Digestive Health

Pharmachem Laboratories is now measuring its probiotic products with flow cytometry, a method than it says is faster, less expensive, and more accurate than traditional plating.

Pylopass, a digestive-health ingredient made from inactivated Lactobacillus reuteri cells, enters the U.S. market for the first time this month under the Life Extension brand.

Virun NutraBiosciences says its new emulsions and powders were created with technology that “bind proteins to probiotics which helps stabilize and increase the survivability of traditional strains.”

New studies on probiotics for brain health and mood, dental health, skin health, and heart health

Hyperbiotics (Henderson, NV) released its new PRO-Pets formula, an “ultra-tiny,” beef-flavored tablet for dogs and cats that combines six probiotic strains.

In North America, sales of probiotic supplements will outpace sales of all other kinds of supplements, including glucosamine, combination dietary supplements, protein supplements, CoQ10, omega-3s, and eye-health supplements, says Euromonitor.

The company says it was especially important to offer organic options, “with the explosive demand for organic dietary options ever increasing.”

Initial study findings suggest probiotic strain GanedenBC30 may increase digestibility of pea, rice, and soy proteins.

The short-chain fructooligosaccharide not only serves as a fiber source but also provides functional health benefits as well as formulating benefits such as sugar reduction because the ingredient is 30% as sweet as sugar

Ingredion’s new Versafibe series of insoluble dietary fibers are aimed at offering low cost-in-use solutions for a variety of product types with “little to no impact on product texture, flavor, and color.”

The scientists at probiotic supplier Dupont Nutrition & Health (Wilmington, DE) say they have developed testing methodology that makes it easier to identify the bacterial strains in a multi-strain blend.

Enzyme marketers are making a concerted effort to extend the reach of enzymes with innovative, condition-specific blends targeting everything from sports nutrition to pet health.

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Past preclinical studies have suggested Lactobacillus acidophilus may be effective in breaking down lactose, but a new human clinical study is the first to investigate its ability to offer relief from symptoms of lactose intolerance.

The announcement comes just a few months after LactoSpore received a “no questions” letter from FDA regarding its Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) submission.

It may be easy to think of fiber as a uniform category of ingredients, but is soluble fiber getting the attention it deserves?

Recent research findings shared by Sabinsa suggest its LactoSpore probiotic strain is safe for human consumption and remains consistent over multiple years of commercial production.

Fiber suppliers at this year’s Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting & Food Expo told Nutritional Outlook that while they are confident FDA will eventually consider their ingredients to be dietary fibers, the path to FDA approval is unclear.

A new animal study suggests EpiCor yeast fermentate significantly reduces the likelihood of damage to the gut lining caused by heat stress.

Fruit d’Or’s new gummy includes 250 mg of Cran Naturelle cranberry prebiotic powder and one billion CFUs of Sabinsa’s LactoSpore probiotic.

Consumers may still be relatively unaware of prebiotics, but suppliers believe this potent powerhouse will one day get the attention it deserves.

The digestive-health market is thriving. Experts explain why probiotics and low-FODMAP diets are growing their slice of the pie.

The company says the addition of probiotics allows the products to support digestive and immune health and to enhance protein absorption.

Cranberry powder acts as a powerful prebiotic source to feed LactoSpore’s beneficial bacteria.

The companies expect the probiotic will largely be sold through pharmacies.

The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.

LactoSpore is a hardy, shelf-stable probiotic strain suited for use in a variety of foods and beverages, including baked goods and coffee.

The new Bacillus subtilis MB40 from BIO-CAT Microbials is resilient enough for premixes, powders, and baking mixes, with research underway for its use in drinks and extruded foods.

Children with IBS who consumed psyllium for six weeks experienced a greater reduction in mean number of pain episodes than a placebo group, researchers report.

Research on dietary supplements for the elderly is progressing, but we can always use more of it.