Digestive Health

Results from two studies suggest that elderberry, with its constituent antioxidant flavonoids, may help strengthen prebiotic and probiotic formulations. 

Curcumin-no longer merely a culinary spice or folk medicine, but an ingredient with a track record of research-backed health benefits-is set for another big year in 2018.  

With new delivery formats, increased consumer awareness, and benefits beyond gut health, probiotics' star continues to rise. 

The results showed that supplementation with Bacillus subtilis DE111 can improve occasional constipation and/or diarrhea in healthy individuals.

An update on branded immune-support ingredients.

According to a statement from Evolve BioSystems, the study “marks a major milestone in gut health as it’s the first ever to demonstrate that a probiotic can substantially and beneficially remodel and protect a baby’s gut.”

From skin benefits to digestive system support, aloe has much to offer.

Results from the animal new study showed that a full-spectrum palm tocotrienol complex exerts a protective effect on gastric tissues similar to that of the omeprazole drug, but through action on important growth factors.

Results showed that polydextrose supplementation significantly reduced food intake, fasting plasma triglycerides and total cholesterol levels.

As consumer demand for natural ingredients continues to grow, lesser–known botanicals, backed by millennia-old healing traditions and supported by contemporary research, are poised to steal the spotlight in 2018.

The powder was developed with Olene's patented Aqueosome processing technology, which allows for the safe production of ginger oleoresin powder without the use of solvents, and which purportedly yields a finished active-compound standardization level greater than 26%.

Preliminary findings of the yet-to-be-released study indicate that supplementation with Prebiotin, a oligofructose-enriched inulin ingredient, may help balance the microbiome "by stimulating the growth of good bacteria."

The results from the pilot trial indicated that EpiCor may provide gastrointestinal benefits for those experiencing constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort.

The results of the human intervention study showed that Probi's proprietary probiotic strains may suppress celiac autoimmunity and may delay onset of the disease among children genetically predisposed to it.

Scientists are just beginning to scratch the surface of this expansive arena. And while the opportunities seem endless, many challenges still need resolution. 

Fermented beverages like kombucha have surged in popularity in recent years, but here’s why kefir drinks-and their dairy-free iterations-are poised to steal the show.  

Emerging research supports probiotics for a range of conditions, from allergies to oral health.

As research continues to mount about prebiotics’ myriad health benefits-and as consumers become more aware of gut health writ large-AIDP is continuing to invest in what it considers to be a very promising space.

The company rolled out several botanical-based concepts centered on these two hot-topic health areas.

This ingredient offers benefits such as low glycemic and insulin response and healthy bowel function.

The probiotic energy tablet the company is exhibiting at SupplySide West contains 2 billion CFU of probiotics per tablet, but the firm says it can also manufacture other probiotic chewables that contain up to 25 billion CFU probiotic/tablet.

The new format is a stick pack containing probiotic powder that melts directly in the mouth-no water needed, the company says.

“The key to continued probiotic growth is to expand the user base-have it go more mainstream,” says Dupont’s Megan DeStefano. “To do this, we need to attract new consumers through new and different benefits beyond immune and digestive health.”

Where do probiotic foods, beverages, and supplements stand today?

Recent stability tests evaluated ProDura’s ability to survive different pH and storage conditions for beverage products.