Microbiome

Akkermansia may improve PMOS-related measures for obese women: RCT

Daily supplementation with postbiotic Akkermansia muciniphila may improve metabolic and hormone measures in women with obesity-associated polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), says a new study from China.

NI+More protein, more fiber, more questions: What happens to gut health?

Protein and fiber are having a moment, and consumers are being encouraged to get more of both, from fortified foods and functional products to social-media trends and new approaches to weight management.

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NI+From soil health to supply chain resilience: Why One Health matters for supplements

For years, the supplement industry has focused primarily on what goes into the capsule. Today, leading brands are asking bigger questions: Where did that ingredient come from? What is its life-cycle impact? How healthy is the system that produced it? And...

Across the Nutraverse: Proposed GRAS changes, FFCs in Japan, hair growth supplements surge, Verb’s postbiotic efficacy

Catch up with our weekly round-up of key news from across the Nutraverse.

Probiotic may boost mood and emotional health for older adults: RCT

Daily supplementation with Pediococcus acidilactici PA53 may improve gastrointestinal health, sleep quality, and happiness scores in older adults, says a new study from China.

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NI+Europe to ban Bifidobacterium? Probably not

On July 3, the European Food Safety Authority released an external scientific report flagging six food ingredients as possible emerging risks. To the surprise (and panic) of many, one of these ingredients was the (entire) bacterial genus Bifidobacterium.

Regulation replaces discovery as biggest challenge for microbial innovation, say experts

The future of microbial innovation will be defined less by the discovery of effective organisms and more by the ability to navigate increasingly complex regulatory frameworks.

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NI+Beyond digestion: Where probiotic demand is outrunning the shelf

Across 20 tracked probiotic categories, demand for probiotics has fragmented far beyond digestion.

Kimere-derived probiotics may offer modest weight loss benefits: RCT

Adding Kimere-derived probiotic supplements may provide modest reductions in body fat when added to a lifestyle-based weight loss program, says a new study from scientists from Texas A&M University.

Ingredion strengthens functional fiber portfolio with Benicaros acquisition

Ingredion Incorporated has acquired Benicaros, a patented, prebiotic fiber made from upcycled carrot pomace, from Dutch ingredient innovator Nutrileads.

Probiotic strains show potential for bioremediation of heavy metal exposure: Probiotical study

Specific probiotic strains may detoxify heavy metals like cadmium, chromium, mercury, and lead, says a new study from Probiotical, Ghent University, and the University of Piemonte Orientale.

Scottish firm Oceanium wins sustainability trophy for seaweed innovation

Scotland-based biotech company Oceanium has won the NutraIngredients Editors’ Award for Sustainability Initiative of the Year for its seaweed-derived ingredients developed using a circular, low-waste approach.

Could specific shifts in oral bacteria negatively impact menopausal women?

Emerging evidence indicates that the oral microbiome may shift during female aging, with potential knock-on effects for periodontal risk and nitrate-related pathways.

Solnul expands European presence with Lehvoss distribution deal

MSP Starch Products Inc. has announced an exclusive partnership with Lehvoss Group to distribute its Solnul-branded resistant starch to the European market.

Postbiotic supplement may protect against childhood dental caries: RCT

Chewable supplements formulated with a non-viable Lactobacillus salivarius strain may improve oral health for children by reducing levels of tooth decay causing bacteria, says a new study from Poland.

Inside the rise of ingestible beauty and the science driving it

Cosmetic scientist and director of innovation for beauty-from-within brand Urenew explains how nutricosmetics are reshaping skin health from the inside out.

Could a gut microbe improve muscle strength and slow sarcopenia?

A species of gut bacteria may be associated with higher grip strength in humans and could convert muscle fibers to fast-twitch (type II) in mice, says a new study from researchers in Spain and the Netherlands.

NI+The aging microbiome and its connection to muscle loss

As the global burden of sarcopenia grows, researchers are turning their attention to an emerging contributor: the gut microbiome, with a new review highlighting the connection between microbial composition, gut barrier integrity and age-related muscle...

NAD+ boosters may also boost gut microbes and beneficial metabolites: Nestlé data

The NAD+ boosting effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) may be linked to the action of the gut microbiome on these compounds, says a new study from Nestlé.

Culture shift: Could omics advances unlock the full potential of fermented foods?

Fermented foods have been part of the human diet for at least 10,000 years, but researchers are only just starting to understand the microbiomes found in these foods and their impact on health.

NI+From gums to bums: Exploring the next frontiers in microbiome solutions

This year’s IPA World Congress + Probiota gathered academic and industry experts from around the world to explore the latest advances in biotics, with a renewed focus on microbiomes beyond the gut.

NI+Moving the microbiome across blurring lines in an experiential market

Biotic supplements may find opportunity in catering to next-gen consumers in next-gen health categories while ensuring perceivable benefits aligned with responsible claims.

Daily synbiotic promotes post-antibiotic microbiome recovery, study suggests

New research suggests Seed Health’s multi-species synbiotic accelerates the restoration of microbial diversity and enhances gut barrier integrity following antibiotic exposure.

Targeted nutrition strategies may improve gut health and performance in female athletes

Omega-3s, magnesium and polyphenol-rich foods may aid digestion in female athletes, according to insights from a recent webinar hosted by Sport Ireland Institute.

Postbiotics, regulation and strain optimization to headline Probiota day two

Day two at the IPA World Congress + Probiota Dublin 2026 will see experts discuss regulatory updates, postbiotic science and strain-level innovation.

IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026: Market dynamics, pioneers, next gen biotics and ‘from bums to gums’ headline Day 1

The IPA World Congress + Probiota is less than a month away with must-see speakers on Day 1 including Dr. John Hale, Muriel Gonzalez, Ewa Hudson, Dr. Koen Venema, Meghan Taylor and more!

Binding proteins: The next big thing in gut health?

Danish start-up Bactolife has secured over €30 million in its Series B investment round, enabling the company to commercialize its novel gut health solution: binding proteins.

Could GMO plants unlock full-spectrum human milk oligosaccharide production?

Totality Biosciences has developed a synthetic biology platform that leverages genetically engineered plants to produce the full spectrum of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and will be presenting the business at the upcoming IPA World Congress +...

Mark your calendar: IPC 2026 heading to Kraków

The 19th annual International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health (IPC) is heading to Kraków, Poland from June 22 to 24, 2026.

NI+Could the sport-specific gut be the key to optimizing performance in high-level athletes?

The gut microbiome has established itself as key to athletic performance and recovery in elite athletes, but emerging evidence suggests that microbial composition exhibits distinct adaptation patterns that vary by sport type and training load.

‘There was never a dull moment’: 8 reasons to attend the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026

The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2026 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

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Mission Possible: IPA’s year of reckoning for the future of biotics

Each year, my reflections seem to circle back to film. Maybe it’s because movies often mirror our own journeys, tales of challenge, resilience and purpose.

The hallmarks of aging: Distilling complexity into a long healthy life?

The supplement industry has shifted from studying isolated pathways to exploring a complex web of interdependent hallmarks of aging to connect changes at the cellular level to quantifiable healthspan outcomes.

Mining the microbiome: Can microbial interventions influence the pace of aging?

The rising demand for healthy aging supplements has taken the industry by storm, with the cellular health category leading the charge. But are microbial interventions a forgotten aspect of this conversation? 

Anti-aging methods for the gut microbiome: Focus on optimization, not rejuvenation

“The gut requires a different strategy from much of the aging field,” said researcher Dr. Sean Gibbons at the recent Nutra Healthspan Summit.

NI+Catching up with microbiome modulation: A round-up of the latest science

Both the scientific literature and the supplement market have firmly established the role of the gut microbiome in mediating health effects through the co-digestion of nutrients and influence on nutrient signaling.

NI+Launching Loam: Dr. Karan Rajan on fixing the fiber gap

A doctor and social media creator is tackling the Western world’s fiber deficiency problem with the launch of Loam, a new prebiotic supplement marketed as ‘Fiber 2.0’.

WATCH: Life-Space targets all gut-axes post award win

Australia-based microbiome specialist Life-Space is planning to increase its offerings for gut-skin and gut-brain axes, as well as the gut-muscle and gut-bone axes as it dabbles into the healthy longevity space.

Underweight women have lower gut microbiota diversity - Japan study

A study from Japan found that underweight women - those with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 17.5 - have a significantly lower gut microbiota diversity and a higher amount of gut bacteria species linked to inflammation.

Haleon seeks partnerships to advance self-care

Haleon, the company behind household brands such as Centrum, Caltrate and Sensodyne, is seeking industry and research partnerships to advance self-care.

Supplier round-up: Spotlight on Probi, Rousselot, Aker BioMarine and more

This round-up looks at the supplier firms driving new developments across Asia-Pacific’s nutraceuticals market, including Probi’s triple win at the NutraIngredients Awards, Rousselot expanding footprint of its patented cartilage matrix ingredient in...

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2025

Probi highlights innovation opportunities for iron absorption-enhancing probiotic following treble

Swedish firm Probi has bagged a treble of NutraIngredients Awards for its microbiome-based solution targeting iron deficiency, a health issue particularly prevalent among Asian women.

Understanding the estrobolome: An untapped area in women’s health?

Under-researched but of the utmost importance, the estrobolome “puts women’s health center stage” when it comes to gut health, according to microbiome experts.

How beauty and wellness are converging: Insights from Unilever R&D head

From the brain-skin axis to scalp care, we discover more about Unilever’s future focus on wellness.

Accelerating gut microbiome research: Danone unveils new OneBiome lab

With the launch of a new laboratory in Paris-Saclay, Danone plans to ‘push the boundaries’ of microbiome science and advance its work in personalized nutrition.

Lifevantage expands gut health portfolio with LoveBiome acquisition

Utah-based Lifevantage has acquired microbiome-focused direct sales company LoveBiome to deepen its position in the gut and cellular health categories.

New synbiotic targets missing gut microbes in US babies

Persephone Biosciences has commercialized its infant and toddler synbiotic following the ‘largest-ever U.S. microbiome study’ and growing industry focus on early-life microbial health.

Seaweed-based supplement could combat antibiotics side effects

A compound derived from seaweed may help protect the gut microbiota during antibiotic therapy.

Q&A: The gut-skin-brain axis and the future of microbiome beauty

The gut-skin-brain axis is scientifically proven to influence skin health, mental well-being and overall beauty. Stress and inflammation are major factors impacting the skin-gut-brain axis, with new research highlighting how interconnected they are.

Vitafoods Asia 2025

Morinaga Milk launches first mood support postbiotics for global markets

Morinaga Milk Industry Co. Ltd has launched its first postbiotics for mood support for international markets at last week’s Vitafoods Asia 2025 held in Bangkok.