When it comes to the immune system, it seems the term ‘boost’ is everywhere. Articles cascade across the internet. Commercials beckon, asking the questions “Can you really ‘boost’ your immune system?” “What foods or beverages can help you ‘boost’ your immune system?” And the list goes on. But what does ‘boost’ really mean? And is Continue reading…
[Infographic] Meeting Consumer Demand for Multi-Benefit Immune Health Products
Between 2015 and 2020, global food and drink launches with immune health claims increased by a CAGR of 8.2%, according to research reported by Mintel.[1] While immune health products have grown as a category, ingredients that provide multiple benefits that complement immune function are attracting particular interest. Although demand is clear, manufacturers are facing their Continue reading…
10 Questions to Help Evaluate an Immune Health Ingredient
Consumer demand for immune health benefits from functional food, beverages and supplements continues to grow. Although interest in immune health products has accelerated recently, it has been rising steadily. Over the last several years, Mintel reports that global food and drink launches with immune health claims saw a CAGR of 8.2%, and for vitamins and Continue reading…
Nutritional Products: Are Multiple Benefits Better Than One?
Our immune systems face challenges daily. From the stress of everyday living to the impact of not getting enough sleep, effects on immune health can be felt in many ways. Interest in maintaining overall health with natural ingredients like elderberry, ashwagandha and turmeric to support need states directly related to immune health continues to soar. Continue reading…
Building Quality Immune Health Products with Research Supported Ingredients
Interest in maintaining immune health has been steadily rising, even before the pandemic. Between 2015 and 2020, global food and drink launches with immune health claims increased by a CAGR of 8.2%. For vitamins and dietary supplements with immune health claims, the figure was 13.6%.1 Consumers are taking a self-care approach to their health and Continue reading…
Wellmune® Named Ingredient of the Year for Sports Nutrition
We are honored to share that Wellmune® has been chosen by NutraIngredients Asia as the winner of its Sports Nutrition Ingredient of the Year. Recognized for its excellence in providing a science-backed immune health ingredient for athletes of all levels, the award is an industry-wide celebration of success that rewards true innovation, long-term market Continue reading…
Scientific Support for Immune Health Ingredients Clarifies Mixed Messaging
In today’s health climate, consumers are increasingly conscious of their immune system as a critical component of their overall wellness. With access to more data from health professionals, regulatory agencies, internet searches, and sometimes anecdotal information from family and friends, consumers often receive conflicting information on the safety and efficacy of products touting immune health Continue reading…
What’s Behind the Evolving Demand for Immune Health in Europe?
Interest in Immune health is on the rise, especially in light of the global pandemic. Yet this demand for immune health is not new – it is very much a case of evolution rather than revolution. In recent years consumers have made the switch from reactively to proactively approaching their health and wellness by seeking Continue reading…
[Infographic] What’s Driving Consumer Interest in Research Supported Immune Health Ingredients?
While interest in products that support immune health is stronger than ever, a multitude of products with varying claims is introducing market confusion. Yeast beta glucans, which represent some of the newest research supported immune health ingredients, can help provide manufacturers with formulation opportunities, and clarify consumer choice. Demand for immune health products is growing. Continue reading…
Why is Science Key to Immune Health Product Success?
Interest in immune health as an essential component of overall wellness continues to grow, with as many as eight in ten (77%) consumers indicating that they will make greater attempts to stay healthier in the future. At the same time, consumers face an increasingly wider variety of product choices, as launches of food and drink Continue reading…
Inspiring a Healthy Lifestyle with Fitness and Immune Health
Health and fitness are essential to both achieving performance goals and maintaining a high quality of life. From competitive athletes to the recreationally active, supporting our immune health through diet and exercise helps keep the body strong and helps maintain activity levels, especially as we age or face other challenges. One important way athletes are Continue reading…
The Importance of Research on Ingredients for Immune Health
Sonja Nodland, Kerry ProActive Health Principal Scientist, provides further insight into questions on the role of nutrition in immune system functioning, and the importance of research on immune health ingredients that may be best suited to support our overall health and wellness, raised in Kerry’s webcast titled “On the Horizon”, with Professor Damien McLoughlin, Continue reading…