Immune support

Care/of heads to Target

24-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Since their launch in 2016, over 6 million people have taken their quiz. Now Care/of is taking their online insights and to a Target aisle near you.

BAPP reports 11% of 532 elderberry products tested failed ID specs

24-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program has confirmed that a small proportion of elderberry products whose test results it reported on were found to be adulterated.

Unibar debuts Univita line of ingredients

23-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The Univita line currently includes guava leaves with improved zinc content, holy basil with improved magnesium and zinc content, and Amla-Indian gooseberry also with improved magnesium and zinc content.

High vitamin D levels may protect against COVID-19: Study

23-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new research study at the University of Chicago Medicine has found that having more than sufficient vitamin D levels may lower the risk of COVID-19 infection — especially for Black people.

Everton FC nutrition chief says supplements both help and hinder his cause

23-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Supplementation forms a key part of the nutrition protocol of Everton FC, one of the oldest clubs in English football. It’s part of a revamp of the club’s approach to fueling players, brought on by the team’s first dedicated head of nutrition. But supplements...

NutraCast: Ara Katz of Seed Health

19-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Seed health is a biotech startup that’s developing novel uses of bacteria to improve human and planetary health. Seed’s co-founder and co-CEO joined the NutraCast to discuss her work, describing how she got here, where she’s headed, and what legacy she...

Pandemic induced research frenzy increases backing for some legacy ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

The pandemic has boosted interest in immune health support ingredients of all kinds. As scientists race to determine the best way to help patients in the current crisis, NutraIngredients-USA takes a look at what some of the latest research has to say...

Research advances make it possible to assign an age to individuals' immune systems

18-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

As bodies age, their systems do, too. The concept of addressing ‘immunosenescence,’ or the specific aging of the immune system, has risen as a way to look at keeping older individuals healthier for longer as a subset of supporting their overall health.

Immune support in the age of vaccines: Do shots threaten the category?

18-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

The immune support category continues to dominate dietary supplements as the pandemic proceeds to push consumers toward prioritizing their immune health. But with more than two million Americans getting the COVID-19 vaccine every day, where does the category...

Ex-Congressman joins calls to expand supplements access via SNAP, WIC, HSAs and FSAs

18-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Former Representative Ed Towns, Jr says Congress must support expanded access to dietary supplements via programs like SNAP, WIC, HSAs and FSAs.

Surging demand for immune products creates opportunities for new ingredients

18-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Despite the presence of established ingredients, an expanding consumer pool and constant demand for immune health products is offering opportunities for new ingredients to break through and offer formulators different ways to support immunity.

Elderberry quality: New standards needed for dosage forms, and separate monographs for European vs American Elder, say experts

17-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Increasing consumer demand for elderberry products combined with a proliferation of different dosage forms and the constant threat of adulteration means more standards and monographs will be of great value to industry, according to a recent forum hosted...

IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas Digital Summit is back for 2021

17-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

After a record-breaking 2020 Digital Summit, the IPA World Congress + Probiota Americas is back for 2021 with a dynamic extended program, a more immersive platform with new features, and more on-demand content.

Brands weigh in on launching immune support in crowded space

16-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

They were already gaining traction pre-pandemic, and now, products in the immune support category are continuing to pop up everywhere—from elderberry water to CBD gummies to dairy-based probiotics. We spoke with a few brands who launched their own immune...

Ecommerce improvements help Nature’s Sunshine to best quarter in company history

15-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Riding a great year for the dietary supplement industry and for multi level marketing companies in general Nature’s Sunshine notched its best quarter ever as it reported its 2020 year end final results.

GNC leverages store footprint via same-day delivery deal

12-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

GNC is finding a way to leverage its extensive store footprint to improve its ecommerce performance by pairing with delivery service Shipt to enable same day delivery of products direct to consumers.

Amazon has ‘unique opportunity’ to engage manufacturers on adverse event reports, says expert

12-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The new dietary supplement specifications from Amazon are comprehensive, but adverse event reporting is not currently part of the picture and that presents challenges for brands and consumers, says an expert.

