Microbiome
Congratulations to Omni Biotic on Winning NutraIngredient’s Probiotic of the Year, 2021
Today’s Practitioner congratulates Omni Biotic for receiving the Nutraingredients USA, Probiotic of the Year, 2021. AllergoSan USA’s Omni-Biotic Stress Release psychobiotic was recognized as Nutraingredients USA Probiotic of the Year. AllergoSan USA and Omni Biotic are hosts of the Microbiome Resource Center on this website (more here). “We congratulate OmniRead
Can Selected Probiotic Strains Reduce Risk of Eczema in High-Risk Children?
Skin and allergic diseases are on the rise in children. One hypothesis is that there is reduced exposure to microbial components early in life. There are five clinical studies currently available regarding the primary prevention of atopic eczema using probiotic bacteria for allergic diseases. And none have shown promising results,Read
Multi-Species Probiotics and Multi-drug Resistance Gram-Negative Bacteria
Drug resistance among the elderly is common, particularly for residents in long-term care facilities. Multi-species probiotics may provide a solution for patients prone to repeated infections because of multi-drug resistant gram-negative bacteria. ABSTRACT/ Residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are frequently colonized by multi-drug resistant gram-negative bacteria, putting them atRead
Scientific Review on Immunity and the Microbiome, a Symbiotic Partnership
When referring to immunity and the microbiome, the science often focuses on how the microbiota promote and calibrate all aspects of the immune system. However, as this study notes, “the immune system plays a fundamental role in shaping and preserving the ecology of the microbiota,” as well. It’s a symbioticRead
Multi-strain Probiotics May Lower Endotoxin Levels and Cardiometabolic Markers in Diabetics
Could probiotics decrease endotoxin levels and other cardiometabolic parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)? This study set out to assess whether multi-strain probiotic supplementation could reduce endotoxin levels and consequently improve cardiometabolic profiles in metabolically-high risk populations. This 6-month, single-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial included 150Read
David Scheiderer MD on Stress and the Microbiome
The science is growing showing that meta-inflammation and dysbiosis may be linked to dysfunction of the gut-brain axis and thus affect mental health. It all comes down to stress and the microbiome. In this video presentation, from our partners at Holistic Primary Care, integrative psychiatrist, David Scheiderer, MD, reviews theRead
Could Specific Probiotic Strains Modulate Brain Processing and Connectivity?
Research show how probiotic strains modulate brain processing and connectivity The interconnection between the gut microbiome and brain interactions for neurotransmitter expression, neurodevelopment, and behavior is a relatively new area of science. Rodent studies abound, which supports the basic level of knowledge that multi-strain probiotics can influence this connectivity, howeverRead
Prebiotics and the Goldilock’s Effect: Getting it Just Right for Gut Health Management
While the value of prebiotics for healthy microflora is well established, some individuals may not tolerate inulin, a known high FODMAP (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono- saccharides and Polyols) nutrient. Short chain carbohydrates may lead to including gas, bloating, and diarrhea, especially for individuals who are new to prebiotics and mayRead
Infant Gut Microbiome Colonizes only During and After Birth, Not Before, says Collaborative Study
It is well known that each person’s gut bacteria is vital for digestion and overall health, but when does that infant gut microbiome start? New research led by scientists from McMaster University and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany has found it happens during and after birth, and not before.Read
Microbiome Discovery: You Are What You Eat … As a Child
Eating a poor diet as a child can alter one’s microbiome for life, even if one learns to eat healthier later in life, suggests a study published in the Journal of Experimental Biology. Granted it’s a mice study, but researchers at University of California Riverside showed a significant decrease inRead
