Immune Support

Are all fermented foods probiotic? Do probiotics delivered in a topically applied skin cream really work? Probiotics expert Ganeden takes us through five of the most common myths surrounding probiotics.

A new meta-analysis of more than 25 studies provides evidence that vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial to immune health.

Marketers are finding new opportunities to teach consumers about the benefits of immune-health products.

Ganeden says its proprietary probiotic strain is now the first and only spore-forming probiotic allowed to be used specifically in infant formulas.

Bergstrom Nutrition’s methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) ingredient was found to mitigate the inflammatory response to strenuous exercise in a new study.

Children around three years old who supplemented with the oral-health probiotic showed significantly fewer episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis and acute otitis media than a control group.

Valensa International has announced an agreement to commercialize Algal Scientific Corporation’s PureAlgal branded ingredients on the U.S. immune-health market.

Prebiotic insiders insist that the category could take off in the next few years as more consumers begin embracing the health benefits of prebiotics.

One expert reviews the benefits of prebiotics for better gut health.

Children aged 3–10 supplementing with BLIS K12 experienced fewer episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis, flu, laryngitis, and other negative oral-health episodes.

Virun NutraBiosciences says its new emulsions and powders were created with technology that “bind proteins to probiotics which helps stabilize and increase the survivability of traditional strains.”

Hyperbiotics (Henderson, NV) released its new PRO-Pets formula, an “ultra-tiny,” beef-flavored tablet for dogs and cats that combines six probiotic strains.

In North America, sales of probiotic supplements will outpace sales of all other kinds of supplements, including glucosamine, combination dietary supplements, protein supplements, CoQ10, omega-3s, and eye-health supplements, says Euromonitor.

Immune-health suppliers are focusing on ensuring their ingredients work in as many different product formats as possible.

Superstar minerals often overshadow zinc, but here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate this crucial nutrient.

Valensa International’s new Immunum chewables contain beta glucan from German baker’s yeast, astaxanthin, Manuka honey, and an algae-derived lipopolysaccharide.

What's new in dietary supplements for children? Immune health, bone health, protein, and more!

NBTY says this is the first clinical trial to compare vitamin C retention in leukocytes between ascorbic acid and Ester-C in both men and women.

LJ100 tongkat ali root water extract was also found to lower the immunological age of subjects compared to a placebo group.

Short-term supplementation with Montmorency tart cherry may improve markers of muscle catabolism, immune and inflammatory stress, and overall performance in aerobically trained individuals during endurance exercise.

The seemingly endless relationship between bacteria and good health hints at just how limitless a future probiotic market could be.

Research on dietary supplements for the elderly is progressing, but we can always use more of it.

Children consuming the probiotic for 90 days showed a statistically significant reduction to factors that may lead to dental caries.

The new Viralex Soothe EpiCor throat lozenges will be available in New Zealand health stores and pharmacies.

Probi has acquired a license for two probiotics strains from Swedish biotech company Probac for use in functional foods and dairy products especially.