New evidence suggests the efficacy of the probiotic LPLDL in reducing LDL cholesterol levels in hypercholesterolemic adults, according to a study published in Journal of Functional Foods. LPLDL is a strain of Lactobacillus plantarum, branded by ProBiotix. The parallel, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized pilot study investigated LPLDL in 16 hypercholesterolemic adults.
A new study has found that a branded probiotic formulation may have significant positive effects in COVID-19 patients. The clinical trial, published in Gut Microbes, used the AB21 probiotic formulation from Kaneka Group/AB-Biotics, which consists of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum strains KABP022, KABP023, and KABP033 and Pediococcus acidilactici strain KABP021. The study...
SmartyPants has debuted a Baby Probiotic for ages 0-24 months old.The liquid formula comes in a glass bottle equipped with a built-in-dropper that releases controlled drops of liquid when turned upside down, for mess-free ease-of-use. It contains P. pentosaceus KABP-041 and B. longum KABP-042, which are clinically studied to help...
Truth Bar has unveiled a new flavor: Dark Chocolate Coconut Lemon. The 45g bar contains one billion CFUs of probiotics, 250mg omega-3s from chia, and prebiotics in the form of oligosaccharides and chicory root fiber.The bar is gluten- and soy-free, vegan, and Kosher. https://truthbar.com...
Probiotics can significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting, and constipation, according to a new study, which also provided clues as to why some people experience more stomach troubles during pregnancy. "The cause of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy is unknown to this date,” said Albert T. Liu, lead...
Global Healing is bringing WholeFoods Magazine readers monthly educational and informational content. Sixth in this series: How do I choose the best probiotics? Probiotics support a number of health benefits like supporting digestion, boosting the immune system, and much more. Dr. Edward Group says a good probiotic is one of...
Thinning scalp hair shouldn’t be a big deal, given that its primary job—to protect against cold and sun—is easily satisfied with a hat or sunscreen. But a thick shiny head of hair also signals health and fertility in the mammalian kingdom, a role that is upended by age and disease...
King of Prussia, PA—The Global Retailer and Manufacturer Alliance (GRMA) has partnered with the International Probiotics Association (IPA) to establish a Probiotics Working Group to harmonize GMP requirements for probiotic dietary supplements, according to a press release. Harmonized certification for probiotics is much needed,” said George Paraskevakos, IPA Executive Director,...
Leominster, MA—Indian-American author, TV host, producer, and culinary expert Padma Lakshmi has partnered with the brand DAH! as a board advisor and brand partner. DAH! produces Lassi, an Indian yogurt smoothie that is cooked at a lower temperature for longer periods of time. According to the press release, this process...
Out of an abundance of caution, MaryRuth’s is voluntarily recalling two lots of its liquid probiotic for infants (1oz) due to possibility of contamination by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, according to a company announcement posted by FDA. P. aeruginosa is a microorganism that, if ingested, can cause infection in immunocompromised individuals or,...
