Probiotic News and Research

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IFR scientists crystallise protein that may aid gut bacteria bind to the gastrointestinal tract

Scientists have crystallised a protein that may help gut bacteria bind to the gastrointestinal tract. The protein could be used by probiotic producers to identify strains that are likely to be of real benefit to people.

24 Nov 2009

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by China-Biotics

China-Biotics, Inc., a leading Chinese firm specializing in the manufacture, research, development, marketing and distribution of probiotics products, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of its 2010 fiscal year, ended September 30, 2009.

17 Nov 2009

GPC establishes grants to expand knowledge about probiotics

Today, the success of the Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO) program was confirmed with the announcement of two $50,000 grants that are available to rising young investigators in the field of probiotics. 2010 marks the third consecutive year for the grants. The grants were established by The Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee formed by DANONE and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd., and are designed to contribute to the advancement of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota research in the United States.

30 Oct 2009

Probiotic therapy can be effective for treating intestinal disorders

The probiotic, Bacillus polyfermenticus, can help mice recover from colitis, a new study has found. Mice treated with B. polyfermenticus during the non-inflammatory period of the disease had reduced rectal bleeding, their tissues were less inflamed and they gained more weight than mice that did not receive the treatment.

26 Oct 2009

Eat healthy food to keep bacteria in the gut healthy

Healthy eating, not supplements, is the best way to keep the good bacteria in your gut healthy, says a dietitian and researcher.

22 Oct 2009

Innovative way to keep produce and flowers fresh for longer periods of time

Did you know that millions of tons of fruits and vegetables in the United States end up in the trash can before being eaten, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

21 Oct 2009

Ganeden Biotech and NFO announce new partnership agreement

Ganeden Biotech Inc., maker of the patented probiotic strain GanedenBC30®, today announced a new partnership agreement with the National Farmers Organization (NFO), a group marketing and price negotiation organization for the nation's farmers, ranchers and dairymen.

14 Oct 2009

Fight against obesity and heart disease gets new boost from public sector and industry

The battle against obesity, heart disease and other diet related health problems received a -4 Million boost today with the announcement of seven new research projects. The projects, taking place in universities and research institutes across the UK, are part of a partnership between two publicly-funded Research Councils and 15 companies.

9 Oct 2009

U.S. army Phase I STTR contract for Intralytix

Intralytix, Inc. announced today that it has received a U.S. Army Phase I STTR contract supporting the development of a bacteriophage-based probiotic preparation for managing Shigella infections.

9 Oct 2009

Biocodex secures consumer distribution with CVS stores nationwide for its Florastor

As part of its continued expansion throughout the U.S. retail market, Biocodex, Inc., the U.S. arm of the French manufacturer of Florastor® and Florastor® Kids, has secured consumer distribution with CVS stores nationwide beginning this month. Florastor will be placed on-shelf in the stomach/digestives aisle, while Florastor Kids will be available upon request “behind the counter.”

8 Oct 2009

Ariad Healthcare chosen to be lead marketing agency for Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin

EMD Serono Canada has chosen Ariad Healthcare to be its lead marketing agency for Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin, starting with 2010 commercialization strategies and programs.

8 Oct 2009

Late-onset sepsis in very low birth-weight newborns may be prevented with supplemental milk protein

Very low birth-weight newborns who received the milk protein lactoferrin alone or in combination with a probiotic had a reduced incidence of late-onset sepsis, according to a study in the October 7 issue of JAMA.

7 Oct 2009

Research confirms that probiotic bacteria promotes health and boosts immune system

Functional food is the food industry's fastest-growing product group, its leading products including dairy products which contain probiotics, that is, bacteria promoting health. Valio's Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG®) is the most frequently studied and used probiotic.

5 Oct 2009

Global retail market for probiotic foods and beverages shows 13 percent increase over 2007

Once relegated primarily to the domain of yogurt and high-fiber fare, the market for food and beverage products fortified with probiotics and prebiotics has taken off as digestive health emerged as one of the hottest topics in the food and beverage arena.

5 Oct 2009

Grants to research GanedenBC30 probotic effect on human immune cells

Ganeden Biotech Inc., makers of the patented probiotic strain GanedenBC30® (Bacillus coagulans GBI-30, 6086), today announced two grants for early investigators.

1 Oct 2009

EnWave receives R&D funding to develop REV dehydration technologies

EnWave Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ENW)(FRANKFURT:E4U) ("EnWave" or "the Company") today announced that it has received research and development funding from three separate Canadian federal and provincial government agencies totaling $370,000 to continue the Company's development of its Radiant Energy Vacuum ("REV") dehydration technology for food, food cultures, and biopharmaceuticals.

30 Sep 2009

Nutraceutix receives Chinese patent for probiotic and nutraceutical delivery technology

The Chinese Patent Office has issued Nutraceutix, Inc. patent No. 02823678.5 for BIO-tract. It is the fourth international patent, from many patents pending, that the technology has been awarded recently based on BIO-tract's ability to protect sensitive ingredients such as probiotic organisms from stomach acid on their way to optimal release sites in the intestinal tract.

30 Sep 2009

China-Biotics to raise funds for working capital purposes

China-Biotics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHBT) ("China-Biotics", "the Company"), a leading Chinese firm specializing in the manufacture, research, development, marketing and distribution of probiotics products, today announced that it has priced a public offering of 4,600,000 shares of its common stock at $15.00 per share. The shares are being sold under the Company's previously filed shelf registration statement, which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 9, 2009.

30 Sep 2009

Vitamin D supplements for maintaining health and well-being

September brings the end of summer and, for many of us, means less time in the sun and more opportunity for vitamin D deficiency.

23 Sep 2009

Nutritional supplement leader Garden of Life acquired by Atrium Innovations

Atrium Innovations Inc. (TSX: ATB), a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of science-based and professionally supported products for the health and nutrition industry, announced today the purchase of Garden of Life, Inc., a leading formulator, distributor and marketer of nutritional supplement products.

21 Sep 2009

Probiotic News and Research

Latest Probiotic News and Research

IFR scientists crystallise protein that may aid gut bacteria bind to the gastrointestinal tract

Second-quarter fiscal 2010 results announced by China-Biotics

GPC establishes grants to expand knowledge about probiotics

Probiotic therapy can be effective for treating intestinal disorders

Eat healthy food to keep bacteria in the gut healthy

Innovative way to keep produce and flowers fresh for longer periods of time

Ganeden Biotech and NFO announce new partnership agreement

Fight against obesity and heart disease gets new boost from public sector and industry

U.S. army Phase I STTR contract for Intralytix

Biocodex secures consumer distribution with CVS stores nationwide for its Florastor

Ariad Healthcare chosen to be lead marketing agency for Multibionta Probiotic Multivitamin

Late-onset sepsis in very low birth-weight newborns may be prevented with supplemental milk protein

Research confirms that probiotic bacteria promotes health and boosts immune system

Global retail market for probiotic foods and beverages shows 13 percent increase over 2007

Grants to research GanedenBC30 probotic effect on human immune cells

EnWave receives R&D funding to develop REV dehydration technologies

Nutraceutix receives Chinese patent for probiotic and nutraceutical delivery technology

China-Biotics to raise funds for working capital purposes

Vitamin D supplements for maintaining health and well-being

Nutritional supplement leader Garden of Life acquired by Atrium Innovations

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