Iron deficiency affects nearly one in four people worldwide, leading to anemia and the failure to maintain adequate tissue oxygenation, as well as other adverse effects. Research has shown that the gut microbiota plays a significant role in iron absorption and metabolism, and probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics have been studied as potential therapies for iron […]
Potential of Probiotics in Iron Deficiency
More than two billion people across the globe — primarily pregnant women and young children in developing countries—are deficient in iron, an essential trace mineral. Deficiency can lead to anemia, resulting in the failure to sustain suitable tissue oxygenation and body homeostasis. According to research, the gut microbiota (GM) influences both the absorption and metabolism […]
IPA Response to Recent Washington Post Article
Thank you to our critical response team at the IPA SC for their contribution to the Washington Post article published yesterday. Attached is the final document [also below in full text] that our critical response team worked on which will be disseminated on our platforms and in the media. Please share this within your companies internally as needed and […]
Probiotics and Epigenetic Influence on T2DM
Parents’ lifestyle habits such as consuming a high-fat diet can adversely alter their offspring’s metabolism. Unhealthy eating—and numerous other environmental elements— can induce negative changes through altered gene expression in what is called epigenetics. Much research has focused on epigenetic modifications in major processes, including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In light of the soaring global […]
COVID-19 and the Microbiome: What Have We Learned?
As of early March 2023, the global health impact of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, has been devastating, resulting in a reported 6,866,434 deaths worldwide. Over the past three years, researchers have found strong evidence of the involvement of the gut and lung microbiomes in the development and progression of COVID-19 in […]
Targeting Gut Microbes in Type 2 Diabetes Shows Promise
The worldwide diabetic crisis is becoming more severe, affecting over 537 million adults, which is nearly 10% of the adult population globally. Most diabetics were not born with faulty blood sugar control. Nearly 95% have Type 2 diabetes (T2DM), a complex condition that develops gradually and has various underlying causes. In recent years, the gut microbiome […]