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We're hiring!
Posted 4 days ago by Jacob in News from Head Office
Always wanted to be apart of the OptiBac family? Well now's your chance...we're hiring! We're currently looking for a London based sales representative to join our growing team of experts. We require that the candidate has a relevant quali...
Probiotics could be used in astronaut nutrition
Posted 25-01-2012 by Jacob in General Health News
It goes without saying that space travel is fraught with danger, astronauts face numerous health challenges during long durations in space, including diminished immunity, bone loss and an increased risk of radiation-induced carcinogenesis. ...
Probiotics could lower the risk and severity of heart attacks
Posted 18-01-2012 by Jacob in General Health News
New research has suggested gut microbiota may play a role in determining the risk and severity of heart attacks. Dr John Baker and his team of researchers from the Medical College of Wisconsin, USA, belIeve that the types and levels of bact...
Gut microbiota may play a role in obesity
Posted 18-01-2012 by Jacob in General Health News
Scientists have indentified a pattern in the composition of the gut microbiota in those with obesity. The new study may deepen our understanding of how the microbial content of our gut may interact with metabolism. The scientists used a com...
For maintaining regularity in Candis Magazine
Posted 13-01-2012 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press
Our newest probiotic formula - For maintaining regularity - has appeared in the latest issue of Candis Magazine, a womens montly focused on health, family life and a wide selection of other subjects. For maintaining regularity was...
Autistic children have significantly different gut bacteria
Posted 13-01-2012 by Jacob in General Health News
Autism and gastrointestinal problems are often closely associated, for reasons unknown to medical science. A new study, conducted by Brent Williams and colleagues from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University, has revealed...
WIN our new regularity Probiotic & Prebiotic! 12 packs to giveaway!
Posted 04-01-2012 by Soraya in News from Head Office, in Competitions
This competition has now closed. Here's wishing you a very Happy New Year from all of us at OptiBac Probiotics. Let's get 2012 off to a good start with a healthy competition... Entering is easy! We are going to give away 3 big ...
Probiotic gum shown to reduce severity of bad breath
Posted 04-01-2012 by Jacob in General Health News
The use of probiotics for digestive health is becoming increasingly established in the mainstream, but a body of evidence is also growing for probiotics and oral health applications. New research, from a group of Danish scientis...
New research strengthens evidence of a link between bacteria and obesity
Posted 03-01-2012 by Jacob in General Health News
New research has revealed further evidence that the bacteria that lives in people's large intestine may play a role in obesity. Researchers believe that the bacteria of the large intestine may slow down the activity of the "good" kind of fa...
The Hanover Healthfoods Healthy Lifestyle Event, Edinburgh - Saturday 3rd March 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
After the great success of last years event, Hanover Healthfoods will be throwing another Healthy Lifestyle Event on Saturday 3rd March. Here's what you can expect... What is The Hanover Healthfoods Healthy Lifestyle Event? A day ...
British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy conference - Thursday 29th March 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
Norman, one of our top probiotic experts, will be attending the Somerset meeting of the British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT) on the 29th March. He will discuss how to identify a good quality probiotic a...
Natural & Organic Products Europe, Olympia, London - 1st & 2nd April 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
The Natural & Organic Products show is one of our favourite industry shows of the year! We're thrilled to be exhibiting again this year at stand 3039, where we hope to see as many of our practitioners, retailers, internet retailers and ...
Natural Products Expo Asia, Hong Kong - 23rd, 24th & 25th August 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
Jalal and Farah had a great time in Hong Kong last year and they'll be jetting out again to exhibit at this years Natural Products Expo Asia. Last year they were able to make many contacts in the industry and also made the office very jealo...
Rude Health at the RDS, Dublin - 15th & 16th September 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
Rude Health is a consumer health show with attitude, closely packed with products, seminars, workshops and - most importantly - a big dose of fun. So it's only natural that OptiBac will be exhibiting at this years show! Targeted for a fast-...
Tree of Life Trade Show - 23rd September 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
Newcastle-under-Lyme will play host to another Tree of Life trade show this year and we're very much looking forward to it. The show always offers a more intimate & family friendly environment than some of the other trade shows on the c...
CAMExpo, Earls Court, London - 20th & 21st October 2012
Posted 02-01-2012 by Jacob in Upcoming Events
The CAMExpo is always a productive and vibrant event to attend and we're very happy to be exhibiting again at this year's show. CAMExpo is the only professional event to focus specifically on CAM practitioners, it's a fantastic opportunity ...
Scientific Review published on 'Lacidofil' Probiotic
Posted 20-12-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in General Health News
Probiotic formula 'Lacidofil' has been the focus of a comprehensive review[1] published this month in the Journal 'Beneficial Microbes'. As Natural Products Insider[2] reported yesterday, this review concluded immune health benefits from bo...
OptiBac Probiotics in the Daily Express
Posted 13-12-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in General Health News
We're delighted to see our 'For a flat stomach' Probiotic & Prebiotic in today's health section of the Daily Express. Our best-selling product is mentioned under 'Just the tonic...', where it states, "Poor digestion can cause a bl...
Superbug Clostridium difficile could be cured by faecal transplants
Posted 13-12-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
BBC News covered an article yesterday on a new procedure to combat Clostridium difficile disease. The thought of a faecal transplant may be shocking and hugely offputting, but it could turn out to be the answer to this deadly bacteria...
Our EXTRA Strength Probiotic in Top Sante for vaginal health
Posted 09-12-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in General Health News
The January issue of Top Sante magazine sees a mention of our premium probiotic in the Health Clinic section! Natural health expert and writer Jane Alexander answered a question about vaginal irritation experienced by a reader when she use...
Probiotic ice cream shows potential in lowering tooth decay
Posted 06-12-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Giving children ice cream to prevent tooth decay may sound like an oxymoron but a new study has revealed that ice cream supplemented with probiotics may do just that. The study carried out at the College of Dental Sciences and Research in M...
For a flat stomach featured in the Health Science Institute newsletter
Posted 29-11-2011 by Jacob in News from Head Office, in OptiBac in the Press
Christmas is a time of indulgence and extravagance but for some this comes at a price - the discomfort of a bloated gut. This is the focus of the new Health Science Institute newsletter which recommends For a flat stomach as a means of supp...
