Immune Support

Research on Indena’s proprietary Quercetin Phytosome continues to demonstrate potential benefits for managing COVID-19 symptoms and illness.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2023.

Results showed that, compared to placebo, subjects taking the black seed and astaxanthin blend reported significantly fewer upper-respiratory tract complaints and better overall well-being, as well as lower cortisol and superior microbiome indices.

The immune-support ingredient works on two fronts: preparing innate immune cells so they can respond faster and selectively increasing beneficial gut microorganisms and metabolites.

A multivitamin is still a good foundation, but there’s considerable white space in the market for trendy, condition-specific kids formulas.

The company will cease using an external distributor and will market and develop the product in Sweden itself.

The study included 146 human subjects, with those taking BeniCaros reporting reductions in the severity of common cold symptoms.

The company is offering BetaVia in two new water-dispersible versions.

BeniCaros Organic was certified by Netherlands-based organization SKAL.

The study suggests that by working through the gut-immune axis, the company’s ThymoQuin black seed oil can positively impact upper-respiratory tract complaints (URTCs) and psychological mood state in endurance athletes.

Sibelius has secured a grant from Balvi philanthropic fund to study its chamomile extract for its potential benefits in Long COVID sufferers

Brightseed’s innovative AI platform, Forager, is unlocking the potential of plant bioactives while also accelerating research and development of novel ingredients.

TriNutra is devoted to a higher-quality and innovative black seed oil market.

Jennifer Grebow, editor-in-chief of Nutritional Outlook, talks to Scott Dicker, senior market insights analyst for SPINS, discussing dietary supplement and food trends.

The data showed that infants who received the probiotic strain saw a significant 73% reduction in gastrointestinal infections, compared to the control group.

Kerry’s Niamh Hunt discusses the role of consumer demographics in the functional food and beverage markets.

Supplementing with OmeGo is said to mimic consuming whole fish because OmeGo contains all of the polyunsaturated fatty acids found in whole fish, not just omega-3.

The company discussed how its vertically farmed mushroom ingredients stand out in the market for standardization, purity, and quality.

Newly shared results show that BeniCaros was able to improve subjects’ quality of life.

Clasado’s distributor, NutraGroup, has expanded its territory for Bimuno GOS to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The facility is expected to be operational in early 2023.

NutriLeads BV appointed Pathway International Pty Ltd. as its representative in the Australian and New Zealand markets for functional food, beverage, and supplement ingredients. Nutrileads manufactures a soluble prebiotic carrot fiber called BeniCaros.

Companies making plant-based products today are focused on offering a variety of choices in order to meet the needs of diverse consumer groups, including an expanding mainstream audience. Luckily, the growing sophistication of plant-based ingredients is allowing them to do just that.

Exploring the opportunities and regulatory challenges of hemp-derived cannabinoids in pet supplements.

The more attention our microbiomes get from the research community, the more benefits consumers may one day reap, and the more inspiration wellness brands can tap for probiotic product development.