4 reasons to include Naxus® in your gut health formulation
Arabinoxylans are essential prebiotics that exert beneficial effects on human health, particularly gut health. The relationship between diet and gut health has gained popularity in the last decades, with promising research emerging at an increasingly rapid pace. For product developers, it can be challenging to decide which ingredients to include in their gut formulation. In this article, you will discover 4 compelling reasons to include Naxus® in your gut health formulation.
What is Naxus®?
Naxus® is a patent-protected, prebiotic arabinoxylan extract sourced from the wheat endosperm. It can boost the immune system and improve gut health.
Solabia-BioActor developed Naxus® and conducted extensive research in collaboration with Maastricht University, Wageningen University & Research, Institute Pasteur and more, demonstrating its positive effects in numerous studies.
Clinical research in diverse populations shows that Naxus® promotes gut health by improving intestinal barrier function, increasing beneficial micro-organisms (e.g., Bifidobacteria and Bacteroides), improving the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) profile and inducing cytokine and chemokine production (1, 2, 3).
Naxus® exerts its beneficial effects at doses starting at 1 g. Click below to see the scientific evidence.
4 reasons why Naxus® is a great addition to gut health formulations
If you are considering including Naxus® in your formulation for gut health, you should consider the following aspects:
1. Naxus® improves SCFA profile and strengthens the gut barrier
Health-promoting micro-organisms are present in the gut and help to protect the gut wall from pathogens and bad bacteria. Studies have demonstrated that Naxus® supports the growth of beneficial microbiota (1). Consequently, these microbiota produce advantageous SCFAs like propionate and butyrate.
SCFA production is related to a variety of positive health effects. To illustrate, these metabolites reduce the risk of developing inflammation and promote psychological and physical health. Moreover, they regulate the host immune system and improve metabolic health (4, 5).
2. Naxus® supports the immune system
Naxus® has proven immunomodulatory properties by enhancing gut barrier integrity and improving the adaptive and innate immune system.
Research indicates that Naxus® improves multiple gut barrier parameters such as reduced intestinal permeability, increased goblet cell number, and higher intestinal immunoglobin A concentrations (6).
Additionally, Naxus® has been shown to increase vaccination efficacy against influence resulting in fewer adverse events, fewer respiratory tract infections, and improved seroprotection rates (7).
Moreover, Naxus® improves the innate immune system, leading to an increased immune system vigilance (2, 3).
3. Naxus® is slowly fermentable without bloating
Naxus® is composed of long and complex carbohydrate molecules, that ferment slowly and gradually (8). Therefore, Naxus® has an advantage over other fibres like inulin, because it does not cause intestinal complaints such as bloating and gas formation in the gut.
4. Naxus® can be used in many formulation types
Arabinoxylans, with their favourable physicochemical properties, have been successfully incorporated into numerous food products. Naxus® is wheat-derived and gluten-free and is therefore suitable for various formulations.
Naxus® has an emulsifying capacity and influences the viscosity of multiple foods. Its effects have been tested in products such as pasta, bread, beer, cakes, and cookies. For example, in the bread-making processes, arabinoxylans positively affect dough consistency, loaf volumes, crumb structure, and bread staling.
These beneficial technological characteristics prove the potential to include Naxus® in any gut health formulation.
Naxus®, the key ingredient for your gut health formulation
Naxus® contributes to your gut health by improving the microbiome, protecting the intestinal gut barrier, and supporting the immune system. It is a patent-protected product that bears an EFSA claim for reduction of post-prandial glycemic response and can be incorporated into multiple food products due to its beneficial properties.
Its innovative and science-based nature makes it a valuable addition to optimise your gut health formulation!
