The International Probiotics Association (IPA), a partner of Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), announced a collaboration profiling IPA’s "Women of Wisdom" in podcast interviews with women in leadership roles within IPA and IPA member companies.

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.

It had been three-and-a-half years since the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) had last met in person. It was a refreshing change to see familiar faces in person among the delegates assembling for the Nutrition Committee meeting in Düsseldorf, Germany the week of March 6-10, 2023. 

The beauty industry has come back in strides

Gnosis by Lesaffre releases a new product in their probiotic range, LifeinU L.Rhamnosus GG 350. 

“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.

Nordic Naturals is launching Nordic Flora a probiotic line designed to address multiple health needs, including healthy gut biodiversity, regularity, women’s urinary tract health, and immune system function.

There's a lot happening in the natural products industry. Find out about the latest certifications, expansions, research, and more!

The wide range of supplements bearing the “supports a healthy heart” promise includes an array of ingredients focusing on several mechanisms. One of the newer and very intriguing offerings is probiotics.