Antibiotics overprescribed to meet patient's expectations
Posted 18-11-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A large poll by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) has found that half of patients visiting their doctor with respiratory infections still expect to be prescribed an antibiotic. It seems that GPs are all too often succumbing to pressu...
Probiotics Protect Intestine in Mice
Posted 17-11-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A new study from the University of Washington School of Medicine suggests probiotics could be given prior to to radiation therapy, in order to protect the intestine from damage. Damage to the intestines is common in cancer patients re...
Our travel probiotic in Bodyfit magazine
Posted 08-11-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in General Health News
Our very own For travelling abroad is recommended in the brand new December issue of Bodyfit magazine! The magazine's Health Files section includes a feature piece entitled '6 things you never knew about your gut' by health write Alex Gazzo...
Calcium may enhance probiotic survivability and lower cholesterol
Posted 01-11-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
A new study with humans has revealed that a combination of calcium phosphate and Lactobacillus paracasei LPC37 - found in For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength - may enhance the survivability and colonisation of the probiotic in the gut, as we...
'Provember' Facebook Competition - WIN a giant wellbeing Hamper!
Posted 01-11-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office, in Competitions
This competition has now closed. The winner is Jodi Kemp from Nottinghamshire! A great big thank you to everyone who entered, we've been just delighted with the response. It's 'PROvember' at OptiBac Probiotics! & As the w...
Probiotics could influence your ability to break down carbohydrates
Posted 28-10-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A new study published in 'Science Translational Medicine' found that mice given yoghurt containing 5 probiotic strains showed altered enzyme expression, in particular an increase in enzymes that metabolise carbohydrates in the body. T...
OptiBac Probiotics at CAMExpo 2011
Posted 27-10-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office
So Farah, Lou, Steve and I have now all returned from the CAMExpo at Earl's Court last weekend. We were happy to meet lots of CAM practitioners and chat away about probiotics - which frankly we're always too keen to do! On the whole w...
For a flat stomach wins Best Probiotic Platinum Award
Posted 20-10-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press, in News from Head Office
We are very proud to announce that For a flat stomach has won the "Best Probiotic" award from natural health guru Janey Lee Grace at the 2011 Platinum Awards. For a flat stomach was amongst stiff competition and underwent detailed scrutiny ...
An army marches on its gut
Posted 07-10-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Probiotics may soon be apart of Australian army ration packs in an attempt to modernise soldiers' diets on frontline operations. The redeveloped packs will offer eight different menus to soldiers including; Chicken Vindaloo and Spaghetti Bo...
Maybe not all sugar is so bad?
Posted 05-10-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
A potentially prebiotic sugar, extracted from buckwheat, may help control healthy blood sugar levels, Spanish researchers have revealed. The sugar called D-fagomine was associated with blunting blood sugar level spikes when ingested with su...
Certain vegetables & grains show prebiotic potential
Posted 28-09-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A study has been prepublished in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, as part of an international team of researchers' efforts to investigate the potential 'prebiotic' effects of oligosaccharides extracted from certain vegetables...
Probiotics could be used to clean NHS Hospitals
Posted 20-09-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Probiotic cleaning products have already started to appear on our supermarket shelves and now they could be heading to our hospitals. A new study has found that probiotic cleaning agents can reduce bad bacteria by 1,000 fold compared with...
Win over £40 of probiotics! Enter our Facebook Competition
Posted 15-09-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office, in Competitions
An easy competition to win our For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength probiotic, a large pack of our For your child's health probiotic & prebiotic, as well as a trial pack of our special For bowel calm S. boulardii probiotic, to meet all of...
Could probiotics reduce the risk of complications in pregnancy?
Posted 15-09-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
The regular consumption of probiotics has been linked in a large study to a reduced risk of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. A new study undertaken by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health found that the regular consumption of milk-based ...
Prebiotic enhanced bread could soon be in your lunchbox
Posted 13-09-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
An awareness of the health benefits of prebiotics, such as FOS, is increasing amongst consumers and so too is the demand for more prebiotic enriched products, such as bread. Until now it has been a challenging task to incorporate prebiotic ...
For maintaining regularity probiotic shown to increase immunity
Posted 09-09-2011 by Jacob in News from Head Office, in General Health News
A newly published trial in the British Journal of Nutrition has found that the supplementation of Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12®, found in For maintaining regularity, can increase the body's IgG3 antibody levels by 66%. The study, carri...
OptiBac sponsors "A Boy with Asperger's" Blog
Posted 07-09-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office
The OptiBac Probiotics team are delighted to be sponsoring blogger Claire Louise, a finalist in this year's Mad Blog Awards. Claire is no ordinary mummy blogger - she has three children, one of whom has Asperger's syndrome, and Claire...
For maintaining regularity featured in Fife Today
Posted 05-09-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press
For maintaining regularity was featured in Fife Today courtesy of a column written by Keren Brynes MacLean, a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. In her column Keren discusses the prevalence of people who suffer with con...
Diet linked to individual gut microbiota
Posted 02-09-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A study published online yesterday in the journal Science suggested that the foods one eats may well determine the types of bacteria living in the gut. Earlier this year researchers found that a person's gut microflora is dominated by one ...
Could probiotics reduce anxiety & depression?
Posted 30-08-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A new placebo-controlled trial from University College Cork, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has shown the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus JB-1 to significantly reduce stress, anxiety and depression-relat...
EXTRA Strength Probiotic in the Daily Mail's You magazine
Posted 15-08-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in News from Head Office
Our For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength probiotic was featured in You magazine this weekend, in Sarah Stacey's Health Notes. Sarah wrote an article called 'A Gut reaction to Good Digestion', featuring the top London nutritionist Gudrun Jonss...
NEW Probiotic & Prebiotic launched!
Posted 11-08-2011 by Jacob in News from Head Office
After much anticipation and excitement OptiBac Probiotics can proudly announce the launch of our NEW product - For maintaining regularity. It contains Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12® - recognised as the world's most well researched B. l...
For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength is an award nominee - please vote!
Posted 11-08-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press, in News from Head Office
We're very proud to announce that our For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength probiotic has been nominated for the 'Best Supplement or Herb Product 2011' in the Your Healthy Living Product Awards. The awards competition is run by Your Healthy Li...
