“But a new study reveals the gut has a much more direct connection to the brain through a neural circuit that allows it to transmit signals in mere seconds. The findings could lead to new treatments for obesity, eating disorders, and […]
A new study, led by Dr. Jinsong Shi from the Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Tsinghua University in China, has found that prebiotic mannan-oligosaccharides increase the hypoglycemic effects of metformin, , widely prescribed antidiabetic drug, […]
Finding ways to manipulate the massive population of bacteria living inside our gut is turning out to be a tricky proposition… Read more
The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA), the association formed to steward growth of the category, announced that Prenexus Health, Hayashibara (Nagase), Nutrasource Diagnostics and KGK Science have joined the organization. GPA has also added dietitian and CEO of Uplift Food Kara Landau as media representative and nutrition advisor. […]
Researchers found that the bacteria in the gut from a high-fat diet may cause osteoarthritis. In their study, they discovered that the effects of obesity on gut bacteria, osteoarthritis, and inflammation were prevented when obese mice feeding high-fat diet received supplements of a common prebiotic known as […]
Reasons why fiber is the ticket to good health. Read More
A recognized industry analyst and thought leader, Len Monheit has over 20 years experience in the natural products and dietary supplement industry, with over 15 years background in digital media. Monheit has participated in dozens of speaking engagements across four continents, talking about […]
Kara Landau “Travelling Dietitian” is a highly respected Australian Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Author, and Founder of Uplift Food – Good Mood Food, which is the world’s first dietitian created functional food brand to focus exclusively on the mood supportive benefits […]
A Mead & Johnson Study funded study, described on NutraIngredients examines the effect of a prebiotic formula containing galacto-oligosaccharide/polydextrose in lowering the incidence of respiratory infections in infants.’. Read More
Researchers at Georgia State University, in an article published in Cell Host & Microbe, have found that in mice, fermentable fiber (specifically inulin in this case) protects against metabolic syndrome by nourishing microbiota to restore IL-22-mediated enterocyte function, without involving […]