New natural solutions for immune health

11-Mar-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Ingredient producers have extended their portfolios to offer further natural solutions for immune health focused supplements and functional food and drink.

Amazon’s dietary supplement specifications: “These requirements shouldn’t be terribly onerous”

10-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

From the ISO accreditation issue to concerns around “by input”, the new Amazon specifications are sparking a lot of debate within the dietary supplements industry...

Kaneka Probiotics launches L. plantarum DR7 for immune support

09-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Texas-based Kaneka Probiotics has launched Lactobacillus plantarum DR7 for immune support supplements, with the strain’s efficacy supported by clinical trials.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: What are our judges looking for?

09-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With three weeks left until the closing date for entries for the NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2021, we’re often asked about the judging process, so here’s what you need to know…

FDA cites Mercola for alleged COVID-19 treatment claims

08-Mar-2021 By Hank Schultz

Among three warning letters sent recently to dietary supplement marketers over alleged COVID-19 treatment claims was one headline name: Dr Joseph Mercola. FDA alleges he claimed several supplement products can treat or prevent viral infections.

‘Immune resilience’ and ‘microbiome boom’ among ANA’s top personalized nutrition trends for 2021

04-Mar-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The last two years have seen an acceleration in the personalized nutrition space, with numerous acquisitions and new initiatives. But what are the key trends to watch in 2021 in this space? We caught up with the American Nutrition Association’s Corinne...

LYVECAP launches probiotics system for athletes

03-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

A new probiotics system developed by Professor Claudio De Simone, MD, PhD hits the market today.

Shelf life, stability make postbiotics attractive alternative to probiotics

02-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics — we are living in the age of ‘biotics.’ But there’s one that you are likely to start hearing more about: postbiotics.

Pantheryx acquires Bayer’s TruBiotics in effort to accelerate probiotic category

02-Mar-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Colostrum-based nutrition and biotechnology company Pantheryx has announced that it has acquired probiotic brand TruBiotics and its trademarks from Bayer HealthCare.

ONHA partners with Howard University graduates to offer scholarships to HBCU students

26-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

The Organic and Natural Health Association has announced a charitable campaign with the ultimate goal of making an industry that is overwhelmingly white and male more inclusive.

NutraIngredients-USA Awards: Do you know a NutraChampion?

25-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

NutraIngredients-USA is accepting nominations for Industry Initiative of the Year and NutraChampion at the 2021 NutraIngredients-USA Awards. Both categories are judged by our editorial team.

Irish mushroom ingredients supplier breaks into US market

24-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Irish mushroom ingredients supplier MBio is breaking into the US and Canadian markets via a distribution deal with Brenntag Food & Nutrition.

Kawakawa innovation: NZ researchers to trial beverage for immunity, metabolic health gains

24-Feb-2021 By Tingmin Koe

New Zealand researchers are planning to conduct clinical trials on a kawakawa beverage with immune and metabolic health benefits, before refining the formulation and sell it in the export markets.

February Launch Pad: Immunity, hydration and beauty from within in focus

23-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

From an electrolyte formula for dogs to a nutritional drink with nostalgic childhood vibes, February launches are a mixed bag of beverages, powders, chews...and even chocolate.

IPA review: ‘Increasingly the evidence shows that the microbiome can have an impact on viral disease outcomes’

18-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new review from experts at the International Probiotics Association and some its member companies explores current understanding around how the microbiome may protect against invasive viruses and discusses where the science stands for probiotics to...

Pet supplement sales surged 21% in 2020: Report

16-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Mirroring the human dietary supplement category, sales of pet supplements also skyrocketed in 2020, with Packaged Facts reporting that growth rates quadrupling in 2020 from 2019.

Wildcrafting pressures, move toward cultivation, supply bottlenecks to color botanical sourcing picture in 2021

15-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

The supply of botanical materials will continue to present challenges in 2021, experts said. Among the issues are the strain put on some wildcrafted sources, the possible move toward more cultivation and the dearth of sufficient shipping capacity to...

