Immune Support

Two recent studies observed benefits associated with higher blood omega-3 levels (EPA and DHA) in healthy people, measured by the Omega-3 Index.

The recommendation is part of a new health pamphlet published by the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO), which recommends a daily supplemental vitamin D dose of 800 IU for people aged 65+.

Despite a downturn in sales growth following an immense spike, the immune health category is still no slouch.

The pandemic put the brakes on massive CBD growth, but this is only the beginning for the burgeoning category.

COVID will continue to impact supplement retailing. But instead of scrambling to adjust, brands have the opportunity to hone their omnichannel strategy and improve long-distance retail relationships.

When will consumers tire of collagen? Not soon, it appears.

When combined with vitamin D3, ThymoQuin reduced inflammatory biomarkers and upregulated immune response.

Why colostrum and probiotics make an ideal duo in immune support foods, beverages, and dietary supplements.

Nutritional Outlook’s Editorial Advisory Board shares its predictions and tips for success in 2022.

In the clinical study, which has yet to be published, 27 health adults between the ages of 25 and 51 were given 1500 mg of JadeImmune daily for 90 days.

Patients in the probiotic group reported significantly fewer days of fever, cough, headache, body aches, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain, compared to placebo.

The study determined that cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) prevented infection of human epithelial cells by a pseudovirus expressing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and prevented entry of live SARS-CoV-2 into cells.

Experts predict 2022’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

A global B2B, e-commerce marketplace, ingredientsonline.com connects buyers and sellers of nutritional raw materials.

The study, which surveyed more than 1,000 people across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil showed that consumers are prioritizing scientific literature and clinical trials to determine product effectiveness when choosing dietary supplements for immune health.

Consumers’ growing search for brain health, immune health, mood support, and more will continue driving functional foods long after COVID-19.

Here’s what analysts say to expect of healthy drinks as consumers return to their normal schedules post-pandemic.

The future of fiber ingredients looks bright.

The CRN Foundation, via its Vitamin D & Me! education initiative, is lauding new research demonstrating significant links between vitamin D and COVID-19. Thirteen meta-analyses generated from more than 100 clinical trials published since the onset of the pandemic, examined the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19.

Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. and Brightseed has announced an agreement to leverage Brightseed’s Forager AI to profile the compounds in cranberries and discover new connections between cranberries and human health.

As the company approaches its 50th anniversary, this year’s SupplySide West was an opportunity to showcase all that it has to offer, and how much the brand has grown since its beginnings as a dairy company.

The new “Mind the Gap” information resource, developed by the International Alliance of Dietary/Food Supplement Associations (IADSA), is focusing the importance of immune health in promoting resilience.

Some suppliers promoted recently launched immune health ingredients; others showed how their existing ingredients, like collagen, have a seat at the immune health table.

The fact sheet highlights study results on ImmunoSEB and ProbioSEB CSC3 from Specialty Enzymes & Probiotics in post-COVID subjects.

Ingredient suppliers are making more advanced formulations possible.