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News|Articles|December 15, 2023
Cargill’s EpiCor postbiotic ingredient health claims licensed by Health Canada
Author(s)Jennifer Grebow
The claims focus on support for immune and digestive health.
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Cargill (Minneapolis) announced that Health Canada has licensed 10 health claims for the company’s EpiCor postbiotic ingredient as a Natural Health Product. The health claims focus on support for immune and digestive health.
The claims are based on a daily EpiCor dose of 500 mg in adults aged 18 and older and are backed by more than a dozen published clinical studies, the company says. The claims include:
- Helps to reduce the incidence of cold and flu symptoms (during the winter months)
- Helps to reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies such as nasal stuffiness/congestion
- Helps relieve nasal stuffiness/congestion associated with seasonal allergies
- Helps to maintain immune function
- An antioxidant that helps to support good health
- Source of antioxidant(s)/provides antioxidant(s)
- Helps support intestinal/gastrointestinal health
- Helps to improve occasional mild to moderate bloating/distension
- Helps to improve occasional mild to moderate feeling of fullness
- Occasionally helps to improve stool consistency
In a press release, Justin Green, PhD, director of scientific affairs for EpiCor, added, “This news, from one of the world’s leading health agencies, affirms the significant body of science behind EpiCor…”
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