In acute kidney injury (AKI), the kidneys suddenly fail and are no longer able to sustain their vital functions. This is a serious life-threatening emergency, but is generally considered treatable and reversible, often without long-term consequences in individuals with no other comorbidities. AKI typically occurs in patients living with...
Pasadena, TX—Kaneka Probiotics has completed the self-affirmation process to qualify its Floradapt Brain Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) in accordance with FDA guidance regarding independent GRAS conclusions, according to a press release. DR7 is intended to work along the gut-brain axis, promoting healthy brain metabolism by...
DAH! has expanded its product lineup with Lassi, a Yogurt Smoothie in vanilla, plain, alphonso mango, strawberry, and peach flavors. The 32 oz smoothies are slow-cultured, made with real fruit and contain 15 billion probiotics. www.dahlicious.com...
Bio-K Plus International Inc. has launched the Extra line, a new line of functional drinkable probiotics. The product offers a high probiotic content, 80 billion CFU, with a protein base of fermented oats and pumpkin seeds blended with scientifically supported ingredients, all in the form of drinkable probiotic products. biokplus.com...
CHI Kitchen has added Spicy Kimchi Pickles and Sesame Slaw to join its line of vegan kimchi varieties. Both products are vegan, probiotic, gluten-free, low-sugar, and low-calorie. 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, chikitchen.com...
City of Industry, CA—AIDP, Inc. has announced that BeautyOLIGO, from Neo Cremar Co. Ltd., has been granted a Natural Health Product Number (NPN) by Health Canada. Natural health products cannot be sold in Canada unless they have been reviewed by Health Canada and, once approved, are licensed with a NPN.
Newborns have been found to have good tolerance for two specific probiotic strains, according to a study published in Pediatric Research. A press release from Probi, which supplied the probiotics for the study, explains that infants are born with a low microbial count in the digestive tract, leaving them susceptible...
Beloit, WI—Demand for probiotics is growing along with increased interest in digestive health, according to a survey from Kerry. The survey was given to 13,072 people globally. All respondents had responsibility for grocery purchasing decisions. Some findings: Consumers ranked digestive health third on their list of reasons to purchase healthy...
Life Extension has released FLORASSIST Daily Bowel Regularity. The supplement contains Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, a probiotic strain shown to encourage and maintain bowel regularity and comfort and to defend against occasional constipation, the company says. www.lifeextension.com...
Kaged Muscle and Lonza have introduced Pro-biotic Premium Performance, a supplement made with TWK10 sports probiotic, for endurance and active living. Originally sourced from Taiwanese kimchi, this unique form of the L. plantarum strain addresses athletes' health, performance and endurance at all levels. The product is formulated using the Capsugel...
