Immune Support

BetaVia Complete, an algae-sourced beta-glucan ingredient from Kemin Industries (Des Moines, IA) has received a positive safety assessment from the European Food Safety Authority for its use as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. 

Examining the latest in probiotic research, from cholesterol management to respiratory health.

Due to the demand of immune health products, Quicksilver Scientific has fast-tracked the launch of its new product Liposomal Vitamin C + Elderberry. 

Why the gut could be our single most important tool in strengthening the immune system.

Nutritional Outlook spoke with several ingredient suppliers with a longstanding presence in the dietary supplements industry about their concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, including immune-boosting ingredients backed by science.

The need for contract manufacturers in today’s complex market has never been greater.

It’s clear that consumers are buying immune health products, and that immune health is a concept they believe in and take seriously.

Marine ingredients like algae and their derivatives possess potential that has other nutraceuticals green, red, and brown with envy.

Nutritional Outlook spoke with Sherry Torkos, BScPhm, RPh, a holistic pharmacist, author, and medical adviser for probiotics.com, about consumers’ interest in supplements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

With dietary supplement supply chains facing potential interruptions due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and with FDA ceasing routine facility inspections, what will the impact be on dietary supplement safety and quality?

Mellitas Health Foods LLC has launched two new ingredients: Max Bloc Carb Blocker and Targeted Immune Serine Protease Inhibitor. 

Which dietary supplements are likely to perform well moving forward, and which could see sales falling in an impending recession? We asked IRI and other industry leaders.

The chewable tablets combine 20 mg of multi-tasking zinc citrate, the form with the highest bioavailability, and vitamin C in a berry flavor.

While omega-3 supplements play a key role in human health, GOED did not find sufficient data to link intake of EPA and DHA omega-3s to “general” to “viral” immunity benefits.

Packaging is immensely important for branding; therefore, a compromise will always exist between early adoption of eco-friendly packaging and aesthetics.

Companies that had proactively purchased more ingredients ahead of the tariffs will be better-positioned than those who didn’t, says Nuherbs’s Wilson Lau.

A look at the trends and complexities shaping-or reshaping-dietary supplement retail.

Here’s a look at ingredients driving that growth.

Contract manufacturers share trends they see based on what’s made in their facilities.

Even so, more consumers need to be convinced of ashwagandha’s efficacy, safety, and benefits.

Impressively, elderberry is capturing significant mainstream attention.

How the U.S.-China trade war continues to change the playing field for players international and domestic.

A brief look at some fast-growing markets for dietary supplements

2019’s most unexpected supplement ingredient sales trends, according to SPINS

Zand, an herb-based supplement brand, has launched a rapid immune health product called Immune Fast. 

Why we need to target the causes of aging

Turiva is an exclusive blend of bioactive phytonutrients that make up the complete turmeric matrix. 

The proprietary Kerry Global Consumer Survey on Immune Health encompasses 14 global markets and surveyed consumers that were users or would consider using healthy lifestyle products.

PanTheryx announced that an independent expert panel has affirmed its bovine colostrum as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) for specific food and beverage uses. 

Market researcher IRI provided its insight on which retail channels for dietary supplements are growing, or shrinking, at CRN’s The Conference.