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Optimizing Gut Health: Unlocking the Gates to Well-Being

Tied to so many facets of wellness, the gut microbiome will continue to be an attractive target for nutritional products.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 04.08.21

Digestive Health | Natural/Organic | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Video Bites

PrebioM Prebiotic Delivers Functional Properties for Health Applications

Acme-Hardesty’s organic acacia ingredient offers range of benefits for foods, beverages, and supplements.

Videos Sean Moloughney, Editor

Study Investigates Probiotics Impact on COVID-19 Remission Rates

The preliminary trial suggested that four strains might have an impact on remission rate.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.24.21

PanTheryx’s ColostrumOne Now Formulated for Nutrition Bars and Soft Chews

The U.S. market now has additional bovine colostrum applications available from the specialist company.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.23.21

Brazilians Beat Brits in ‘Food as Medicine’ Mindset, New Nutrition Business Reports

Nonetheless, both countries are significantly reducing their carbohydrate consumption, the 2020 survey found.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.22.21

Whole Grains Evidenced to Change Gut Microbiota and Potentially Improve Liver Health

The cross-comparison between whole and refined grain interventions furthers understanding of the role whole grains have in metabolic health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.19.21

Standard Process Partners with BIOHM Health to Deliver Microbiome Test Kit

Aligning a probiotic supplement with health benefits requires an understanding of each person’s microbiota.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.18.21

Gaia Herbs Launches Line of Mushroom Capsules

The six new varieties of sustainably-sourced, potent mushroom supplements are formulated to support holistic health.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.16.21

Vitafoods Insights Launches Four-Day Virtual Expo

The presentations will bring together industry thinkers for webinars, roundtable discussions, networking, and more.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.16.21

Stratum Nutrition to Distribute Adare Biome Product in North America

LBiome, a postbiotic ingredient sourced from human-origin strains, is formulated for lower GI upset.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.08.21

Probiotic Evidenced to Assist Digestive Recovery from a Complex Surgery

A clinical trial found that Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG was able to help patients recover from a surgery called pancreatoduodenectomy (PPPD).

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.02.21

PanTheryx Inc. Acquires TruBiotics Brand from Bayer HealthCare LLC

The acquisition expands PanTheryx’s digestive and immune health product lines for human nutrition.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 03.01.21

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Healthy Aging | Research | Research News

Researchers Connect Gut Microbiome to Healthy Aging

Data from over 9,000 people show distinct gut microbiome signature associated with healthy aging and survival in latter decades of life.

Sean Moloughney, Editor 02.23.21

Curcuminoid Complex Study Evidences Benefits to Gut Health and Mood

While no gut microbiome changes were recorded, Curcugen supplementation improved measures of GI discomfort and an improved mood.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.18.21

Nexira Records Best Profitability Since Its Creation in 1895

Following a year of new heights, the company has doubled down on its sustainability commitments.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.18.21

Kate Farms Announces User Survey with Positive Findings on Formulas

The plant-based formulas were noted for improved tolerance, weight gain, and adherence in pediatric users.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 02.02.21

AIDP Secures Patent on Prebiotic/Kiwi Combination

A recent trial evidenced this formulatiion’s benefits for digestive health support.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.28.21

Scientific Paper Highlights Health Benefits of Bovine Colostrum

This cow’s milk byproduct has been in use for nutritional supplementation for the better part of a decade.

Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 01.28.21

NIH Study Identifies Antibacterial Properties in Taurine

The amino acid helps the gut “recall” prior infections to kill invading bacteria, the authors of the study said.

01.15.21

EverGrain Introduces Sustainable Barley Ingredients

Backed by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the company specializes in fiber and protein ingredients sourced from upcycled barley.

01.14.21

Dietary Fiber Intake Associated with Lower Risk for Depression in Premenopausal Women

The North American Menopause Society said that the link is likely to be explained through gut-brain interactions.

01.11.21

Review Highlights Gut Microbiome’s Influence on CVD Risk Factors

Several studies suggest that certain gut metabolites could ameliorate atherosclerosis, inflammation, obesity, insulin resistance, and more.

01.07.21

Probiotic DE111 Shown to Support Immune Response in Daycare-Attending Children

Following a similar observational study, this ingredient was shown to directly improve GI and respiratory infection symptoms.

01.06.21

Gut Microbiome Composition Effects Vitamin D Absorption

A test on 567 older men quantified their serum vitamin D metabolites, along with associations with various bacterial phylum.

12.23.20

Prinova Launches New Plant Premixes for Dairy Alternatives

The new formulas speak to nutritional gaps that vegans and dairy-free consumers experience the most challenge with.

