By Clare Fleishman, MS, RD, for the International Probiotics Association “The hope is that restoration of the gut microbiome in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may alter the clinical progression of PD and this alteration can be accomplished by carefully designed studies using customized probiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation.” —Parkinson's...
Researchers from Duke University will be exploring the role of the microbiome in COVID-19 risk and illness. The randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, approved by Duke University Health System's Institutional Review Board, will be led by Drs. Paul Wischmeyer and Anthony Sung and will focus on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG in COVID-19 exposed...
Chino, CA—Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics announced in a press release that it has achieved Non-GMO Project Verification for 20 of its enzyme and probiotics products. Certified products include immune and gut health probiotics products such as ProbioSEB CSC3, ProbioSEB Duo, and ProbioSEB Trio. Digestive blends certified include DigeSEB, DigeSEB PB,...
Four Sigmatic has introduced Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics, a beverage blended with functional mushrooms, probiotics and prebiotics. Made with a base of Fair Trade 100% Organic Arabica Coffee from Guatemala, Mushroom Ground Coffee with Probiotics is blended with gut supporting Turkey Tail and Chaga functional mushrooms, along with 1...
Ancient Nutrition has announced a new line of SBO Probiotics featuring four offerings: Ultimate, Gut Restore, Men's and Women's supplements. The line is made with soil-based organisms (SBO) and an organic fermented blend of superfoods. It is intended to help support gut health and immune system health, the company says.
València, Spain—ADM and Hospital de Sagunto have announced a partnership for 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, according to a press release.
Petaluma, CA—AminoAlta, a branded combination of two Lactobacillus paracasei strains, can increase absorption of key amino acids in plant proteins, according to a new human study published in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins. The study was performed on 15 physically active men consumed 20g of pea protein with either AminoAlta or...
Beloit, WI—Functional ingredients can help the food service industry respond to growing consumer focus on wellness, according to a new report from probiotic brand GanedenBC30. The report, titled “Opportunities for Formulating with Probiotic Ingredients in Food Service?”, demonstrates that wellness was a growing priority for food service customers, even before...
Probiotics has a long history of human use, and cultured dairy products, for example, are traditionally consumed in several parts of the world. The FAO/WHO defines probiotics as 'Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host' (FAO/WHO, 2001). Across the globe, about 20...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Probiotics Help Marathoners Go the Distance Like most exercise, running is good for your microbes. However, a marathon (26.219 miles) can be an extreme challenge leading to gut dysbiosis, immunosuppression and respiratory problems. Clearly, care of a healthy gut microbiome is vital for an athlete’s health, training and performance.
