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10 Macro Trends from SupplySide West 2023

Ingredient suppliers showcase the latest science, consumer insights, and more to drive innovation in 2024.

December 18, 2023

More than 1,400 exhibitors gathered in Las Vegas for the 2023 edition of SupplySide West (SSW) and Food ingredients North America (FiNA) to showcase their latest science and innovations. Find out what's new and what's next.

IPA to Spotlight "Women of Wisdom"

June 2, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

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.

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Probiotics and Prebiotics: Addressing Lactose Intolerance

May 31, 2023

International Probiotics Association

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.

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Probiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting Gut Health? IPA Weighs In

The "hype" surrounding probiotics is actually backed by research, IPA says...and includes the findings to back this up.

April 19, 2023

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

“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.

Sperm Health: Role of Semen Microbes

August 16, 2022

International Probiotics Association

One lone sperm is needed to reach a woman’s ova (egg) to set the stage for human reproduction. Even though healthy male ejaculate (about 2-4 mL) contains as many as 800 million sperm, many men struggle with infertility. Fewer than 15 million sperm per mL of semen is considered a...

Healthy Aging and the Microbiome

March 29, 2022

International Probiotics Association

The world's population is aging rapidly, bringing extreme burdens to public healthcare systems. Frailty and premature death affect many elderly people, but not all. People age differently. FYI: Frailty has been defined as “a state of increased vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis after a stressor event, which increases the...

A Role for Probiotics in Hair Loss?

December 22, 2021

International Probiotics Association

Thinning scalp hair shouldn’t be a big deal, given that its primary job—to protect against cold and sun—is easily satisfied with a hat or sunscreen. But a thick shiny head of hair also signals health and fertility in the mammalian kingdom, a role that is upended by age and disease...

Acute Kidney Injury: A Role for Prebiotics & Probiotics?

October 18, 2021

International Probiotics Association

In acute kidney injury (AKI), the kidneys suddenly fail and are no longer able to sustain their vital functions. This is a serious life-threatening emergency, but is generally considered treatable and reversible, often without long-term consequences in individuals with no other comorbidities. AKI typically occurs in patients living with...

IPA World Congress Taking Place Virtually

May 28, 2021

WholeFoods Magazine Staff

Virtual—On June 15-17, 2021, IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas 2021 Digital Summit will take place virtually with a focus on prebiotics, probiotics, and microbiome modulation for better human health. Topics to be covered over the three-day event include: The potential of artificial intelligence and microbial intelligence The latest developments...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the Gut Microbiome

April 15, 2021

International Probiotics Association

One of the most common endocrine disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects about 5% to 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. Associated with multiple chronic diseases as well as infertility and pregnancy complications, PCOS is in need of better understanding and therapies. To that end, a relationship between PCOS...