Our Research

At Biomel, every formulation is grounded in research and intentionally crafted using ingredients with a purpose. We choose nutrients and functional compounds for their clinically researched benefits, ensuring they reflect the science that supports gut health, immunity and overall wellbeing.

Cultures

Live cultures

Live cultures in yoghurt or fermented milk improve lactose digestion of the product in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Bacillus coagulans

Role of Bacillus coagulans (Heyndrickxia coagulans)BCP92 in managing irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39093754/

 

Efficacy and safety of Bacillus coagulans LBSC in irritable bowel syndrome: A prospective, interventional, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33545934/

 

Randomized clinical trial: the effect of probiotic Bacillus coagulans Unique IS2 vs. placebo on the symptoms management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31434935/

Bifidobacterium bifidum

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of Bifidobacterium bifidum CCFM16 for manipulation of the gut microbiota and relief from chronic constipation

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35079761/

 

Heat-inactivated Bifidobacterium bifidum MIMBb75 (SYN-HI-001) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32277872/

Bifidobacterium lactis

A double blinded randomized placebo trial of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80 on sleep quality and gut microbiota in healthy adults

Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-95208-2

 

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis TISTR 2591 Improves Glycemic Control and Immune Response in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Clinical Trial

Source: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/19/3097

 

Impact of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05 supplementation on the gut microbiota and metabolic health of alcohol-consuming individuals: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40527514/

Bifidobacterium longum

Multi-omics analyses the effect of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BL21 supplementation on overweight and obese subjects: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40676704/

 

Bifidobacterium longum CCFM1077 Attenuates Hyperlipidemia by Modulating the Gut Microbiota Composition and Fecal Metabolites: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809923002059

 

The Impact of Fermented Milk Products Containing Bifidobacterium longum BB536 on the Gut Environment: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39519413/

 

Influence of Bifidobacterium longum CECT 7347 and gliadin peptides on intestinal epithelial cell proteome

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21651295/

Lactobacillus acidophilus

Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM on insulin sensitivity and the systemic inflammatory response in human subjects

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20815975/

 

Lactobacillus acidophilus promotes cognitive function recovery via regulating microglial peroxisomal function in cerebral ischemia

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40812303/

Lactobacillus bulgaricus

Effect of probiotic administration during pregnancy on the functional diversity of the gut microbiota in healthy pregnant women

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38687069/

 

Oral supplementation with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus 8481 enhances systemic immunity in elderly subjects

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22645023/  

 

Probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus) utility in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23307089/

Lactobacillus casei

Pre-sleep casein ingestion with probiotic strains improves anaerobic power and lower-body-specific strength and power performance in soccer players

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40353739/

Effect of Lacticaseibacillus casei LC2W Supplementation on Glucose Metabolism and Gut Microbiota in Subjects at High Risk of Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38954305/

 

The role of probiotics in improving menstrual health in women with primary dysmenorrhoea: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (the PERIOD study)

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38444064/

Lactobacillus gasseri

Vaginal colonisation by probiotic lactobacilli and clinical outcome in women conventionally treated for bacterial vaginosis and yeast infection

Source: https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-015-0971-3

 

Lactobacillus gasseri BNR17 Supplementation Reduces the Visceral Fat Accumulation and Waist Circumference in Obese Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29688793/


Effect of Lactobacillus gasseri PA 16/8, Bifidobacterium longum SP 07/3, B. bifidum MF 20/5 on common cold episodes: a double blind, randomized, controlled trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16054520/

Lactobacillus paracasei

Efficacy of Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 in Alleviating Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32326347/


Impact of Lactocaseibacillus (Lactobacillusparacasei sup. paracasei TISTR 2593 Probiotic Supplementation on the Gut Microbiome of Hypercholesterolemia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39275232/


Plant-Derived Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 Improves Chronic Allergy Status: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34836277/

Lactobacillus plantarum

The use of probiotics in healthy volunteers with evacuation disorders and hard stools: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20697291/

 

An in vivo assessment of the cholesterol-lowering efficacy of Lactobacillus plantarum ECGC 13110402 in normal to mildly hypercholesterolaemic adults