Editor's Spotlight: Startup Focus

Immunity on-trend: Selenium and zinc’s time to shine

15-Feb-2021 By Nikki Hancocks

Vitamin D is enjoying its well-deserved moment in the spotlight but the next trending ingredients in immune health will be selenium and zinc, according to a supplement entrepreneur.

Updated: CRN urges public health establishments to issue guidance on vitamin D supplement benefits

House Resolution aims to recognize vitamin D's benefits for COVID-19

15-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

US Representative Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced a House Resolution to recognize the significant role vitamin D may play in the fight against COVID-19.

Immune Support joins NutraIngredients-USA Awards Consumer Product categories

11-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

The prestigious NutraIngredients-USA Awards are back for 2021, and this year we’ve expanded our ‘Product of the Year’ category to include Immune Support.

Evolve BioSystems gets $55 million investment led by Cargill

10-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evolve BioSystems has announced $55 million in funding from Cargill and a private equity firm to bring its infant probiotic to market scale.

Researchers dig up secrets of gut microbiomes from thousands of years ago

09-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

What do you get when an archeologist and a gut microbiome researcher collaborate? Ancient poop.

Glutathione marketer agrees to drop treatment claims following NAD ruling

08-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

The manufacturer of a glutathione supplement has agreed to cease certain health and performance claims associated with the product after a ruling by the National Advertising Division.

Bid to add supplements to HSA eligibility list fails in Senate

05-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

A move to allow Health Saving Accounts funds to be used to pay for dietary supplements failed along with hundreds of other riders attached to a US Senate budget resolution.

Research team designs novel Microbiome Search Engine 2

04-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

When it comes to large-scale mining of microbiome data sets, the process can be complicated, tedious, and downright overwhelming. Given the large volume of data, it is difficult to relate a new microbiome sample to the huge number of existing microbiome...

Researchers develop more accurate, cheaper approach to microbiome data mining

03-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Although microbiome research has been around for many years, the ways in which it is studied has evolved over the years. Research that was once hindered due to its costly price tag is now coming down, opening the doors for more studies. Major advances...

TODAY: Event looks at accelerating sports microbiome research

03-Feb-2021 By Hank Schultz

Evidence continues to accrue backing the effects of the gut microbiota on sports nutrition. A NutraIngredients-USA event today will delve into the issue, featuring presentations by content matter experts.

Nammex's new state-of-the-art extract facility comes online as mushroom demand ‘skyrockets’

02-Feb-2021 By Stephen Daniells

With 80% growth each year for the last to years, demand for Nammex’s organic mushroom extracts have ‘gone through the roof’, said Jeff Chilton, CEO of Nammex, with the company’s new extraction facility coming online just in time.

We need to address infant gut deficiency now, researchers warn

01-Feb-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Initially thought to play a limited role, evidence shows the gut microbiome performs essential duties related to digestion and metabolism, immune system development and neurotransmitter production that affect behavior and cognitive function—from the moment...

NutraCast Podcast: Sun Genomics on personalized probiotics

29-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

Sun Genomics is a custom probiotics startup that uses personalized science to improve gut health. The company's first consumer product, Floré, analyzes the microflora of stool and uses the results to craft a custom probiotic. Through DNA sequencing,...

Review supports Tinospora’s immune health benefits

29-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

As interest in immune support formulations and products continues, a new review supports the immunomodulatory properties Tinospora cordifolia, and Ayurvedic ingredient also called Guduchi.

Business Leaders Forum: The changing supplement consumer & the shift to e-commerce

28-Jan-2021 By Stephen Daniells

New users of dietary supplements – and increased usage among established consumers – are predicted to stay with the category after the pandemic subsides, according to industry CEOs.

January Launch Pad: Babies, women, pets in focus

26-Jan-2021 By Danielle Masterson

It may be a new year, but immunity is still the name of the game. From functional beverages to powders, we’re seeing immunity run the gamut in January launches. The month also welcomed some unexpected formats and even something for the fur babies.