NutriLeads is set to unveil new clinical research findings and functional product innovations for its precision prebiotic fibre Benicaros at SupplySide Global 2025 in Las Vegas.
The NutriLeads team will be available at booth #6173 to share the company’s latest research discoveries and product development examples.
“We look forward to sharing our latest research and product application examples at SupplySide Global,” said Sue McKay, PhD, Nutrition & Health Manager at NutriLeads.
“Benicaros continues to stand out due to its robust science demonstrating consistent benefits for all gut ecosystems and for immune health.”
New Research Expands Understanding of Gut, Immune and Barrier Benefits of Benicaros
A new randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial published in Microorganisms evaluated the effects of four weeks of Benicaros (carrot rhamnogalacturonan-I, or cRG-I) supplementation in healthy adults.
The study assessed gut microbiota composition, metabolic activity, immune cell activation and gut health outcomes using validated questionnaires.
Benicaros was well tolerated with excellent compliance.
The results showed a rapid prebiotic effect, with significant increases in health-promoting Bifidobacteria that peaked at week three.
Data also supported earlier findings related to innate immune training by priming dendritic cells, which are the body’s immune “scouts” that help detect and respond to threats.
Benicaros improved gut microbiota balance — even in participants already consuming fibre-rich diets — and it improved stool consistency.
Additional lab studies showed Benicaros and its fermentation products, such as short-chain fatty acids, helped protect the gut barrier under stress and inflammatory conditions.
“This second clinical intervention study confirms gut and immune health benefits of Benicaros and strengthens the evidence for its additional role in protecting the gut barrier,” said Sue McKay, PhD, Nutrition & Health Manager at NutriLeads.
The study's findings will be part of a new gut health white paper that the company will debut at SupplySide Global.
NutriLeads will also highlight its latest addition, Benicaros F&B, designed specifically for functional food and beverage applications.
This new version delivers the same clinically validated gut and immune health benefits in a cost-efficient, one-gram daily serving, giving brands greater flexibility to integrate science-backed wellness into food and beverage products.