probiotics
The added benefits of probiotics. It’s not just about your gut.
You’ve likely heard about the brain-gut connection or gut-brain axis. The good news is this connection can be used in more ways than you might expect. Typically, prebiotics, probiotics and even postbiotics are recommended as a solution for those with gastrointestinal and other digestive-related issues. But why limit these healthy bacteria to a nutrition focus? ...
Prebiotics, Probiotics and COVID-19
The prebiotic and probiotic market experiences significant growth during the pandemic. Digestive issues remain one of the top problems plaguing U.S. consumers. Digestive diseases affect 60 to 70 million people each year, according to the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey. Another survey found heartburn/reflux, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea and constipation to be the top issues ...
CRN Unveils Retailer Education Campaign on Probiotics
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has unveiled a retailer education campaign, “Probiotics: What’s Inside is Alive.” The new initiative, which educates retail buyers and customers about the intricacies of these living organisms, helps retail buyers better curate their offerings, improves retailer handling of probiotics, and informs customers about the benefits of these products. ”Probiotics ...
Digestive Health Grows Up
The digestive-health supplement market is becoming a mega category. Panelists: Claire Barnes, Technical Advisor, ADM Protexin, Doral, FL, www.bio-kult.com Ramona Billingslea, Marketing Manager, Betsy’s Health Foods, Houston, TX, www.betsyhealth.com Kurt Cameron, CMO, Diem, Ann Arbor, MI, www.diemdirectllc.com Mark Drucker, MD, Advisor, Sun Chlorella, Torrance, CA, www.sunchlorellausa.com Amanda Edwards, Store Manager, Mount of Olives Health Food, ...
DuPont Research Study Reveals Strong Connection Between Effects of Probiotic Supplementation and Physical Performance
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (Denmark) recently published a research study evaluating clinical evidence on the interaction between gut microbiota and physical activity, and examining the effects of probiotic supplementation in athletes. The research, which appeared in a recent edition of the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) journal, adds to DuPont’s leading role in studying the health ...
2020 CRN Survey Reveals Focus on Vitamins and Minerals
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issued results of the 2020 CRN Consumer Survey revealing that for the fourth year in a row, nearly three-quarters of Americans report taking dietary supplements. Though this year’s percentage, 73 percent, does indicate a decrease in usage by four percentage points from the high-point in 2019, it is still ...
The Quest for Immune Support
Caring for one’s immune system now is more critical than ever. Manufacturers are doing their part to provide support. At present, society has been living in a pandemic due to COVID-19 for more than six months, and still, many questions remain unanswered about the virus. Amid the speculation, retailers and manufacturers alike are unable to ...
Profiling Probiotics
Perhaps the most quickly rising category of all supplements, probiotics continue to be innovated, expanded and desired. Here’s a look at what’s impacting this market. The word “bacteria” may still carry a poor health stigma, especially in the age of COVID-19— although that is a virus. However, more people know that there is such a ...
CRN Says “60 Minutes” Probiotic Segment Was Right on Safety, but Wrongly Dismissed Their Benefits
In response to a “60 Minutes” segment on probiotics released June 28, 2020 titled, “Do Probiotics Actually Do Anything?” Andrea Wong, PhD, senior vice president, scientific & regulatory affairs, Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) noted that “The vigorous body of scientific research exploring the benefits of probiotics is providing increased understanding of the role probiotics ...
Essential Formulas Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Texas-based Essential Formulas Incorporated (EFI) is commemorating its 20th anniversary offering scientifically proven probiotic products that empower people to lead healthier lives, according to the company. EFI was established as the sole U.S. distributor of microbiologist Dr. Iichiroh Ohhira’s award-winning probiotic products and in 2015 added the pioneering Reg’Activ Formulas with ME-3. “At EFI, we are intensely proud of 20 years leading the ...
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