Immune Support

A 2023 in vitro study showed that ElderCraft may have benefits for COVID-19, while a second study in 2022 showed that it can modulate the gut microbiome and possibly also therefore immune function.

Study data shows that the ingredient enhances innate, cell-mediated, and humoral immunity, the firm says.

The company will showcase its branded ingredients BetaVia, DailyZz, and Neumentix.

The company will showcase its newly launched Health from the Gut platform of probiotic solutions.

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The company is launching non-GMO lemon balm and non-GMO echinacea, which are both produced directly from plant cells.

BeniCaros is an upcycled soluble carrot fiber whose prebiotic effects support the immune system.

A NIH-funded study found that supplementation with 2-Hydroxybenzylamine (2-HOBA) acetate may support immune health readiness in healthy individuals by modulating inflammatory biomarkers.

The ingredient has already garnered regulatory nods ranging from self-substantiated claims under Food Standards Australia New Zealand, approval from the Food & Drug Administration Philippines, and structure-function claims in the U.S.

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The new facility will increase the company’s total capacity from 20 metric tons to 80 metric tons per year.

Ingredient suppliers from all reaches of the health and wellness industry are validating their ingredients for food and drink delivery systems.

Or will brands find ways of portraying immune health as a relevant concern long-term?

Len Monheit, executive director of the Global Prebiotic Association, and Per Rehné, CEO at prebiotic ingredient supplier Clasado Biosciences, describe key developments coming down the prebiotic pipeline.

Lehvoss will distribute three of Unigen’s branded ingredients in Europe: Univestin for joint support, Attenutin for respiratory health support, and Anivestin for joint support and oral health in companion animals.

In a recent survey, dieticians predicted how and what consumers will eat in 2023.

The company decided to launch the four new products following the success of its Hello Dreams Sleep Strips introduced at the Expo West show last year.

The facility enables a five-fold increase in production capacity, increasing it to 50 metric tons per year.

Research on Indena’s proprietary Quercetin Phytosome continues to demonstrate potential benefits for managing COVID-19 symptoms and illness.

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Results showed that, compared to placebo, subjects taking the black seed and astaxanthin blend reported significantly fewer upper-respiratory tract complaints and better overall well-being, as well as lower cortisol and superior microbiome indices.

The immune-support ingredient works on two fronts: preparing innate immune cells so they can respond faster and selectively increasing beneficial gut microorganisms and metabolites.

A multivitamin is still a good foundation, but there’s considerable white space in the market for trendy, condition-specific kids formulas.

The company will cease using an external distributor and will market and develop the product in Sweden itself.

The study included 146 human subjects, with those taking BeniCaros reporting reductions in the severity of common cold symptoms.

The company is offering BetaVia in two new water-dispersible versions.

BeniCaros Organic was certified by Netherlands-based organization SKAL.

The study suggests that by working through the gut-immune axis, the company’s ThymoQuin black seed oil can positively impact upper-respiratory tract complaints (URTCs) and psychological mood state in endurance athletes.

Sibelius has secured a grant from Balvi philanthropic fund to study its chamomile extract for its potential benefits in Long COVID sufferers

Brightseed’s innovative AI platform, Forager, is unlocking the potential of plant bioactives while also accelerating research and development of novel ingredients.