At IFF Health Sciences, clinically studied, consumer-focused science is our driving force. Fueled by a legacy of probiotic innovation that stretches further than any other, our scientists and researchers use cutting-edge technology to explore the vast potential of probiotics, enzymes, botanicals and bioscience ingredients to develop solutions that support optimal health across all life stages.
At IFF Health Sciences, clinically studied, consumer-focused science is our driving force. Fueled by a legacy of probiotic innovation that stretches further than any other, our scientists and researchers use cutting-edge technology to explore the vast potential of probiotics, enzymes, botanicals and bioscience ingredients to develop solutions that support optimal health across all life stages.
The human microbiome, a vast and intricate ecosystem, plays a vital role in overall health and wellbeing. IFF Health Sciences is at the forefront of deciphering its mysteries—exploring how its delicate balance of bacteria, yeast and fungi influences every digestive, immune and metabolic function. With each discovery, we’re deepening our understanding of how to support a thriving microbiome for a healthier life.
Biology—the fundamental language of life—is the cornerstone of our approach to influencing the microbiome and enhancing health. Our scientists and researchers apply the principles of bioscience to identify and develop ingredients that support optimal wellbeing. We partner with brands to deliver the next generation of health solutions, enabling consumers of all ages to live healthy, fulfilling lives.
The stories of our scientists and researchers inspire us as they develop products and solutions that improve the lives of both symptomatic and wellness consumers.
We're dedicated to understanding the intricate science behind how our ingredients and solutions work. Our research is focused on our Innovation Pillars of digestion, immunity and metabolic health as they are fundamental influencers of overall wellbeing in wellness and symptomatic consumers. As we unravel these complex interactions, we develop targeted solutions to enable children, women and people 55+ to live their healthiest lives at all life stages.
Nurturing a Thriving Gut Ecosystem
The gut microbiome is far more than a collection of digestive organs. It's a complex ecosystem that plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption, metabolic balance and overall health. Our research goes well beyond traditional digestion support. It explores how to optimize the microbiome's function to promote a thriving gut environment, resulting in our proprietary HOWARU® probiotics strains, enzymes, bioscience and botanical ingredients.
Supporting the Body's Natural Defenses Through Immune Health
A healthy microbiome plays a crucial role in supporting a robust immune system. Our scientists explore the intricate relationships between and among gut bacteria, immune function and overall health as they seek to develop ingredients and solutions to promote the body's natural defenses and support resilience in both wellness and symptomatic individuals.
Fueling Vitality & Metabolic Balance
The microbiome plays a significant role in metabolic health, influencing how we process nutrients, regulate energy and maintain a healthy body weight. Our research explores the intricate pathways between and among gut microbes and metabolic processes as we strive to develop solutions to support vitality, balance and lifelong metabolic health for wellness-focused and symptomatic consumers.
Our extensive experience in serving leading brands and proprietary consumer research allows us to provide deep market and consumer insights. Supplement brands gain access to a team of the world’s brightest minds powering the next generation of meticulously tailored, consumer-ready health solutions.
Never Too Young
The microbiome’s significant influence on health begins at birth. Which is why we’re focused on providing safe, efficacious and quality products aimed at helping infants and children achieve optimal health from the start.
A Proactive Approach to Aging
We can’t stop the aging process. But we can manage it by providing products and solutions that make it easier for people to enjoy life—to remain resilient, independent, and active and to continue doing what they’ve always enjoyed doing as they age.
Remembering the Forgotten Gender
For decades, medical research and clinical studies focused almost exclusively on men. We’re helping to change that. The results include products that support women’s health and beauty needs during all life stages, including pregnancy and menopause.
Our ability to support brands and the consumers they serve depends heavily on the capacity of our health solutions to deliver and support strong label claims in terms of both quality and stability. This explains our strong commitment to careful, well-designed clinical research.
The purpose of regulatory standards is to protect everyone—especially consumers. It’s in IFF Health Sciences'—and our customers’—best interests to be regulatory experts and to share our expertise with the brands we serve so they can win in the marketplace.
We’d love to talk to you about how our microbiome and bioscience expertise can help you develop, manufacture and deliver solutions that enable people at all life stages to live healthier and happier lives.