Microbiome
A Lot on Their Plate
Consumers seek natural solutions to handle stress. The stress relief segment for nutraceuticals and dietary supplements is undergoing dynamic evolution as mental health has become a global health priority. Elevated concerns surrounding work-life balance, post-pandemic well-being and rising rates of anxiety have increasingly driven consumers to seek natural, non-pharmaceutical interventions. According to Lorena Carboni, senior ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Roommate Wanted: Must Have Good Microbiome
For many years it was believed that genes and genes alone affected an individual’s microbiome. New evidence, however, indicates that the person or people you are in closest proximity to also play a role. According to an article via ScienceDaily, a study examining more than 4,000 rats found that both an animal’s genetic makeup and ...
A Lot to Digest
The biotics and enzyme category continues to grow and expand as consumers learn more about their benefits. The biotics and enzyme category has come a long way. In 2007, Jamie Lee Curtis touted the benefits of probiotics in a series of commercials for Activia yogurt, causing consumers to become more aware of the health of ...
Leaky Gut & Immune Dysregulation: A Functional Medicine Approach to Restoring Balance
Let’s be honest, “leaky gut” sounds like one of those trendy wellness terms that gets tossed around without much scientific backing. But in functional medicine and immunology, increased intestinal permeability is a very real phenomenon with legitimate implications for immune function, mood, inflammation and whole-body health. This article breaks down the gut-immune connection, explains what ...
Vitaquest Releases Top 2026 Dietary Supplement Trends Report
Contract supplement manufacturer Vitaquest International (West Caldwell, NJ) released its Top 2026 Dietary Supplement Trends Report. The report shows plant-based proteins and nootropics will be among the fastest growing trends in 2026. Other key growth areas include sports nutrition, gut health, longevity, women’s health and hydration. In addition to the specific supplement trends, there will ...
The Gut-Immune Axis: Nutritional & Lifestyle Strategies for Optimized Health
The Microbiome-Immune Connection: Why It Matters Think of your gut as a biodynamic ecosystem … a rainforest, not a factory. It’s teeming with microbial life, constantly exchanging information with the immune system to regulate inflammation, identify pathogens and maintain equilibrium. And just like in any ecosystem, when one species overgrows or one environmental input shifts, ...
Pet Mycoprotein Ingredient May Reduce Dogs’ Cancer Risk
A 2024 study by researchers at Brazil’s Federal University of Paraná examined the effects of Finnish brand Enifer’s PEKILO Pet, a mycoprotein ingredient that’s rich in beta-glucan, on cancer risk in dogs. The six-week study on 16 beagles demonstrated that PEKILO Pet increased the production of short-chain fatty acids and improved gut microbiome diversity. In ...
CRN Recognizes Up-and-Coming Nutrition Scientists
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced the winners for its CRN and ASNF Program for Scholars (CAPS) graduate student award program for 2024. The program took place during CRN’s annual conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. “We are always excited to engage with talented students who are interested in ...
Gut Health & Acne: Supporting Your Gut Microbiome for Healthier Skin
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually and can occur at any stage of life, even continuing into one’s 30s and 40s.1 While acne vulgaris is a common skin disease, almost twice as many women seek help ...
Go Pro!
Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics dominate the digestive health market—here’s how to keep up. You may be hard-pressed to find a customer in your store who has not heard about probiotics. What an auspicious opportunity to expand their knowledge about the beneficial bacteria! The gut microbiome and its relationship to health, as well as prebiotics that ...
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