Digestive Health

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

Stilbenes and Flavonoids Associated with Lower Obesity, Healthier Gut

A study of nearly 2,000 people in the U.K. linked these polyphenols with smaller waistlines and a greater diversity of bacteria in the digestive tract, independent of fiber intakes.

06.25.20

Viome Launches At-Home RNA Test Kits Targeting Nutrition

The company’s kits will be used to determine genetic expressions as they relate to gut microbiome, cellular health, biological age, stress response, and more.

06.18.20