For travelling abroad featured in Natural Health Magazine
Posted 01-08-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press
OptiBac Probiotics For travelling abroad got a mention in this month's Natural Health Magazine. For travelling abroad featured in the "6 things you never knew about digestion" article where it was cited as being an effective solution to avo...
For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength in Health & Fitness Mag
Posted 01-08-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in General Health News
We are delighted to be mentioned in the very latest issue of Health & Fitness magazine! In a feature on 'Stress-proofing' your body, The Food Doctor Ian Marber recommended looking after your digestive system, which can come under ...
Our travel probiotic in the Mail on Sunday
Posted 31-07-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in News from Head Office
Today's Mail on Sunday 'Ask the Chemist' feature in the Health section featured our specific probiotic for travel! A reader wrote in saying she was going on holiday soon and was concerned about getting an upset stomach. Krishn...
Probiotics may help lower cholesterol
Posted 26-07-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
New research published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Journal, looked at the effects of two Lactobacilli strains on the metabolism and microbiota of rats that were fed high-cholesterol diets. The scientists wanted to stud...
Different probiotic strains trigger different immune responses
Posted 26-07-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
New research from a group of Dutch and Belgian scientists has found that the ability of probiotics to influence the immune system differs from strain to strain. The researchers looked at 19 different probiotic strains and observed how each ...
WIN a 3 month supply of For daily immunity - Twitter Competition
Posted 21-07-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office, in Competitions
- This competition has now closed. A big congratulations to Lynn @LemonFancy and thank you to everyone for taking part! Keep an eye out for more chances to win with @OptiBac - Until next time compers... Rain, rain go away! Unf...
'Gut feeling' may be linked to mental wellbeing
Posted 19-07-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Probiotics may not just benefit gastrointestinal health but also mental wellbeing, new research suggests that probiotic modification of the gut may influence the brain and affect mood. These are the findings of research from the Texas Tech ...
WIN a 6 month supply of For daily immunity - Facebook competition
Posted 14-07-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office, in Competitions
Woohoo! Hooray! The sun is out today! And we have just opened a Facebook competition to win not one, not two, but SIX packs of our For daily immunity probiotic and antioxidant supplement! ...Just because the sun is shining, it doesnt ...
Greenlife's Birthday Bonanza
Posted 11-07-2011 by Jacob in News from Head Office
So the dust has now settled over Totnes after Greenlife's brilliant 21st Birthday party. The event was a great success with the people of Totnes turning out in large to support their favourite health food store. OptiBac Probiotics was among...
Welcome to the new & improved OptiBac website!
Posted 07-07-2011 by Jacob in News from Head Office
We are very excited to announce the launch of our new website! Over the past couple of months the nerdy types here at OptiBac Probiotics have toiled away at creating this new & improved version, and we have to give it to them, they've d...
Fairhaven Wholefoods & Spices Open Day, Letchworth
Posted 06-07-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office
The Fairhaven Wholefoods & Spices Open Day has now passed and, taking the weather into account, we're quite satisfied with how it went. Unfortunately the weather did hinder the day somewhat as it poured down for most of the day. However...
OptiBac Probiotic strain found to reduce common cold symptoms
Posted 06-07-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
The probiotic strain Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, found in For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength, has demonstrated the ability to reduce the incidence, duration and severity of upper respiratory tract illnesses, as well as significantly reduc...
BodyFit Magazine recommends For a flat stomach
Posted 01-07-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press
BodyFit Magazine recently ran an article on how to "Get a Bikini Body". The article discussed workouts and diet plans from expert advice and training tips for women that want to shed a few pounds for their holidays. Along with this, they re...
Kangaroo gut microbiota may make cattle farming greener
Posted 30-06-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Methane from farm animals, particularly cattle, account for a few percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and this statistic is forecast to double over the next fifty years. However, a solution for a more sustainable method of cattle fa...
Probiotic colonisation mechanism discovered
Posted 21-06-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Researchers at the University College Cork, Ireland have discovered the genes in Bifidobacterium that are responsible for efficient colonisation of the gut. The team of scientists were able to sequence the DNA of Bifidobacterium breve UCC20...
Gut microbiota may be linked to weight gain, study shows
Posted 17-06-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
A new study has highlighted how gut microbiota may influence body weight through its harvesting of nutrients from the food we eat. Changes in diet may have rapid effects on the composition of the guts microbiota, as was found from the analy...
E. coli deaths still rising in Germany
Posted 14-06-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
The German E. coli outbreak claimed its 35th fatality at the weekend and health officials say that up to 100 people have severe kidney damage, needing either transplants or life-long dialysis. However, the rate of new infections has, thankf...
Your Healthy Living Magazine recommends For travelling abroad
Posted 12-06-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press
Who doesn't like getting compliments? Probably no-one, and here at OptiBac Probiotics we're no different. We're very happy to say that the writers at Your Healthy Living Magazine certainly know their stuff. In this month's issue they recomm...
E. coli outbreak in cucumbers sees a rising death toll
Posted 31-05-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
Sad news of a European outbreak in E. coli which has now killed 17 people, almost all in Germany. Thousands more are thought to be infected by enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC). What is interesting is the repeated notion in the media that t...
Study shows prebiotic benefits at time of stress
Posted 27-05-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Prebiotic supplementation at times of heightened stress may boost the immune system and digestive health. A study of American students, in their run up to examinations, showed that a daily supplementation of prebiotics reduced the amount of...
New research suggests bacteria may influence precipitation
Posted 26-05-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
The concept of 'bioprecipitation' - bacteria directly influencing rainfall - has been around since the 1980's but has yet to accumulate enough evidence to be proved more than just a theory. New research from the Montana State University, ho...
Proud to be mentioned in Health Food Business Magazine
Posted 21-05-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
OptiBac Probiotics had a special shout-out in the 'Around the Stores' feature in this month's Health Food Business magazine, with Brenda Smith from the Eighth Day Co-Operative reporting particularly strong sales of our probiotics range, tha...
Study links mental health to gut microbiota
Posted 20-05-2011 by Jalal in General Health News
A research team from the McMasters University, Ontario believe they have evidence that the microbial composition of the gut directly influences behaviour & the biochemistry of the brain. The research team found that when the gut flora o...
Spot the Difference Competition - Facebook fans only
Posted 18-05-2011 by Soraya in Competitions
We have just posted a 'Spot the Difference' competition on our Facebook page! The photos feature our stand at the Vitafoods trade show last month in Geneva. To enter, simply join us on our Facebook page - www.facebook.com/optibacprobi...
