Explore the relationship between the gut microbiome and extreme aging, in addition to the potential of probiotics in extending the human lifespan.

Natural products ingredient suppliers share the science on branded ingredients to help support wellbeing.

Whereas poor lifestyle practices and multiple disorders can cause constipation, involvement of the gut microbiota suggests a role for probiotics in alleviating the condition. In this blog, IPA explores the literature for evidence of their effectiveness and potential clinical applications.  

In recent years, probiotics and prebiotics have attracted substantial attention because of their potential to promote lactose digestion and decrease gastrointestinal symptoms. This overview briefly summarizes the research in this regard.

In this keynote from the Naturally Informed virtual event Microbiome: Mastering the Market, Gastroenterologist Dr. Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, MBBS, BSc Psychology, MRCP, Winner MasterChefUK 2017 and Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Kitchen Prescription, makes the argument that the kitchen is where you find your prescription for good health, not the contents of the pharmacists cupboard.

In this keynote session from the Naturally Informed virtual event Microbiome: Mastering the Market, Dr. Harriët Schellekens discusses cutting-edge science on Mining of the Microbiome for Metabolic and Mental Health.

“Probiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting your gut health” according to an article in The Washington Post. The International Probiotics Association (IPA) critical response team issued a response to the article, noting that the "hype" surrounding probiotics is actually backed by research.