Immune Support

More labeling transparency, strain specificity, and research is needed to strengthen the evidence linking probiotics with health benefits, said two experts at the Consumer Healthcare Products Association’s Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference last week.

In no small part thanks to COVID-19, minerals have enjoyed a real renewal, attracting attention for everything from their contribution to immune and sleep support to their ability to keep our bodies in solid working order.

New studies demonstrate that black seed is a potent immune-health ingredient with multifaceted benefits.

According to retail analytics provider ClearCut, supplement sales on Amazon experienced 54% year-over-year growth.

Cognition, immunity, and pet nutrition are just some of the exciting new categories where prebiotics can make a mark.

The company says this clinical study is the first to show germination of a spore-forming probiotic in vivo.

Forest Remedies launches two new vegan gummy supplements with Ahiflower from Natures Crops International.

The ingredient is a whole-algae source of Euglena gracilis.

Up to 80% of LifyWheat’s fiber content is resistant starch, which not only helps fulfill fiber intake but also offers such health benefits as controlling postprandial glycemic response to maintain healthy blood sugar levels, helping maintain a healthy microbiome, and improving intestinal immunity and digestion.

Two recent studies have found that quercetin supplementation may be an effective adjuvant therapy for the treatment of COVID-19.

A recent study found that Curcumin with Piperine may have potential as an adjuvant treatment of COVID-19.

The brand 24hr Supplement has launched a new supplement product for immunity featuring the company’s flagship TurmiZn-OS curcumin ingredient complex.

Are functional foods and beverages the latest frontlines for immune support?

Studies show the benefits of supplemental colostrum for children’s health as they grow.

How researchers and product manufacturers are working to expand our knowledge of this intimate relationship.

Following a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) notification for its Taxifolin BC-DHQ, Blue California’s has received a letter of no objection from FDA.

The CRN Foundation launched Vitamin D & Me!, a consumer education website, which focuses on U.S. consumers ages 55+, and the relationship between vitamin D and COVID-19.

Researchers are actively investigating how probiotics influence numerous aspects of human health.

After a multimillion-dollar investment in its Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin facility, Milk Specialties Global is starting production on lactoferrin as part of its NutriPRO family of products.

As part of the European Union funded EARNEST project (EARly Nutrition programming-long term follow up of Efficacy and Safety Trials), a recently published study demonstrated the safety and efficacy of using oligofructose-enriched inulin to reduce the duration of infections during the first year of an infant’s life.

A recently published study found that the probiotic strains may help reduce symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillitis, which are the most common acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children five years of age and younger.

Hologram Sciences, the consumer-facing company launched by Royal DSM, has released its first direct-to-consumer brand called d.velop.

Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes expanded its portfolio of spore-forming probiotics with the launch of MuniSpore.

In a partnership with Elemend Health, Stauber Performance Ingredients introduced HIgGH GOLD Colostrum 40, a highly concentrated colostrum ingredient for immune and digestive health with 40% immunoglobulin G (IgG).

TheraBreath (Los Angeles, CA) introduced Immunity Support Oral Spray Supplement, made with a proprietary blend of immune-boosting ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, sprayed directly to the mouth and throat.

How are ingredient suppliers sourcing the most in-demand vitamins?

Can supplement companies do a better job of teaching customers about what to expect from immune-health supplements?

The proprietary paraprobiotic was discovered by Kyowa Hakko’s parent company Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. to support eye health by reducing fatigue through its ability to support a balanced immune response.

There’s renewed interest in respiratory-support ingredients. What’s in the toolbox, and do they work?

PanTheryx launched three new delivery formats for its digestive and immune health ingredient, ColostrumOne high-quality bovine (cow): extruded soft-chews, soft press, and baked nutrition bars.