Immune Support

In the animal study, Echishield helped protect against stress-induced changes in immunological function.

The claims, “Promotes gastrointestinal health in physically active adults” and “Helps reduce the incidence of cold-like symptoms in adults with exercise-induced stress,” have been approved for Lallemand Health Solutions’ Lactobacillus helveticus Lafti L10 strain for active adults.

Here’s what we’ve learned so far.

Researchers are digging into the possible prebiotic potential of polyphenols, including those from cranberry.

Cereal grasses are more popular with consumers than ever. Here are five market trends to keep your eye on, including new product formats, flavors, and more.

Emergen-C Probiotics+, which comprises Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 probiotic strains, provides immune support by feeding good bacteria to the gut microbiome, a company representative says.

Nutritional Outlook spoke with AlaskOmega representatives about a new pilot study showing that high-DHA fish-oil concentrate may support a healthy immune response in adults.

The first-of-its-kind review analyzed more than 40 existing studies on the potential immune and metabolic effects of palmitoleic acid.

Results from Probi's largest clinical trial affirmed the immune-improving effects of its branded probiotic immune concept, Probi Defendum, while suggesting a mechanism of action that might underlie the product’s benefits.

A new, preclinical study suggests that Wellmune may protect intestinal barrier function even in adults faced with stress, while also adding to our understanding of how the ingredient works with the body and its immune system.

Results from the pilot study showed that the high-DHA concentrate may indeed modulate human B-cell activity in middle-aged obese adults, but the study’s authors stressed the need for further testing in a larger cohort.

Results from two studies suggest that elderberry, with its constituent antioxidant flavonoids, may help strengthen prebiotic and probiotic formulations. 

Curcumin-no longer merely a culinary spice or folk medicine, but an ingredient with a track record of research-backed health benefits-is set for another big year in 2018.  

With new delivery formats, increased consumer awareness, and benefits beyond gut health, probiotics' star continues to rise. 

An update on branded immune-support ingredients.

From skin benefits to digestive system support, aloe has much to offer.

As consumer demand for natural ingredients continues to grow, lesser–known botanicals, backed by millennia-old healing traditions and supported by contemporary research, are poised to steal the spotlight in 2018.

According to the company, Kemin’s own in vitro and animal studies show that the ingredients can “prime key immune cells, thereby strengthening the body’s immune defenses."

Ganeden said that this research further validate's Staimune's track record of immune health support.

Emerging research supports probiotics for a range of conditions, from allergies to oral health.

“The key to continued probiotic growth is to expand the user base-have it go more mainstream,” says Dupont’s Megan DeStefano. “To do this, we need to attract new consumers through new and different benefits beyond immune and digestive health.”

Where do probiotic foods, beverages, and supplements stand today?

New studies on garlic focus on coronary plaque reduction, immune health, liver function, and weight management.

Ganeden introduced Staimune at this week’s Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) trade show in Las Vegas.

A recent challenge-model study has shown that DuPont Nutrition & Health’s proprietary probiotic strain Bifidobacterium lactis BI-04 (in the form of commercially available Howaru Protect Adult) has the potential to help maintain healthy respiratory immune function.