Immune Support

Balchem Corportation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kappa Bioscience AS, a manufacturer of K2Vital branded vitamin K2

Stratum Nutrition, in conjunction with Blis Technologies, announced the release of dairy-free probiotics Blis K12 (shown to support ear, nose, and throat health and immune health) and Blis M18 (shown to support oral health) to Stratum Nutrition’s ingredient portfolio. 

The company says that the new Smartcakes help support wellness and immune health.

Sterling Technologies specializes in bovine-colostrum derived dairy products and PacMoore Processing specializes in extrusion, spray-drying, and blending.

ResBiotic Nutrition calls its ResB Lung Support supplement “the first science-backed probiotic and herbal supplement for lung health.”

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) released its new 2022 Food and Health Survey polling consumers on their motivations when purchasing food.

In the retailer’s new “The Vitamin Shoppe Health & Wellness Trend Report 2022,” the company discussed which product types saw growing sales in 2021 and which saw slowing sales.

A whole host of emerging actives—some familiar; others less so—are vying for ground in the crowded immune-support category.

In May 2021, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) formally defined what, operationally speaking, a postbiotic is. So what does this signal for the postbiotics market?

How much influence do healthcare practitioners have in shaping their patients’ dietary supplement use?

How can supplement brands motivate shoppers to keep taking immune health supplements—and to take them on the regular?

Three human clinical studies show that the ingredient can help manage symptoms related to upper respiratory challenges and can help positively modulate immune responses, the company says.

Why fisetin is an important nutraceutical that can improve the lifespan and healthspan of men and women.

The new Citrus Vacation collection features six flavors derived from what the company describes as “more sophisticated varietals,” including those with global appeal.

At the show, the company shared such prototypes as Peach Mango Stick Packs for immune health, a Caramel Cold-Brew Coffee Bar for cognitive health, and Chai-Flavored Dark-Chocolate Bites for digestive health.

What does the herbal industry do when fate tosses a once-in-a-century pandemic onto a massive logistical crisis—all atop a burgeoning botanical boom? It dials up the patience and keeps its eyes on the long game.

Vegan options, innovative delivery systems, and ingredient pairings will keep consumers coming back to vitamin D long after the pandemic has passed.

At Expo West, companies discussed how their ingredients stand out in a market that’s growing more competitive.

Immune health brands are bringing multifunctional supplements and powders to market.

In its first annual report on food, beverage, and health and wellness trends, U.S. food broker Presence highlights relaxation, mushroom, and digestive health demands, and more.

Elderberry has long been immune health’s golden child. But when hype runs ahead of science, the whole industry suffers. What does the research say about this beloved ingredient?

This ingredient, called SunActive IsoQ, may be up to 25 times more bioavailable than free quercetin.

IFF says it’s highly focused on unique formats like chocolate bars, beverages, and gummies that extend delivery possibilities beyond traditional tablets and capsules.

The first ingredient, Attenutin, supports respiratory health. The second ingredient, Symetrian, is said to maintain healthy immune system homeostasis.

The company describes the fruit-flavored jelly beans as “an enjoyable and convenient way to get your daily dose of wellness.”