Kaneka Probiotics launches L. plantarum DR7 for immune support Texas-based Kaneka Probiotics has launched Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 for immune support supplements, with the strain’s efficacy supported by clinical trials.
The DR7 strain was isolated originally from fresh bovine milk, and its potential benefits respiratory health were reported in a randomized-controlled clinical trial published in the
Journal of Dairy Science .
The study included 109 adults randomly assigned to receive either one billion CFUs of DR7 per day or placebo for 12 weeks. The data indicated that the probiotic was associated with decreased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma in the subjects, as well as reduced the duration of nasal symptoms.
NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for? With three weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…
Obviously, the criteria are slightly different for each category, but overall we can break it down four ways:
1) Can you show us that there is a genuine consumer demand?
2) Do you have solid scientific evidence to demonstrate a unique nutritional solution to this need or problem?
3) Can you also demonstrate commercial success and engagement from your core target market(s)?
4) What gives your entry the ‘X factor’? What makes it stand out from the crowd?
‘Immune resilience’ and ‘microbiome boom’ among ANA’s top personalized nutrition trends for 2021 The last two years have seen an acceleration in the personalized nutrition space, with numerous acquisitions and new initiatives. But what are the key trends to watch in 2021 in this space? We caught up with the American Nutrition Association’s Corinne Bush to find out.
Among the top trends for 2021 in the personalized nutrition space are Immune Resilience; High-Tech Innovations; New Directions in Nutrition Research; Advancing Food Science; Microbiome Boom; Mental Health Nutrition; and Equipping Practitioners for the Future
Speaking with NutraIngredients-USA via video, Bush said personalized nutrition continues to be the
Synbiotic may boost response to iron supplementation in female athletes: Study A combination of Taiyo’s Sunfiber and IFF’s Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 may boost iron stores in training female athletes taking low-dose iron supplements, according to a study using the Regular Girl consumer product.
Combining the synbiotic with iron supplements (140 mg per day of ferrous sulfate) led to significantly better iron status over eight weeks compared to ferrous sulfate plus placebo, report scientists from Marywood University (Scranton, PA).
“While this was a smaller sample [19 female athletes completed the study], if synbiotic supplementation can enhance the uptake of FeSO4 in ID [iron deficient] and IDEP [subclinical iron depleted] female athletes during repletion of Fe status, it could conceivably improve the Fe bioavailability of non-heme Fe sources and mixed meals (e.g. heme + non-heme sources of Fe),” wrote the researchers, led by Dr Diane
LYVECAP launches probiotics system for athletes A new probiotics system developed by Professor Claudio De Simone, MD, PhD hits the market today.
LYVECAP, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand, has announced the launch of a new probiotic drink. Their first product, STRONG, was formulated for athletes to improve recovery time, boost performance, strengthen immunity and enhance cognitive ability.
“We decided to focus specifically on athletes to meet the need for a truly great quality sports nutrition supplement. An overwhelming number of sports supplements fuel athletes through sugar and focus on ‘boosting performance’, while disregarding the overall wellness and long term health of the athlete. By investing in LYVECAP, athletes are fueled by science not sugar. We seek to help athletes reach peak performance by prioritizing health and wellness, ultimately optimizing the body’s natural mechanisms and processes,” said LYVECAP CEO and founder, Yi