaia’s health claim that asserts the consumption of its lozenges containing a probiotic blend can contribute to the maintenance of normal gum function.
As the grip of the COVID-19 outbreak begins to extend more seriously beyond China, there have been mixed messages about the impact of the virus on the nutritional supplements industry. Are we at panic stations – or is it more a case of business as usual?
Developing food supplements that carry beauty claims for aesthetic benefits presents a real opportunity that the nutritional industry must look at seriously, says a regulatory expert.
