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A recent post-hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial found that a probiotic formulation called Cerebiome increased brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) serum levels in subjects. 

Cerebiome increased BDNF serum levels in recent study, potentially supporting mental health

DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences, in collaboration with the Natural Marketing Institute recently surveyed U.S., Italian, and Chinese consumers to determine how attitudes have changed about probiotics since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Probiotic usage increased following pandemic, says recent consumer survey

Gnosis by Lesaffre has unveiled a new business strategy which is the continued focus on microorganisms and biotransformation processes such as fermentation to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, and yeasts that will target five key market segments. 

Gnosis by Lesaffre harnesses biotransformation to target wide range of product categories

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

Apsen and Lallemand Health Solutions launched a probiotic formulation for the brain-gut axis for the Brazilian market. 

Aspen, Lallemand partner to launch probiotic that supports mood and stress

Unprecedented stress levels give dietary supplements the opportunity to reach consumers with substantiated natural ingredients.

The future of stress management and natural ingredients, from adaptogens to psychobiotics

Specialty grains, such as ancient and heirloom grains, attract consumers and offer formulation advantages to food manufacturers.

Specialty grains are innovating to fit in-demand products like beverages

For The Biome is launching a three-product system designed to support a wiser immune system. 

For The Biome to launch three-product immune health system

AIDP Inc. announced that it has acquired the core technology and related intellectual property of Olygose SAS.

AIDP acquires core technology and intellectual property of Olygose SAS

FrieslandCampina Ingredients launched Biotis SleepWell, formulated with its prebiotic Biotis GOS (galacto-oligosaccharide), amino acids such as tryptophan and cysteine, vitamins, and minerals.

FrieslandCampina introduces prebiotic sleep formula

The DuPont Human Microbiome Venture entered a research partnership with Procter & Gamble, focusing on the discovery and development of next-generation probiotics 

DuPont Human Microbiome, P&G partner to develop next-generation probiotics 

BioNeutra North America launched VitaFiber Plus, which combines a healthy low-calorie sweetener, a prebiotic, and a soluble dietary fiber all in one. 

BioNeutra launches VitaFiber Plus, a fiber and low-calorie sweetener ingredient

Lonza launched TWK10, a probiotic strain isolated from naturally fermented Taiwanese kimchi designed for athletes and active consumers. 

 Lonza launches probiotic designed for sports nutrition 

A recently published study found that supplementation with branded bacteriophage, PreforPro, enhanced the effects of probiotics.

Study shows synbiotic benefits when consuming probiotics with bacteriophages

The digestive health market has experienced an impressive evolution, growing in diversity of the products it offers, as well as scientifically and conceptually.

Digestive health ingredients are diversifying, creating new opportunities for growth

A recent study found that supplementation with a novel medical probiotic called Pendulum Glucose Control improved A1C and reduced blood glucose spikes in subjects with type 2 diabetes. 

Medical probiotic formula reduces glucose spikes and A1C, says recent study

Kriti Chaudhary heads business development and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences (Mumbai, India), one of the most experienced contract research organizations (CROs) serving the dietary supplement industry. A pharmacist-MBA by education, Chaudhary has a keen interest in nutraceutical product development, clinical research trends, and functional food innovation. Vedic Lifesciences not only helps ingredient and finished-product companies with clinical trials and animal studies but also calls itself the “Claims Guru”—an advisor of claims and how to substantiate them. In the past two decades, Vedic has conducted and published work in health areas such as joint health, cognition, gut health, sports performance, heart health, and many others. Visit 

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

Probiotic clinical trials: What are probiotic researchers studying? How are studies being designed?

More consumers are seeking good-gut food and drinks rather than gulping them down in dietary supplements.

Consumers embrace probiotic and prebiotic foods and beverages

UK-based OptiBiotix Health PLC launched WellBiome, a functional fiber and mineral blend, containing fructooligosaccharides, glucomannan, and chromium.

OptiBiotix launches WellBiome for digestive, cardiovascular, metabolic health

GanedenBC30, a branded probiotic used in multiple food and beverage categories, was approved in Australian and New Zealand for a range of digestive-health claims supported by a wealth of scientific evidence. 