Money is rolling into microbiome companies. “This year, microbiome investment has surged again despite a decline in overall venture funding. The $616.9 million raised for microbiome companies to date so far in 2016 is more than all of the venture investment in the microbiome space in 2011 through … [Read more...] about Venture Capital Moves into the Microbiome
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Colic Relieved by Multi-strain Probiotics
We can all rest more easily: new research from Italy points to some success with multi-strain probiotics in colic. Remember, colic does not go quietly into that good night. IPA has reported in the past about probiotics for colic: Colic Soothed by Probiotics is most recent. Lactobacillus reuteri … [Read more...] about Colic Relieved by Multi-strain Probiotics
Prebiotics Aid Elderly, Michelle Alfa PhD tells IPA
Age can savage a healthy microbiome. Medications, eating problems and chronic diseases can kill off colonies leading to dysbiosis. Probiotics can help. Unfortunately, older people and those who care for them may steer clear of adding probiotic supplements to the often long list of … [Read more...] about Prebiotics Aid Elderly, Michelle Alfa PhD tells IPA
IPA Goes to DC: 13 Factoids Shared by Nutraingredients
Missed the IPA workshop in Washington, DC? No worries. Stephen Daniells recapped the event: 13 things we learned from the IPA’s DC Workshop appears on Nutraingredients website and includes our well-travelled executive director George Paraskevakos. Daniells reports: "From … [Read more...] about IPA Goes to DC: 13 Factoids Shared by Nutraingredients
Elsbeth Pekelharing MSc: Improving Gut Barriers with Probiotics
As the largest surface in our body separating us from the outside world, the gut epithelium has no easy task. This barrier protects our microbes and cells while allowing nutrients and water to get in. Talk about building a wall. The wall can be breached, leading to a cascade of problems involving … [Read more...] about Elsbeth Pekelharing MSc: Improving Gut Barriers with Probiotics
Probiotics in Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: Lynne McFarland PhD Advises
When antibiotics cause infectious diarrhea (AAD)—commonly from Clostridium difficile (CDI)-- the offending agent is switched. Data on effective medications as well as on probiotic therapies is growing but most studies deal with adults. Children are not little adults. A recent literature … [Read more...] about Probiotics in Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: Lynne McFarland PhD Advises