At Vitafoods Europe, NutriLeads will discuss new clinical research reconfirming our precision prebiotic, Benicaros’ dual mode of action in gut and immune health. The “just right” complexity of Benicaros’ molecular structure enables precise targeting of beneficial gut bacteria that promotes a healthy and resilient gut ecosystem. It nourishes microorganisms common in most people, including Bifidobacterium longum, Bifidobacterium adolescentis, Anaerobutyricum hallii and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. This in turn, helps boosts the production of short-chain fatty acids like acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which support gut , heart, brain and metabolic health. Additional research demonstrates that Benicaros significantly increases the production of indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory metabolite.19  IPA is known to help protect the gut and other organs from oxidative stress and inflammation. Scientific studies have linked IPA to improved gut, immune, cardiovascular, brain, and metabolic health. Benicaros is also clinically proven to train the innate immune system to respond smarter, faster, and stronger. It helps reduce sick days, severity of symptoms and quality of life when infected with a cold virus. 

This unique, plant-based ingredient has other advantages that make it an ideal prebiotic for product innovation: 

Minimal Serving Size. Benicaros is effective at a serving size of as low as 300 mg, as confirmed by clinical studies. 

No Limiting Side Effects. Compared to other prebiotics, Benicaros strengthens gut and immune health with up to 40

Favorable Formulation Profile. Benicaros has little to no impact on the taste experience of a final product. It is water-soluble, stable under heat, and pH-resistant, making it easy to formulate in a wide range of dietary supplements, food and beverage product formats. Available in multiple powder and liquid forms, it offers formulation flexibility to meet diverse consumer needs. 

Plant-based, Upcycled & Traceable. NutriLeads extracts Benicaros from fresh carrot pomace with a fully traceable value chain, beginning with the farms where the carrots are grown. Benicaros is plant-based, U.S. FDA GRAS, Kosher, Halal, GMO-free, gluten-free, and free from additives or artificial ingredients, with organic options available. 

Reliable, unique benefits. Benicaros is clinically proven to have a dual mode of action focused on gut and immune health. Its unique molecular structure allows for targeted and consistent modulation of every type of gut microbiome. Its robust, dependable and predictable benefits help manufacturers build brand equity and customer loyalty.