FrieslandCampina Ingredients has today announced the launch of Biotis® Fermentis – a first-of-its-kind solution which combines the benefits of whey protein, prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (Biotis® GOS) and probiotic cultures by fermenting them together, creating a unique formulation that supports both athletic performance and holistic health.
Designed to support gut health in athletes and active consumers by modulating the gut microbiota composition, Biotis® Fermentis combines FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ protein and prebiotic expertise with its parent company’s – FrieslandCampina – fermentation expertise through 150 years of yoghurt and cheesemaking. The result is a new ingredient solution that enables brands to create truly holistic performance and active nutrition solutions, such as protein powders and shakes, that provide multiple proven health benefits – including improved gut health and muscle support, as well as perceived improvements to physical well-being, including mood and energy levels.
Emerging scientific research is increasingly shedding light on the role of the gut microbiome in overall well-being, including the existence of the gut-muscle axis – a link between gut microbiota, muscle function, body composition and athletic performance. Moreover, intensive exercise, stress and dietary habits have been shown to cause gut discomfort that affects sports performance – 86% of athletes suffer from gastro-intestinal issues believed to be associated with stressors such as training and competition.
By fermenting high-quality whey protein, Biotis® GOS – which has been shown to positively impact gut microbiota composition – and probiotics together, Biotis® Fermentis effectively targets the gut-muscle axis. The ingredient has been designed to empower brands to create nutritional solutions for athletes that maximise performance from the inside-out and support holistic health. The results of research conducted by FrieslandCampina Ingredients, which surveyed 150 recreational athletes between 20-50 years of age, showed that after three weeks of taking Biotis® Fermentis daily, 80% of consumers self-reported improved satisfaction with their physical well-being and 60% reported significantly reduced bloating compared to baseline levels.
Said Vicky Davies, Global Senior Marketing Director, Performance and Active Nutrition at FrieslandCampina Ingredients: “Until now, gut health and performance nutrition have largely been targeted as separate issues. But things often work better when they work together. That’s why we’ve focused on creating one synergistic solution to help athletes improve their performance and overall well-being. Fermentation is a complex and ancient process that transforms foods to provide gut support. By leveraging the power of fermentation, we can enhance the properties of both whey, pre- and probiotics to create a new, multi-dimensional approach that unlocks unique benefits for gut and muscle health.”
Added Sophie Zillinger Molenaar, Global Marketing Lead for Biotis® at FrieslandCampina Ingredients: “With Biotis® Fermentis, we’ve taken our expertise in both proteins and prebiotics and combined it with FrieslandCampina’s fermentation knowledge. The result is the transformation of specialist ingredients into a first-of-its-kind performance nutrition solution that activates the gut-muscle axis. This is the cutting-edge of nutritional science and the research we’ve carried out demonstrates this new ingredient’s efficacy. The opportunity is clear, by boosting overall well-being through improved gut health, brands can help athletes and active consumers get the most out of life, always.” For more visit the New Product Zone at Vitafoods Europe and stand #H270 or the Biotis website.
