Each gummy is formulated with a combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics
May 24, 2023
Featuring probiotic strain Bacillus Subtilis DE11®, postbiotic Lactobacillus paracasei MCC1849 and the prebiotic XOS (xylooligosaccharides), this dynamic trio works in synergy to provide a multitude of benefits.
A third of US vitamin users have increased their intake since the start of the pandemic
May 17, 2023
According to new research from Mintel, among the 78% of Americans who are vitamin users, a third (34%) have increased their usage since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, including nearly half (47%) of Millennials. In line with consumers overall, Millennials say supporting their overall physical health (66%) and immune system (62%) are the top two reasons for VMS use. However, Millennials (43%) prioritize VMS use to support their mental well-being more than consumers overall (34%).
Research shows significant benefits of food supplements to alleviate constipation
May 3, 2023
Nexira has released new human trial data showing the benefit of inavea™ PURE ACACIA on transit modulation and its extreme tolerability on sensitive people with IBS.
Kemin uses SupplySide East to showcase functional ingredients line
April 12, 2023
Kemin Industries will exhibit at SupplySide East on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, in Secaucus, N.J. Attendees are invited to Kemin Human Nutrition and Health’s Booth #500 to learn about the company’s latest health-forward functional ingredients.
ADM, Brightseed partnership to decode how gut microbiome and bioactives impact human health
April 7, 2023
ADM and Brightseed announced a global joint partnership to develop evidence-based functional synbiotic products that target microbiome optimization with an undisclosed investment. Specifically, ADM is leveraging Brightseed’s artificial intelligence (A.I.) platform, Forager®, to decipher the molecular interactions between dietary plants and gut microbes, and their potential impact on human health.
It is estimated that about 90 million of the 142 million Americans above age 40 are experiencing vision problems, and this population could double by 2050. “For far too long, eye health has received inadequate public health attention, despite good vision being essential to most people’s overall health and well-being,” says Steven Teutsch, former chief science officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Major food and beverage brands continue to invest in efforts to understand the human microbiome and its relationship to immune health
January 23, 2023
The science behind understanding what a "healthy" human microbiome looks like, how it is controlled or how it can be changed is an evolving area of research. Recipients of the Danone North America Fellowship Grant support these efforts by exploring how the gut microbiome, yogurt and probiotics help sustain human health and wellness through growth, development, and longevity.
Product developers continue to meet consumer call for new food and beverage products that address immune health
December 23, 2022
Over the course of 2022, Prepared Foods developed dozens of articles, podcasts, videos and infographics about food and beverage product development in the immunity space. Here six items that the Prepared Foods community found most compelling in the past year.
The health of the gut microbiome has been associated with certain chronic disease risk, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes
December 20, 2022
Scientists in the field have found that the microbial community, or microbiome of the gut, affects not only gastrointestinal health, but has links to the brain, immune system and even our circadian clocks.
ADM uses future-focused concepts to showcase global consumer trends at Food Ingredients Europe 2022
November 28, 2022
ADM’s interactive booth (4.C10) will feature sensorial stations that allow for a deeper dive into the company’s technical expertise and vast library of ingredients, spanning health and wellness solutions, flavors and colors, culinary offerings and more.