In 2020, 2.3 million women worldwide were diagnosed with breast cancer. The most frequently identified female cancer, breast cancer has links to changes in the gut and mammary microbiota. The microbiota at these sites appear to influence breast cancer risk, response to treatment, and recurrence. Since the early 2000s, the role of the human gut/ […]
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The Hottest Trends at Natural Product Expo 2022
Thousands of familiar brands were joined by first-time exhibitors at Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) 2022, the leading trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. As in the past, trends emerged which can serve to inform strategies for brand developers, including stakeholders in the probiotics arena. Notably, one benefit materialized in the wake […]
Bifidobacterium lactis
A Probiotic Species with an Extraordinary, Nurturing Personality Bifidobacterium lactis is the most studied and clinically researched species of Bifidobacterium. This extraordinary probiotic is tolerant and nurturing, with benefits so exciting it seems almost magical, making it the Mary Poppins of the human microbiota. Even when things look dire, Bifidobacterium lactis is that character who […]
Bowel Prep for Colonoscopies Disrupts Gut Microbes
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths —after lung cancer —worldwide. The World Health Organization reported 1,930,000 new cases and 935,000 deaths in 2020. In the United States, early detection and prevention have contributed to rapid decreases in CRC incidence and mortality in the last 20 years. Reductions are thought to […]
Streptococcus thermophilus: A Surprisingly Warm Probiotic
Despite a toxic-sounding name, Streptococcus thermophilus could be adorably described as the surprisingly warm and nurturing mother-in-law of your microbiome. Despite its toxic-sounding name, this is not a pathogenic Strep – you actually ingest Streptococcus thermophilus more often than you realize! Many Streptococcus thermophilus strains are friendly, warm loving (hence the name thermophilus)probiotics. Streptococcus thermophilus […]
E. Coli Nissle 1917
Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 is a Probiotic: A Tale of a Heroic Antagonist Surprisingly Not All E. coli are Harmful This probiotic’s tale reveals a surprising heroic antagonist, Escherichia coli Nissle 1917: a friend, disguised by a name associated with a foe. This Monthly Microbe takes a fascinating look into the question, when are a […]