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Nutrition, supplements, and wellness are the foundation for a healthy human life. And that trend is now leaking into our pets and animal health. According to a recent Pet Age…
Athletes and fitness enthusiasts are known for taking care of their bodies while pushing themselves to continuously strive to improve their performance. To support this lifestyle, individuals need to…
Probiotics, by definition, are live microorganisms, that when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. However, a pressing question arising from this definition is: “what is…
Industries that involve scientific topics have barriers associated with relevant information – in both accessing it and understanding it. These challenges to education, however, can be overcome with the right…
Gut health influences overall wellness. Study after study proves this point, and probiotics are useful in cultivating the healthiest gut. But how does this work for children? Discussing gut health…
There’s a “new” hot topic in gut health. While the concept of “synbiotics” was first proposed more than two decades ago, the term is coming back into the collective supplement…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact society, concern for overall health has become a priority in addition to general immune support and other more targeted goals. This broader approach…
Strong links have been found between foods that are FODMAPs – which stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols – and gastric upset, including gas, bloating stomach pain, diarrhea…
The one health aspect on everyone’s mind right now (and for the foreseeable future) is “immune system.” Unlike the brain, heart or liver, organs we can identify and generally locate…
The global digestive enzyme industry is estimated to be worth $1.2 billion by the year 2026. John Davidson, Director of Education and Innovation, Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes, joined host…
Whether you prefer yogurt, kimchi, kefir, or kombucha, probiotics are all around us. But how do we really harness the benefits of this good bacteria, and capitalize on consuming foods…
Consumer demand is driving production for probiotic solutions as new technologies and more information become available regarding the importance of gut health. Previously, the achilles heel of the supplement…
Did you know that your gut health is connected to many aspects of your overall health? It’s a very complex part of the body with 100 trillion bacteria—more than in…
Now that you have the perfect formula to add to your product line, what dosage form should you choose for delivery? Capsules, tablets, softgels, powder or liquid? During the development…
In September 2018, the FDA issued a draft guidance on how to label supplements containing live microbials. The announcement presents the organization’s “intent to exercise enforcement discretion to allow supplement…
Probiotics, living microorganisms like yeasts and bacteria in our intestines, promote digestive health, support a healthy immune system, and can help reduce the unwanted effects of bloating, gas, or diarrhea.…
Enzymes play an essential role in physiological processes throughout the body. Natural digestive enzymes, such as lipase, amylase, and protease, aid in breaking down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Additionally, enzyme…
We all heard it as kids: “Eat your vegetables!” Vegetables are full of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Yes, like animal cells, plant cells are full of proteins.…
Some people believe that a life well lived is a life that has been in balance. Physically, good health is called “homeostasis,” which primarily means that everything is in balance.…
The more scientists learn about the fascinating ecosystem of bacteria living inside of us, referred to as the human microbiome, the more it becomes clear that influencing the good bacteria…
It’s fairly common knowledge that antibiotics are used frequently to treat a variety of bacterial infections—some of the most common are urinary tract infections, strep throat, and even some pneumonia.…
February is national heart health awareness month, and the media has done a very effective job of delivering key messages to adult Americans about how and why to take care…
Millions of people around the world suffer from allergies or intolerance to gluten. To avoid a potentially serious reaction, many of these individuals avoid gluten in their diets, including products…
Nobody really likes extremes – such as extremely hot and humid days in the summer to bitter, Arctic cold in the winter, or a too-sweet or too salty food. And,…
Probiotics are live microorganisms that adhere to the digestive tract, and can aid in digestion while supporting a strong immune system. A truly healthy gut may have more than 500…
You may be surprised to learn that your body is jam packed with trillions of bacteria. But don’t worry, most of these bacteria in your body are located in your…
Manufacturers of dietary supplements can win consumer interest and trust by making use of branded ingredients whenever possible. A branded ingredient has a unique identity and offers differentiated benefits over…
Probiotics are naturally occurring microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract and provide a myriad of beneficial and necessary functions vital to our well-being. But probiotics’ gut based functions are just…
The Rise of GMOs and Consumer Awareness The human tradition of altering living organisms is at least 12,000 years old and has progressed quite rapidly in the last few decades.…
You may have heard the word “efficacy” and wondered exactly what that means as it relates to dietary supplements – beyond, of course, its literal definition which means producing a…
A genetically modified organism, or GMO, is an organism that has had its DNA altered or modified in some way through genetic engineering. The answer to the question as to…
You’re investing in a branded ingredient – use it to its fullest! Take a look at this picture: If you are at a party and the dark-soda choices were either…
To take full advantage of the growth of the probiotic market, brand owners need to meet consumer demands for transparency and accountability—which is easily accomplished when partnering with the right…
Many people now have heard the term “probiotics” and understand that they are beneficial for digestive, immune and overall health. Probiotics, as supplements and in yogurt, have been consumed knowledgeably…
In a previous blog, we explained how the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sweeping new powers to…
On January 4th 2011, the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, signed into law one of the most innovative and comprehensive revisions to food safety in almost eighty…
It appears that every few years brings a new food term. Typically, this results from new scientific understanding (or validation) of how foods affect the human organism, and are relevant…
Language is interesting to many people beyond professional linguists, and as well it should be. Definitions often morph and we change how we use words. “Prebiotics” is a great example,…
Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes & Probiotics recently expanded its manufacturing capabilities by opening a new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to providing the optimal environment for handling probiotics. The new Deerland Probiotics…
As more Americans turn to probiotics and enzymes to reap their benefits of promoting better digestive and immune health, it’s important that manufacturers provide supplements that remain at the highest…
Every cell in the human body uses enzymes for building, maintenance and repair. Although the human body naturally produces many enzymes, their production may dwindle as early as age 25.…
Chaos and confusion frequently stem from something that is unclear, and can be interpreted or handled in multiple ways. When there’s a lack of a discernible, clear trajectory from point…
By now, the benefits of probiotics have become well-known among health-conscious consumers. The good bacteria, referred to as probiotics, help to balance out the undesirable bacteria within the digestive tract,…
At this point, mostly everyone has heard about probiotics – those ‘friendly’ living microorganisms like yeasts and bacteria that inhabit our intestines, promoting proper and regular digestion. They appear in…
Proper handling is paramount in the manufacturing of probiotic supplement products. At Deerland Probiotics, the journey of a probiotic from raw material to finished product begins as soon as the…
The intestines contain more immune cells than the rest of the entire human body. In many cases, immune dysfunction begins with a “failure to communicate” in the human gut. Considering…
