A new preclinical study, conducted by Pudenz et al., demonstrates that combining chicory-derived inulin-type fructans with the human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) 2’-fucosyllactose (2’-FL) leads to additive, and even synergistic, effects on toddler gut microbiota. As one of the first studies to test combinations of prebiotics from chicory root with 2’-FL, it strengthens the argument for prebiotic blends to be used in milk formulas to support early-life gut health, with potential long-term benefits … [Read more...] about New preclinical study highlights unique combination of chicory-derived prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) for advancing toddler gut health
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VIVES Partners’ portfolio investment The Akkermansia Company (TAC) acquired by Danone
Acquisition of TAC’s gut microbiota product, with benefits for people at risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, will enable Danone to expand further into gut health Deal marks significant achievement for early-stage fund VIVES Partners in successfully transforming research into strategic market value Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium - VIVES Partners, the managing company of VIVES Funds, today announces the acquisition by Danone of The Akkermansia Company (TAC), a specialist … [Read more...] about VIVES Partners’ portfolio investment The Akkermansia Company (TAC) acquired by Danone
A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
From the wide variety of sodas, candies, and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. In the search for a better sweetener, researchers in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry now report a low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds “good” gut microbes. Artificial sweeteners have exploded in … [Read more...] about A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
