Digestion has been and always will be an important part of our health and one of the biggest categories for nutritional support. Products that focus on digestive health have seen significant growth for many varied reasons and lifestyle factors, such as stress, medication, and poor diet. 

Probiotics have been at the center and focus for decades if not a century, but in more recent years, prebiotics and postbiotics have taken the stage in the biotic realm. These two biotics are premiere nutritional ingredients and provide the next level of support for the beneficial microorganisms that populate our bodies. For the most part, this support is centered in the gastrointestinal tract. 

Prebiotics 

Prebiotics are typically fibers, indigestible natural sugars, and some polyphenolic ingredients that can stimulate the growth of favorable bacteria in the gut. Targeted prebiotics that increase the growth of specific beneficial bacterial strains that produce short-chain fatty acids could see the greatest growth, as consumers begin to recognize that some prebiotics are more advantageous than others. 

Bimuno® GOS is a prebiotic supplement that contains galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS), which are non-digestible carbohydrates that pass through the small intestine intact and reach the large intestine where they stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria. It selectively targets and increases the levels of bifidobacteria.  

Bimuno® possesses qualities of stability and versatility that make it an ideal addition for a wide range of applications. This can help support formulators in their creation of high-performance, scientifically supported products that engage today’s consumer.  

Postbiotics 

It took quite some time to come to a concrete definition of a postbiotic, however, published in their consensus paper in 2021, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) defined a postbiotic as “a preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host.” 

LBiome™ contains Lactobacillus LB, a unique and pioneering postbiotic. Its effects on digestive health have been studied for more than 100 years. To date, there are nearly 50 studies on humans, animals, and cultured cells, demonstrating its effectiveness. The beneficial effects of LBiome™ on digestive health have been demonstrated not only in adults but also in children.  

Decades of published research on Lactobacillus LB have confirmed its efficacy is on par with, if not better than, its living source, and stability is no longer a concern. This opens the door for use in both conventional food and expanded supplement formats. 

Conclusion 

Protecting our digestive and GI health is vital in this day and age. Bimuno® GOS & LBiome™ are two powerful players in the world of biotics. Make your next product stand out among the rest with one of these boundless biotics.