According to an article published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, researchers examined 56 healthy volunteers who had consumed antibiotics, then provided a synbiotic comprising the infant gut microbe, Bifidobacterium longum subspecies…
Consumption of Solnul™ Resistant Potato Starch Produces a Prebiotic Effect in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial While resistant starch’s prebiotic effects are well-characterized at high doses (i.e., 15-30 g/day), its…
The effect of synbiotic supplementation on hypothyroidism: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial Hypothyroidism is a common disease worldwide, affecting up to 5% of the general population. Hypothyroidism is…
This monthly feature provides an overview of some of the latest studies on prebiotics. We’ll share key findings and insights from the studies. Have a study you’d like us to…
This monthly feature provides an overview of some of the latest studies on prebiotics. We’ll share key findings and insights from the studies. Have a study you’d like us to…
Synbiotics: The right match is everything What is a synbiotic?According to the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) a synbiotic is defined as “a mixture comprising live microorganisms…
A prebiotic nanofibre matrix that protects beneficial bacteria in the low pH environment of fruit juices could prove an effective encapsulation agent for the probiotic delivery in functional beverages.
Pectin and pulp extracted from passion fruit makes an effective probiotic food carrier, research finds as it demonstrates properties that stimulate probiotic growth and survival in the gut.
A specially formulated combination of probiotic and prebiotic has been shown to reduce the incidence of sepsis and death in infants in India by 40%, at a cost of only $1 per infant.