Improving the gut microbiota could improve sleep quality, as the gut bacteria also produce melatonin that the brain uses to regulate sleep. Probiotics have a long history of improving digestive and immune health, but every day researchers are uncovering more about how probiotics can improve other aspects of life outside the gut, including skin health, […]
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A new pilot study has found that krill oil supplementation stimulates mTOR signaling in resistance trained subjects, boosting its potential application as a sports nutrition ingredient. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA.COM/ARTICLE/2018/05/04/KRILL-OIL-BOOSTS-MUSCLE-GROWTH-SIGNALING-IN-STUDY
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Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086 (GanedenBC30) may boost the adsorption and digestion of protein and improve muscle health in different populations, according to a review of the current science. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA.COM/ARTICLE/2018/02/16/PROBIOTIC-GANEDENBC30-MAY-BOOST-PROTEIN-ABSORPTION-AND-UTILIZATION-REVIEW
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The use of a gamma-cyclodextrin formulation in curcumin supplements could provide a significant boost to bioavailability, say researchers who report a 39-fold improvement versus standardised unformulated curcumin. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS.COM/ARTICLE/2018/04/06/BETTER-BIOAVAILABILITY-NOVEL-CURCUMIN-FORMULATION-COULD-OVERCOME-ABSORPTION-ISSUES
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Postbiotics—the metabolites and/or cell-wall components released by probiotics—have been touted to play a more active, upgraded role, surpassing probiotics as a way to enhance functional food. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS.COM/ARTICLE/2018/03/11/PROBIOTICS-2.0-ARE-POSTBIOTICS-A-CONTENDER-TO-BETTER-ADDRESS-SKIN-AND-GUT-HEALTH
Probiotics 2.0: Are postbiotics a contender to better address skin and gut health. Read More »
After impressive 2016 sales landed probiotics a spot on last year’s list of ingredients to watch, it’s clear that probiotics continue to shine. SPINS tells Nutritional Outlook that in 2017, probiotic supplements were once again the number-one bestselling ingredient in both the natural and specialty gourmet channels, with 4.0% and 10.6% growth, respectively. In the
2018 Ingredient Trends to Watch for Food, Drinks, and Dietary Supplements: Probiotics. Read More »
Synbiotics, or the pairing of a probiotic organism with a compatible prebiotic, remains an alluring concept, but one that still needs more data support, experts say. HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS-USA.COM/ARTICLE/2017/11/07/RESEARCH-BACKING-FOR-SYNBIOTIC-EFFECTS-STILL-A-BIT-THIN-EXPERTS-SAY
Research backing for synbiotics effects still a bit thin, experts say. Read More »
If there’s one topic piquing the attention of scientists, nutraceutical formulators, and big pharma alike, it’s the study of the human microbiome. Here lies an area that holds so much promise, from immune- and digestive-health implications to those impacting cognitive health, longevity, and more. But, like all areas of science in the infancy stage, its
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It’s no secret that Americans are in tune with the benefits of probiotics. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition’s 2016 Annual Survey on Dietary Supplements, probiotics are among the most popular of supplements, with 13% of supplement consumers choosing them. And while about 71% of American adults overall take some kind of dietary supplement,
Childrens’ Probiotics: To Immunity and Beyond. Read More »
Protein is so popular these days that it seems nobody can get enough of it. Not getting enough protein can literally be a struggle, however, partly because certain factors impede our ability to fully digest and use the protein we consume. That’s why ingredients that promise to “boost” protein’s power are attracting more and more
Protein Gets a Boost: Ingredients that Increase the Effects of Protein. Read More »
