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Experts discuss relative risks of probiotics for preterm infants
As consultant neonatal pediatrician Janet Berrington explained during a panel discussion at the event in Cork, Ireland, probiotics have long been considered a beneficial addition to the healthcare of preterm infants, especially in preventing life-threatening conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). The panel—which included pediatric medical professionals and representatives from Biotic Solutions Consulting and the NEC UK…
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Evonik’s probiotic blend improves gluten digestion: Study
The study published in the journal Microbiology Spectrum investigated the gluten-degrading activity of a probiotic blend of seven Lactobacillus and Bacillus strains supplied by German Manufacturer Evonik (marketed as ‘In Vivo Biotics Gluten Tolerance’). The placebo-controlled trial involving 70 healthy volunteers, found that the probiotic enhanced gluten digestion compared to placebo when participants were fed increasing quantities of gluten over 42…
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Probiotic and saffron a ‘valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control’
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DMT-1) is a metabolic disorder, mainly of autoimmune origin, characterized by hyperglycemia (where the level of sugar in blood is too high) caused by a lack of insulin secretion. The possibilities of saffron in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and myocardial damage have been highlighted in experimental studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. But the…
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Gut health watch: What’s the latest on gut health in food and beverages?
The gut health trend, and by extension the gut health industry, has undergone an astronomic rise, over the past decade. Where once upon a time, the gut was a subject discussed solely by dieticians and doctors, now it is the part of the common vernacular and fuels a billion-dollar industry worldwide. We look at all…
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How brands are capitalising on gut health
The gut health trend is here to stay. And unlike other trends (plant-based I’m looking at you) it shows no signs of slowing. So why is the gut health trend so successful and how have manufacturers turned it into the gold mine it’s become? Why has the gut health trend become so popular? By now,…
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Consuming foods rich in live microbes may prevent muscle loss
Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle mass that is associated with increased risk of falls and fractures, cognitive impairment and reduced survival. According to a recent review, the prevalence of sarcopenia ranges from 8% to 36% in people under the age of 60 and 10% to 27% in those 60 and over. Risk factors include poor nutrition,…
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SynBalance receives top scores for menopausal vaginal health ingredient
The Italian probiotic manufacturer’s combination of L. plantarum-PBS067, L. rhamnosus-LRH020 and B.lactis-BL050 bacterial strains have been shown to exhibit antimicrobial activity against urogenital infections and bacterial vaginosis and restore the vaginal microbiota. It has also been found to improve the relative abundance of Lactobacillus to reduce inflammation and reverse dysbiosis; a common occurrence in women’s health conditions such as menopause. The expert judging panel…
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SynBalance receives top scores for menopausal vaginal health ingredient
The Italian probiotic manufacturer’s blend of L. plantarum-PBS067, L. rhamnosus-LRH020 and B.lactis-BL050 bacterial strains have been shown to exhibit antimicrobial activity against urogenital infections and bacterial vaginosis and restore the vaginal microbiota. It has also been found to improve the relative abundance of Lactobacillus to reduce inflammation and reverse dysbiosis; a common occurrence in women’s health conditions such as menopause. The expert judging panel…
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Advanced Nutrition Programme secures patent for microbiome skin supplement
The patent for ‘Skin Clear Biome’ covers three claims linked to the appearance and condition of the skin based on emerging research into the gut-skin connection. The formula includes specific strains of bacteria and yeast; Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Lactobacillus Helveticus, Saccharomyces Boulardii (a yeast found in previous research to be beneficial for skin health) and zinc to contribute to the maintenance of…
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Personalised nutrition: What do consumers really think of this new trend?
Personalised nutrition has gained a huge amount of attention in recent years and has already proven to be hugely profitable for companies providing it as a service. In fact business intelligence platform, Statista, valued the global personalised nutrition market at an estimated 8.2 billion US dollars in 2020 and expects that figure to double by…