Prebiotics

Gut-liver axis: Probiotics and prebiotics show promise against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease - review

30-Jun-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Researchers say a new review reveals that probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics exhibit potential to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by targeting the gut microbiota.

Asmara to launch new synbiotic powders after success of multi-cultural functional beverages

10-Feb-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Asmara, a Singapore brand owned by F&B consultancy company NU3x, will be launching six functional powders in the first quarter of 2020, following success from its range of health beverages.

Probiota Asia 2019: One week to go – check out the big name firms attending

15-Oct-2019 By Gary Scattergood

Our third Probiota Asia Summit taking place in Singapore is now just one week away, and we have a raft of big name firms speaking, sponsoring and attending.

Prebiotic power: Can altering the gut microbiome alleviate symptoms of autism in children?

02-Jul-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology will soon embark on a trial to investigate if prebiotic supplementation can reduce anxiety levels in autistic children by acting on their gut microbiome.

Brand New: Blackmores' leadership changes, new Indian start-ups, and Aussie innovations

22-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Read about what's happening at Blackmores, Indian start-ups in the organic baby food and 'lifestyle diseases' space, and Australia's latest sports nutrition and functional beverage innovations in our brand round-up.

Yakult Korea partners with Dutch firm to release functional drink with patented 'flavobiotic' formulation

18-Mar-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Yakult Korea has collaborated with Dutch life sciences firm BioActor to develop a new dual-purpose functional beverage for the South Korean market.

Science Shorts: Synbiotics' multiple health benefits and nuts' healthy ageing effects among the latest scientific findings on nutrition

10-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

In our newest science review, we explore the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiseptic properties of synbiotics, how endurance exercise can improve vitamins' impact on metabolic syndrome, and why seniors should embrace nuts for healthy ageing.

Prebiotics' and probiotics' anti-inflammatory, antioxidant properties useful to NAFLD patients: Iranian study

02-Jan-2019 By Cheryl Tay

Daily prebiotic and probiotic supplementation can decrease inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) patients, according to an Iranian population study.

Japan Focus: Liver health, stress reduction, gut health in old age, and hemp innovations feature in this month's country review

19-Dec-2018 By Cheryl Tay

In this month's Japan round-up, we bring you the latest research on microalgae euglena powder for liver health, matcha's stress-reducing effects and the role of prebiotics and probiotics for healthy ageing, as well as news on the latest hemp...

Prebiotic plan: Aussie brand looks to psychobiotics to fuel product and market expansion

12-Nov-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian brand Uplift Food is seeking to expand its range of products for gut health and cognitive function, basing its formulations on the emerging science of psychobiotics.

Capilano's prebiotic honey makes US debut as company keeps keen eye on China market

15-Oct-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian honey maker Capilano Honey recently brought its signature prebiotic-enriched product to the US market, two years after its China debut.

Daily cricket consumption may alter gut microbiota, clinical trial suggests

15-Aug-2018 By Mary Ellen Shoup

Consuming 25 grams of cricket powder per day may alter specific populations of beneficial gut bacteria, a double-blind, randomized crossover trial conducted at Colorado State University indicated.

Freedom Foods eyeing APAC's infant formula market with reformulated pro- and prebiotic range

07-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

Australian firm Freedom Foods is targeting China and parts of South East Asia with its reformulated and repackaged infant formula range, after first entering the Singapore market last year.

China beverage firm Wahaha to launch new probiotic range as it ramps up health focus

02-Aug-2018 By Tingmin Koe

Hangzhou Wahaha Group will be launching three new probiotic products that are targeted at women, children, and the elderly.

Prebiotics, probiotics, or both? More research needed on supplementation's efficacy for SAP patients

01-Aug-2018 By Cheryl Tay

More evidence is needed on the benefits of adding supplementation comprising pre-, pro- and synbiotics to standard enteral nutrition for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) patients, say researchers in China.