The term ‘synbiotic’ – which refers to a substance that combines both a probiotic and prebiotic – lacks a concise, modern definition. Stakeholders, including researchers, regulatory experts, consumers, marketers, industry scientists and healthcare providers, would benefit from a clear definition of synbiotics, a concise review of the state of the science of synbiotics, and a […]
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By Prof. Eamonn Quigley, MD. The Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell School of Medicine, Houston I am a gastroenterologist and specialize in what is referred to as “neurogastroenterology” – a rather grandiose term to refer to those problems that arise from disturbances in the muscles or nerves of the gut or in the communications between […]
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ISAPP is pleased to announce the release of the official program for its 2019 Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 14-16, 2019, in Antwerp. Unlike the 2018 ISAPP meeting in Singapore, which was an open registration meeting, the 2019 event will comprise only invited academic experts and industry scientists from member companies. For program details, see […]
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Prof. Daniel Merenstein MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine Messages about probiotics seem to be everywhere. It is difficult for me to keep up with the emails, links, and stories I am sent by friends and colleagues. I am regularly asked my opinion about new studies. Null trials seem to really generate the most interest, […]
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Many people think prebiotics and fiber are the same thing. But according to leading scientists, they’re not. Fiber and prebiotics are both dietary tools to promote health, but you need to know some key differences between these two types of nutrients in order to make the best decisions for your health. This new infographic summarizes […]
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The mission of ISAPP is to advance scientific excellence in probiotics and prebiotics. ISAPP is an independent, science-based voice for the probiotic and prebiotic fields. The newly released short summary details ISAPP’s accomplishments in 2018 based around the core value of Stewardship, Advancing the Science, and Education. See here for the summary, also featuring ISAPP’s recent publications. […]
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Dra. María Pía Taranto, CERELA-CONICET, Argentina and Prof. Seppo Salminen PhD, University of Turku, Finland It is widely accepted that technologies play a central role in the processes of social change. The Argentinian experience has documented that yogurt can be a promising tool for promoting social development. The program is called “Scholar Yogurito, the social […]
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Dr. Karen Scott, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Scotland The food we eat feeds our microbes, gives us energy and nutrition, and keeps us healthy. The choices we make about our food clearly affects our health, but also has a huge effect on the world around us. We need to make more effort to […]
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By Prof. Gregor Reid, University of Western Ontario It started with an idea for a mini symposium as an add-on to the PhD defence of Jessica Younes in 2015. It would be an event that focused on the impact of microbes on women’s health. It had never been done before. Held in Artis, the Amsterdam […]
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By Prof. Seppo Salminen PhD, University of Turku, Finland The International Dairy Federation (IDF) convenes annual meetings that bring together scientists and industry professionals to discuss issues foremost to the production of safe and nutritious dairy products globally. Since probiotics find a home in so many dairy foods worldwide, ISAPP and IDF have some overlapping […]
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ISAPP plans consensus panel on synbiotics
/in featured, News /by Mary Ellen SandersThe term ‘synbiotic’ – which refers to a substance that combines both a probiotic and prebiotic – lacks a concise, modern definition. Stakeholders, including researchers, regulatory experts, consumers, marketers, industry scientists and healthcare providers, would benefit from a clear definition of synbiotics, a concise review of the state of the science of synbiotics, and a […]
I have IBS – should I have my microbiome tested?
/in Consumer Blog, featured, ISAPP Science Blog /by Mary Ellen SandersBy Prof. Eamonn Quigley, MD. The Methodist Hospital and Weill Cornell School of Medicine, Houston I am a gastroenterologist and specialize in what is referred to as “neurogastroenterology” – a rather grandiose term to refer to those problems that arise from disturbances in the muscles or nerves of the gut or in the communications between […]
ISAPP’s 2019 Annual Meeting Program Released
/in featured, News /by Mary Ellen SandersISAPP is pleased to announce the release of the official program for its 2019 Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 14-16, 2019, in Antwerp. Unlike the 2018 ISAPP meeting in Singapore, which was an open registration meeting, the 2019 event will comprise only invited academic experts and industry scientists from member companies. For program details, see […]
Probiotics in the Year 2018
/in featured, ISAPP Science Blog /by Mary Ellen SandersProf. Daniel Merenstein MD, Georgetown University School of Medicine Messages about probiotics seem to be everywhere. It is difficult for me to keep up with the emails, links, and stories I am sent by friends and colleagues. I am regularly asked my opinion about new studies. Null trials seem to really generate the most interest, […]
Do you know the difference between fiber and prebiotics? A new ISAPP infographic explains
/in featured, News /by Mary Ellen SandersMany people think prebiotics and fiber are the same thing. But according to leading scientists, they’re not. Fiber and prebiotics are both dietary tools to promote health, but you need to know some key differences between these two types of nutrients in order to make the best decisions for your health. This new infographic summarizes […]
ISAPP Releases a Mission-Based Summary of 2018 Activities
/in featured, News /by Mary Ellen SandersThe mission of ISAPP is to advance scientific excellence in probiotics and prebiotics. ISAPP is an independent, science-based voice for the probiotic and prebiotic fields. The newly released short summary details ISAPP’s accomplishments in 2018 based around the core value of Stewardship, Advancing the Science, and Education. See here for the summary, also featuring ISAPP’s recent publications. […]
YOGURITO –the Argentinian social program with a special yogurt
/in featured, ISAPP Science Blog /by Mary Ellen SandersDra. María Pía Taranto, CERELA-CONICET, Argentina and Prof. Seppo Salminen PhD, University of Turku, Finland It is widely accepted that technologies play a central role in the processes of social change. The Argentinian experience has documented that yogurt can be a promising tool for promoting social development. The program is called “Scholar Yogurito, the social […]
Where does our food come from – why should we care?
/in Consumer Blog, featured, ISAPP Science Blog /by Mary Ellen SandersDr. Karen Scott, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen, Scotland The food we eat feeds our microbes, gives us energy and nutrition, and keeps us healthy. The choices we make about our food clearly affects our health, but also has a huge effect on the world around us. We need to make more effort to […]
Conference Focusing on the Microbiome in Women
/in featured, News /by Mary Ellen SandersBy Prof. Gregor Reid, University of Western Ontario It started with an idea for a mini symposium as an add-on to the PhD defence of Jessica Younes in 2015. It would be an event that focused on the impact of microbes on women’s health. It had never been done before. Held in Artis, the Amsterdam […]
International Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon in South Korea
/in featured, ISAPP Science Blog /by Mary Ellen SandersBy Prof. Seppo Salminen PhD, University of Turku, Finland The International Dairy Federation (IDF) convenes annual meetings that bring together scientists and industry professionals to discuss issues foremost to the production of safe and nutritious dairy products globally. Since probiotics find a home in so many dairy foods worldwide, ISAPP and IDF have some overlapping […]