Scientific Publications

PRODARE: a new framework to improve human studies on probiotics

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM –   PRODARE: a new framework to improve human studies on probiotics  The PRODARE (PRObiotic human study Design And REporting) recommendations provide a structured framework to improve the design, conduct, and reporting of human studies involving probiotics. Developed by a multi-disciplinary expert group coordinated by ILSI Europe, PRODARE addresses key methodological challenges that have long limited the reproducibility, comparability,

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Prebiotic Research & Development: Key Considerations for Prebiotic Validation and Health Claim Substantiation

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Prebiotics form a high-potential category in the health and nutrition space, with expanding evidence linking their intake to not only digestive health, but also metabolic, immune and cognitive health. However, substantiating prebiotic status and health benefits remains challenging — especially for regulatory approval of health claims. Additionally, the ‘prebiotic’ term is not recognised by all

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Insights from the Metabolic Health Workshop

Events, Nutrition /

Earlier this month, ILSI Europe convened a scientific workshop titled “Shaping Metabolic Health: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, Prebiotics and the Gut–Brain Axis”, bringing together leading experts from academia, clinical research and industry. Over the course of one and a half days, participants explored emerging evidence and interdisciplinary perspectives at the intersection of pharmacology, nutrition and microbiome

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A new Risk-Based Prioritization Framework Helps Tackle Mycotoxin Threats in the Food Chain

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Mycotoxins pose a significant and evolving threat to global food safety. These toxic compounds produced by certain fungi can contaminate crops and represent a serious health risk to consumers. With changing climate conditions favouring fungal growth, the likelihood and severity of mycotoxin contamination in food are expected to increase, making their management

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Celebrating World Microbiome Day 2025: Scientific Highlights from ILSI Europe

Microbiome, News, Nutrition, Scientific Publications /

To mark World Microbiome Day, ILSI Europe is proud to acknowledge the achievements of its Prebiotics and Probiotics Task Forces, whose collaborative work continues to strengthen the evidence base for microbiome-informed health strategies. Our multidisciplinary Expert Groups tackle complex questions about the role of diet and supplementation in modulating the microbiome, translating scientific evidence into

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Experts Highlight the Immune Health Potential of Prebiotics

Microbiome, Nutrition, Press room /

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Prebiotics and non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs) are increasingly recognized for their potential to support human immune function, particularly in infants, children, and other vulnerable populations. A new comprehensive systematic review published by ILSI Europe synthesizes current evidence on how these dietary components influence immunity, infections, inflammation, and vaccine responses in healthy humans, while

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New publication highlights how pregnancy transforms the maternal microbiome

Probiotics, Scientific Publications /

A newly published study in Gut Microbes, supported by the ILSI Europe Probiotics Task Force, sheds light on how pregnancy profoundly reshapes the maternal microbiome across multiple body sites. The research explores both natural, pregnancy-induced microbiota shifts and the emerging potential of targeted probiotic interventions. Key Findings: Gut microbiota: Hormonal and metabolic changes during pregnancy

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ILSI’s Six Sessions Accepted for IUNS-ICN 2025

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We are thrilled to announce that all six sessions submitted by the International Life Sciences Institute for the 22nd International Union of Nutritional Sciences International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS-ICN) have been accepted. This prestigious event, set to take place in August 2025, brings together leading experts in nutrition science from around the world to discuss

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