Microbiome modulation

Chr. Hansen says its new liquid probiotic is a more child- and elderly- friendly dosage form than tablets

Chr. Hansen takes first shot at liquid probiotics

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Chr. Hansen has announced the launch of its first liquid form probiotic with a broad target audience, available in a shot dosage which has already proved popular in Italy.

Researchers claim that the prebiotic fibre short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides could help diabetic sufferers manage weight

Prebiotic fibre could induce 'profound metabolic changes'

By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

Prebiotic short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides (scFOS) could modify metabolism through their effect on intestinal microbiota, which could prove helpful for type 2 diabetics, research has claimed. 

'Dairy pro- and prebiotics can boost brain, liver and infant health'

TEAGASC SCIENTIST SAYS NEW PROBIOTIC CUTS CHOLESTEROL

'Dairy pro- and prebiotics can boost brain, liver and infant health'

By Fiona Barry

Irish scientists working with gut bacteria – microbiota – have found 'exciting opportunities' for value-added dairy products, according to the head of biotechnology at Ireland’s largest food research center.

Chr Hansen: While EU regulations are tough, Asia's are a minefield

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Chr Hansen: While EU regulations are tough, Asia's are a minefield

By RJ Whitehead

On a day when its headquarters in Copenhagen announced a significant overhaul of a number of its core businesses, Chr Hansen’s vice-president of health and nutrition sales highlighted the regulatory difficulties companies face when doing business in Asia.

The diversity and richness of bacteria in our gut may have a direct impact our risks of developing metabiolic conditions including heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to the new MetaHIT data.

"An amazing result with possibly enormous implications for the treatment and even prevention of the greatest public health issue of our time"

Microbiome breakthrough: Gut flora implicated in metabolic disorders

By Nathan Gray

There is a distinct link between the composition of our gut bacteria and incidence of obesity related conditions including heart disease and diabetes, according to new data from the MetaHIT project.

Irish microbiota research centre to receive €50m boost

Irish microbiota research centre to receive €50m boost

By Shane STARLING

The Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) in Cork, Ireland has received a €36m investment from the Irish government that will fund its research activities for at least another six years, its GM told us this morning.

Probiotics have no benefit for IBS, finds new RCT data

Probiotics have no benefit for IBS, finds new RCT data

By Nathan Gray

Consumption of a probiotic containing functional food product has no clinical benefits for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when compared to a placebo treatment, according to new clinical trial data.

Probiotic may boost vitamin D levels: First human data

Probiotic may boost vitamin D levels: First human data

By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of probiotic strain Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30242 may boost circulating vitamin D levels in the blood by 25%, say results of a post-hoc analysis of a published randomized controlled trial.

Yoghurt group lobbies EC over probiotic labelling ban

Yoghurt group lobbies EC over probiotic labelling ban

By Shane Starling

An industry group that includes Danone and Dupont-Danisco as members has written to the European Commission to reinstate the use of the EU-banned term ‘probiotic’ on products across the bloc.

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