--- title: Nutrasource Blog | Probiotics description: Probiotics | Follow the Nutrasource blog for commercialization tips, regulatory updates, and more - written by our senior scientists and regulatory specialists for the health products industry. --- [![SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png?width=350&height=55&name=SGS-Nutrasource-Logo-RGB-18mm_PRIMARY-1.png)](https://www.nutrasource.ca/)   # Nutrasource Blog ## [Consumers Fact Check Their Products, Do You Have What They Are Looking For?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/consumers-fact-check-their-products-do-you-have-what-they-are-looking-for) Posted by Kevin Yan, M.Sc., VP Certifications & Analytics on Tue, Apr 25, 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/iStock-1400621080.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/consumers-fact-check-their-products-do-you-have-what-they-are-looking-for) Today’s consumers are doing more research about the products they purchase than ever before. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/consumers-fact-check-their-products-do-you-have-what-they-are-looking-for) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/consumers-fact-check-their-products-do-you-have-what-they-are-looking-for#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Omega-3s](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/omega-3s), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products), [Non-GMO](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/non-gmo), [market access](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/market-access) ## [Postbiotics: What Are They and How Do They Fit Into the Health Product Industry](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/postbiotics) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Jan 08, 2020 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/PROBIOTIC%20FOODS.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/postbiotics) The global health product industry is constantly innovating—leveraging current science and consumer trends to launch products that pique the interest of health-conscious consumers. Probiotics are among the most popular health supplements worldwide, with global sales surpassing $44 billion USD in 2019 (Euromonitor, 2019). [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/postbiotics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/postbiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [The Continued Rise of Probiotics: A Q&A With George Paraskevakos](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-continued-rise-of-probiotics) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Oct 09, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/bacteria.png)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-continued-rise-of-probiotics) ## How has the probiotics market evolved over the last 12 months? We have seen some interesting market shifts over the past 12 months. A small pull back on market growth in the US, probably fueled by a combination of education gaps at the HCP and consumer level and too many copycat products in the market. Then in APAC, that market is starting to experience exponential growth. Where in Europe we are starting to see a small comeback in the supplement market. So varying situations which are region specific, just like the regulatory environments around the globe. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-continued-rise-of-probiotics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/the-continued-rise-of-probiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) ## [A Regulatory Recipe for Adding Prebiotics and Novel Strains to Your Probiotic Line](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/a-regulatory-recipe-for-adding-prebiotics-and-novel-strains-to-your-probiotic-line) Posted by Nutrasource on Wed, Jun 26, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Probiotics-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/a-regulatory-recipe-for-adding-prebiotics-and-novel-strains-to-your-probiotic-line) It’s no secret that probiotics are dominating the supplement market, and the consumer demand for foods and supplements that contain beneficial bacteria is increasing exponentially. In fact, the probiotics market is predicted to be worth $69.3 billion by the year 2023. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/a-regulatory-recipe-for-adding-prebiotics-and-novel-strains-to-your-probiotic-line) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/a-regulatory-recipe-for-adding-prebiotics-and-novel-strains-to-your-probiotic-line#comments-listing) Tags: [Regulatory](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory), [Concept to Claim](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Can DNA Testing Solve the Supplement Industry’s Identity Problems?](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems) Posted by David Erickson, Ph.D. on Thu, Jun 21, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/DNA-purple-sq.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems) It’s surprisingly easy not to notice that you are living in a time of revolution. The technological revolution we are living through has been rumbling along for so long now, sometimes it’s hard to appreciate it or get excited. But the revolution in DNA sequencing and its effects on society are worth our attention – especially when it comes to how we characterize and identify natural products. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/can-dna-testing-solve-the-supplement-industrys-identity-problems#comments-listing) Tags: [Product Testing & Certifications](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Let's Connect at 2018's Most Buzzworthy Natural Health Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events) Posted by Jennifer Andrews, M.Sc., MBA, Marketing Director on Fri, Feb 02, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/hubfs/Probiotics%20Resource%20Center%20-%20Lecture%20Series.jpg)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events) It's official: 2018 is going to be big. Our calendar is jam-packed with the year's hottest events in dietary supplements, foods, omega-3s, and probiotics. We're always ready to help companies overcome barriers on the pathway to market. It doesn't matter if your product is new or existing, food or pharma, early or late in the product lifecycle, or at any stage of the supply chain - our team is here to help! Schedule a meeting with us at one of the following events to learn how we can help you launch your product with confidence. