Immune support

Nutraceutical carrot products may ease nutritional disease burden, suggests study

11-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Nutraceutical products derived from carrots could be used as an alternative supplement for the prevention of nutritional diseases, a study suggests.

MartinBauer spreads supply chain risk with advent of US-cultivated echinacea

07-Apr-2022 By Hank Schultz

MartinBauer has moved some of its echinacea cultivation to the Pacific Northwest, building on its acquisition of mint producer Core Botanica in 2020.

UK Government launches vitamin D review to address health inequalities

07-Apr-2022 By Will Chu

The UK Government is to launch an official review into ways to boost vitamin D levels among the population that could include dietary supplements and fortifying food and drinks.

Ready to roar: Malaysia’s tiger milk mushroom maker targets overseas growth amid domestic popularity

06-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Malaysian Tiger milk mushroom supplier Nexus Wise is eyeing overseas growth amid local success for the ingredient traditionally used for cold, flu, and immunity.

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Berry smoothie designed to make cod liver oil more palatable

04-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

A smoothie that will end some of the unpleasant side-effects of taking Omega-3 gels has been launched by a Norwegian company.

Record sales for organic kombucha firm during pandemic

01-Apr-2022 By Liza Laws

Equinox Kombucha started off being brewed in a kitchen in Calderdale, Yorkshire, after a couple of intrepid travellers returned from Asia wanting to bring the live culture and all its benefits with them.

Is 2022 the breakout year for postbiotics?

31-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Compound Solutions’ CEO Matt Titlow weighs in at Expo West.

Around a third of Germans take vitamin food supplements every week, say BfR

30-Mar-2022 By Will Chu

Around one third of the German population take food supplements at least once a week to boost vitamin levels, according to the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR).

Gut microbiota changes for the better after eating red peppers, study finds

25-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Gut microbial structure and short-chain fatty acid levels are significantly altered by the consumption of capsaicin, the bioactive compound in chilli peppers, a study has found.

Cargill makes case for EpiCor's match with postbiotic definition

24-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Cargill is pushing a postbiotic positioning for its Epicor immune health ingredient, maintaining that the yeast-derived ingredients fits squarely within the new definition.

CHPA launches Dietary Supplement Index to help make case for industry in public policy forums

23-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association has launched a tool it calls the Dietary Supplement Index to help inform public policy as it relates to the industry.dietar

Clinical support for low-cost tablets to treat coronavirus

23-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Chewable tablets or capsules formulated with dextrose or sorbitol and added bovine lactoferrin (bFL) offer a low cost and easy to produce preventative or clinical treatment for coronavirus strains, including COVID-19, according to a new study.

Moringa leaves important sources of micronutrients and phytochemicals, review finds

22-Mar-2022 By Liza Laws

Moringa, also known as the drumstick tree, has been extensively used as a health-promoting food additive because of its potent protection against various diseases and the widespread presence of environmental toxins, a review put together by researchers...

AHP working with AYUSH on support for Ayurvedic stress management superstars

17-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia is cooperating with the Indian government to develop a series of monographs to better substantiate popular Ayurvedic botanicals, including some important in the stress management sphere.

Cymbiotika launches UK e-commerce store for its natural supplements

16-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

US nutritional supplement brand Cymbiotika has launched an e-commerce store in the UK for its range of natural supplements which aim to boost consumers’ vitality and longevity.

NutraCast: Refyned is bringing back oral film and taking the format to supplements

11-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

For many, vitamins are tough pills to swallow–quite literally. Dysphagia affects about 13% of the population, with that number increasing with age. But it’s not always the swallow factor, for some it’s simply about convenience.

Advice on vitamin D needs to change, say scientists

11-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Guidance on supplementation with vitamin D may need revising to maximise health benefits within and without different ethnic groups, say scientists.

