Immune Support

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.

A new survey from MarketPlace found that immunity and prevention are top purchase drivers for U.S. supplement users.

Topline results of a COVID-19-focused consumer survey funded by the Council for Responsible Nutrition and fielded by Ipsos, found that the use of dietary supplements has increased dramatically following the pandemic.

Gadot Biochemical Industries Ltd. introduced a new mineral ingredient offering, zinc gluconate.

A recent pilot study published in Marine Drugs found that fucoidan, a brown seaweed-derived bioactive polysaccharide, may support gut markers of immunity and inflammation.

Geocann is introducing a new 4-in-1 immune health formulation that combines the benefits of curcumin (50 mg), cannabidiol (15 mg; CBD), beta-caryophyllene (7 mg; BCP), and vitamin D3 (200 IU).

A study recently published in Nutrients found that there may be an inadequate intake of immune health-related nutrients.

New product launches are keeping elderberry fresh and hip.

CV Sciences Inc. has announced a strategic expansion of its product line to include non-CBD condition-specific dietary supplements.

A recent scientific review of yeast-derived beta-glucans highlights a number of promising insights into the activity of beta-glucans on the immune system.

Standard Process has developed a product called GI Stability which is an innovative formula combining 2’-Fucosyllactose (2’-FL) HMO, Collinsonia root, and whole food ingredients beet and okra powder to support healthy gut microbiome.

Immudyne Nutritional launched PureMune, a science-based branded beta-glucan ingredient for immune health.

A taxonomy change for the Lactobacillus genus will impact probiotic product labels, product claims, GMPs, and more.

Postbiotics are still at the beginning of their market journey while promising a multitude of health benefits.

Navigating the current market using a healthy dose of hindsight, antioxidants are well positioned to write a new chapter in their next phase of growth.

Echinacea and elderberry have been dominant in the immune health category; however, a number of other herbs used as natural remedies since ancient times have shown promising results in clinical trials.

A new study published in PLOS ONE found colostrum products on the market deliver widely different bioactivity based on several quality factors.

Expanding its Koji minerals line, Naturex (Avignon, France), launched Ultimine Zinc for supplements, foods, and beverages.

Market researchers IRI (Chicago) and SPINS (Chicago) shared these observations during a webcast held on June 10, moderated by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN; Washington, DC) and presented by Informa’s Natural Products Insider publication.

Organic India introduced a psyllium pre & probiotic fiber powder in three flavors-orange, cinnamon spice, and original-that can be used in baked goods, smoothies, and more.

Anlit, a private-label manufacturer of delivery systems for probiotics and dietary supplements, launched three new immune-based products using its VitaBite chewable format. These include LLP Immune Probiotic, Zinc, and Elderberry bites.

During a May 29 Nutritional Outlook webcast titled “COVID-19 and Immune Health Claims: What Not to Say (Do’s and Don’ts),” attorneys discussed the minefield of making immune health claims against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pharmacist and author David Foreman was a speaker at Nutritional Outlook’s May 29 webcast titled “COVID-19 and Immune Health Claims: What Not to Say (Do’s and Don’ts).”

A recently published animal study evaluated the effect of Undaria pinnatifida-derived fucoidan (UPF) in a severe influenza A H1N1 mouse model.

BetaVia Complete, an algae-sourced beta-glucan ingredient from Kemin Industries (Des Moines, IA) has received a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority for its use as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. 

Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.

Due to the demand of immune health products, Quicksilver Scientific has fast-tracked the launch of its new product Liposomal Vitamin C + Elderberry. 

Why the gut could be our single most important tool in strengthening the immune system.

Nutritional Outlook spoke with several ingredient suppliers with a longstanding presence in the dietary supplements industry about their concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, including immune-boosting ingredients backed by science.

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.