Gut Check—How Your Microbiome Impacts Your Mood
Artemis International - Berryceuticals?
Specialist in science-supported berry nutraceuticals for the dietary supplement, functional food and beverage industries
The appetite for gut-friendly products shows no sign of slowing, fueled by growing awareness of the gut-brain axis and its influence on mood and stress response.
With anxiety on the rise and lifestyle factors like stress and sleep negatively impacting mental health—many are actively seeking solutions.
Stressed-out consumers, particularly Gen Z, are turning to functional foods and beverages to boost mental health and wellbeing, paving the way for innovative new products that support mood by promoting a healthy gut.
The Gut-Brain Axis:
The gut and brain are in constant communication through the gut-brain axis, a complex network involving the nervous, endocrine, metabolic and immune systems.
Increasing evidence shows that the gut microbiome plays a key role in this connection, producing neurotransmitters, hormones, and metabolites that may affect our mood, cognition and behavior.
Pre- and pro-biotics may offer a solution. A growing body of research indicates symptom improvement in people with depression and anxiety following supplementation, as well as improved mood and stress management in healthy individuals.
The Akkermansia Connection:
Akkermansia muciniphila—a beneficial gut bacteria—promotes a healthy inflammation response, strengthens the intestinal barrier, and supports metabolic and immune function.
Emerging research suggests that Akkermansia influences the gut-brain axis by modulating neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which impact mood, sleep, and stress response.
Clinical studies have shown ElderCraft? European Black Elderberry Extract possesses prebiotic activity and significantly increases gut microbiome diversity, including a lasting increase in Akkermansia.
Research also links supplementation with cranberry to increased Akkermansia.
Gut Health Ingredients:
Our prebiotic and fiber-rich ingredients are ideal for a wide variety of applications including functional foods, beverages, and supplements/nutraceuticals.
Our premium quality ingredients are meticulously sourced, responsibly manufactured and ID verified to ensure that your products meet the highest standards of purity, potency, and efficacy.
ElderCraft? European Black Elderberry Extract (clinically shown to offer prebiotic benefits)
Fenuflakes? (high protein and fiber debittered, defatted fenugreek seeds)
We'd love to work with you! Contact us at [email protected] to discuss which gut health ingredient is right for your product application.