Digestive Health

This program includes research and development of microbial strains, bioprocesses scaling, drug manufacturing, and production development.

The formulas combine Clasado’s Bimuno GOS prebiotic with Probi’s Probi Digestis and Probi Defendum probiotic ingredients.

A lead scientist from Herbalife discusses how her team conducted a study to identify new Aloe vera extract effects on gastrointestinal cell balance.

The researchers investigated the pharmacokinetic properties of the pomegranate extract, Pomella, from Verdure Sciences.

The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences aims to make the topic of gut microbiome health friendlier to the public even as research advances.

The company calls ButiShield, an encapsulated form of calcium butyrate, a “next-generation” ingredient.

In particular, the firm will highlight its Bifizen multi-strain probiotic ingredient, which a recent study showed supports mood.

Results showed that overall gastrointestinal discomfort 90 minutes after a high-caloric meal was significantly improved following supplementation with Benegut, compared to placebo and baseline.

At last year’s SupplySide West show, the company introduced a reformulated version of its WellBiome prebiotic and trace mineral blend. At this year’s show, the company will offer a WellBiome finished-product formulation.

First introduced at the Vitafoods Europe trade show in May, Biotis Fermentis combines whey protein, galacto-oligosaccharides prebiotic, and probiotic cultures.

The company calls ButiShield “a next-generation biotic ingredient for gut health and beyond.”

At the show, the company will give a presentation discussing the importance fiber structure plays in determining which individuals a prebiotic ingredient will be most efficacious in.

The company recently acquired Adare Biome and its postbiotics portfolio.

Formerly known as Bio 01, Brightseed’s Bio Gut Fiber is the product of the company’s Forager AI, which identified hemp hulls as the richest source of two bioactive compounds: N-trans-caffeoyl tyramine (NCT) and N-trans-feruloyl tyramine (NFT).

Researchers observed a change in microbial composition following the consumption of the citrus flavonoid blend.

A recent study investigated the effects of a probiotic strain, Bacillus subtilis MB40 from Bio-Cat Inc. (Troy, VA), on the immunity of piglets exposed to foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes.

In the 10-day, four-arm, parallel, randomized trial, inulin was administered either in pure form or incorporated into shortbread biscuits, milk chocolate, and a rice drink.

The data comes from market researcher Circana (formerly IRI and NPD).

In the study, the probiotic blend called Bifizen helped improve depression and anxiety scores, as well as associated biomarkers.

MMR based its latest insights on data from consumers in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Bimuno GOS is now allowed to use a total of 29 different health claims in Australia and New Zealand.

Personalized nutrition is transforming the digestive health space.

The study was funded by Prolacta Bioscience and featured its synbiotic consisting of Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis (B. infantis) and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs).

MSP Starch Products Inc. has announced the results of new metabolomic research highlighting the impact of its resistant potato starch (marketed as Solnul) on histamine sensitivity and intestinal permeability.

The seven claims bring the total self-substantiated claims submitted to FSANZ for Bimuno GOS to 29.

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham conducted the trial with contract research organization Atlantia Clinical Trials.

And does science support its health efficacy?

A recent study found the combination of inulin and an arabinoxylan extract, marketed as Naxus by BioActor, helped reduce the intake of calories in ad libitum meals.

A recent study found that a proprietary probiotic strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, marketed as HEAL9 by Probi, was able to improve cognition is subjects with moderate stress.

The line includes plant-based protein shakes, a greens booster, and products to support immune and digestive health.