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/lets-connect-at-2018s-most-buzzworthy-natural-health-events#comments-listing) Tags: [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Understanding the Clinical Trials Pathway for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Thu, Jan 04, 2018 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Making the decision to conduct a clinical trial can be daunting. Many complex steps are involved in getting a study off the ground, including designing the study, assessing risk, and determining whether a trial will achieve return on investment. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/understanding-the-clinical-trials-pathway-for-probiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) ## [The Future of Probiotics from the International Probiotics Association](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa) Posted by George Paraskevakos on Tue, Aug 29, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The [International Probiotics Association (IPA)](http://internationalprobiotics.org/join/) works with industry, government and academia to advance probiotic technology, research and product development. Nutrasource is back again this year partnering with [IPA](http://internationalprobiotics.org/join/) to bring you the [Probiotics Resource Center at SupplySide West 2017](http://www.nutrasource.ca/media/news/supplyside-west-2017). Stop by the pavilion and meet up with our team and other people and companies who have an interest in the prebiotic and probiotic industry. [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/ssw2017-ipa-qa#comments-listing) Tags: [Events](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Foods & Beverages](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) ## [Managing Risk in Probiotic Stability](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Tue, Apr 11, 2017 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) A comprehensive clinical testing program is essential to the success of virtually all health products. Writing in the International Probiotics Association blog, Josh Baisley, associate director of clinical trials for Nutrasource, notes that ensuring the stability of a probiotic for the duration of clinical studies is a vital aspect of analyzing the outcome.  [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/managing-risk-in-probiotic-stability#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) ## [Demystifying Clinical Study Designs for Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics) Posted by Josh Baisley, B.Sc., Vice President, Clinical Design & Delivery on Wed, Oct 12, 2016 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As the probiotic segment continues to trend upward, more companies are investing in well-designed [clinical trials](http://www.nutrasource.ca/clinical-trials/default.aspx) to support efficacy. One area that has presented substantial learning opportunities, and has helped shape the future of probiotic clinical trials, is the study of **antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD) and probiotic intake.** [Read More](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/demystifying-clinical-study-designs-for-probiotics#comments-listing) Tags: [Clinical Trials](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials), [Probiotics](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics), [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) [All posts](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/all) [Next](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics/page/2) - [Return to Home](http://www.nutrasource.ca/) - [Solutions](http://www.nutrasource.ca/solutions) - [Markets](http://nutrasource.ca/markets/) - [Resources](http://nutrasource.ca/resources/) - [About Us](http://nutrasource.ca/about/) [![SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/295381/a6581d92-fb4f-47f5-bec4-7a9e5f5e64e3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/295381/a6581d92-fb4f-47f5-bec4-7a9e5f5e64e3) ### Recent Posts ### Categories - [Dietary Supplements/Natural Health Products (53)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/dietary-supplements-natural-health-products) - [Regulatory (48)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/regulatory) - [Claims (23)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/claims) - [Concept to Claim (23)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/concept-to-claim) - [Clinical Trials (21)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/clinical-trials) - [Product Marketing (16)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-marketing) - [Product Testing & Certifications (16)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/product-testing-certifications) - [Probiotics (11)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/probiotics) - [market access (10)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/market-access) - [Foods & Beverages (9)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/foods-beverages) - [Cannabis (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/cannabis) - [Events (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/events) - [Pharmaceuticals (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/pharmaceuticals) - [Team Talk (5)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/team-talk) - [Non-GMO (3)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/non-gmo) - [Omega-3s (3)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/omega-3s) - [Animal Supplements (2)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/animal-supplements) - [ingredients (2)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/ingredients) - [Animal Health (1)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/animal-health) - [Sport Nutrition (1)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/sport-nutrition) - [Toxicology (1)](https://blog.nutrasource.ca/blog/topic/toxicology) see all