Digestive Health

The approvals make Probio’Stick the “first and only probiotic with approved health claims in the gut-brain axis area” in Canada, according to Lallemand.

Probi has acquired a license for two probiotics strains from Swedish biotech company Probac for use in functional foods and dairy products especially.

Researchers also found that soy protein ingredients may reduce concentrations of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and atherogenic lipoprotein particles compared to whey protein.

Formulators are increasingly interested in combining enzymes with probiotics, but what are the challenges?

From bean chips to “bites,” here are some of the latest trends in healthy snacks.

Melt, the company behind the new Probiotic Melt Organic Buttery Spread, is marketing the product as good for digestive and immune health.

New stability data on Sabinsa’s LactoSpore suggests the probiotic retains viability in baked foods, peanut butter, coffee, chocolate fudge, vegetable oil, and more.

Researchers say it is the first time a synthetic GOS complex has been shown to have an anti-inflammatory intestinal effect that is functionally similar to human milk.

Which emerging markets for probiotics should we keep an eye on?

Researchers at UCLA found PrecticX may modify gut microbiota in both healthy and over-weight populations.

JÙS by Julie, a maker of healthy juices and shots, has unveiled the first-ever cold-brew coffee containing probiotics.

Drinking yogurts and fermented beverages are moving forward with new formats and target markets, says Innova Market Insights.

EU products containing Beneo’s chicory root fiber inulin can now carry a proprietary digestive health claim, as well as general health-related well-being claims.

Two healthy beverage newcomers are turning heads-with barley and pickle.

Researchers found that patented probiotic Ganeden BC30 was able to survive the manufacturing and preparation of pasta without affecting the characteristics of the pasta.

The supplements industry is surviving-even thriving-in a difficult year.

Ever multifunctional, fiber has found its sweet spot.

A new study suggests fucoidan may be effective at dislodging bacteria that causes chronic stomach inflammation, peptic ulcer diseases, and gastric cancers.

Relizorb, a “first-of-its kind digestive enzyme cartridge designed to mimic the normal pancreatic function,” recently received FDA approval.

“The conflict between a high iron requirement and the risk of side effects when using high doses of iron supplement can only be solved in one way-by improving the iron uptake," says Probi AB.

A look back at some of the year’s most impactful research on dietary supplement ingredients.

An upcoming study will explore how brain changes affect the gut microbiome in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.

A new study offers the “largest dataset ever published from a randomized, placebo-controlled study on the effect of probiotics on bowel function,” says Chr. Hansen.

Fruit d’Or Nutraceuticals announces two new launches and a new cranberry dossier.

Bayer’s FTC legal battle triumph underscores the rightful difference between dietary supplements and drugs.

A soon-to-be published study suggests ibSium may reduce abdominal pain and discomfort in people suffering from IBS.

Mental and hormonal health may be the future of the probiotics market, but is the research there yet?

Step aside, pre- and probiotics. There is another chapter to the digestive-health story called “plusbiotics,” says GCI Nutrients.

DSM calls Tolerase G “the first and the only digestive enzyme demonstrated to effectively break down residual gluten in the stomach.”

Lesaffre has licensed ibSium exclusively in Canada to a company called Medical Futures Inc., which plans to launch an IBS product in the near future.