Prebiotics

'Gut conditioning' an important consideration in biotic efficacy

21-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

Biotic supplements might not be enough without ‘gut conditioning’, Dr. Wilbert Sybesma, founder of consultancy firm Microbiome Solutions told the audience at NutraIngredients' Probiota event earlier this month.

Lumina Intelligence insights: What works in the world of biotics?

19-Feb-2024 By Olivia Haslam

The biotics industry is undergoing a transformation, largely directed by customer reviews, proprietary and generic ingredients, synbiotics, and personalisation, according to ecommerce insights service Lumina Intelligence.

Gut-health soda market heats up: Health-Ade launches SunSip

05-Feb-2024 By Ryan Daily

Kombucha maker Health-Ade is throwing its hat into the prebiotic soda ring again with SunSip, as consumers continue to seek out gut-health claims in the carbonated beverage category.

Probiota Day 2: State of the market, next-gen probiotics, gut-lung axis and personalisation

04-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

The second day of Probiota will feature presentations from representatives from Holland & Barrett, ResBiotic Nutrition, Thorne Healthtech, BIOHM Health and many more.

Probiota Day 1: First 1,000 Days & Skin Health

03-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

With just five weeks to go before the start of Probiota in Milan, NutraIngredients previews what attendees can expect each day of this three-day microbiome extravaganza.

Prebiotics boost iron absorption for at-risk infants: RCT

03-Jan-2024 By Stephen Daniells

Adding prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides/fructo-oligosaccharides (GOS/FOS) to iron-fortified infant cereal may boost absorption of the mineral by 60%, says a new study.

Guest Article

IPA in 2023: A significant strategic shift to embrace the biotic world

15-Dec-2023 By George Paraskevakos, MBA, IPA Executive Director

Life is like a box of chocolates, or is it? Not to challenge the expression made famous in the blockbuster hit “Forrest Gump” and reused often, but I feel once a plan is put in place with proper structure and frameworks to follow, you can have more visibility...

Synbiotic more effective for weight management over probiotic alone, study suggests

14-Dec-2023 By Olivia Brown

A new RCT reports significant reductions in visceral fat following intakes of a synbiotic containing Bifidobacterium animalis and inulin over a 12-week period, when compared to the control group.

This week: Probiotics for weight management webinar

05-Dec-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Hear from experts from BIOHM, Kaiviti Consulting, and Lumina Intelligence in a free webinar that explores the exciting potential of probiotics for weight management.

Solnul: Scientific advances + international approvals prime prebiotic to ‘become a global household name’

16-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

With a burgeoning scientific portfolio showing a unique ability to boost Akkermansia and Bifidobacteria levels, new products launching before the end of 2023, and international regulatory approvals, Solnul resistant starch “is primed to further penetrate...

Less than half of respondents understand the microbiome: Verb Biotics survey

15-Nov-2023 By Claudia Adrien

A survey of 2,157 people by microbiome start-up Verb Biotics shows that only 39% of respondents understand what the gut microbiome is. Additionally, 69% of the survey’s participants said they experienced gut health symptoms but only one in 10 gut health...

IPA chief on broader scope: ‘We want to bring clarity to a complex world’

06-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The IPA’s decision to expand beyond probiotics and cover prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics, but despite the broader scope and a new logo, the association will not be changing its name.

Olipop gets prebiotic verified via NutraStrong certification

30-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Olipop is the first beverage to join the NutraStrong prebiotic verified product certification, which is administered by SGS Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services. The new program was developed in collaboration between the Global Prebiotics...

Prebiotics consumption reduces risk of allergic rhinitis

24-Oct-2023 By Claudia Adrien

Prebiotics may reduce the risk of allergic rhinitis (AR) by 66%, compared to no prebiotic consumption, says a new study based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Myota: Meeting the market gap for targeted prebiotics

23-Oct-2023 By Olivia Brown

The health-tech startup Myota is meeting the prevalent gap for prebiotic powders within a probiotic-dominated microbiome health market, with its clinically backed blend of fibres accounting for the variability of individual microbiome compositions.

