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In 2022, gut health is no longer just about digestion

WebGut health issues are also commonplace, with 78% of US consumers agreeing they experienced a gastrointestinal or digestive concern in the past 12 months. …

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Probiotic mixture improves mental wellbeing in healthy adults

WebParticipants body weight remained constant throughout the trial. Researchers concluded: “ Probiotic NVP-1704 may be helpful for alleviating subclinical symptoms of depression and anxiety in healthy adults. NVP-1704 treatment also improved sleep quality, especially sleep induction. This clinical benefit of NVP-1704 appears to …

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The best way to a balanced immune system is through the gut

WebEating right, exercising, and getting plenty of sleep can help, but consumers are increasingly looking for ways to give their immune system additional support. …

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The infant gut microbiome: A key factor for future health

WebA strong link between infant health and the gut microbiome has been well established in scientific literature, and research shows that changes in the gut …

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HOWARU® Calm: Managing Gut Microbiota to Reduce Stress

WebWhile evidence on the exact mechanisms of how the gut influences the brain—and vice versa—is still emerging, research has demonstrated probiotics’ strong link to the gut microbiota, promoting brain health and reducing stress via the microbiota-gut-brain axis. 1 A complex bi-directional communication pathway, the microbiota-gut-brain …

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Taking a ‘One Health’ approach to better gut health [Interview]

WebThe 'One Health' approach considers human wellbeing in a connected and holistic manner. We speak to Yakult’s Dr Olaf Larsen on how maintaining a healthy gut …

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Nutritional support for liver health Vitafoods Insights

WebThe US FDA has listed more than 900 drugs, toxins, and herbs as injurious to the liver. There have been concerns about single herbs, particularly those that contain …

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Cognitive focus: new opportunities in functional beverage markets

WebConsumers increasingly have cognitive focus on the mind. Wellbeing today is about much more than just physical health. People are increasingly seeking ways to …

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Surprisingly diverse range of gut bacteria responsive to inulin

WebA “groundbreaking” study suggests that a diverse range of gut bacteria – far more than previously assumed – can bind to inulin, revealing the extensive effects of the …

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Drinking for immunity demand for functional beverages will continue

WebThere is growing demand for drinks that offer a benefit for health or wellness—the global functional beverage market is forecast to reach US$158 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 8.08%. 1 Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 has fostered interest in beverages with immune health benefits, a space where some brands reportedly saw …

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Startup Myota Health uses tailored fibre blends to improve gut health …

WebFounded in 2019, Myota Health is a UK-based startup that looks to boost fibre consumption by offering sets of fibre blends that can easily be dissolved into food and hot or cold drinks. It means the blends can be easily added to coffee, tea, or smoothies, stirred into yoghurt, or sprinkled on to morning muesli.

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Beyond gut health: Ingredient innovations and nutrition trends

WebConsumers are putting gut health at the top of their wellbeing priority lists, Raveendran said, with 64% of respondents to Innova’s trend survey saying that gut …

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Health ingredients to watch in 2022 Vitafoods Insights

WebArticle-Health ingredients to watch in 2022. Ingredients such as fibre and hyaluronic acid have great potential for the food, beverage and supplement markets. To …

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Consumer trends in gut, immune health Vitafoods Insights

WebManagement of digestive and immune issues in the U.S. are also on the rise, with management of immune issues almost tripling over the past 11 years, jumping from …

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Oleanolic acid, the new ingredient with interesting health benefits

WebOleanolic acid from olive leaves, a new ingredient from Deretil Nature, is a pentacyclic triterpenoid compound. It has a wide range of positive health effects that …

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The intersection of functional foods and wellbeing in China

WebResearchers identified three major themes: “ (1) self-managed therapy using functional foods; (2) building trust with knowledge sharing; and (3) the importance of functional food heuristics.”. Increased stress, decreased sleeping hours and less exercise were factors impacting consumers' overall health and wellbeing, leading to metabolic

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Exploring nutrition-based solutions to fight cancer

WebThe ZonePerfect Keto shake from US-based Abbott Nutrition is a vanilla-flavoured, keto-friendly shake, containing 4 g net carbohydrates to keep the consumer in …

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Probiotics in the EU: Regulation challenges and opportunities

WebThe global probiotics market was valued at $58.17 billion last year, and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 7.5% from 2021 to 2030, …

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Brain health matters: Why it’s important and what can be done today

WebBrain disorders encompass a wide variety of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, including other milder …

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