Digestive Health

Not all prebiotics are alike, and research reveals that specific molecular structures can provide consistent gut health effects.

Results showed that compared to placebo, subjects taking the probiotic strain experienced a greater reduction in remnant cholesterol which is significantly associated with improvements in endothelial function.

Nestlé is contributing funding for the research that will be done by APC Microbiome Ireland.

Gut-health brand Body Ecology reformulated its EcoBloom dietary supplement to include several prebiotic ingredients.

The acquisition enhances DSM-Firmenich’s presence in several markets, including early-life nutrition, medical nutrition, and the microbiome market for pet health and animal feed.

Market research shows that the Asia-Pacific market is one of the fastest-growing prebiotic sectors, writes David Mharakurwa of Clasado Biosciences.

Fossence is Tata NQ’s flagship ingredient and is manufactured using fermentation.

For instance, the company says Bioenergy Ribose can improve the flavor and aroma of plant-based proteins.

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) approved Probiokid for use in infants and children aged 3 months to 36 months.

Biostime’s newest product features probiotic strains Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7894 and Pediococcus pentosaceus CECT 8330.

Their approach? Improving the health of the microbiome.

The GRAS notification was compiled by South Korean firm OraTicx and regulatory services company GRAS Associates, a Nutrasource company.

Synbiotic Health has announced that genomic evaluation and in vitro testing has revealed that its B. adolescentis iVS-1 probiotic strain produces Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Folate (vitamin B9).

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) confirmed BetaVia Pure’s safety for foods and supplements in the European Union.

The intention of the partnership is to leverage their respective portfolios of probiotics and prebiotics to develop synbiotics

The company states that out of the 150 technologies and projects presented at the show, Sabinsa Nanjing was one of 20 to be recognized and awarded.

Designed to help improve the quality of life for people with histamine intolerance, DAOgest is now available for sale in the European market.

Innova Market Insights identifies key health concerns driving consumers’ food and supplement choices today.

Bio-Cat announced publication of a new preclinical study that found that supplementation with an enzyme called inulinase can help address negative gut symptoms associated with consuming one kind of FODMAP in particular: fructans.

The Nordic Flora Probiotics products target concerns like immune, digestive, and women’s health.

The new probiotic capsules and gummy supplements support women’s health concerns like digestive, vaginal, urinary, and bone health, and hair, skin, and nail health.

They are: black hoof, tiger milk, poria, enoki, wood ear, and split gill mushrooms.

Bimuno GOS is backed by more than 20 clinical trials and has shown benefits for gastrointestinal, digestive, immune, and cognitive health, Clasado says.

Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has added galactooligosaccharides (GOS) to its Permissible Ingredients Determination for listed complementary medicines in Australia, announced GOS ingredient supplier FrieslandCampina Ingredients.

The Amobiome ingredient supports digestive health and a healthy microbiome.

The companies conducted a global survey on 10,000 consumers in 10 countries.

What will it take to make prebiotics a superstar?

The new ingredient, Cubo, features Indena’s Curcumin Phytosome and Boswellia Phytosome ingredients.

The company unveiled the new excipient, Pearlitol ProTec, at the Vitafoods Europe 2023 trade show this week in Geneva, Switzerland.

With science showing how supplements achieve their benefits via multiple mechanisms of action—and without potentially adverse side effects.