Digestive Health

The market is primed for gut health formulations that offer the best of both worlds. But research needs to catch up.

OmniActive Health Technologies announces the independent conclusion of GRAS for Gingever.

Turmeric and curcumin research uncovers new gems.

SnackSmart Fruit & Fibre gummies is the first consumer-facing product in the company’s online store to contain the functional fiber and mineral blend, WellBiome.

Eagle Genomics, creator of network life sciences platforms, announced a new partnership with the Earlham Institute (Norwich, UK) to further tools for analyzing microbiome research data.

AB-Biotics' AB-Kolicare is composed of a mix of Bifidobacterium longum CECT7894 (KABP042) and Pediococcus pentosaceus CECT8330 (KABP041).

Trademarked InstaKombu, the ingredient is a spray-dried, fermented powder that offers good solubility and taste for a range of applications.

Prebiotic supplier FrieslandCampina Ingredients and probiotic yeast and bacteria ingredient supplier Lallemand Health Solutions worked together to create Pro-Digest Health Shot and Pro-Digest Bowel Support shots.

The foods associated with significantly lower systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure were berries and red wine. Higher intakes of apples, pears, and peppers were associated with lower pulse pressure.

It’s an exciting time to be in the gut health market.

For the Biome wins Nexty Award for its Gut-Lung Therapy supplement.

The Extra line is a new line of drinkable probiotics from Bio-K Plus.

More labeling transparency, strain specificity, and research is needed to strengthen the evidence linking probiotics with health benefits, said two experts at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference last week.

Microbiome testing alone may not be mature enough to provide actionable information in devising lifestyle and nutrition interventions, says the recent paper.

Yemoja Ltd to partners with Migal Galilee Research Institute to identify micro algae-sourced compounds to support inflammatory bowel diseases.

A proprietary strain from Lallemand may help improve self control, and reduce cravings, while also supported mood during diet-induced weight loss.

The new educational program will share the latest science on dietary fibers with health clinicians, nutritionists, and food and beverage industry professionals across Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.

New survey from Kerry shows that probiotic awareness globally, is up.

Cognition, immunity, and pet nutrition are just some of the exciting new categories where prebiotics can make a mark.

The company says this clinical study is the first to show germination of a spore-forming probiotic in vivo.

The study found that FrieslandCampina’s Biotis SleepWell ingredient reduced cortisol levels and modulated the microbiome in favor of bacteria associated with better sleep and less stress.

Prenexus Health raised $23 million to expand production capacity of its PreneXOS prebiotic ingredient.

Most recently, patents were awarded in Australia, Canada, Europe, and the U.S.

Biosearch’s ingredients will be folded into Kerry’s global ProActive Health ingredient portfolio.

Up to 80% of LifyWheat’s fiber content is resistant starch, which not only helps fulfill fiber intake but also offers such health benefits as controlling postprandial glycemic response to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, helping maintain a healthy microbiome, and improving intestinal immunity and digestion.

The new Kaged Muscle product, Pro-biotic Premium Performance, is marketed to enhance endurance, reduce fatigue, and promote gut health.

NZMP to expand the application range of its proprietary probiotic strains.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes launched website to educate consumers about its DE111 line of probiotics.

Biomerica's signs five-year distribution agreement with Canadian partner to market new test to detect H. pylori bacteria, called hp+detect.

The claims include, “Source of antioxidant probiotic” and “Source of antioxidant probiotic in elite athletes.”