Digestive Health

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

Mediterranean Diet Associated with Better Outcomes in IBD Patients

In 148 people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, the Mediterranean diet improved malnutrition-related parameters and liver steatosis.

06.08.20

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Diet & Gut Microbiome May Affect Many Medical Treatments

Dietary changes can shift the microbe’s metabolism and, consequently, change how a host responds to drugs.

06.04.20

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FrieslandCampina Launches Biotis Portfolio of Ingredient Solutions

Range initially targets gut health, with more to come in 2020 for sleep, immune, and maternal health.

06.04.20

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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