Digestive Health

Once a lesser-known category, postbiotics are quickly emerging as targeted, science-backed ingredients with applications spanning immunity, beauty-from-within, and stress support, reshaping the future of biotics innovation.

An ex vivo study from NXT USA and ProDigest suggests Digexin delivers prebiotic-like activity through microbiome modulation, potentially opening a new pathway for digestive health formulations.

Rising consumer demand and new clinical data on enzyme-based formulations are accelerating growth in pet oral health supplements, positioning the category for sustained expansion.

A new trio of cardio-metabolic supplements featuring Ingredients by Nature’s citrus-derived Eriomin enters Walmart and CVS, reflecting growing interest in non-pharmaceutical GLP-1 support.

As bovine colostrum gains traction across gut health, immunity, sports nutrition, and beauty-from-within categories, research and industry coverage continue to examine the ingredient’s efficacy, quality considerations, and evolving applications in dietary supplements.

Gut health booms in 2026, but biomarkers lag; new consensus definitions and IAFNS reviews spotlight symptom-based measures and research gaps.

The International Probiotics Association’s (IPA) criteria for prebiotics was used to validate the brown seaweed extract as a prebiotic.

Highlighting that fermented foods and beverages are more than just flavorful and nutritious, recent research has explored their role in supporting intestinal barrier function and gut health.

Regulatory approval from Brazil’s health authority opens the door for Benicaros to enter a fast-growing supplement market, reinforcing global momentum for clinically validated, sustainable gut health ingredients.

The clinical study found that the galactooligosaccharide (GOS) prebiotic supported a reduction in GI symptoms and reduction of average days of upper respiratory symptoms in athletes.

New purpose-built site separates spore and non-spore production, signaling growing demand for clinically positioned biotics and greater emphasis on strain-specific manufacturing.

Researchers and ingredient suppliers are placing focus on the gut-immune axis and its potential role in digestion, inflammation, immune balance, and year-round wellness support.

Recent IAFNS-supported research highlights how live microbes in food such as kimchi may reduce systemic inflammation. Other recent research supported by IAFNS validated new, animal-free laboratory methods to accurately measure and standardize protein digestibility.

Gut health is becoming a foundational pillar in the supplements landscape, driven by rising consumer education, increased attention to fiber, and the emergence of GLP-1 companion products.

Algae-based ingredients are moving into mainstream acceptance, driven by advances in cultivation, clinical research, formulation science, and sustainability-focused supply chains.

The in vitro study found that supplementation with Organic NatureKnit, a fruit- and vegetable-based fiber blend from FutureCeuticals, demonstrated sustained prebiotic effects compared with purified fibers.

The ingredient from NutriScience showed support for improving self-reported feelings of anxiety and mood, particularly with men and younger adults.

A new prebiotic fiber supplement has announced that NutriLeads’ Benicaros ingredient will be included in the product.

The targeted probiotic CLB101 is intended to imitate the body’s natural butyrate production, offering multiple gut health benefits.

When combined with fiber-rich foods like wheat bran, the xylanase enzyme from BIO-CAT was shown to break down the fiber and release prebiotics that can support gut health.

New ingredients in the gut health category are improving on traditional digestive health aids and offering more comprehensive support that extend beyond the gut.

Dr. David Kahana, MD provides his perspective on the use of supplements to aid digestive health, and they ways he employs a range of supplement ingredients to provide benefits.

The partnership will launch a clinical trial on how probiotics influence gut health, emotional wellbeing, and cognition during perimenopause.

The brown seaweed extract Ocean Actives H+ from Oceanium delivers low-dose gut and immune benefits.