Don’t Guess. Just Know.

The Microbiome: Our Key To Science-Driven Wellness.

At IFF Health Sciences, we use our understanding of the microbiome to understand the function and metabolic activity of each of our strains. By uncovering how a microbe’s genes control the production of metabolites that affect the human body, we move from simple correlations to a clear understanding of the biological mechanisms that drive its benefits. We provide the scientific authority and biological proof your brand needs to stop guessing and start knowing the true impact of your health and wellness solutions.

What Your Brand Should Demand:

4 Key Drivers of Microbiome Success

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Demonstrated Health Benefits To Power Your Brand.

We move past general observations to test the true functionality behind our strains. By focusing on exactly what the microbes are doing, we provide the biological data your brand needs to stand out with demonstrated benefits.

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Optimized Strain Stability.

Probiotic stability shouldn’t be a guessing game. We oversee the whole journey from our hands to your customers’ shelves, using advanced stabilization to ensure your probiotics stay active and effective until the very last day of their shelf life.

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Discoveries That Help Drive Your Success.

Don’t wait for the future—create it with confidence. Our innovation and discovery paths use agile methods to identify and de-risk the next generation of microbiome solutions so you can lead the market tomorrow.

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Dedicated Partnership At Every Stage.

Getting a probiotic to market shouldn’t be a shot in the dark. Our team walks with you every step of the way—from market insights and regulatory hurdles to finished formats—acting as the dedicated partner you need to scale your brand and grow with certainty.

Our Science

Microbiome expertise is just the beginning. Discover the integrated platform of probiotics, enzymes, and botanical research that defines IFF Health Sciences. Go behind the scenes of the “Our Science” hub to see how we turn clinical data into your brand’s market advantage.

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Our Products

Our microbiome research is the engine behind our premium ingredient portfolio. Explore our clinically studied HOWARU® probiotics, THRIVE4U® enzymes, and CARE4U® botanicals to find the high-performance solutions your brand needs to deliver lifelong health and wellbeing.​

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Consumer Ready Offerings

Efficacy starts in the lab and is proven on the shelf. We are obsessed with the quality of your finished products, leveraging our advanced facilities and manufacturing expertise to ensure every formulation meets the highest standards of potency and reliability.

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Microbiome Science Solutions

Discover how your brand can support consumer wellness needs, back by IFF Health Sciences expertise.

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Our Latest Stories

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Biociencia y Biotecnología: El Porqué y el Cómo de la Innovación Científica

Bioscience and biotechnology

Biociência e Biotecnologia: o Porquê e o Como da Inovação Científica

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From Longevity to Healthspan: Why Healthy Aging Starts in the Microbiome

Video Gallery

Introducing HOWARU® Pet PureStrong™

PureStrong™ is a unique probiotic made specifically for dogs, featuring a targeted strain sourced from the canine microbiome and designed to work with a dog’s gut.

Probiotic Manufacturing at Scale: Ensuring Efficacy from Lab to Shelf

Watch to see how our integrated team of R&D and manufacturing specialists collaborate to create well-formulated products that maintain their health claims from the factory to the consumer.

Rewriting Digestion: The Enzyme Awakening | Pancreatic Enzymes, Microbiota & Health

Join Mark Haupt, MD, Chief Medical Officer at IFF Health Sciences, as he explores the crucial and often underestimated role of digestive enzymes in this presentation from Supply Side Global.

Ensuring Stability in Consumer-Ready Probiotic and Enzyme Products

In this video, Megan Cliff from IFF Health Sciences explains how their state-of-the-art facility in Clackamas, Oregon, is specifically designed to combat production challenges.

Enzymes and the Microbiome

IFF Health Sciences’ Lead Scientist, Ritesh Kumar, delves into the critical relationship between enzymes and the microbiome.

Women’s Health & Probiotics: A Holistic Approach with Reeta Ala-Jaakola

Reeta Ala-Jaakola, Clinical Science Lead at IFF Health Sciences, discusses the unique health challenges women face across different life stages.

The Science of Microbes: Probiotics, Prebiotics & Beyond with Dr. Arthur Ouwehand

Join Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, Technical Fellow at IFF Health Sciences, as he explains the fascinating world of beneficial microbes.

A Legacy of Quality Consumer Ready Finished Formats

IFF Health Sciences’ Megan Cliff, Regional Product Line Manager for Finished Format, takes you inside their Clackamas site.

Enzyme-based Solutions for Human Health

Enzyme-based Solutions for Human Health: IFF Health Sciences’ Lead Scientist, Ritesh Kumar

Empowering Women’s Health

Dr. Reeta Ala-Jaakola, Women’s Health Clinical Science Lead, IFF

Probiotics and Beyond

Probiotics and Beyond: with Dr. Arthur Ouwehand, Technical Fellow, IFF

Probiotics & Women’s Health

Unveiling the Impact of Probiotics on Women’s Health with Dr. Maija Marttinen

Flourishing at Every Age

Dr. Maija Marttinen’s Insights on Microbiota & Women’s Health

Skin Science Unveiled

Dr. Kirsti Tiihonen’s Journey to Natural Beauty