Prebiotic pasta may help control blood sugar levels
Posted 16-05-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Consuming prebiotic enhanced pasta may prolong the emptying of the stomach and consequently, ease the rise in blood sugar levels after meals. The study, appropriately, undertaken in Italy showed that the consumption of the inulin enhanced p...
OptiBac at the Vitafood's Finished Product Expo, Geneva 2011
Posted 14-05-2011 by Jacob in News from Head Office
Jalal & Farah attended this year's Vitafoods show in Geneva and had a great time showing the probiotic range. Apparently, the party animals went to exhibitor drinks on the first evening and were the last to leave, they enjoyed some fabu...
Fewer gut bacteria linked to obesity
Posted 04-05-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
Gut bacteria has once again been linked to obesity; an article in the Independent yesterday reported the growing evidence that the amount and types of beneficial bacteria in the human intestine can be linked back to the amount of weight a p...
Study says gut microflora falls into three categories
Posted 21-04-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
A group of international scientists have revealed that a person's gut is populated by one of three main types of microflora. Just as each of us belongs to one of the eight blood groups, the researchers also believe we each belong to one of ...
Probiotics helpful in reducing recurrent UTI's in women
Posted 18-04-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A new double-blind placebo-controlled study has revealed that probiotics can be helpful in reducing recurrent urinary tract infections in women. The study looked at 100 women with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections, who were ra...
For a flat stomach featured in Bodyfit Magazine
Posted 07-04-2011 by Jacob in OptiBac in the Press
Bodyfit magazine's supplement 'Firmer Abs Fast!' featured our For a flat stomach probiotic in a short article titled 'Firm up your tum'. The piece urged health conscious readers; 'Re-balance your digestive system with friendly bacteria and ...
OptiBac launches New Probiotic Spooning Milk!
Posted 01-04-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office
Note: Before reading this article please pay special attention to the date it was posted (The 1st of April - aka April Fools!) ;) We've enjoyed a great response on Twitter, Facebook & through word of mouth - many thanks! Finally. Milk ...
OptiBac Probiotics & the Health Sciences Institute (HSI)
Posted 30-03-2011 by Jalal in OptiBac in the Press
OptiBac Probiotics For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength was featured in the HSI UK members' newsletter for April 2011. Dr. Martin Hum's article on hay fever; 'Discover how a cutting-edge new formula can alleviate distressing symptoms', report...
OptiBac Probiotics in the Daily Mail
Posted 29-03-2011 by Jalal in OptiBac in the Press
OptiBac Probiotics featured in this week's 'Try This' section of the Daily Mail's health pages. 'Treat diarrhoea naturally with OptiBac Probiotics. It contains beneficial bacteria to fight bugs and so restore regular bowel function.' stat...
OptiBac Probiotics recommended in this weeks Woman Magazine
Posted 22-03-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Nutritional expert and columnist Ian Marber, a.k.a The Food Doctor, routinely tackles the digestive ailments of the readers of Woman magazine in his popular weekly column. This week one reader is puzzled by regular bouts of diarrhoea, despi...
Saccharomyces boulardii makes mainstream news
Posted 15-03-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Here at OptiBac we already know what a great probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii is and it now seems this is slowly catching on in the media too. Today, The Daily Mail ran an article in its Good Health column dedicated to S. boulardii and its...
Mangoes & grapes show prebiotic potential
Posted 03-03-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
Researchers at the MACS-Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in India have identified the presence of prebiotics in mangoes and grapes, particularly in one type of Indian mango. Scientists at the ARI looked at 90 fruits and edible plants, over...
Probiotic strain effective in the treatment of ulcers
Posted 28-02-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
A probiotic of the Bifidobacterium genus has been identified by Spanish researchers as being particularly effective in the treatment of ulcers. The strain B. bifidum CECT 7366 showed fantastic results from in vitro testing, exhibiting the i...
Probiotic research commitments made by US Government agency
Posted 09-02-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
Probiotics, and other promising sciences, were highlighted for commited study in a five year plan by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) last Friday. NCCAM - a branch of the US National Institutes of Healt...
For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength wins in the Natural Lifestyle Awards, as voted by you!
Posted 08-02-2011 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Our 'For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength' won Highly Commended in the Best New Product category for the Natural Lifestyle Awards 2010. We have just received a framed certificate, and are ecstatic to think that members of the public nat...
Probiotics linked to prevention of premature birth
Posted 08-02-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
New microbial research has found that an inflammatory response to certain strains of bacteria colonising the placenta may be responsible for some fetal injuries, complications & premature cases of labour. The research found that specifi...
L. acidophilus opens new avenues of treatment for IBD sufferers
Posted 01-02-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
New probiotic research has revealed the potential of a specific L. acidophilus strain in combating auto-immune diseases such as IBD and, possibly, colon cancer. A genetically tweaked strain of L. acidophilus was fed to mice with two differe...
New probiotic encapsulation technology opens the door to formulations
Posted 27-01-2011 by Jacob in General Health News
Probiotic manufacturer Vesale Pharma has applied for a microencapsulation technology patent with the European Patent Office. The new technology has the ability to close off probiotic strains from the outside world, making them more resisten...
Antibiotics increase risk of developing digestive problems in children
Posted 18-01-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
The importance of taking probiotics whilst on antibiotics has been highlighted in a new study, published in Gut journal; which looked at 580,000 children and their medical records & prescriptions over an 8 year period. It revealed that ...
Want healthy, glowing skin? Eat fruit and vegetables!
Posted 13-01-2011 by Soraya in General Health News
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have found that eating more fruit and vegetables can work wonders for the skin - resulting in a healthier glow than that obtained from the sun! The study, published in the Journal Evolution ...
Win a 3 months supply of For your child's health - Twitter only
Posted 06-01-2011 by Soraya in Competitions
We are running a competition for everyone on Twitter, to win a 3 month supply of OptiBac Probiotics For your child's health - get your children off to a healthy start this year with our expert probiotic and prebiotic supplement. ...
Happy New Year from OptiBac Probiotics!
Posted 01-01-2011 by Soraya in News from Head Office
The OptiBac Probiotics team are all back, well rested and ready for another year! It looks like January is off to a good start, with some fantastic international orders, and with more and more people talking about OptiBac Probiotics, ...
