Immune Support

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Medicinal mushrooms saw skyrocketing growth in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this the first step in their mainstream journey?

Are medicinal mushrooms on the cusp of mainstream fame?

AIDP Inc. has entered into an exclusive sales distribution agreement for Functional Fungi organic mushroom nutraceuticals. 

AIDP now exclusive distributor of organic mushroom powder from Functional Fungi

A recent review summarized the current research on marine polysaccharide fucoidan and its potential to limit lung damage from viral respiratory infections. 

Fucoidan may protect lungs from damage due to viral infection, says review of research

Experts predict 2021’s hottest food and beverage flavors.

2021 Flavor trends for food and beverage

Industry stakeholders discuss obstacles and opportunities.

What does the natural products business look like now in the COVID-19 pandemic?

Abbott launched a new Pedialyte formulation, Immune Support, made with five electrolytes, glucose, prebiotics, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, and zinc—designed to support hydration and immune function.

Abbott launches Pedialyte formulation for immune health

During her presentation before the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus, Low Dog educated staffers on the important role of dietary supplements for the support of immune health as a form of proactive health maintenance.

Dr. Low Dog discusses critical role of macronutrients for immune health for congressional staff

. The company, headquartered in Cambridge, UK, is a pioneer in applying network science—particularly linked to the microbiome—to biology. Its award-winning, trademarked AI-augmented knowledge discovery and analytics platform, e[datascientist], helps companies looking to innovate with next-generation food, personal care, cosmetics, and agritech products, supported by science. The platform harnesses the latest graph technology and Microsoft’s advanced machine learning and cognitive services

Advances in microbiome-based data science and technology—including AI-based analytics and the mainstream accessibility of powerful computer processing—will play a key role as next-generation food producers look to accelerate our understanding of nutrition and health.

Microbiome data science’s key role in next-generation food products

CV Sciences is paving the way to hemp-derived-CBD’s mainstream success.

Nutritional Outlook’s 2020 Best of the Industry Awards, Retail Brand & Product: CV Sciences

The new facility is scheduled to be operational in the summer of 2022 and will produce approximately 300 metric tons of HMOs per year.

Kyowa Hakko to open new facility for industrial scale production of HMOs

In the United States, probiotics remain stuck in a murky regulatory environment, one that stifles innovation and market growth, and, at the end of the day, blocks potential health benefits for the consumer.

Will FDA ever provide a practical regulatory path for probiotics? Panel discusses at NPA’s The Big Natural conference.

PLT Health Solutions has introduced a new ingredient to its immune health portfolio called Promunel Ultra Performance Propolis. 

PLT Health Solutions brings new propolis ingredient to North American market

Artemis International is boosting its immune support offerings with new BerryDefense Immune Blend. 

Artemis International introduces new blend of dark berry extracts for immune health

Gaia Herbs launched a line of plant-based respiratory health-supportive products: Mighty Lungs, Sinus Comfort, and Black Seed Oil.  

 Gaia Herbs launches a line of respiratory-support products

The goal is to aid retailers in ensuring that only the highest quality probiotics make it onto their shelves.

Upcoming initiative from CRN aims to inform retailers about probiotic products' intricacies

Health-conscious parents are demanding more from children’s nutrition products, driving manufacturers to innovate.

Ingredient innovation is on the rise for children and infant nutrition products, dietary supplements

Arthur Andrew Medical launched KD Ultra, a full-spectrum blend of vitamin K2 (MK4, MK6, MK7, and MK9) with vitamin K1, vegan-sourced vitamin D3, and the enzyme lipase to support bones, cardiovascular health, and immune function. 

Arthur Andrew Medical launches full spectrum vitamin blend called KD Ultra

Probiotics are no stranger to critics, but industry insiders describe why they expect this category to survive—and flourish.

Probiotics in the spotlight...or crosshairs?

The wellness industry faces a double-edged sword: its products have never been more popular, but production hurdles have never been higher.

Dietary supplement manufacturing challenges have never been greater thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic

INS Farms, a grower and supplier of North American elderberry, announces commitment to continued authentication of its elderberry in light of the high level of elderberry adulteration present in the supply chain.