Gut Microbiota

Unlocking the secrets of the skin microbiome with Gallinee skincare

31-Jan-2024 By Olivia Brown

Microbiome-focused skincare brand Gallinée is harnessing the latest research into the skin-gut axis to combine pre-, pro- and postbiotics for an innovative approach to skin health.

Verdure’s pomegranate extract shows potential for gut microbiome support and mitochondrial health

04-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with Verdure’s punicalagin-enriched pomegranate extract may boost the relative abundance of beneficial gut microbes and increase production of short-chain fatty acids, according to a new RCT.

Study suggests personalizing fiber supplementation to individual guts

29-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

Fiber supplementation should be tailored to an individual’s gut microbiota composition and desired outcome, according to researchers from the University of Sydney.

Glass to gut: Using wine leftovers to make healthy ingredients

09-Nov-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Many would agree that a good glass of wine can take a meal to the next level, but could it take gut health up a notch too?

The urban microbiome and the rural microbiome: Comparing communities across the industrialization spectrum

08-Nov-2023 By Asia Sherman

City life may not be well suited to maintaining the optimal symbiotic relationship between gut microbiota and the human host.

Study sheds light on pomegranate extract’s gut-mediated metabolism

13-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

A pharmacokinetics study published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis provides a closer look at how potent phenolic compounds in a standardized pomegranate extract are metabolized by gut microbiota to confer health benefits.

Study shows Eriomin’s lemon flavonoids at work in prediabetic gut

04-Oct-2023 By Asia Sherman

Ingredients by Nature’s Eriomin-branded lemon flavonoid complex alters the gut microbiota composition of prediabetics, according to a new study funded by the citrus-derived ingredient supplier.

Study sheds light on disruptions to infant gut microbiome from COVID-19 pandemic

25-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Dramatic environmental changes during the early COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted the development and diversity of the infant gut microbiome, according to data collected from infants living in New York City.

Study reveals extensive gut microbe diversity of Hadza hunter-gatherers

28-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiome of the Hadza people of Tanzania is vastly more diverse than the gut microbiome of the average Californian, says a new study that highlights the extensive changes induced by industrialized diets and lifestyle.

Could gut microbiome data inform new dietary guidelines?

20-Jun-2023 By Olivia DeSmit

Authors of a new study analyzing data from the American Gut Project suggest gut microbiome data could help create dietary guidelines.

Tilapia peptide alters gut microbiota in mice with anti-obesity effects

07-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

A new study suggests that consumption of a fish collagen peptide suppresses the onset of obesity in mice by modifying their gut microbiota, whereas other peptides might not.

Purple potatoes may combat the effects of environmental pollutants

05-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Purple potatoes protected against disruption of short-chain fatty acid production and gut microbiota brought on by toxic PCB chemicals in a simulated human digestion model, according to a recent study led by McGill University researchers.

Review explores crosstalk between cranberries, gut microbiota and microRNAs

02-Jun-2023 By Asia Sherman

Cranberry polyphenols and their gut microbiota metabolites may exert anti-inflammatory effects by modulating host microRNAs, according to a recent study from University of Toronto researchers.

Probiota Pioneers: Nimble Science on unlocking multi-omic data of the gut

05-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With the start of Probiota Americas fast approaching, NutraIngredients-USA caught up with each of our Probiota Pioneers, curated entrepreneurial, science, and tech start-ups due to appear in Chicago, June 14-16.

Centenarians have a ‘youth-related aging pattern of the gut microbiome’: Study

11-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiota of centenarians is populated by higher levels of beneficial bacteria, and lower levels of potential inflammatory bacteria, says a new study from China.

Garlic powder may boost cardiovascular health in people with metabolic syndrome: RCT

16-Feb-2023 By Will Chu

Supplementation with garlic powder as prebiotic could decrease the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to new findings from a group of Iranian researchers.

Tomato extract may modulate gut microbiota and reduce TMAO levels

30-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

DSM’s Fruitflow tomato extract may beneficially change the gut microbiota and reduce levels of TMAO (trimethylamine-n-oxide), a gut metabolite linked to cardiovascular disease.

Mouse study supports development of functional compound dark teas

25-Jan-2023 By Asia Sherman

Compound dark tea (CDT) reduces obesity and fatty liver disease and modulates gut microbiota in mice, according to a new study from Chinese researchers.

Postbiotics show blood pressure lowering potential: RCT

23-Jan-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Acetate and butyrate – compounds derived from the gut microbiota – may lower blood pressure in untreated hypertensives, says a new study from Australia.

Study suggests that microbial vitamins could mediate diabetes risk

20-Dec-2022 By Asia Sherman

Vitamins produced by gut bacteria may play a role in reducing diabetes risk and supporting general cardiometabolic health, says a new study published in the journal Gut Microbes.

Study unlocks dual action of probiotic BB-12’s weight management effects

07-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The potential anti-obesity effects of an extensively studied probiotic may occur via two distinct pathways, says a new study from China that deepens our understanding of the strain’s efficacy.

Ferring details biomarker tool that tracks antibiotic effect on gut microbiota

13-Jan-2022 By Will Chu

A prototype biomarker that recognises antibiotic-induced gut dysbiosis has been created by a team from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, who believe the tool could help in developing future biotherapeutics.

Study provides ‘first’ report of elderly gut microbiota changes and cognitive decline

08-Dec-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The composition of the gut microbiota is different between healthy older people and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new study which may lead to better microbiota-based diagnosis for early stage MCI.

