Microbiome

Soil… the next frontier?

Soil… the next frontier?

By Oliver Morrison

From gut health to mental health and immune system health, the growing understanding of the link between soil health and human health is driving development of new technologies in agriculture that aim to improve both soil quality and human wellbeing. But...

The unique signatures of the aging gut and what it means for health

The unique signatures of the aging gut and what it means for health

By Lauren Nicolle

The human gut microbiome undergoes significant changes throughout the lifespan, with research suggesting that gut microbiome ‘signatures’ in older adults appear to be distinct from those seen in young people. But how is this linked to health and longevity?

The premiumization of oral care and the microbiome

The premiumization of oral care and the microbiome

By Kirsty Doolan

The oral care category is seeing increased innovation in relation to the health and balance of the oral microbiome, with a focus on the wider implications on systemic health and wellness.

What to expect at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2025

What to expect at the IPA World Congress + Probiota 2025

By Olivia Haslam

The countdown begins for the highly anticipated IPA World Congress + Probiota 2025, hailed as “the leading event in microbiome innovation” and taking place in Copenhagen’s Bella Center from Feb. 5 to 7.

Akkermansia shows promise for respiratory health: RCT

Akkermansia shows promise for respiratory health: RCT

By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplementation with a heat-killed Akkermansia strain may improve scores related to breathlessness and cough for people with respiratory symptoms, says a new study from Korea.

Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances

Anabio breakthrough opens door to probiotic enumeration advances

By Stephen Daniells

Ireland’s AnaBio has developed a method that allows for consistent correlations to be made between encapsulated probiotic counts via plating and flow cytometry, an advance which could facilitate the adoption of faster and more precise flow cytometry...

Coffee drinkers have distinct gut microbiomes

Coffee drinkers have distinct gut microbiomes

By Asia Sherman

Researchers have discovered a metabolic link between coffee and a specific bacterium in the gut that may help to explain the health benefits associated with one of the world’s most popular beverages.

From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life

From babies to boomers: How HMO benefits extend throughout life

By Stephen Daniells

The benefits of human milk oligosaccharides are most associated with infants, but a recent study reported that they improve body composition in overweight adults. These exciting ingredients are poised to offer significant benefits at all lifestages.

LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system

LifeVantage revels in 'activation era' with debut of GLP-1 system

By Danielle Masterson

Nutrigenomics company LifeVantage is turning down food noise by turning up GLP-1 production. The company just launched its MindBody GLP-1 System, a dual product offering that includes MB Core and MB Enhance, which work together to activate natural GLP-1...

Biohm and ADM partner on microbiome formulation for women

Biohm and ADM partner on microbiome formulation for women

By Claudia Adrien

Microbiome company Biohm Technologies has joined forced with nutrition multinational ADM to launch a new data-driven microbiome formulation called Vivifem, formulated for women between the ages of 45 and 65.

Seed Health enters first retail partnership

Seed Health enters first retail partnership

By Danielle Masterson

Today microbiome science company Seed Health announced its debut at all Target stores nationwide and online, marking its entry into big-box retail.

Probiotic combination may boost liver function: Study

Probiotic combination may boost liver function: Study

By Stephen Daniells

A combination of three probiotic strains with or without a postbiotic may reduce levels of liver enzymes and support liver health and function, says a new study from Glac Biotech Co. in Taiwan.

Beauty meets wellness: Emerging trends in nutricosmetics

Beauty meets wellness: Emerging trends in nutricosmetics

By Danielle Masterson

CosmeticsDesign-USA and NutraIngredients-USA's recent webinar explored the latest trends in the nutricosmetics industry. With the merging of beauty and wellness gaining popularity, market data suggests consumers are seeking more holistic ingestible...

Weizmannia coagulans relieves constipation via microbiome modulation

Weizmannia coagulans relieves constipation via microbiome modulation

By Nikki Hancocks

Weizmannia coagulans BC99 (formerly Bacillus coagulans) reduced the symptoms of constipation via the modulation of Bifidobacterium and Ruminococcus impacting metabolic pathways that impact metabolism and inflammation, according to new research.

Experts discuss relative risks of probiotics for preterm infants

Experts discuss relative risks of probiotics for preterm infants

By Olivia Haslam

Giving preterm infants probiotics comes with relative risks so research is needed to help make this common procedure in low-risk cases, according to experts speaking at the recent International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP)...

Dietary supplement industry reacts to GLP-1 era

Dietary supplement industry reacts to GLP-1 era

By Danielle Masterson

J.P. Morgan Research predicts that there will be 30 million GLP-1 users in the U.S. by 2030—about 9% of the population. The dietary supplement industry is actively responding to the opportunities presented by the GLP-1 era, with a focus on innovation,...