Probi-Clasado partnership yields two synbiotic concepts for SupplySide West

20-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The two new synbiotic formulations are the first launches since the Swedish probiotics player and the British prebiotic innovator announced a partnership in the summer to develop health-promoting synbiotic products.

Entries close 27th October 2023!

Deadline extended for Probiota 2024 Scientific Frontiers abstract entries

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Prebiotic peanut polyphenols may boost mood and memory: RCT

09-Oct-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The polyphenols found in peanuts may improve cognition and mood via the gut microbiome, says a new study by researchers at the University of Barcelona and funded by the Peanut Institute.

Put your start-up centre stage at our Probiota Pioneers hub

Probiota Pioneers: Calling all Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Microbiome start-ups!

12-Sep-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and present their company in Milan.

Startup Spotlight

Sports nutrition startup scores touchdown with microbiome booster

11-Sep-2023 By Olivia Haslam

NutraIngredients’ 2023 ‘Start-up Star’ competition winner Advanced Biotics brings microbiome modulation to the sports nutrition sector, offering clinically validated prebiotic-based solutions to athletes.

Study: Nutrition for gut microbiota could aid pain management

29-Aug-2023 By Olivia Haslam

A new study has concluded that biotics and the gut microbiota could hold the key to alleviating chronic pain and enhancing overall well-being.

Solnul study validates potato resistant starch for histamine reduction, gut health boost

28-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Consuming resistant starch from potato may reduce levels of histamine, an inflammatory amino acid, and improve the integrity of the gut barrier, says a new metabolomics study from Canada.

Resistant starch & gut health: Study unlocks impact of nuanced structural differences

11-Aug-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The discrete structure of resistant starch (RS) from different dietary pulses may impact the gut microbiota in different ways and may offer opportunities for targeted modulation of the gut microbiome, says a new study.

Dietary microbes & probiotic pills linked to better cognition

31-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of beneficial bacteria from fermented foods and prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements are associated with better cognition, says a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Scientific basis for the development of functional food for mental wellbeing

26-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

There is good evidence to support the development of biotic supplements and functional foods to aid mental health via the gut-brain axis, a new review has concluded.

Bimuno prebiotic may boost immune health for elite rugby players

19-Jul-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Supplementing the diet of elite athletes with prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (GOS) may reduce the duration of upper respiratory symptoms and support gut health, says a new study that may improve the athletes’ availability to train and compete.

Synbiotic launched to reduce risk of mastitis

14-Jul-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Danone has developed a synbiotic supplement for pregnant and lactating mothers to prevent the common, inflammation-driven issue of mastitis.

The NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023: And the winners are...

27-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-USA Awards were revealed this morning (July 12) during a live broadcast on NutraIngredients-USA.com...

Probi and Clasado team up for synbiotics development

08-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Swedish probiotics player Probi and British prebiotic innovators Clasado have announced a partnership to develop health-promoting synbiotic products.

Probiota Americas Day 3: Women’s health, Scientific Frontiers, Probiota Pioneers, LBPs, & Quorum Sensing

01-Jun-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific and business insights into microbiome modulation to support women’s health, LBPs, and quorum sensing, don’t wait to register!

Probiota Americas Day 2: Regulations, centenarian microbiomes, pets, & disruptive tech

31-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. With key scientific insights into the category’s most disruptive technology – A.I., CRISPR, and -omics – and a look at the microbiomes of centenarians, don’t wait to register!

Probiota Americas Day 1: CEOs, Postbiotics, and prebiotic crop breeding

30-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas is just over two weeks away. Don’t wait to register your attendance for this world-class program in Chicago!

Viome expands personalized preventative nutrition mission to Canada

16-May-2023 By Asia Sherman

Viome, a longevity and preventative healthcare company, is expanding its footprint to Canada on a quest to get to the root of health symptoms, reverse biological aging and eradicate debilitating illnesses worldwide.

