In 2014, Alacer Corp. introduced four new flavors of its super-charged Emergen-C Immune+® dietary supplement, which provides immune support with key nutrients and a unique proprietary complex that features Wellmune®. As a key ingredient in the supplement’s proprietary complex, the Wellmune brand is featured on packages of the two new fizzy drink mixes (Super Orange Continue reading…
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A Follow-Up Formula with DHA, Prebiotics and Yeast Beta Glucan Supports the Immune Systems of Healthy Children
Results of Study in 310 Children Published in Pediatrics A study demonstrating that a follow-up formula containing a combination of DHA, a prebiotic blend of PDX and GOS, and yeast β-glucan supported the immune systems of healthy three- and four-year-olds was published in the June issue of Pediatrics, the official journal of the American Academy Continue reading…
Wellmune Helps Balance Immune Responses and Improve Quality of Life, Reports New Clinical Study Published in Food Science & Nutrition
Wellmune, a natural immune health ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, helped modulate immune responses to improve overall health and quality of life, according to clinical results published online in the peer-reviewed journal Food Science & Nutrition. Wellmune modulated immune responses, as measured by a significantly significant reduction in allergy symptoms in people with ragweed Continue reading…
Wellmune Increases Immune Function in Athletes
Clinical research published in the British Journal of Nutrition Wellmune®, a natural immune health ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, prevented suppression of the immune system that normally occurs after intense exercise, according to a new clinical study published online in the British Journal of Nutrition. These results, along with similar physical stress clinical studies, Continue reading…
Wellmune approved as novel food in the EU
Our team is preparing to travel to Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, Switzerland, next week. The timing couldn’t be better given the breaking news that Wellmune is approved as a novel food in the EU, opening the door for broadscale incorporation of Wellmune in food and beverage products. One year ago, the European Food Safety Authority Continue reading…
Wellmune® Approved for Food Use in China
EAGAN, MN — March 7, 2011 — Biothera, the world leader in immune-enhancing ingredients derived from a complex carbohydrate called beta 1,3/1,6 gluco polysaccharide, announced today that the Ministry of Health in China has authorized the use of the company’s Wellmune WGP® as a novel food ingredient. The new designation allows immediate use of Wellmune Continue reading…
Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan Decreases Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms and Improves Psychological Well-Being in Moderate to Highly-Stressed Subjects
GLH Nutrition, Inc. Talbott S, Talbott J. (2010) Agro FOOD Industry Hi-Tech 21:21-24. Abstract: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind design study was conducted to evaluate the effect of beta-1,3/1,6 glucan derived from bakers yeast, a commercially available dietary supplement, on symptoms associated with upperrespiratory tract infections and psychological well-being. Moderate to highly stressed subjects Continue reading…
Effect of Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms and Mood State in Marathon Athletes
Talbott S, Talbott J. (2009) Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 8:509-515. Abstract: This was a placebo-controlled, double-blind study designed to evaluate the effect of a commercially available dietary supplement on upper-respiratory tract symptoms (URTI) and mood state. Seventy-five marathon runners (35 men, 40 women) ranging in age from 18–53 years, mean age: 36 ± Continue reading…
Randomized Phase II Clinical Trials of Wellmune® for Immune Support During Cold and Flu Season
Miami Research Associates USC School of Pharmacy Feldman S, Schwartz HI, Kalman DS, Mayers A, Kohrman HM, Clemens R, Krieger DR. (2009) Journal of Applied Research 9:30-42 Abstract: Beta-glucan from oats and barley may decrease cardiovascular risk factors. Beta-glucan from some kinds of mushrooms may have as similar effect while modulating the immune system. This Continue reading…
Effects of an Immunomodulating Supplement on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms in Wildland Fighters
Montana Center for Work Physiology and Exercise Metabolism, University of Montana, Missoula MT Harger-Domitrovich SG, Domitrovich JW, Ruby BC. (2008) Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise 40:S353. Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a yeast based (beta glucan) antioxidant supplement on symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections Continue reading…