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‘Biotics Trends Driving Demand in 2026

Advances in research have paved the way for the next generation of targeted and personalized interventions to support the gut ecosystem.

August 27, 2025

Jennifer Joseph

Microbiome science has entered a new, more sophisticated phase. Catch up on the latest.

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Naturally Informed Education

Gut-Brain Connection: Could the Gut Be the Key to Your Happiness?

Discover the evidence-based probiotic strains that have support for altering mental status.

July 3, 2024

WholeFoods Magazine Contributor

Explore the significance of the gut brain axis and how this bi-directional communication affects neurotransmitters and hormones and interacts with various aspects of the human body and mental health.

Bringing the Microbiome Into BALANCE

Consumers are investing in the health of their microbiome more than ever. Industry insiders reveal the scientific breakthroughs driving demand and strategies to capitalize on soaring growth in this lucrative category.

June 28, 2023

Jennifer Joseph

Consumers are investing in the health of their microbiome more than ever. Industry insiders reveal the scientific breakthroughs driving demand and strategies to capitalize on soaring growth in this lucrative category.

Mechanistic Mining of the Microbiome for Metabolic and Mental Health

May 24, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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.

Probiotics for obsessive-compulsive disorder?

January 27, 2021

International Probiotics Association

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a debilitating condition characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts and ideas (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions). Treatment strategies often fall short. A new direction has emerged in that expanding evidence suggests brain development and function is linked to the gut microbiome. Along with conveying potential biomarkers, the gut...