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Gut conditioning may be key to optimizing gut health, alongside probiotics and prebiotics Dr. Wilbert Sybesma, founder of consultancy firm Microbiome Solutions, spoke at NutraIngredients’ Probiota event earlier this month about the importance of gut conditioning for gut health. He explained that gut conditioning involves creating the right environment for beneficial microbes to grow in […]

A recent study conducted by Duke Health in North Carolina suggests that probiotics could provide a level of protection against COVID-19 for those who are not vaccinated. The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial that showed probiotics significantly delayed COVID-19 infections and reduced symptoms in unvaccinated individuals exposed to […]

Yogurt is more than just a delicious snack; it’s a powerhouse of health benefits, especially for the digestive system when it contains live cultures, or probiotics. These friendly bacteria are beneficial for our gut health, contributing to its regularity and overall wellness.   The Power of Probiotics Probiotics have been gaining considerable attention for their […]

Gut health is a hot topic in wellness today for good reason. A healthy gut can significantly impact your body’s functions. However, navigating the best foods for gut health, natural gut health improvement, and managing bad gut bacteria can be overwhelming. To make things easier, let’s break down the basics of gut health. At the […]

What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms found in certain foods and dietary supplements that offer health benefits when consumed. These microorganisms, which can be bacteria or yeasts like Saccharomyces boulardii, are considered “good” because they help balance out the potentially harmful bacteria in your gut and other parts of your body. By increasing the […]

As more and more pet owners grapple with the issue of obesity, it turns out that our furry companions may also be facing health risks. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Society for Microbiology suggests a promising solution: probiotics, specifically found in bio yogurts and related foods, can aid in weight […]

Yeast infections are a common issue for many women, affecting about 75 out of every 100 females during their lifetime. Researchers have been exploring new treatments to swiftly restore balance in the vagina, and one promising approach is the use of probiotics, live microorganisms. There is potential for probiotics to aid in rebalancing and alleviating […]

Last year, Chr. Hansen conducted a global survey to explore consumer perceptions of probiotics in food, focusing on their understanding and preferences. The results are now available. Probiotics, defined as live microorganisms offering health benefits when consumed adequately, are typically ingested in amounts around one billion colony forming units (CFUs). Historically, health benefits have been […]

Gut bacteria are increasingly recognized as crucial contributors to overall health. In a recent study, researchers from Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital revealed a potential breakthrough in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis (MS), through bioengineered probiotics. Published in the journal Nature, the study unveils a probiotic designed to effectively suppress autoimmunity in […]

A recent randomized trial has shown that administering probiotics to patients with both Parkinson’s disease and constipation for a duration of 3 months not only positively impacted their gut microbiome but also led to improvements in nonmotor symptoms like sleep, fatigue, and constipation. Dr. Valentina Leta, the presenter of the study at the International Congress […]