Citrus polyphenols may produce anti-obesity gut health effects: Study

16-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

An hesperidin-rich citrus extract may dose-dependently increase levels of beneficial bacteria in the gut, particularly those with anti-obesity potential, says a new study.

‘This is just the tip of the iceberg for ginger’: OmniActive VP

03-Nov-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With established science for nausea and digestive and emerging data supporting a potential impact on the gut microbiota (and therefore immunity), the market opportunity for ginger ingredients continues to grow.

TWK10 probiotic may help slow age-related muscle weakness: Study

20-Oct-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementation with a probiotic isolated from Taiwanese pickled cabbage may help prevent the aging-related loss of muscle strength, according to a study with lab mice.

Kewpie Corp. reports novel mechanism for Hyaluronic Acid’s benefits

27-Jul-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Scientists at the Japanese company reported that the body converts HA into the assimilable oligosaccharide forms that produce increased skin hydration and enhanced collagen production via a potential gut microbiota-related mechanism.

Study: Vaginal 'seeding' confers microbial benefits to C-section babies

15-Jul-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Babies born via cesarean section don't have the same healthy bacteria as those born vaginally, but a new study finds that these natural bacteria may be restored.

A baby's gut microbiota may forecast future obesity

22-Jun-2021 By Danielle Masterson

By looking at the gut bacteria of babies and their body mass index, researchers found that the bacteria in a baby's gut may play a role in future weight problems.

Plant-based RG-I ingredient may support immune function, modulate the microbiota: Study

25-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Pectin-derived rhamnogalacturonan-I (RG-I) polysaccharides from bell pepper and carrot may stimulate the immune system and modulate the gut microbiota, says a new study from Europe.

Prebiotics improve glucose homeostasis: Study

06-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The gut-brain axis plays a key role in the regulation of sugar in the blood. However, those with diabetes experience significantly higher sugar levels because the condition causes the regulation process to malfunction.

Novel findings: Mouse study shows annatto tocotrienols may impact gut microbiota, benefit metabolic health

22-Jun-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Tocotrienols from annatto may beneficially modify the composition of the gut microbiome and positively impact glucose homeostasis and inflammation, suggests data from a study in mice.

Specific growth rate plays major role in microbial communities: Study

30-Apr-2020 By Danielle Masterson

From multi-strain probiotics to fecal transplantation mixtures, stool samples have made a number of contributions to the world. Now, scientists are hoping their findings could spur the next generation of probiotics.

Study unlocks how gut bacteria may protect against pathogenic colonization

12-Feb-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Shedding light on how commensal bacteria may protect against colonization and contagion of potentially antibiotic resistant bacteria, a new study from Imperial College London offers a glimpse into possible population-level protection.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes acquires Bifodan A/S

04-Nov-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Effective with the acquisition, Bifodan is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deerland.

BioActor study: Evidence so far suggests citrus flavanones, metabolites benefit gastrointestinal function

18-Jul-2019 By Adi Menayang

A group of Dutch researchers looked at 22 published studies to summarize the evidence we have so far on the health benefits of a group of compounds (called flavanones) found in citrus.

Pilot study sheds light on curcumin’s potential influence on gut microbiota

24-Sep-2018 By Adi Menayang

Results from a new clinical trial suggests that curcuminoids found in turmeric modulate the composition and population of gut bacteria, potentially offering health benefits to the host.

Probiota Americas 2018 in Miami

Pilot study sheds light on probiotics’ potential as novel therapy for depression symptoms

18-Jun-2018 By Adi Menayang

Building on previous studies on the gut-brain axis, PhD candidate Caroline Wallace postulates that probiotics consumption may modulate depression symptoms.

The shared microbiome: Touch and signs of affection linked to nourished gut ecosystem

08-Dec-2017 By Will Chu

Gut bacteria appears to thrive with regular physical contact, suggests new animal data that shows ‘huddling’ actions lead to a synchronised microbiome.

Omega-3 may keep your gut bacteria in balance: Mouse data

04-Dec-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Mice deprived of omega-3 in their diet experience significant disruption to their gut bacteria make-up, new data suggests from the APC Microbiome Institute suggests.

Study explores how composition and function of gut microbiota changes during day

06-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The composition and function of the microbiota in the human gut changes throughout the day, with links to dietary and bathroom habits. The findings may have implications for the design of future probiotic clinical trials.

Could curcumin benefit gut diversity and prevent post-menopausal weight gain?

24-Oct-2017 By Tim Cutcliffe

Curcumin may help reverse decreases in gut bacteria diversity after ovariectomy, according to a recent rodent study in Nutrients.

When formulating probiotics for children, functional foods might not be the best delivery format, expert argues

28-Sep-2017 By Adi Menayang

As more brands incorporate nutritional ingredients into foods and beverages to meet consumer demand for functional foods, one probiotic expert discourages the practice for brands formulating for children and teenagers.

Agave fibers show gut health and weight management potential

27-Sep-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Extracts from agave may boost the diversity of the gut microbiota and help promote weight management, says a new study using lab mice.

Could faecal microbiota transplantation be used to tackle asthma?

31-Aug-2017 By Will Chu

Faecal microbiota transplantation is arguably more effective in managing asthma than current treatments and even probiotics, say two scientists, who call for more research into its use.

Athletes and the gut microbiota: Can we mine for new probiotics?

10-Jul-2017 By Stephen Daniells

The gut microbiomes of athletes are more diverse than non-athletes, and scientists at Harvard are predicting that new probiotics derived from athletic microbiomes could be hitting the market within two years.