Nearly 25% of people worldwide are impacted by iron deficiency, resulting in anemia and the inability to maintain sufficient tissue oxygenation, among other negative consequences. Studies have demonstrated that the gut microbiota significantly impacts iron absorption and metabolism, and vice versa. Further, probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics have been explored for their potential role in the […]
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Potential of Postbiotics in Iron Deficiency
Potential of Prebiotics in Iron Deficiency
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 […]
IPA ProbioCast: Probiotic Enumeration – Why it is Important and What’s New
Dive into the topic of probiotic enumeration on the latest IPA ‘’Probiocast’’. Sandra Saville, IPA Director of Education and Communication interviews Marie-Eve Boyte, a probiotics expert with 15 plus years of experience, including probiotic enumeration. Marie-Eve is the probiotic subject matter expert at Purity-IQ. Leaping from a decade as a global manufacturer’s Scientific Affairs Director, she […]
IPA ProbioCast: Women of Wisdom with Amy Smith
Women Empowerment in Nutraceuticals! The IPA, in partnership with Women In Nutraceuticals (WIN), proudly presents the “Women of Wisdom” leadership podcasts. IPA acknowledges and values the significant roles women play in the probiotic, prebiotic, synbiotic, and postbiotic industry. This episode features IPA President Amy Smith. Join us as she shares career insights, wisdom, and advice, including recommendations for […]
Do we understand the role of microbiota and probiotics in allergic diseases?
By Mariya Petrova, – PhD, Senior Scientific Educator and Senior Scientists, Winclove Probiotics As the season of allergies slowly starts with the first spring blooms, one can wonder if we understand these events better. Only a handful of people will associate sneezing and red itchy eyes with the microbiome and will look for probiotic alternatives. […]