Insights from Vitafoods

Prebiotic power: five-year research journey concludes “distinct effect” of cranberry polyphenols

16-May-2023 By Olivia Brown

In a Vitafoods presentation, Yves Desjardins, PhD, professor at Laval University in Quebec, discussed soon-to-be published findings on the observed prebiotic effects of cranberry polyphenols.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients unveils a holistic solution for the gut-muscle axis

11-May-2023 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The company’s three-in-one ingredient brings the benefits of protein, probiotics and prebiotic cultures and offers product manufacturers a holistic solution for the performance and active nutrition market.

Multispecies synbiotic supports weight loss and gut microbiome in obese individuals: RCT

04-May-2023 By Si Ying Thian

Synbiotic supplementation helped improve body composition, antioxidant status, and the gut microbiota of overweight and obese individuals, but had little impact on obesity.

Meet the 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers: Tiny Health, Purity IQ & Nimble Science

01-May-2023 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is pleased to announce Nimble Science, Purity IQ, and Tiny Health as our 2023 Probiota Americas Pioneers for the upcoming Probiota Americas (June 14-16).

Covid complications: synbiotic may lower risk of adverse outcomes in the vulnerable

27-Apr-2023 By Olivia Brown

The new RTC in elderly and type 2 diabetic individuals finds that in the group administered a SIM01 synbiotic formulation, there were significantly less reported adverse health outcomes.

Brands ignoring consumer emotion 'missing a trick'

26-Apr-2023 By Olivia Haslam

Gut health industry experts suggest the industry is “missing a trick” during a webinar hosted by Food Ingredients (FI) Global, as they point out purchase decisions are based on emotion, not scientific research.

‘A hugely engaged and vibrant community’: 7 reasons to attend Probiota Americas 2023

17-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Probiota Americas 2023 is just two months away! The leading event for the probiotics, prebiotics, and microbiome community is a must-attend event, and let us tell you why…

Broad Institute of MIT, NOW, FDA among first raft of speakers for Probiota Americas

12-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Today we can reveal the first wave of speakers confirmed for Probiota Americas, the must-attend conference bridging the business and science of microbiome modulation for human health.

Probiota Pioneers 2023: Deadline extension for entrepreneurial microbiome players

07-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries for the 2023 Probiota Pioneers (microbiome focused start-ups) has been extended until April 14, 2023

Danone North America on gut health and the microbiome: 'They have a bigger role than we thought'

06-Apr-2023 By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors in shaping human health. But how is our knowledge around the microbiome developing and changing in today’s landscape? Danone North America’s Miguel Freitas talks the challenges and opportunities...

Probiota Americas 2023: Deadline for Pioneers and Scientific Frontiers this week

05-Apr-2023 By Stephen Daniells

The deadline for submitting entries for the 2023 Probiota Pioneers (microbiome focused start-ups) and our Scientific Frontiers posters is this week: April 7, 2023

Deadline for entry is April 7, 2023!

Probiota Americas 2023 call for abstracts: Got groundbreaking research to shout about?

30-Mar-2023 By Stephen Daniells

Are you researching the latest state-of-the-art developments related to prebiotic, probiotic, and microbiome science relevant to human health, well-being, consumers, and industry? If so, we would like to hear from you!

Probiota Americas: Early bird discount expires this week

29-Mar-2023

With expert speakers confirmed from NOW, Nouri, Postbiotics+, Microba, Zbiotics, NC State University, FDA, Health Canada, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and more, the upcoming Probiota Americas is not to be missed.

What is next for probiotics? Consumers seek transparency, science-backed validation

29-Mar-2023 By Elizabeth Crawford

Increasing interest in health benefits from probiotics, prebiotics and their synergies is opening new markets for functional foods and beverages, but for products to take full advantage of these opportunities, they must meet consumers’ rising bar for...