Survey: Demand increases for functional solutions across the age divide

10-Mar-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Consumers of all ages are seeking functional solutions to support long-term dietary and lifestyle changes, according to the findings of a global consumer survey carried out by food ingredients supplier, Kerry.

Post-natal maternal vitamin D status does not lower IPD risk: Bangladeshi RCT

10-Mar-2022 By Maria Fortune

Improved post-natal maternal vitamin D supplementation does not have a significant effect on nasal pneumococcal colonization in early infancy, according to an RCT in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Vitl offers multivitamins on demand via Deliveroo

09-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Vitl’s multivitamin products are now available via Deliveroo’s app, the personalised nutrition platform has revealed.

Big Bold Health attracts $4 million in funding from prominent food tech venture capital firm

08-Mar-2022 By Hank Schultz

Big Bold Health, a company bent popularizing the immune health benefits of a particular legacy crop, has announced $4 million in funding from a venture capital firm.

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Finding the ‘perfect fit’: How beta-glucan could serve as immune modulating adjunctive for diseases – LISTEN

08-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Beta-glucans have the potential to serve as an adjunctive for a range of chronic, inflammatory diseases, alongside its recently documented benefits for COVID-19 patients, a R&D chief has revealed.

Science shorts: Diagnostics and health, pre/probiotics, and brain health focus

07-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

This round-up features new innovations in the area of health diagnostics, based on interviews with Kao, Designs for Health, OmegaQuant, clinical trials involving pre/probiotics, and more.

Pura Collagen launches new immune support supplement

04-Mar-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Pura Collagen has introduced a new supplement which aims to provide immune support for consumers.

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Tech and nutrition uncovered: How major brands are using new tools to boost consumer health

01-Mar-2022 By Tingmin Koe

Since the rise of Fitbit and Garmin, consumers have been quick to jump in on new products that allow them to track their health metrics, so it’s no surprise that nutra firms are also increasingly innovating with tech to boost consumer health.

Vegan vitamin D authorised in 22 new food categories

24-Feb-2022 By Lynda Searby

EU Regulation (EU) 2022/196, authorising the use of Lallemand’s Lalmin vitamin D yeast in 22 new food categories, has been published, following a favourable Opinion from EFSA in April 2021.

Optibac Probiotics launches vegan gummies for adults

24-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

Optibac Probiotics has announced the introduction of its first vegan gummy to support gut and immune health among adults.

Immunity, analytical advances, and sleep: Themes and first speakers announced for IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas

23-Feb-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Delegate registration is now open for the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas in Washington DC, with speakers already for a blockbuster opening session on microbiome modulation to boost immunity and improve COVID outcomes.

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‘A habit sticks’: P&G and Holista Colltech on why immune product demand will persist - WATCH

23-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

The COVID-19 has led to new habits that are here to stay, including taking supplements that benefit the immune system, according to P&G and Holista Colltech.

NutraCast: GNC’s Rachel Jones on state of supplement industry

18-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The dietary supplement market is witnessing unprecedented growth and industry experts forecast the market will nearly double in the next 7 years.

Immunity with postbiotics: House Wellness Foods eyes ANZ market with flagship ingredient

15-Feb-2022 By Tingmin Koe

House Wellness Foods is eyeing expansion in the Australian and New Zealand markets after its flagship postbiotic has been recognised as a non-novel food by the local authorities.

Probiotic blends and adaptogens to boom as part of ‘body and mind’ industry predictions

09-Feb-2022 By Will Chu

“Body and mind” formulations which combine mood, focus-enhancing ingredients with extracts to support immunity and/or metabolism, will be a long-term trend for consumers over the next five years.

Daily vitamin D and omega-3 intake reduces autoimmune disease: study

08-Feb-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

A new study provides evidence that daily vitamin D supplementation, or a combination with omega-3 lowers the risk of autoimmune disease.

NutraWomen Wednesday: Monica Rubio, Director of Operations, Stellar Biotics

02-Feb-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Monica Rubio spent many years as a food consultant and recently made the shift to the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. She was recently named the director of operations at Stellar Biotics.

