Thanks to its key role in development, immunity and nutrition, the microbiome—the genetic material of all microorganisms that live in the human body—has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. The gut microbiome in particular, and how it affects overall health, has become a popular topic of scientific and medical research amid growing interest […]
Fiber-rich foods are known to deliver health benefits, mainly with a pronounced focus on gut health. This is why they are popular among today’s health-conscious consumers and are touted as a key trend for 2020. Moreover, “wellness” has become a lifestyle focus for many and fiber is aligned to this trend. Consumers understand and recognize […]
Nestlé is partnering with the Center for Microbiome Innovation (CMI) at the University of California San Diego to enhance its understanding about how the microbiome affects human health. The Swiss food giant said in a release the goal is to increase the development of nutritional solutions that promote health and well-being. Nestlé noted it has […]
A review found harms-related data for probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics were not sufficiently reported. A new review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine sought to examine how harms-related information was reported in publications of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics, and found correlating data to be significantly lacking. Researched utilized RCTS […]
A new study by University of Colorado Boulder has shown that prebiotics can improve sleep and buffer the physiological impacts of stress. The animal study shows how REM sleep was improved when taking dietary prebiotics, a result that may open new doors for the prebiotic industry in the future. Prebiotics, the dietary fibers found naturally […]
