Digestive Health

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New Potential for Human Milk Oligosaccharides

HMOs boost the immune system and protect against infections.

By Ellen Kilger, PhD, Contributing Writer 06.02.20

Carob Extract Shows Benefit in Weight Management and Metabolic Syndrome

The ancient biblical fruit showed positive impacts on several metabolic factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

05.28.20

NAD Recommends GlaxoSmithKline Discontinue Benefiber Claims

Following a challenge from Procter & Gamble, which has a competing dietary supplement, GSK maintains that its product is “100% natural,” and “clinically proven to curb cravings.”

05.26.20

Ancient Nutrition Launches Line of Soil-Based Probiotics

The company's formulas include a trifecta of prebiotics, probiotic bacteria, and post-biotics, containing ingredients that are found naturally in soil.

05.11.20

Nexira Launches Carbon-Neutral Acacia Ingredient

Acacia gum has long been sought after for its prebiotic benefits, and its impact on taste and texture of foods and beverages.

04.20.20

Bifidobacteria Species Shown to Break Down Gluten Proteins

Researchers analyzed the cytotoxic and inflammatory responses to various peptides in an artificial intestinal environment.

04.16.20

The Gateway to Wellness

The gut holds keys to unlocking health on a whole host of fronts.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 04.09.20

Digestive Health | Healthcare Trends | Infant & Children's Health | Probiotics & Prebiotics

Prebiotic Fibers Offer Multiple Health Benefits for All Ages

Ingredients like inulin and oligofructose naturally promote the intestinal health of children and are vital for digestive health and well-being.

By Anke Sentko, Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Nutrition Communication BENEO 04.09.20

Viva 5 and Probi Partner for Probiotics Development

The joint venture, VivaPro, will develop novel ingredients and applications centered around the microbiome.

03.26.20

Researchers Call For Further Investigation Into Nutrition and Gut Microbiome

Little has been done to comprehend the nature of interactions between the gut microbiome and nutrition, or how that relationship influences disease.

03.26.20

MonkFiber, a Sweeter, Fiber-Packed Sugar Alternative

Using the outer shell of monk fruit, IBN has formulated an ingredient that makes up more than 70% of daily recommended fiber.

03.19.20

Gaia Herbs to Launch Condition-Specific Hemp & Herbs Formulas

The company will also debut three new digestive products.

02.21.20

Napo Pharmaceuticals Receives American Botanical Council's Varro E. Tyler Award

The Jaguar Health subsidiary developed one of two chemically-complex botanical drugs from the sap of the Amazonian "dragon's blood tree."

02.20.20

Breaking News | Digestive Health | Industry & Market News | Mergers & Acquisitions

Nestlé Expands Medical Nutrition Business

Company acquires Zenpep, which had 2018 net sales of $237 million.

01.28.20

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

Kaneka Obtains GRAS Status for Intensive G.I. Probiotic

Formulation is part of the Floradapt portfolio, which are products based on a mechanistic approach to identify optimal strains for specific health applications.

01.07.20