Digestive Health

Ray Matulka, PhD, director of toxicology for the Burdock Group, will discuss the regulatory boundaries for probiotics as supplements and foods in the United States.

Probiotics Workshop guest speaker Sunita Kumar gave us a birds’-eye view of what we can expect from the emerging microbiome sphere moving forward.

Pharmachem is sponsoring a seminar to discuss the benefits of its Microbac technology and probiotic research on new health areas.

A new study out of Tasmania suggests the seaweed extract may have potential to alleviate ulcerative colitis.

Are enzymes derived from gluten-containing sources truly gluten-free?

High-protein products are only as effective as the enzymes that optimize them.

A new study suggests gold and green kiwifruit supplements may promote bowel health in healthy people.

Probiotics turn to new marketing platforms.

Keep your eye on expected performers as well as the unexpected, such as opportunities in oral care and household cleaners, says Mintel.

Cranberries show versatility with assist from some helpful bacteria.

Functional ingredients supplier AIDP ventures into the digestive health market with a new prebiotic ingredient, PrecticX.

CranNaturelle cranberry powder may be a more effective prebiotic for Sabinsa's LactoSpore than commonly used prebiotics such as fructooligosachharides (FOS).

The goal is to create smaller particle sizes that do not require a capsule carrier.

How are regulatory concerns in a number of regions, most notably the EU, changing the marketing of digestive-health products?

Nondigestible oligosaccharides act as prebiotics. But are some more effective than others?

Non-spore-formers can benefit from the higher stability spore-formers provide during harsh manufacturing conditions.

Bioligo GL 5700 IMF remains stable during high-temperature processing and low-pH applications.

Canadian researchers are planning an extensive review of applicable turmeric studies.

A yearlong study on celiacs finds gluten may be responsible for cognitive problems in this population group.

According to study researchers, the nanoparticles in dietary supplement drinks may decrease the number of villi in the small intestine.

Finally, Europe gets its first probiotic health claim approved. Could this pave the way to an EU claim?

The latest study on aloe probiotics suggests these bacterial strains could remain alive throughout the human digestive tract.

Agave isn't just for preparing tequila. It's a rich source of inulin that, until recently, was lacking clinical trials on digestive health.

A long-term consumption study brings us closer to the answer.

Are some oat varieties less immunogenic than others?

Enzymes for health and beyond

Learn about synbiotics (pre- and probiotics) at a November 16 post-show event.

GoodBelly now uses gluten-free oat flour for some of its probiotic drinks.

Which pet health ingredients are making headlines this year?

ChlorXyme is a combination of green food ingredients and proteolytic enzymes.