Human Health
Real Science meets human health innovation with our probiotic ingredients.
Introducing BoostBac™: Built for the Mind. Built for the Shelf.
BoostBac™ is a purpose-built Bacillus probiotic that brings together human gut-brain evidence and formulation flexibility.
Selected and developed specifically for the human gut-brain opportunity, BoostBac™ combines Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans strains in one clinically studied ingredient. A human clinical trial demonstrated significant improvements in anxiety and quality of life scores compared against a placebo, demonstrating the potential for BoostBac™ to support everyday mental well-being.
With Bacillus stability and formulation versatility, BoostBac™ opens opportunities beyond capsules, helping you carry one differentiated ingredient story across more formats and product concepts.
The MDG team behind BoostBac™ is the same team that discovered, developed, and manufactures it. From scientific and regulatory support to fermentation and product development, we can help you move from ingredient evaluation to commercialization.
What could you build with BoostBac™? Let’s explore the possibilities.
BoostBac™ strains have FDA GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status. Additionally, MDG’s facilities are FSMA compliant and HACCP-certified for food production.
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Our team of research experts has years of experience using Real Science to create effective microbial ingredients. At MDG, we are the experts in Bacillus, continually innovating solutions to Feed, Clean, Save the World.
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Support for Your Unique Needs
Partnering with us gives you access to expert support across departments—R&D, regulatory, and more. We deliver probiotics that align with your unique business ambitions. You can be confident that our team will strive to help you create products that differentiate you in the human health marketplace.
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BoostBac™ is a dual-strain Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus coagulans probiotic synergistically formulated and clinically proven to reduce persistent systemic inflammation throughout the body.
Studies have shown that the anti-inflammatory nature of BoostBac™ positively affects the gut microbiome and can lead to beneficial health outcomes.
BoostBac™ strains have self-affirmed GRAS (generally regarded as safe) status and are currently pending review by the FDA. Additionally, MDG’s facilities are FSMA-compliant and HACCP-certified for food production.
Want to learn more about how you could use BoostBac™ in your probiotic product?
Cutting-Edge Innovation
FOUNDED IN—AND DRIVEN BY—R&D
Our team of research experts has over twenty years of experience using Real Science to create effective microbial ingredients. At MDG, we are the experts in Bacillus, continually innovating solutions to Feed, Clean, Save the World.
Learn More About Us
Custom Partnerships
Support for Your Unique Needs
Partnering with us gives you access to expert support across departments—R&D, Regulatory, and more. We will deliver probiotic ingredients that align with your unique business ambitions. You can be confident that our team will strive to help you create probiotic ingredients that differentiate you in the Human Health marketplace.
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