Are weight loss probiotics the supplement of the future?
Posted 23-12-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
Probiotics could reduce obesity; this is what a pioneering research group from the University of Cork, Ireland, have suggested. The researchers published a paper showing that a Lactobacillus probiotic strain containing a unique gene has the...
Prebiotic potential in Cocoa flavanols
Posted 22-12-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
A new study from Mars and the University of Reading has found that cocoa flavanols could have a bifidogenic effect, meaning that they could work as a prebiotic and help to boost probiotics in the gut. The double-blind, randomised trial, pub...
OptiBac Probiotics recommended in the Fife News
Posted 17-12-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Keren Brynes MacLean of Health Food & More in Kirkcaldy, featured OptiBac Probiotics in her weekly column in the Fife News. "There is no doubt that people understand the need for probiotics so much more nowadays thanks to the a...
New 'Ultimate Probiotic' used in treating Clostridium difficile
Posted 14-12-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
Probiotics as we know them are often consumed via a capsule, powder or yoghurt drink but a new radical treatment for Clostridium difficile sufferers is emerging stateside. As antibiotics lose their effectiveness in fighting the superbug, pr...
Our EXTRA Strength Probiotic is recommended by The Food Doctor in Woman Magazine
Posted 13-12-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
The charming Food Doctor advised Christmas Party goers to stay healthy this December with a high quality vitamin and a premium probiotic. Our newest probiotic, For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength contains 20 billion live microorganisms per d...
Review shows Probiotics cut stomach upsets by a day
Posted 10-11-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
Probiotics can cut diarrhoea, such as that from the infamous norovirus, by up to one day according to a large Cochrane review of probiotics & diarrhoea - looking at 63 studies including more than 8,000 people. Futhermore, the review sho...
For a flat stomach gets five stars in Body Fit Magazine!
Posted 08-11-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Body Fit Magazine ran a feature on probiotics for its December issue titled, "Tummy Tamers". It reviewed several Probiotic products that target bloating and other belly bothers that can get in the way of a good work-out and general day-to-d...
OptiBac 'For daily wellbeing' probiotic strains show potential against stress-related conditions
Posted 27-10-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52 and Bifidobacterium longum Rosell-175, two of the probiotics in For daily wellbeing, showed beneficial effects in a new study on gut health and stress. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition,...
EFSA Rejects more Probiotic Health Claims
Posted 20-10-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Yesterday saw further rejections to the health claims of probiotics, notably the rejection of a dossier from a popular probiotic drink which was put forward to claim that the particular product boosts immunity. The European Food Safet...
OptiBac Probiotics at the Camexpo 2010
Posted 20-10-2010 by Alex in OptiBac in the Press
Our probiotic range went down a storm at the Camexpo this weekend. Of course Nutritionists, Kinesiologists, Naturopaths, Herbalists, and Homeopaths alike were impressed by the high quality, strain-specific, great value probiotic range...
OptiBac Probiotics trialled by the National Candida Society
Posted 19-10-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
The National Candida Society today published the results of a trial on OptiBac Probiotics For daily wellbeing and OptiBac Probiotics For bowel calm. 12 people were given both of these probiotics on a daily basis for the period of one month,...
OptiBac Probiotics in Recognise
Posted 01-10-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Recognise magazine ran a feature this month called 'What Supp?' - a guide to staying young and healthy with the right natural supplements, written by Dr. Ayan Panja. Take it from Dr. Ayan; 'Our guts contain 80% of our immune system, so it's...
Tree Time - Trade show with Tree of Life
Posted 26-09-2010 by Soraya in News from Head Office
Probiotic experts Jalal & Norman got all geared up for a trip up to Newcastle, getting in touch with their friends up North, Jalal invited his girlfriend along for a weekend city break... and then thank the Lord for our Debbie, who a fe...
Travel Health Advice
Posted 23-09-2010 by Soraya in Press Releases
Exotic travel destinations such as India, Mexico, and Egypt gain popularity year upon year. OptiBac Probiotics has compiled a quick list of travelling tips and information. Read our advice for your travel health, safety & co...
Rude Health Show, Dublin
Posted 20-09-2010 by Soraya in News from Head Office
Farah and Norman had a trip to Dublin, for the Rude Health Show 2010. The show was a great success, with the two of them meeting lots of potential Irish shops, and of course making the most of their evenings whilst there! Norman and F...
OptiBac Probiotics are the official Probiotic Suppliers for Team Wales!
Posted 10-09-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Team Wales will set off for this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi with a gut full of good bacteria - helping all of the athletes and support staff to avoid Delhi Belly! OptiBac are proud to be the official probiotic suppliers for the whol...
OptiBac Probiotics For a flat stomach in Women's Fitness Magazine
Posted 02-09-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
Women's Fitness featured our probiotic & prebiotic, For a flat stomach, in their Healthy Choices section this month. 'Trapped wind, food intolerance and even stress can all stop you from getting that flat tummy, regardless of whether or...
Nutritional and Health Claims Regulations Update - Feedback from Rt Hon Lord Rooker
Posted 15-08-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
In response to our letters of concern regarding the pending Nutritional and Health Claims Regulations, the team at OptiBac Probiotics has now received feedback from our respective MPs, with their responses from Rt Hon Lord Jeff Rooker, Chai...
Mainstream media reports on EFSA & Health Food Claims
Posted 09-07-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
BBC news this week wrote an article entitled 'EU health food claims law begins to bite', explaining the ongoing process with European regulations demanding that all health foods have a wealth of scientific evidence backing up any health cla...
Sir George Young MP responds to Regulatory Threats to the Natural Health Products Industry
Posted 06-07-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
This morning we were thrilled to receive a positive letter back from our MP, Sir George Young, after we wrote to him about our concerns with the European Food Supplements Directive, which threatens to restrict freedom of choice for consumer...
Probiotics may help Weight Loss
Posted 18-06-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
A new Japanese study assigned fermented milk with or without a Lactobacillus probiotic to 87 overweight people, for a period of 12 weeks. At the end of this double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial, the probiotic group showed a 4.6% ...
