The Happy Connection between Gut, Immunity & Emotional well-being

The growing understanding of the gut–immune–brain connection is opening new possibilities for holistic health innovation. These systems communicate through complex biological pathways that may influence immune function and emotional well-being.¹ Benicaros®, a clinically researched carrot-derived precision prebiotic, offers brands a distinctive ingredient for developing next-generation products that support the microbiome, immune resilience and overall well-being.

Scientific studies^2-4 have demonstrated that Benicaros® consistently stimulates beneficial bacterial species and increases the production of important metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These metabolites play an important role in communication between the microbiome and the host, influencing numerous bodily functions, including key immune responses.

Additional research⁴ has shown that Benicaros® may increase the production of indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), a beneficial microbial metabolite associated with overall health and wellbeing.

A healthy gut microbiome does far more than support digestion. Beneficial gut bacteria produce a variety of metabolites that influence immune activity, gut barrier integrity and communication with other systems throughout the body. These microbiome-host interactions are increasingly recognised as important contributors to overall health. Conversely, disturbances within the gut ecosystem may affect both immune responses and the gut-brain axis, highlighting the importance of maintaining a healthy and resilient microbiome.

Benicaros® is a patented, upcycled precision prebiotic fibre derived from carrot pomace. Clinical studies have demonstrated its ability to train the innate immune system for smarter, faster and stronger responses, while stimulating beneficial gut bacteria and their metabolites across any type of gut ecosystems. Available as the standard grade SF P at a daily serving of 850 mg, and the recently Novel Food-approved SF Pure P, which delivers the same cRG-I intake in just 300 mg per day, Benicaros® offers greater formulation flexibility. Combined with its plant-based origin, low-FODMAP status, excellent organoleptic properties and versatile application capabilities, it is well suited to a wide range of supplement and functional food formulations.

For more information about Benicaros®, download our product profile sheet here or contact us.

_{References
(1) Cristian Vasile, Mental health and immunity (Review), Exp Ther Med. 2020 Oct 14;20(6):211. doi: 10.3892/etm.2020.9341.
(2) Van den Abbeele et al. A Novel Non-Digestible, Carrot-Derived Polysaccharide (cRG-I) Selectively Modulates the Human Gut Microbiota while Promoting Gut Barrier Integrity: An Integrated in Vitro Approach: doi: 10.3390/nu12071917. Pub Jun 2020.
(3) Van den Abbeele et al. Carrot RG-I Reduces Interindividual Differences between 24 Adults through Consistent Effects on Gut Microbiota Composition and Function Ex Vivo: doi.org/10.3390/nu15092090. Pub April 2023.
(4) Mercenier et al. (2024) Carrot-Derived Rhamnogalacturonan-I Consistently Increases the Microbial Production of Health-Promoting Indole-3-Propionic Acid Ex Vivo. doi.org/10.3390/metabo14120722.}