Los Angeles, CA—Social distancing could be preventing vital microbe exposure, according to the International Probiotics Association (IPA). “We are living in strange times,” said Jessica ter Haar, Ph.D., Scientific Director of IPA. “We try to prevent transmission of the virus, but end up avoiding all contact to be safe. At...
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...
[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.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As 2019 winds down, what issue had the most positive impact on the natural products industry—and what had the greatest negative impact? We asked the heads of industry trade associations and other industry leaders to discuss the big picture, and to weigh in on what the year to come may...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As obesity reaches epidemic numbers, our hard-working livers are suffering. This amazing organ is a multitasker par excellence: It detoxifies, builds proteins, and is crucial to metabolism. The burden of obesity complicates its job. And drugs and alcohol are no friends to our livers either. Researchers have begun unravelling the...
Speak with one voice at an international level As a member of the International Probiotics Association (IPA), you will be able to have your opinions represented through the activities organized by the IPA which target a wide audience, including global institutions, scientific communities, consumer associations but also national authorities,...
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) (1) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) (2) support and encourage responsible production and marketing of dietary supplements and functional foods that contain probiotics. Therefore, IPA and CRN have developed scientifically-based voluntary guidelines that address labeling, stability testing, and storage recommendations for probiotic-containing...
