Immune Support

Unibar Corp. launched Maitake Pt78, a clinically validated immune modulating mushroom extract.

A new study, pending publication, validates the immune-modulating effects of the standardized Andrographis paniculata extract AP-Bio, says Natural Remedies.

Following the launch of its CV Acute product in August, CV Sciences (San Diego, CA) has announced the launch of its next condition-specific dietary supplement product called CV Defense.

As consumer interest in immunity and foods that boost the immune system continue to grow, the Wixon Innovates program — a product development trendspotting project — is helping food and beverage companies formulate products with immune-related flavors and ingredients.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients is expanding its lactoferrin production capacity in its Veghel facility by 60 metric tons in 2022 to expand its early life nutrition and adult nutrition segments.

Nature Made, a PharmaVite brand, has launched its new ImmuneMax Fizzy Drink Mix, which offers double the amount of vitamin C and zinc, compared to the leading competition.

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.