Our world is complex! At the beginnings were probiotics, with literally thousands of scientific and research articles underpinning their benefits, then followed by prebiotics, and now a ‘biotic’ revolution. As an industry, we need to step back, take a breath and introspect.
As part of the agro-food industry hi tech journal, I participated in an expert panel on pre and post biotics.
It is quite evident from the guest panelists how diverse the industry has expanded out to be. They provide us with a 360° look at the ’biotics’ world from diverse perspectives which include industry experts, clinical research organizations, regulatory and consulting agencies, market analysts and associations. Deem it a much-needed update of this fast-evolving sector, at the heart of the Microbiome Revolution, albeit from their looking glass. “It is one of the most transversal mega-trends for the food and nutrition markets” said Cristiana Piangiolino from Synbalance, Italy.
Click here to read the full panel discussion on teknoscienze.com!
The microbiome—the complex ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that live primarily in our digestive tract—doesn’t just influence digestion. It plays a foundational role in immune resilience, mental clarity, emotional balance, and even sleep. And as we shift our environments and routines this fall, it’s worth pausing to ask: How do these changes affect the gut?
As the summer sun ripens fields and gardens, nature offers us a vibrant pharmacy of herbs—each one a small but mighty ally for digestive wellness. Let’s explore these powerful summer herbs for digestion, blending timeless tradition with the emerging science behind their bioactive chemistry.
Summer adventures draw us to wild places—to the rhythm of water, the hush of pines, and the grounding stillness only the backcountry can offer. But as we sip from cool streams and share simple campfire meals, it’s easy to forget that the microbiome of the wild isn’t always aligned with our own.
In Part 1 of this series, we go beyond what doctors are asking—and dig into what really matters for our brains: stress, the microbiome, mineral balance, and a newly discovered protective layer you’ve never heard of (but need to know about).