Immune Support

At November’s SupplySide West show, botanical suppliers showcased their ingredients targeting a range of product categories.

Samantha Ford, AIDP’s business development manager, said Natural Remedies' ayurvedic lineup complements AIDP’s own line of ingredients for many of the same health conditions.

At this year’s SupplySide West show, Kemin previewed data from a newly completed and not yet published study showing that BetaVia Complete, the whole-cell algae ingredient, achieved significant benefits in endurance-trained adults dealing with symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.

A beverage containing immune-health ingredient Wellmune baker’s yeast beta-glucan significantly reduced the severity of upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) among marathon runners in new research.

Despite their rising profile, probiotics have yet to reach their full potential with Americans, whether as supplements or functional-food ingredients.

A new study has found a relationship between gut microbiota and immune cells that allows the body to mount an effective immune response and control inflammation. 

Not only do 75% of Americans take supplements, but 87% of U.S. adults have overall confidence in the safety, quality, and effectiveness of dietary supplement products, the survey found.

Nasal microbiota may have an influence on immune response, inflammation, viral load, and cold symptoms according to a new study. 

A new animal study shows that the immune system helps maintain good gut bacteria in addition to defending against bad bacteria.

Prebiotic benefits extend to metabolic health, heart health, and more.

In September, FDA released new draft guidance for probiotics indicating the agency will accept CFUs as a unit of measurement.

Functional water is changing the way people consume water.

Post-surgical immune function as well as recovery outcomes improved for GI cancer patients after short-term omega-3 supplementation, according to meta-analysis. 

Ayurvedic superfood brand Hanah has launched a new Cordyceps sinensis product whose ingredients are the first to be harvested directly from the kingdom of Bhutan using sustainable harvesting methods. 

A review of 82 studies found that vitamin, vitamin D, zinc, and echinacea can help boost immune-system barriers often involved in fighting the common cold, including physical barriers, innate immunity, and adaptive immunity.

Suppliers talked about the most promising market opportunities in immune health.

In the prospective study, a yogurt drink containing three probiotic strains, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus casei 431, and Lactobacillus fermentium PCC, was shown to be effective in fighting cold and flu-like respiratory infections by boosting the immune system in subjects who contracted the common cold four or more times in the past year.

Kaneka also now has exclusive licensing rights to produce and sell AB-Biotics’ products in North America and Japan.

Adding to an already large amount of research on prebiotic fibers, Hungarian researchers just completed a study on prebiotic use in children ages 3 to 6.

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.