Combination of two beta-glucans reduced inflammatory biomarkers in COVID-19 patients – India clinical trial

02-Feb-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

The combination of two beta-glucans produced by Aureobasidium Pullulans (AFO-202 and N-163) strains along with standard treatment was shown to reduce inflammatory biomarkers in COVID-19 patients, compared to just the standard treatment alone.

Pandemic drives healthy drinks business Purearth’s global growth

01-Feb-2022 By Kavitha Sivasubramaniam

With an ethos “to help people live healthier lives by using what nature provides us in its most pure and organic form”, British health drinks company Purearth has imminent expansion plans.

NB Pure gives immune support a modern makeover

31-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Following a complete rebrand last year, the supplement brand has announced a new offering in the immune category.

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User-friendly supplements offer an immune system boost this winter

26-Jan-2022 By Dr Martin Koeberle and Dr Verena Garsuch

A strong immune system is one of the best defenses we have for protection against common infectious diseases. This has never been more important than now, as we tackle another winter dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sustaining success: How Swisse, Comvita, Yakult and more are driving eco agenda across nutra sector

26-Jan-2022 By Tingmin Koe, Guan Yu Lim

Building a business that is environmentally sustainable is not just ‘for show’, but is also delivering tangible benefits such as saving costs, providing better control over the supply chain, and improving the quality of raw materials used, say a raft...

Standout ingredients shaping the immune category

24-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Shaklee's director of Product Innovation and Scientific Affairs opened up about formulating immune support supplements and what consumers need to know about immune-boosting ingredients.

Hemp compounds block COVID-19, study finds

18-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

Researchers found that a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, preventing a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people.

Nagasaki University and Kirin to study lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 patients

18-Jan-2022 By Guan Yu Lim

Nagasaki University and Kirin Holdings are embarking on a joint clinical research to assess the effect of lactic acid bacteria on relieving symptoms in COVID-19 human subjects.

Optimizing the immune system with vitamin D

17-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The sunshine vitamin reigns supreme as more studies suggest D is essential to immune health.

NutriLeads builds science and market for innovative upcycled immune ingredient

17-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

With data from a “pivotal” double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial just published and the first consumer product set to launch “in the coming weeks”, Netherlands-based NutriLeads is eying a strong 2022 in the US market for its carrot-derived...

Immune support plus: Expect formulations to broaden their benefit profiles, says ADM

14-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The future of the immune support category will include other benefits like sleep, stress management, and metabolic health anchored to the core immunity ingredients, according to experts from ingredients giant ADM.

Nouri unleashes immunobiotic beverage

13-Jan-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The gut health brand, perhaps best known for its two-in-one capsules containing probiotics that float inside plant-based omega oil (Ahiflower), has now entered the functional beverage category with the launch of Inner Immune.

Probiotic combination may positively affect outcomes in COVID-19 outpatients

12-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A combination of four probiotic strains may reduce viral load and remission rates in COVID-19 outpatients with mild symptoms, says a new study from Mexico.

Italy’s Biofarma Group acquires nutraceutical competitor Giellepi Finished Products

11-Jan-2022 By Nicola Gordon-Seymour

Italian galenic ingredients supplier, Biofarma Group has acquired Giellepi’s Finished Products division to consolidate its position on the international scene for “ready to market” products.

Probiotic may boost immune response to COVID-19 vaccine in the elderly

10-Jan-2022 By Stephen Daniells

Probiotic supplementation may enhance the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in elderly nursing home residents, says a new study from Europe.

'Biofortified staples is a no-brainer': How vitamin-enriched foods can be a ‘gateway’ to accessible nutrition

06-Jan-2022 By Katy Askew

Biofortification of staple foods should be used to support improved global nutrition outcomes, according to Dr Jan Low, Principal Scientist at CGIAR’s International Potato Center and 2016 World Food Prize Laureate.