Probiotics & Prebiotics

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

Natrol Debuts Specialty Immune Products to Meet Burgeoning Demand

In addition to three standalone suppplements, the company is launching a special immunity care package bundle.

11.16.20

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

Probiotic DE111 Evidenced to Support Cardiovascular Health

A clinical trial found that Deerland Probiotics and Enzymes’ new proprietary strain can protect endothelial function and benefit cholesterol levels.

11.10.20

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

Botanical Research: Oral Creatine Monohydrate, Probiotics & Antimicrobial Proteins, Mushrooms & More

AHPA compiles recent research on botanicals and plant compounds published in peer-reviewed journals.

By Holly Johnson, PhD, American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) 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

Gnosis, Now Acquired by Lesaffre, Announces New Business Strategy

The company’s product development specialization centers around biotransformation processes.

10.08.20

Kyowa Hakko Launches Immune Support Paraprobiotic Ingredient

Clinical trials provide evidence that this para-probiotic can activate a number of immune cells.

09.28.20

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

IPA Believes COVID-19 Protective Measures May Deprive Us of Good Microbes

In addition to immune function, many microbes play a role in digestion, mood, and metabolism.

09.08.20

Mood in the Time of COVID-19

In turbulent times, natural products are more sought-after than ever before by the stressed and the sleepless.

By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 09.08.20

U.K. Company Debuts Blood Pressure Maintenance Supplement

ProBiotix Health’s formula combines its patented probiotic strain LPLDL with Thiamine (vitamin B1), L-Arginine, and Coenzyme Q10.

09.07.20

New Probiotic/Yeast Fermentate Formula Evidenced to Support Immune Function

The properties of a novel yeast fermentate ingredient were discovered in workers at a yeast fermentation plant.

09.02.20

Consumer Trends | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Skin Health | Women's Health

Getting Personal for Women’s Wellness

Women are busy and keeping optimal health head to toe (and in all the spaces in-between) is paramount to success and confidence.

By Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor, Happi 09.01.20

Healthcare Trends | Healthy Aging | Probiotics & Prebiotics | Skin Health

Uncovering the Role of Nutrition for Beauty and a Healthy Microbiome

A gateway to wellness, the dynamic ecosystem of microbes in the gut and on the skin goes a long way to protecting the body from harm.

By Sean Moloughney, Editor 09.01.20

Review Considers Probiotics to Have Potential for Stress Applications

A meta-analysis backs the claims that subjective stress, anxiety, and depression can be altered by a wide range of beneficial bacteria.

08.27.20

Dupont Nutrition Breaks Down the Pandemic-Induced Probiotics Spike

Not only is usage higher than ever before, but compliance is also at an all-time high across the three countries surveyed: the U.S., China, and Italy.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 08.26.20