Immune Support

The probiotic drink manufacturer has launched a stevia-sweetened, reduced-calorie version of its product.

“The healthiest people live in a community setting, eat differently, and have a distinct microbiota compared to those in long-term residential care.”

Several human studies by Biothera have demonstrated the ability of Wellmune WGP to reduce the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms in athletes.

Uncle Wally’s launches a line of probiotic muffins this month.

The ingredient is isolated from baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).

Said Biothera’s president and CEO Rich Mueller, “Bread is an ideal food to ensure that everyone in the family can easily enjoy the daily immune health benefits of Wellmune WGP.”

Lonza (Basel, Switzerland) says that an updated monograph in Australia means that larch arabinogalactan is now allowed for use in dietary supplements in Australia.

A panel of experts from regulatory, scientific and industry vantage points will present their perspectives on the scientific evidence required to substantiate an immune health claim during the 2012 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Expo in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 27.

A panel of experts from regulatory, scientific and industry vantage points will present their perspectives on the scientific evidence required to substantiate an immune health claim during the 2012 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Expo in Las Vegas on Wednesday, June 27.

Research from Biothera says its patented ingredient can reduce symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection.

The yeast beta glucan supported cytokine and monocyte levels before and after intense exercise.

The SmartMune line features adult, children, and other specialty formulas.

The product targets immune support.

The ingredient reduced cold and flu symptoms by 43 days compared to placebo.

EpiCor is dried fermentation product from brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).

The product is based on Probi immune health probiotic strains.

EpiCor’s immune-balancing properties help the body boost or suppress immune response as needed.

In a study, transplants were accomplished by “engrafting of new microbiota, usually through administering faecal material from a healthy donor into the colon of a diseased recipient.”

The University of Reading study enroll 40 healthy adults ages 65 to 80 years old.

Nondigestible polysaccharides are on the verge of something big.

Praeventia cookies are made with Wellmune WGP and other specially selected ingredients.

“We are excited about the Airborne acquisition, which fits well with our strategy and establishes Schiff as a leader in the immune-support segment,” said Schiff president and CEO Tarang Amin.

From past to present, the market has been friendly to friendly bacteria.

Biothera's ingredient is featured in new Praeventia bars.

The award went to NOW Foods EpiCor Plus Immunity.

MonaVie MX contains a proprietary acai complex, a total of 19 fruits and 11 vegetables, and WellMune WGP.

The company says a recent human clinical found its Kyolic aged garlic extract may reduce cold and flu symptoms.

The multimarketing company Amway is reportedly running a number of deceptive/unlawful marketing claims on powdered drink mixes.

While the deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, the companies said that it will help expand Emergen-C distribution.

Among the polysaccharides to be studied is ingredient supplier Biothera’s (Eagan, MN) Wellmune WGP.