MOMENCE, Ill. — January 21, 2026 — Leads & Copy — New research published in Frontiers in Nutrition reveals that Organic NatureKnit®, an all-natural and patent-pending gut health innovation from FutureCeuticals, significantly impacts the human gut microbiome.
The study, conducted with ProDigest, a microbiome research organization based in Ghent, Belgium, shows that Organic NatureKnit exhibits prebiotic activity within the human gut microbiome. The research demonstrates that Organic NatureKnit induces sustained metabolic activity and modulates the microbiome more comprehensively than commonly used purified organic fiber ingredients.
The effects of Organic NatureKnit on the active human microbiome were observed for the first time utilizing ProDigest’s validated M-SHIME model to simulate the human gastro-tract and microbial system.
The results showed that just 2.5 grams of Organic NatureKnit led to a gentle fermentation profile, as well as a long-lasting prebiotic effect. Compared to popular organic purified fibers, Organic NatureKnit had a greater prebiotic effect at 48 hours across measures of total abundance of healthy gut bacteria, bacterial species richness, and total short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).
Brendan Kesler, Innovation Director at FutureCeuticals and Postgraduate Researcher at The Rowett Institute, said that their NatureKnit portfolio represents a fusion of creating natural, sustainable ingredients with scientific research methods. He added that the new research demonstrates that their blend of fruit and vegetable fibers, along with naturally occurring fiber-bound polyphenols, delivers a greater and more sustained prebiotic effect compared to purified fibers within the human gut microbiome.
Kesler added that it is an exciting development for the nutrition industry, because Organic NatureKnit goes beyond popular purified fibers to deliver key attributes consumers are seeking in gut health products. He notes it is fully organic and sustainable, gentle, and offers a comprehensive microbiome benefit broader than purified fibers.
FutureCeuticals, Inc. is the exclusive developer of NatureKnit® and a leader in the research, development, and manufacture of plant-based powders and extracts for the functional food, beverage, and dietary supplement markets.
Source: FutureCeuticals, Inc.
