Research presented at the recent Probiota Americas meeting showed that adding prebiotics to the diet to promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria actually altered the structure of rats' brains in a model testing stress response.

Soon-to-be released guidelines for contract manufacturing organizations and quality standards from the International Probiotics Association will drive the industry to optimal practice, says IPA's vice president.

Brands and suppliers are touting nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, as an 'anti-aging' ingredient. What validates it for that use?