Georgia-based Deerland Enzymes & Probiotics has received a notice of allowance for its US patent application directed to prebiotic compositions comprising bacteriophages, namely Deerlands branded prebiotic, PreforPro... Read

DuPonts prebiotic fibre could exert positive benefits to the gut microbiome, according to an animal study featured in Nature which also raises future implications on skin, metabolic and even brain health... Read

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... Read

The state of prebiotic fibers remains in limbo while FDA mulls over comments to its guidance on the subject. But companies can still market their ingredients based on gut health benefits, experts say... Read

Researchers agree that a more diverse gut microbiome is a healthier one. But beyond that, they dont have the basis to agree on much else surrounding the concept of diversity... Read

A new study highlights the link between sleep habits, gut microbiome composition and cognitive flexibility in healthy older adults, but could probiotics benefit sleep-related cognitive issues?.. Read

The composition and function of the microbiota in the human gut changes throughout the day, with links to dietary and bathroom habits. The findings may have implications for the design of future probiotic clinical trials... Read

From market sizing to the need for global probiotics standards at Codex, the International Probiotic Associations second DC workshop in collaboration with the US Pharmacopeia succeeded in providing a venue for sharing knowledge and expertise... Read

Probiotics are distinct types of bacteria that have been clearly defined by health authorities around the world, trade associations, as well as the World Health Organization. However, this definition may have not yet entered mainstream consciousness... Watch now

Cargill has moved to purchase the parent company of Embria, makers of EpiCor, a major immune health ingredient... Read