OptiBac Probiotics at Your Healthy Living Show, Edinburgh
Posted 12-06-2010 by Soraya in News from Head Office
Norman, Soraya and Farah had a great time at this year's Your Healthy Living Show. We found it to be a successful show which brought together retailers, consumers, and manufacturers to discuss a large variety of natural health product...
Prima Magazine: Become a probiotic pro! With OptiBac For travelling abroad
Posted 05-06-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
This month's Prima magazine featured '10 Simple Changes to Improve Your Health.' In at number 9 was 'Become a probiotic pro', where the wise Dr Adam Carey said 'Although a general probiotic will help maintain good digestion and immunity, ta...
Vitafoods show in Geneva
Posted 02-05-2010 by Soraya in News from Head Office
Jalal had to cancel his trip at the last minute, but Farah and Soraya had a fantastic time at this year's Global Neutraceutical event. We met lots of interesting new business contacts and friends, of course, with whom we are keeping in touc...
Effects of prebiotic inulin on metabolic rate
Posted 16-04-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
A double blind cross-over study enrolled 22 healthy young male volunteers to consume either inulin-enriched or control pasta for a certain period time. The prebiotic-enriched pasta was found to improve lipidic and glicidic metabolism, as we...
Why are allergies increasing?
Posted 13-04-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
Asthma, hayfever, eczema and hives are all becoming more prevalent in developed countries. Today, 30% of the Western population suffer from allergies, compared to just 10% in 1980. Dr Guy Delespesse, a professor at the University of Montrea...
Natural & Organic Products Show at Olympia
Posted 11-04-2010 by Soraya in News from Head Office
OptiBac Probiotics enjoyed a succesful few days at the UK's leading natural products trade show. Great to see our favourite old retailers, as well as to meet some enthusiastic new OptiBac fans. The team received fantastic feedback from prac...
Benefits of probiotics in allergic disorders?
Posted 31-03-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria are more commonly found in the intestinal microflora of nonallergenic children. Research is still growing in the domain of probiotics and allergies, yet the current evidence looks promising. Which probiotic ...
The Irish Daily Star's Star Chic Magazine
Posted 06-03-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
This week's magazine featured OptiBac Probiotics in the 'Chic Health News' feature. The article mentioned that OptiBac is available in both capsule and sachet form, and noted some of the product names, including "our fave, For a flat stomac...
TV Now magazine, Ireland - 'Health Boost' with OptiBac Probiotics
Posted 15-02-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press
OptiBac Probiotics featured in TV Now's Health Shorts for the week from 13th to 19th February. The article featured the whole range, to 'detox the body and boost the immune system.' OptiBac's quintessential message was emphasised; that diff...
An apple a day keeps the doctor away!
Posted 20-01-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
Researchers at the University of Denmark have been performing studies to discover just why “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apples contain a large amount of pectin, a dietary fibre which may act as a prebiotic and stimula...
OptiBac Probiotics Competition with Talk Health Partnership
Posted 19-01-2010 by Soraya in OptiBac in the Press, in Competitions
Things at OptiBac Probiotics got off to a great New Start in 2010. Something particularly exciting - Talk Health's information and forum websites were offering the chance to win a 3 months supply of OptiBac Probiotics For daily wellbeing Ta...
Preliminary studies show probiotics help with rheumatoid arthritis
Posted 14-01-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
A trial conducted on 45 patients shows lactic acid producing probiotics (Lactobacilli probiotics) may be beneficial in alleviating symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. These probiotics have a regulatory and anti-inflammatory effect on the immu...
Pine Bark Extract helps to ease haemorrhoids
Posted 13-01-2010 by Soraya in General Health News
A new randomised, placebo-controlled study conducted by researchers at the University of Munster in Germany reveals that Pine Bark Extract may help alleviate pain and control haemorrhoid bleeding. Pine Bark Extract is a natural antioxidant ...
Competition with Green Kiddie
Posted 09-01-2010 by Soraya in Competitions
Another competition! Throughout February, the green and natural website Green Kiddie was offering the chance to win a 6 month's supply of OptiBac Probiotics For your child's health to anyone who could email in the answer to a simple questio...
Microbial colonisation of gut at early age influences adult microbial diversity and natural immune responses
Posted 27-11-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Recent population studies have stated that excessive hygiene during childhood is a significant risk factor for development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Authors of this study hence looked at the probiotic & pathogenic bacte...
'No, probiotics aren't a waste of money - and here's why...'
Posted 10-11-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Angela Dowden begins with the contradicting news and reviews on probiotics, as well as their widespread consumption - (nearly 60% of UK households regularly buy probiotics.) Dowden's conclusion is that probiotics are surely worth their mone...
Experts map the body's bacteria
Posted 06-11-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Scientists are looking into the different types of bacteria (including probiotics and pathogens) that live in different areas of the body. Researchers at the University of Colorado examined 27 areas on the bodies of nine healthy volunteers,...
'Probiotic Health Claims Rejected by EFSA' - Not so simple!
Posted 22-10-2009 by Soraya in Press Releases
Matters of the EFSA, health claims, and probiotics have seen extensive recent press coverage, and in some cases articles seem to have misrepresented the course of events, adding a negative spin. The team at OptiBac Probiotics therefore want...
'It's what's inside that counts' - The Times looks into the gut
Posted 08-10-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Mark Henderson, Science Editor for the new Times magazine, Eureka, delves into the complex make-up of the human body, correctly stating that we humans "are mostly bacteria." Different people have unique gut microbiomes, which can affect pre...
'Tackling protozoal parasites: a guide to practitioners'
Posted 05-10-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Dr Brian McDonogh explains that parasitic infections such as Giardia lamblia or Entamoeba histolytica are far more common than we think. Last but not least on his list of recommendations for treatment are probiotics. McDonogh suggests recol...
Probiotics: Looking Underneath the Yogurt Label
Posted 29-09-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Tara Parker-Rope discusses the difficulty of knowing the right probiotic from the wrong one. To our delight, Parker-Rope quickly states that 'different probiotic species and strains confer different health benefits.' The article selected a ...
OptiBac Probiotics For your child's health decreases the risk of common childhood infections by about 25%
Posted 01-09-2009 by Soraya in Press Releases
Results of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study of OptiBac Probiotics' synbiotic unveiled. OptiBac Probiotics is proud to announce the results of a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted to ev...