12.18.20

Digestive Health Solutions

Found mostly in plants, prebiotics use soluble fibers to stimulate the growth and proliferation of beneficial bacteria (probiotics)

Dolcas Launches High Concentration Ginger Extract

The high-potency ginger root extract was formulated to target gut health.

12.08.20

Nutralliance Announces GRAS Approval of its Probiotics Line

The certification covers 11 of the supplier’s strains.

12.08.20

In Vitro Study Evidences Role of Gut Bacteria in Mood and Sleep

Metabolic pathways in the gut are well-established to be important in the production of neurotransmitters.

12.02.20

Study Finds Microbiome Benefits from Probiotic DE111 in Daycare-Attending Children

The study suggested a greater diversity of bacteria associated with immune and inflammatory regulation.

12.01.20

Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes Expands Executive Team

Michelle Cook has been named the company’s VP of sales for Americas, and Tod Burgess has moved to VP of product development & supply chain.

11.19.20

CRN Initiative Designed to Educate Retailers About Probiotics

As living organisms, probiotics must be handled with caution and stored in specific conditions to remain intact.

11.13.20

Ingredients By Nature Partners with Galam to Distribute New Prebiotic Fiber

GOFOS, produced from non-GMO beets, is formulated for a number of metabolic benefits.

11.12.20

Common Sugar Substitutes Have No Impact on Gut Microbiome, Study Reports

Sucralose and aspartame, two common sugar alternatives, didn’t significantly influence the gut microbiota of a small group of participants.

11.11.20

Review Examines Connection Between Probiotics and Athletic Performance

There are several beneficial mechanisms of action that fall under the gut-muscle axis umbrella, the authors of the study conducted by DuPont Nutrition report.

11.09.20

Kyowa Hakko Launches Human Milk Oligosaccharides Facility in Thailand

The company anticipates a significant increase in future demand for HMOs globally.

11.04.20

Culturelle Launches Probiotic Gummies for Adults and Kids

The vegan products contain Bacillus subtilis DE111 and fiber to support a healthy digestive system.

10.27.20

Sources of Fiber Are Differently Associated with Prevalence of Depression, Study Finds

Seaweed and mushroom fiber intakes were linked to lower rates of depression in a study of nearly 3,000 adults in Korea.

09.15.20

Prebiotic Ingredient PreforPro Shows Synbiotic Benefits to GI Function

Bacteriophages added to a probiotic supplement worked better than the probiotic by itself.

09.08.20

Kate Farms Launches Two New Plant-Based Healthcare Formulas

These nutrient-dense clinical formulas provide a more natural tool for weight gain or maintenance.

08.24.20

Nestlé Health Science to Acquire IM HealthScience

The company acquired by Nestlé specializes in supplements formulated for gut health and digestive conditions.

08.18.20

What Consumer Trends Have Lasted this Far into the Pandemic?

Market researchers have reached some consensus on which consumer mindsets have solidified.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.17.20

Breaking News | Certifications, Approvals & Patents | Digestive Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics

GanedenBC30 Probiotic Gains Digestive Health Claims in Australia, New Zealand

The spore-forming probiotic remains viable through shelf life, the low pH of stomach acid, and many common processing conditions.

08.11.20

Researchers Discover New Probiotic Benefit

A study revealed the process by which Eubacterium limosum may have therapeutic value in preventing clogged arteries.

07.20.20

Novel Prebiotic Dietary Fiber Found to Have Higher GI Tolerance Than Inulin

Tolerability is a pressing issue for manufacturers of prebiotic fibers, and Comet Bio's Arrabina shows significant strengths in this demand.

07.15.20

2020 Branded Ingredient Directory

This guide is designed to help formulators evaluate ingredients for a range of health applications.

By Nutraceuticals World Staff 07.15.20

Standard Process Launches Unique Prebiotic Supplement

The new product, GI Stability, combines a Human Milk Oligosaccharide with whole food ingredients.

07.08.20

Ancient Nutrition Debuts Line of Fermented Collagen Capsules

Fermented collagen results in smaller peptides that are ‘pre-digested’ by microorganisms for faster, easier absorption, according to the company.

07.07.20

Getting Ahead of the Curve: Food as Medicine

More consumers are looking for specific health benefits from their purchases, compared to passive messages like ‘clean label.’

By Dr. A. Elizabeth Sloan & Dr. Catherine Adams Hutt, Sloan Trends, Inc. 07.06.20

Groups Take Issue with ’60 Minutes’ Segment on Probiotics

Trade associations said that, while the program recognized the safety of probiotics, it dismissed a wealth of research supporting the benefits.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 06.30.20

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