Digestive Health

Per MarketsandMarkets data, the global probiotics market is projected to reach $64 billion by the year 2022, at a compound annual growth rate of 7%.

Plexus Slim Hunger Control is a fiber-based ingredient that the company says boosts satiety and complements the company’s Slim Microbiome Activating supplement.

According to data from Carbiotix, nearly 100% of PersonalGut users reported improved gut health after four months of using the service; as many as 60% of users achieved “optimal gut health” during that period.

Taiyo’s SunCran Naturelle ingredient, a combination of Fruit d’Or’s Cran Naturelle cranberry juice powder and Taiyo’s Sunfiber soluble guar fiber, was recognized for its ability to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms from functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

DuPont’s customers in Brazil can now use the claim “Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 may contribute to gastrointestinal health.”

The newly approved fibers can be listed as dietary fibers on the Nutrition Facts label and be included when calculating the total amount of fiber per serving declared on the Nutrition Facts label.

Prenexus says that its AmpliVida XOS ingredient will be the first organic prebiotic ingredient produced using an organic-certified manufacturing process.

AIDP will now be the sole distributor of Neo Cremar’s NeoGos digestive health prebiotic ingredient in the U.S. and Canada.

Researchers are exploring hemp CBD’s health benefits ranging from digestive and brain support to smoking cessation.

Deerland says that the new, highly soluble form of its DE111 spore-forming probiotic strain can be easily incorporated into hot beverages, gummies, and functional drinks.

From flavors to formats, here are some of the trends driving discussion in the probiotic beverages space.

A representative from probiotics supplier Chr. Hansen told Nutritional Outlook that while probiotics are known for their gut-health benefits, this is the first time the company has investigated probiotics’ effects on NSAID-induced gastrointestinal damage.

Health Canada’s letter of no objection means that Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics’ DE111 strain is no longer a Novel Food and can now be sold as a food ingredient without the need for premarket notification.

The claims, “Promotes gastrointestinal health in physically active adults” and “Helps reduce the incidence of cold-like symptoms in adults with exercise-induced stress,” have been approved for Lallemand Health Solutions’ Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 strain for active adults.

Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

Researchers are digging into the possible prebiotic potential of polyphenols, including those from cranberry.

In the study, Herbagut was shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms and overall quality of life in subjects with “unsatisfactory bowel habits.”

Results from recent clinical studies suggest that Euromed’s pomegranate extract, Pomanox, possesses a variety of health benefits related to healthy aging.

New study results support the development of a new bone-health probiotic category for the company, Probi says.

Cereal grasses are more popular with consumers than ever. Here are five market trends to keep your eye on, including new product formats, flavors, and more.

Emergen-C Probiotics+, which comprises Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 probiotic strains, provides immune support by feeding good bacteria to the gut microbiome, a company representative says.

UAS said that this acquisition will enable the company to provide its global partners with Nebraska Cultures’ well-known DDS-1 Lactobacillus acidophilus and ProDura spore-forming strains, and will further position it as an “industry leader in probiotics.”

Following a recent report predicting 6.9% CAGR for global digestive enzyme supplements through 2025, Nutritional Outlook spoke to enzymes supplier Deerland Enzymes about what’s driving that growth.

A company representative from AIDP told Nutritional Outlook that consumer interest in gut health is growing as the research community begins to unravel the complex connections between gut health and everything from healthy skin to cognitive function.

Research highlights turmeric’s benefits for blood sugar support.