Momence, Illinois, January 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition reveals the significant impact of Organic NatureKnit® on the human gut microbiome. Organic NatureKnit® is a purely natural and patent-pending gut health innovation developed by FutureCeuticals.
This study was conducted in collaboration between Organic NatureKnit and ProDigest, a leading microbiome research institution in Ghent, Belgium. The results show that Organic NatureKnit has significant prebiotic activity in the human gut microbiome. The research indicates that Organic NatureKnit induces more significant and sustained metabolic activity and more comprehensively regulates the microbiome compared to commonly used purified organic fiber ingredients. Using ProDigest’s validated and widely recognized M-SHIME model to simulate the human gastrointestinal tract and microbial system, the impact of Organic NatureKnit on an active human microbiome was observed for the first time.
The results show that just 2.5 grams of Organic NatureKnit can trigger a slow and gentle fermentation process, producing a sustained and long-lasting prebiotic effect. Compared to popular organic purified fibers, Organic NatureKnit exhibits a significantly stronger prebiotic effect within 48 hours on measurements of total abundance of healthy gut bacteria, bacterial species richness, and total short-chain fatty acids (SCFA).
“Our NatureKnit product line represents an exciting fusion of our passion for creating natural, sustainable ingredients using cutting-edge scientific research methods,” said Brendan Kesler, Innovation Director at FutureCeuticals and graduate researcher at the Rowett Institute. “This new study shows that, compared to purified fibers in the human gut microbiome, our patented blend of multiple fruit and plant fibers combined with naturally occurring fiber-bound polyphenols provides a greater and more lasting prebiotic effect.”
“This is an exciting development for the nutrition industry, as Organic NatureKnit goes beyond popular purified fibers, offering consumers several key attributes sought in gut health products,” Kesler added. “It is fully organic, sustainable, gentle, and provides a broader range of comprehensive microbiome benefits than purified fibers.”
About FutureCeuticals, Inc.
FutureCeuticals, Inc. is the exclusive developer of NatureKnit® and a leading company in researching, developing, and producing plant-based powders and extracts for the functional food, beverage, and dietary supplement markets. (Source: FutureCeuticals, Inc.)
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