Digestive
Unlocking Digestive Wellness
Sixty to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive concerns, and despite the prevalence, one in three people reported that they would only discuss their gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms if their doctor brought it up first.1 These GI issues have a cost that exceeds $100 billion in direct medical expenses each year.2 So why are people ...
The Digestive Power of Biotics & Enzymes
Biotics vs. Enzymes Biotics and enzymes are both used for digestive and gut health. However, there is often confusion as to their roles and functions. “Biotics are the ‘distance runners’ of gut health often requiring days or even weeks before noticing a benefit. In contrast, microbial enzymes demonstrate digestive health benefits within minutes and hours. ...
Talking Digestive and Microbiome Health Ingredients with Artemis International’s Melanie Bush
Nutrition Industry Executive (NIE) reached out to Melanie Bush, vice president of science and research at Fort Wayne, IA-based Artemis International, about ingredients for digestive health and the microbiome. NIE: Early in the 20th century, health products for digestion mainly consisted of bitters and digestive tonics. What sub-categories or types of ingredients are the biggest today, ...
The Digestive Health Market: Much More than a Gut Feeling
The panel: Denis Alimonti, Director of U.S. Nutrition, Maypro, Purchase, NY, www.maypro.com Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature, Montclair, CA, https://ingredientsbynature.com Melanie Bush, Vice President of Science and Research, Artemis International, Fort Wayne, IN, https://artemis-nutraceuticals.com Anurag Pande, PhD, Vice President Scientific Affairs, Sabinsa, East Windsor, NJ, https://sabinsa.com Jordi Riera, Chief Business Officer, Kaneka Probiotics, Pasadena, ...
Chew on That! Opportunities in the Digestive Support Space
Digestion is on the minds of millions and for good reason. When it is not a smooth operation, it can ruin the day or night. Borborygmus. Funny word, but when it occurs, it can either be embarrassing or very uncomfortable, and often, it is both. Stomach gurgling beyond the occasional “bweerk” is cringeworthy. And thanks ...
Sugar Reduction Best Practices
The functional food revolution has changed the way that consumers today eat, as more brands are innovating products with tailored and specific functional benefits, like immune, digestive or heart health. Thirty percent of consumers now eat functional foods at least once a week, and research shows that 85 percent of consumers globally consider food to ...
DSM Launches “World of Nutrition” Portal
“World of Nutrition,” an information-rich portal sponsored by DSM Nutritional Products (Parsipanny, NJ), as a go-to resource for members of the supplement, food and beverage industries, was officially launched, reported the company. The portal is organized into five “worlds” that explore the latest science and research and offers marketing insights across key health and nutrition ...
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