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Special Edition: Probiotics
The probiotic sector continues to fascinate scientists in many realms. The little bugs play a key role in maintaining a healthy microbiota and influencing numerous health end points. From general gut health, to immune support, skin health, weight management, cholesterol control, infant health, cognitive function and mood, the research continues to build. In this special edition NutraIngredients looks at some of that science and how it translates into a commercial world where claim restrictions are tight but opportunities can be vast. | |
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Leading scientists urge UK government to re-examine gutâs role in coronavirus The UKâs most prominent scientists are asking the countryâs health secretary Matt Hancock to assess the role of the gut microbiome in coronavirus citing evidence that points to its impact on susceptibility and recovery from the disease... Read Probiotics with 'top-performing' Lactobacillus strains may improve vaginal health Vaginal Lactobacillus bacterial strains largely perform better than strains currently used for vaginal health, according ot a new study from South Africa... Read Non-dairy fermented beverages show promise as probiotic and prebiotic carriers: Review Legumes, cereals, pseudocereals, fruits, and vegetables show much promise as transport mediums for probiotics, prebiotics, and bioactive compounds to the gut at concentrations that prove beneficial, says researchers... Read Probiotic consolidation: Chr Hansen to acquire UAS Labs for $530 million Denmarkâs Chr. Hansen Holding A/S has today entered into an agreement with the owners of Wisconsin-based UAS Laboratories LLC to acquire 100% of the B2B probiotics company... Read ADM supports clinical trial into effects of probiotic supplements for COVID-19 patients in hospital care ADM and Hospital de Sagunto, one of the largest medical centers in the Valencia region of Spain have partnered on a clinical trial into the effects of using a food supplement containing live microbial strains to promote gut microbiome balance and help improve health functions related to outcomes for COVID-19 patients in high-risk groups... Read AGA issues guidelines for probiotics for sick, at-risk populations The American Gastroenterological Association has released guidelines for a range of conditions, with strong support for necrotizing enterocolitis in infants and for the prevention of C. difficile infection in adults and children who take antibiotics... Read OptiBiotix Health subsidiary inks UK probiotics distribution deal ProBiotix Health, a subsidiary of UK microbiome firm OptiBiotix Health announces a distribution deal with Cambridge Commodities (CCL) for its LPLDL ingredient and the dietary supplement CholBiomex3... Read Fermented food-based lactic acid bacteria linked to gut microbiome health Fermented foods can be regarded as a possible source of Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) adding additional probiotic properties to the gut microbiome, according to a team of scientists... Read |
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