Immune Support

Following a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) notification for its Taxifolin BC-DHQ, Blue California’s has received a letter of no objection from FDA.

The CRN Foundation launched Vitamin D & Me!, a consumer education website, which focuses on U.S. consumers ages 55+, and the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19.

Researchers are actively investigating how probiotics influence numerous aspects of human health.

After a multimillion-dollar investment in its Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin facility, Milk Specialties Global is starting production on lactoferrin as part of its NutriPRO family of products.

As part of the European Union funded EARNEST project (EARly Nutrition programming-long term follow up of Efficacy and Safety Trials), a recently published study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of using oligofructose-enriched inulin to reduce the duration of infections during the first year of an infant’s life.

A recently published study found that the probiotic strains may help reduce symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillitis, which are the most common acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children five years of age and younger.

Hologram Sciences, the consumer-facing company launched by Royal DSM, has released its first direct-to-consumer brand called d.velop.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes expanded its portfolio of spore-forming probiotics with the launch of MuniSpore.

In a partnership with Elemend Health, Stauber Performance Ingredients introduced HIgGH GOLD Colostrum 40, a highly concentrated colostrum ingredient for immune and digestive health with 40% immunoglobulin G (IgG).

TheraBreath (Los Angeles, CA) introduced Immunity Support Oral Spray Supplement, made with a proprietary blend of immune-boosting ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, sprayed directly to the mouth and throat.

How are ingredient suppliers sourcing the most in-demand vitamins?

Can supplement companies do a better job of teaching customers about what to expect from immune-health supplements?

The proprietary paraprobiotic was discovered by Kyowa Hakko’s parent company Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. to support eye health by reducing fatigue through its ability to support a balanced immune response.

There’s renewed interest in respiratory-support ingredients. What’s in the toolbox, and do they work?

PanTheryx launched three new delivery formats for its digestive and immune health ingredient, ColostrumOne high-quality bovine (cow): extruded soft-chews, soft press, and baked nutrition bars.

Sibelius Natural Products launched Sibelius: MyceliAid, a mushroom-based immune ingredient made with a wild-crafted, sustainably sourced chaga mushroom that is grown on birch trees and hand-picked by local farmers.

As demand for certain plant materials escalates, the reality remains: Supply is everything.

Back-to-basics As, Bs, and Cs (and Ds, and Ks, and Es) are basking in vitamins’ newfound glow.

Kaneka Probiotics added a new probiotic strain to its portfolio: Lactobacillus plantarum DR7.

A preliminary study conducted in Japan found a potential relationship between gut microbiome composition and fertility in women.

PanTheryx has acquired TruBiotics, a probiotic supplement brand, from Bayer HealthCare LLC. TruBiotics will be joining PanTheryx’s current brands and ingredient offerings, including Life’s First Naturals, daily colostrum, and prebiotics to create a full spectrum of nutrition supplements.

A recent open label pilot clinical trial has found a potential link between probiotic supplementation and immune health in children.

Despite a mild sales decline in 2020, probiotics remain a top-selling ingredient across channels. Hear expert predictions about how probiotics' ability to straddle multiple categories, and the growing understanding of microbiome health benefits, will continue to propel probiotics' growth in 2021.

The immune-health supplements category changed dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. What will the market look like moving forward?

JRF Technology LLC launched an edible film with BerryShield Elderberry from INS Farms to support immune health.