Immune Support

Regulatory approval from Brazil’s health authority opens the door for Benicaros to enter a fast-growing supplement market, reinforcing global momentum for clinically validated, sustainable gut health ingredients.

The clinical study found that the galactooligosaccharide (GOS) prebiotic supported a reduction in GI symptoms and reduction of average days of upper respiratory symptoms in athletes.

New purpose-built site separates spore and non-spore production, signaling growing demand for clinically positioned biotics and greater emphasis on strain-specific manufacturing.

Researchers and ingredient suppliers are placing focus on the gut-immune axis and its potential role in digestion, inflammation, immune balance, and year-round wellness support.

Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of ashwagandha, colostrum, as well as sea moss.

Colostrum is gaining momentum in the market, with growth across multiple categories and increased distribution of this multifunctional ingredient.

Nutritional Outlook, in collaboration with market research firm SPINS, provides a deep dive into 2026's top trending ingredients in the nutraceutical space. This year's Ingredients to Watch focuses on ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein, with expert insights and detailed sales data.

There's a wide toolkit of micronutrients, minerals, biotics, and herbs that can offer proactive immune support for children if they're delivered in the right package.

The study tested the safety of supplementation with 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and ferrous citrate (SFC) and found signals supporting an immune response.

A new prebiotic fiber supplement has announced that NutriLeads’ Benicaros ingredient will be included in the product.

Artemis International, Inc., is celebrating their 30th anniversary with the expansion of their ingredient portfolio with new ingredients, such as WholeCran, ElderCraft High-Fiber organic, and ACE Blends: ACEPlus and ACEMax.

Glory Kingdom recently launched their new Vit-Gute daily dietary supplement which contains NutriLeads BV’s Benicaros prebiotic fiber.

NutriLeads recently announced Invita as the exclusive distributor of Benicaros in New Zealand and Australia.

Arla Food Ingredients has been granted approval in Australia for Lacprodan MFGM-10 for use in infant formula products.

NutriLeads has launced a new food and beverages application ingredient called Benicaros F&B to further help support gut and immune health.

PT Ionaya Optima Natura recently announced their newest product called Vitera, which may help with supporting gut health and the immune system.

dsm-firmenich’s 2’-FL HMO ingredient has recently received safety clearance from the Indonesia Biosafety Clearing House.

The European nutraceutical market is growing rapidly, but the continent is not a monolith when it comes to consumer trends and product innovation. This article is a blue-print for what nutraceutical success looks like in different European countries.

Lallemand Health Solutions and Kirin Holdings recently announced the two companies have entered a distribution agreement for the immune health supplement, Immuse.

A look at the most popular immune health ingredients, their benefits, and how to best position them.

Explore the prebiotic health benefits of polyphenols and the positive impact they may have on digestive and immune health. Polyphenols, such as those found in European black elderberry, may be an ideal solution for manufacturers trying to break into the digestive health space.

With a growing demand in multi-ingredient and multi-benefit formulas, manufacturers should explore synergies between ingredients and broader health categories as immune health becomes part of consumers’ daily health maintenance rather than a seasonal concern.

The study examined the effectiveness and safety of the probiotic SEBclausii in support for acute allergic rhinitis symptoms.

On March 10, the DOJ and the defendant filed a stipulation to dismiss with prejudice the lawsuit in which each party agrees “to be responsible for its own costs and fees and agrees that no party shall be responsible to any other party for any fines, costs, fees, or penalties arising from this case.”

The prebiotic, made from upcycled carrot pomace, promoted production of the compound indole-3-propionic acid (IPA).