Boost your health and immunity this winter with OptiBac
Posted 31-07-2009 by Alex in Press Releases
New Range of Seven Probiotic Supplements Launch (formerly DTECTA Probiotics) OptiBac, formerly known as DTECTA, is a new range of seven bespoke probiotic supplements that have officially launched in the UK & Irish markets. OptiBac Prob...
Probiotics are âMiracle Bugsâ â from fighting colds to controlling your weight
Posted 19-05-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Jerome Burne opens by asking “Unimpressed by all the hype over ‘good’ bacteria…? So were the experts. But now there’s hard scientific evidence about the extraordinary powers of probiotics”. Pointing out ...
Synbiotics in For your childâs health may cut childhood infections: A study at the Institut Rosell
Posted 15-05-2009 by Alex in General Health News
A new study by the Institut Rosell found that the probiotics and prebiotics in OptiBac Probiotics For your child’s health could reduce infant infections by about 25%. This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in France r...
A probiotic yoghurt a day could help mothers shed baby fat
Posted 08-05-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Finnish researchers at the University of Turku discovered that pregnant women who took probiotic supplements found it easier to get their figure back after giving birth than women who did not supplement their levels of friendly bacteria. Th...
'Probiotic Beauty', in the Daily Mail
Posted 20-04-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Claire Coleman introduces the concept that probiotics and prebiotics can be beneficial for the skin, by balancing the skin ‘microflora’ or microbiota. Coleman cited research published in the British Journal of Dermatology sugges...
Probiotics ease chronic fatigue
Posted 10-04-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
This study was prompted by preceding research suggesting that people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have alterations in their intestinal microbiota, and that gut bacteria could influence mood-related symptoms and even behaviour in huma...
Probiotics show potential for improving health in alcoholics
Posted 13-01-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
According to a pilot study from Russia and the US, supplementing with Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus plantarum could improve the health of an alcoholic’s liver. Irina Kirpich, lead author of the study, highlighted the enorm...
Grape Seed Extract can destroy leukaemia cells
Posted 01-01-2009 by Soraya in General Health News
Researchers at the University of Kentucky found that within 24 hours of exposure to Grape Seed Extract, 76% of leukaemia cells died through a process of natural self-destruction called apoptosis. This research could possibly open doors for ...
Probiotics restore bowel flora and improve liver enzymes in human alcohol-induced liver injury
Posted 14-12-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
This pilot study carried out on 66 Russians with alcoholic psychosis and 24 healthy controls found that the alcoholic patients had significantly less Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli in their systems than the participants without alcohol-ind...
Exposed: Probiotic Supplements Vs. Probiotic Yogurt Drinks
Posted 15-11-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
Dr Sarah Brewer delved into detail on the differences between probiotics in supplements and those in fermented dairy drinks. Yoghurt drinks contain live, fragile bacteria whose numbers fall whilst on the shelf, leaving sometimes only ...
Probiotic chewing gum counteracts bleeding gums
Posted 10-11-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A study by Professor Twetman at the University of Copenhagen found that a probiotic chewing gum containing a strain of Lactobacillus Reuteri reduced gingivitis, or inflamed gums. Of 42 participants with moderate gingivitis, subjects g...
Probiotics effective in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhoea
Posted 01-11-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A study at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine & published in American Family Physician found probiotic supplements to be useful in avoiding diarrhoea caused by antibiotics or by gastrointestinal viral or bacterial infections. ...
Diversity of bacteria in the gut and eczema in early life
Posted 22-09-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A small clinical trial at Harvard by Forno et al (2008) found that infants suffering from eczema had less diversity in their microflora and microfauna than babies without eczema. The findings furthermore concluded that diversity...
Bacteria âcan ward off diabetesâ
Posted 22-09-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
US scientists believe that bacteria can help to protect against insulin-dependent type I diabetes, by stopping the rogue immune response that triggers the disease. Researchers studied diabetic mice that had been genetically engineered...
A multistrain probiotic preparation significantly reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a double-blind placebo-control
Posted 10-09-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A Clinical trial by Williams E, et al. that treated 52 adults with two types of Lactobacillus and two types of Bifidobacteria for a period of 8 weeks found that the probiotic supplements made significant reductions in the severity of IBS sy...
Evaluation of the functional efficacy of an antioxidative probiotic in healthy volunteers
Posted 04-09-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
This Clinical trial by Songisepp et al noted a clear improvement of antioxidative defence system in healthy individuals who had consumed either Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 goat milk or probiotic capsules with lactobacillus fermentum. ...
Green Tea Extract beneficial for the heart
Posted 07-07-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A small study from Greece found that regular consumption of Green Tea Extract could improve the function of the endothelial cells (cells that line the walls of blood vessels), boosting cardiovascular health. The study indicated the po...
Institut Rosell â Lallemand adds another probiotic strain to its range
Posted 06-06-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
Rosell has developed a new strain, called Lactobacillus casei Rosell-215, chosen for its strong research to back its health benefits. The technology used by Rosell to provide resistance to heat and acid is called Probiocap, which has ...
Prebiotic health claims interest the Italians, and women
Posted 23-05-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
Research by Leatherhead Food International and funded by French fibre specialist Syral looked at consumer responses to prebiotic health claims in Italy, the Netherlands, France, Germany and the UK. They found that the Dutch were the l...
ral probiotic and prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
Posted 20-05-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
This randomized, double blind pilot study in intensive care unit patients found significant delays in the recurrence of P.aeruginosa respiratory colonization and/or infection in patients who were orally administered with probiotics as oppos...
Lifelong prebiotic supplementation may extend lifespan by over 30%
Posted 25-04-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A French animal study at the Université Henri Poincare Nancy I that fed rats the prebiotics inulin and oligofructose (FOS) showed not only increased survival rates in the prebiotic group, but also lower body weight, cholesterol and p...
Probiotic supplements may help alcoholics
Posted 15-04-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A small study at the University College London which gave Lactobacillus casei to patients with alcoholic cirrhosis found probiotics to restore neutrophil (white blood cell) function in people with alcoholic cirrhosis. At the end of th...
Effect of Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic supernatants on body weight and leptin expression in rats
Posted 19-02-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A study by Sousa et al at the University of Georgia, Athens, found that rats that had been given the probiotic acidophilus showed weight loss when compared to rats that had not been administered with the friendly bacteria. Administrat...
