Assessing obese individuals’ gut microbiota profiles could lead to a more comprehensive understanding of obesity and how to treat those suffering from the condition, according to researchers in China.
The market for biotics leveraging the skin microbiome and the gut-skin axis is growing in interest, yet the science still needs to catch up to the claims, according to experts at NutraIngredients' Probiota conference last week (7-9th February).
Microbiome-focused skincare brand Gallinée is harnessing the latest research into the skin-gut axis to combine pre-, pro- and postbiotics for an innovative approach to skin health.
A pharmacokinetics study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis provides a closer look at how potent phenolic compounds in a standardized pomegranate extract are metabolized by gut microbiota to confer health benefits.
Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.
Multi-strain probiotics obtained from the human gut have shown promising effects in reducing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) disease severity, and should be further studied as a potential treatment for the condition, say Korean researchers.
The gut microbiome of the Hadza people of Tanzania is vastly more diverse than the gut microbiome of the average Californian, says a new study that highlights the extensive changes induced by industrialized diets and lifestyle.
Purple potatoes protected against disruption of short-chain fatty acid production and gut microbiota brought on by toxic PCB chemicals in a simulated human digestion model, according to a recent study led by McGill University researchers.
Cranberry polyphenols and their gut microbiota metabolites may exert anti-inflammatory effects by modulating host microRNAs, according to a recent study from University of Toronto researchers.
The gut microbiota of centenarians is populated by higher levels of beneficial bacteria, and lower levels of potential inflammatory bacteria, says a new study from China.
Prolonged whole egg supplementation has been found to positively impact adolescent growth by promoting HDL-cholesterol and health-promoting bacteria growth, according to a study on Thai rural children.
Prebiotics could improve the composition of gut microbiota in pregnant women, but did not show robust effects on glucose and lipid metabolism, a new RCT has reported.
Supplementation with garlic powder as prebiotic could decrease the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to new findings from a group of Iranian researchers.
DSM’s Fruitflow tomato extract may beneficially change the gut microbiota and reduce levels of TMAO (trimethylamine-n-oxide), a gut metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease.
Compound dark tea (CDT) reduces obesity and fatty liver disease and modulates gut microbiota in mice, according to a new study from Chinese researchers.
Acetate and butyrate – compounds derived from the gut microbiota – may lower blood pressure in untreated hypertensives, says a new study from Australia.
Blood cholesterol reduction is linked with the growth of the Clostridium leptum bacteria species in the intestinal microbiome, according to a study conducted in Singapore.
Gut microbial structure and short-chain fatty acid levels are significantly altered by the consumption of capsaicin, the bioactive compound in chilli peppers, a study has found.
The potential anti-obesity effects of an extensively studied probiotic may occur via two distinct pathways, says a new study from China that deepens our understanding of the strain’s efficacy.
A prototype biomarker that recognises antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis has been created by a team from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, who believe the tool could help in developing future biotherapeutics.
An hesperidin-rich citrus extract may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly those with anti-obesity potential, says a new study.
Supplementation with a probiotic isolated from Taiwanese pickled cabbage may help prevent the aging-related loss of muscle strength, according to a study with lab mice.
By looking at the gut bacteria of babies and their body mass index, researchers found that the bacteria in a baby's gut may play a role in future weight problems.
Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from bell pepper and carrot may stimulate the immune system and modulate the gut microbiota, says a new study from Europe.
The gut-brain axis plays a key role in the regulation of sugar in the blood. However, those with diabetes experience significantly higher sugar levels because the condition causes the regulation process to malfunction.
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.
Shedding light on how commensal bacteria may protect against colonization and contagion of potentially antibiotic resistant bacteria, a new study from Imperial College London offers a glimpse into possible population-level protection.
Research from Morinaga Milk Industry has found that the infant-type human-residential bifidobacteria (HRB) could produce a key metabolite, the immunity-boosting indole-3-lactic acid (ILA), moving one step closer to understanding its benefits on infant...
A group of Dutch researchers looked at 22 published studies to summarize the evidence we have so far on the health benefits of a group of compounds (called flavanones) found in citrus.
Recent studies have revealed how polyphenols can alter gut microbes, suggesting they are worthy of further examination alongside probiotics to boost health outcomes.
Results from a new clinical trial suggests that curcuminoids found in turmeric modulate the composition and population of gut bacteria, potentially offering health benefits to the host.
Building on previous studies on the gut-brain axis, PhD candidate Caroline Wallace postulates that probiotics consumption may modulate depression symptoms.
Infant supplementation using the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (HRLGG) is potent enough to shape the gut microbiota temporarily, reducing the risk of asthma in children, US researchers show.
The IPA World Congress + Probiota 2018 program will see a mix of cutting edge microbiome research, probiotic and prebiotic science, consumer trends and innovation insights as top global experts come together to discuss the future of the probiotic, prebiotic...
Gut bacteria appears to thrive with regular physical contact, suggests new animal data that shows ‘huddling’ actions lead to a synchronised microbiome.
Mice deprived of omega-3 in their diet experience significant disruption to their gut bacteria make-up, new data suggests from the APC Microbiome Institute suggests.
The composition and function of the microbiota in the human gut changes throughout the day, with links to dietary and bathroom habits. The findings may have implications for the design of future probiotic clinical trials.
‘Ridiculously healthy' older people have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30-year-olds, however little is known about which way causality runs, say researchers.
As more brands incorporate nutritional ingredients into foods and beverages to meet consumer demand for functional foods, one probiotic expert discourages the practice for brands formulating for children and teenagers.
Faecal microbiota transplantation is arguably more effective in managing asthma than current treatments and even probiotics, say two scientists, who call for more research into its use.
The gut microbiomes of athletes are more diverse than non-athletes, and scientists at Harvard are predicting that new probiotics derived from athletic microbiomes could be hitting the market within two years.
