Immune Support

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DuPont Nutrition and Biosciences, in collaboration with the Natural Marketing Institute recently surveyed U.S., Italian, and Chinese consumers to determine how attitudes have changed about probiotics since the COVID-19 outbreak.

Probiotic usage increased following pandemic, says recent consumer survey

EuroPharma, maker of Terry Naturally, launched a new product called Andrographis and Ashwagandha featuring clinically-studied extracts for immune defense, stress support, energy and endurance, stamina, recovery, and focus. 

Terry Naturally launches immune, stress support product called Andrographis and Ashwagandha

Results from the global survey show consumers are increasingly aware of their well-being, with a focus on immunity, and the potential connection between increased levels of environmental damage and the rise of COVID-19.

Beneo, FMCG Gurus’ research finds consumers want immune support, eco-friendly products amid COVID-19

Gnosis by Lesaffre has unveiled a new business strategy which is the continued focus on microorganisms and biotransformation processes such as fermentation to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, and yeasts that will target five key market segments. 

Gnosis by Lesaffre harnesses biotransformation to target wide range of product categories

The Council for Responsible Nutrition released detailed results of its latest consumer surveys on U.S. dietary supplement usage in 2020 during its virtual “NOW, NEW, NEXT” conference last week.

Americans confident in dietary supplement effectiveness and quality in 2020, including during COVID-19 pandemic, CRN surveys show

A recent webinar hosted by CRN called “Sports Nutrition: Challenges and Opportunities Amidst COVID-19” shed some light on how the fitness and sports nutrition market is faring during the pandemic. 

Sports nutrition consumers showing renewed interest overall nutrition and immune health

Unprecedented stress levels give dietary supplements the opportunity to reach consumers with substantiated natural ingredients.

The future of stress management and natural ingredients, from adaptogens to psychobiotics

One need not explicitly cite COVID-19 in advertising materials to draw the scrutiny of the National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs. 

Minor reference to pandemic constitutes implied COVID-19 claim according to recent NAD case

More consumers are seeking out mineral supplements as they take a deeper interest in supporting their overall health and their immune health specifically.

Mineral supplements, especially zinc and magnesium, find growing opportunities in the health-focused COVID-19 era

For The Biome is launching a three-product system designed to support a wiser immune system. 

For The Biome to launch three-product immune health system

Certified Nutraceuticals Inc. (San Diego, CA) announced the results of new, unpublished research that confirms the immunostimulatory effects of its KollaJell jellyfish collagen. 

New research demonstrates immune benefits of jellyfish collagen, says Certified Nutraceuticals

Pharmactive Biotech has introduced a new botanical combo that is composed of branded Isenolic olive leaf extract and ribwort plantain  called Isenolic Complex. 

New formula provides immune support and symptom relief, says Pharmactive

Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd. and parent company Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. launched Immuse, a unique patented strain of Lactococcus lactis characterized as a heat-killed lactic acid bacteria (paraprobiotic) that supports the immune system. 

Kyowa Hakko launches Immuse immune activator ingredient

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

Unibar launches mushroom ingredient Maitake Pt78 for immune support

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

Standardized Andrographis paniculata may modulate immune response, says new study

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. 

CV Sciences launches another product for new non-CBD immune health product line

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. 

Wixon highlights immune-boosting flavor trends

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. 

 FrieslandCampina expands its lactoferrin production capacity 

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. 

Nature Made launches new drink mix to support immune health

Kriti Chaudhary heads business development and strategy for Vedic Lifesciences (Mumbai, India), one of the most experienced contract research organizations (CROs) serving the dietary supplement industry. A pharmacist-MBA by education, Chaudhary has a keen interest in nutraceutical product development, clinical research trends, and functional food innovation. Vedic Lifesciences not only helps ingredient and finished-product companies with clinical trials and animal studies but also calls itself the “Claims Guru”—an advisor of claims and how to substantiate them. In the past two decades, Vedic has conducted and published work in health areas such as joint health, cognition, gut health, sports performance, heart health, and many others. Visit 

A report on the current global landscape of probiotic clinical trials.