Probiotics may alleviate gut problems amongst people with HIV and AIDS
Posted 04-02-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
In the first, small study on benefits of probiotics on the quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS, Canadian and Nigerian researchers found that occurrence of diarrhoea, flatulence and nausea was resolved in all participants receiving prob...
Can probiotics ease stress-related gut problems?
Posted 18-01-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A double-blind study by leading probiotic firm, Institut Rosell Lallemand, randomly assigned either probiotics or placebos to 75 volunteers between the ages of 18 and 60. The group receiving the probiotics Lactobacillus acidophilus Ro...
Digestion products set to overtake products for heart health
Posted 10-01-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
An article in New Nutrition Business predicted that probiotics and antioxidants will see healthy new growth this year, but that the market for heart health has been and gone. Julian Mellentin described heart health as “one of th...
Probiotic and prebiotic combination can improve anti-oxidative activity
Posted 09-01-2008 by Soraya in General Health News
A mixture of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium probiotics as well as oligofructose prebiotics was associated with a reduction in the oxidation of LDL, linked to the hardening of the arteries. Results from this EU and MicroFunction Pro...
The role of probiotics in paediatrics
Posted 06-11-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
A conference on probiotics sponsored by Nestle told paediatricians to keep themselves informed of research on probiotics. Martin Martin MD, a paediatrics professor at the David Geffen University in Los Angeles highlighted the rise of allerg...
Probiotic and prebiotic supplements preventing eczema in infants
Posted 18-10-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
Using data covering over 2,000 infants and 12 studies, Australian researchers reported that probiotics such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and the prebiotics GOS and FOS showed benefits for a range of allergic diseases and food reactions. ...
Prebiotics may help prevent adolescent weight gain
Posted 02-10-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
A study at the Baylor College of Medicine and published in the Journal of Pediatrics found that during puberty especially, imbalance between energy intake and expenditure can cause weight gain and possible obesity. The study, involvin...
Probiotics reduce incidence of Salmonella in pigs, leading to safer pork products
Posted 05-09-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
Researchers from the UK’s Veterinary Laboratories Agency in Weybridge used a special technique based on NASA space technology, growing pieces of pig gut in a 3D matrix to replicate the environment inside a pig’s gut. Follo...
The role of a probiotics mixture in the treatment of childhood constipation: a pilot study
Posted 04-08-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
This study by Bekkali et al examined the effects of probiotics such as Bifidobacteria bifidum, Bifidobacteria infantis and Lactobacillus rhamnosus in children aged 4-16 years with constipation. The study found an increase in frequency...
Probiotics could greatly improve the health of premature babies
Posted 14-05-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
An Australian meta-analysis including over 1000 infants and various probiotic supplements found a reduced risk of necrotising enterocolitis in children given probiotics, as well as a 53% reduction in the risk of mortality. Necrotising...
Probiotics: Are they worth taking?
Posted 31-03-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
An extensive study by Pamela Mason on the suggested benefits of probiotics began by stating the vital factors of a good probiotic product: the ability to resist gastric acidity, bile salts, and pancreatic enzymes; adhesion to the gut wall l...
Probiotics reducing Salmonella food poisoining
Posted 20-03-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
Irish scientists found that probiotics led to improvements in both clinical and microbiological outcomes of Salmonella infection in pigs. The pigs were fed either milk supplemented with 5 strains of Lactobacillus, or regular milk for ...
Encapsulation of probiotics: the best way?
Posted 07-03-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
The dairy sector has often been the area where probiotics have boomed, yet more and more research has been focusing on the protection of probiotics; coating and encapsulating the friendly bacteria in order to increase stability and to impro...
Many consumers missing out on health benefits of probiotics
Posted 20-02-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
Lisa Miles at the British Nutrition Foundation stated that probiotic products are looked at by consumers who closely follow the health market, and also those who are wealthier, due to the relatively high cost of these products. Howeve...
Synbiotics (both probiotics and prebiotics) reduce risk of colon cancer
Posted 08-02-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
A large, EU sponsored study found that a mix of prebiotics and probiotics acutely altered the composition of colonic bacterial ecosystems, and could thereby decrease the numbers of cancer-promoting bacteria. The amount of Clostridium ...
Combination of probiotics and prebiotics (synbiotic) in infant formula = the future of infant formulas?
Posted 16-01-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
A study sponsored by Nestle found formula containing the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum and prebiotics GOS and FOS to be completely safe, and beneficial to the health of infants. The study involved 138 infants who received either th...
Prebiotics could reduce artery hardening and boost heart health
Posted 02-01-2007 by Soraya in General Health News
Researchers from the Auvergne Human Nutrition Research Centre reported that mice given prebiotics in the form of either long-chain inulin or an oligofructose-enriched inulin showed significantly reduced levels of triacylglycerol and 30 less...
Prebiotics in formula could cut infections in infants
Posted 22-10-2006 by Soraya in General Health News
Healthy infants given formula with the prebiotics GOS and FOS had 9.6% lower incidence of recurring infections than infants given formula without prebiotics. Researchers from Milan, Rotterdam and Germany reported that the infant...
Prebiotics reduce childhood infections and illness
Posted 20-10-2006 by Soraya in General Health News
A study at the Université René Descartes, Paris, recruited 35 healthy children and gave them either a supplement of the prebiotic oligofructose, or a maltodextrin placebo for 21 days. Children in the prebiotic group had ...
Pharmacy Show 2006
Posted 15-10-2006 by Soraya in News from Head Office
The Pharmacy Show 2006 was held at NEC Birmingham in October 2006. DTECTA Probiotics exhibited for the first time at the number one trade show for pharmacists. Two busy days saw hundreds of visitors to the stand and the opportun...
Harrogate Natural Trade Show
Posted 24-09-2006 by Soraya in News from Head Office
Exhibiting for the first time at the Natural Trade Show in September 2006, Harrogate was a fantastic event to raise awareness on DTECTA Probiotics and impart knowledge to health food store owners and CAM practitioners on the scientific rese...
Health aspects of probiotics - a review by Arthur Ouwehand & Satu Vesterland
Posted 23-05-2004 by Soraya in General Health News
This review on the health benefits of probiotics in humans noted benefits in taking probiotic supplements, particularly to prevent or relieve diarrhoea; to relieve lactose intolerance; and to enhance the immune system. It stated that ...