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29228000/

Psychobiotic Lactobacillus plantarum JYLP-326 relieves anxiety, depression, and insomnia symptoms in test anxious college via modulating the gut microbiota and its metabolism

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37033942/

Lactobacillus reuteri

Effect of Lactobacillus reuteri NCIMB 30351 drops on symptoms of infantile functional gastrointestinal disorders and gut microbiota in early infants: Results from a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38427038/

 

Lactobacillus reuteri reduces bone loss in older women with low bone mineral density: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial

Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.12805

 

Supplementation with Lactobacillus reuteri ATCC PTA 4659 in patients affected by acute uncomplicated diverticulitis: a randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31011868/

Lactobacillus rhamnosus

Impact of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05 supplementation on the gut microbiota and metabolic health of alcohol-consuming individuals: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40527514/

 

Strain specific effects of probiotic supplementation on serum amino acid profiles in Alzheimer's disease: a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40817120/

Streptococcus thermophilus

Effect of probiotic administration during pregnancy on the functional diversity of the gut microbiota in healthy pregnant women

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38687069/

Streptococcus thermophilus fermented milk reduces serum MDA-LDL and blood pressure in healthy and mildly hypercholesterolaemic adults

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28299944/

Macronutrients

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates contribute to the recovery of normal muscle function (contraction) after highly intensive and/or long-lasting physical exercise leading to muscle fatigue and the depletion of glycogen stores in skeletal muscle

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Protein

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass

Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass

Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

Protein is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children.

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Healthy Fats

ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels

DHA contributes to maintenance of normal brain function

DHA and EPA contribute to the maintenance of normal blood pressure

DHA and EPA contribute to the normal function of the heart

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Dietary Fibre

Apple fibre

Fruits and their impact on the gut microbiota, gut motility and constipation

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34505614/

Beta-glucans

Consumption of beta-glucans from oats or barley as part of a meal contributes to the reduction of the blood glucose rise after that meal

Oat beta-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Effect of dietary supplementation with oat β-glucan for 3 months in subjects with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial

Source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464620305351

Chicory inulin

Chicory inulin contributes to normal bowel function by increasing stool frequency

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Guar gum

Guar gum contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Effect of Repeated Consumption of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum on Fecal Characteristics and Gut Microbiota: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, and Parallel-Group Clinical Trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31509971/

 

Randomized clinical study: Partially hydrolyzed guar gum (PHGG) versus placebo in the treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26855665/

Oat grain fibre

Oat grain fibre contributes to an increase in faecal bulk

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Rice bran

Effects of a Rice Bran Dietary Intervention on the Composition of the Intestinal Microbiota of Adults with a High Risk of Colorectal Cancer: A Pilot Randomised-Controlled Trial

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33561964/

Soluble corn fibre

Polydextrose and soluble corn fiber increase five-day fecal wet weight in healthy men and women

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23427334/

Enzymes

Lactase enzyme

Lactase enzyme improves lactose digestion in individuals who have difficulty digesting lactose

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Multienzyme Complex in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30156436/

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium

Calcium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission

Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes

Calcium has a role in the process of cell division and specialisation

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Magnesium

Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue

Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance

Magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function

Magnesium contributes to normal protein synthesis

Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function

Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth

Magnesium has a role in the process of cell division

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function

Vitamin B6 contributes to normal red blood cell formation

Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system

Vitamin B6 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal psychological function

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal red blood cell formation

Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the immune system

Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

Vitamin B12 has a role in the process of cell division

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Vitamin D

Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus

Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system

Vitamin D has a role in the process of cell division

Vitamin D helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women 60 years of age and older.

Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system in children.

Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children.

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register

Zinc

Zinc contributes to normal DNA synthesis

Zinc contributes to normal acid-base metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal carbohydrate metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal cognitive function

Zinc contributes to normal fertility and reproduction

Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism

Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of fatty acids

Zinc contributes to normal metabolism of vitamin A

Zinc contributes to normal protein synthesis

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal nails

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal skin

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood

Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal vision

Zinc contributes to the normal function of the immune system

Zinc contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress

Zinc has a role in the process of cell division

Source: Great Britain Nutrition & Health Claims (NHC) Register