Biotis® Fermentis is a high protein and gut-supporting product for professional athletes.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients, a global leader in protein and probiotics, has launched Biotis® Fermentis, which is produced by fermenting whey protein, prebiotic galactooligosaccharide (Biotis® GOS), and probiotic cultures. The holistic solution improves the performance and well-being of athletes.

This is the first time that three ingredients are combined in one product that can be used in food and beverage manufacturing. As people seek health benefits and become more aware of the gut-muscle axis, this product can boost gut health, mood, and immunity.

Biotis® Fermentis, designed to improve gut health in athletes by modulating the composition of the gut microbiota, is the result of combining protein and probiotic expertise with 150 years of fermentation knowledge in yogurt and cheese production, enabling brands to create formulations (such as protein shakes) that provide numerous health benefits such as improving gut health, strengthening muscles, as well as improving mood and energy levels.

Tap into the benefits of the gut-muscle axis

New scientific research is increasingly emphasizing the role of the gut microbiome in health, including the gut-muscle axis, muscle function, body composition, and athletic performance. In addition, intense exercise, stress, and dietary habits have been shown to cause intestinal discomfort, thereby affecting the performance of athletes. In fact, 86% of athletes suffer from digestive problems, which seem to be related to stressful factors such as intense exercise and competition.

Biotis® Fermentis effectively targets the gut-muscle axis by fermenting high-quality whey protein, Biotis® GOS, which has a positive effect on the combination of gut microbiota and probiotics. The results of research conducted by this company on 150 recreational athletes aged between 20 and 50, 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. 

A synergistic solution: performance and active nutrition

Until now, performance and active nutrition have been targeted separately. Recognizing this gap in the market, FrieslandCampina Ingredients has focused on a synergistic solution to improve the performance and well-being of athletes.

Biotis®, the first performance nutrition solution that activates the gut-muscle axis, is a heat-stable ingredient and can withstand the challenges of food and beverage processing, so there are no limits to its application, dairy, Ready-to-drink beverages, protein bars, and yogurt.
Biotis® Fermentis is now available in Europe and the United States, and the company plans to launch it in Asia-Pacific next. This product is an important step for the company as it plans to increase its presence in the performance nutrition sector after several years of focusing on active nutrition.

Source:

https://www.frieslandcampinaingredients.com/insight/gut-health-game-changer/