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Functional Foods for Immune Support

by Dr. William D. Clark | June 2, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic heightened consumer interest in immune health, leading to an increased demand for functional foods that support the immune system. A survey indicated that 60 percent of respondents purchased fruits or vegetables, and 44 percent bought supplements in capsule form to proactively support their immune health.1 What once was a seasonal spike in ...

Regenerating the Force Field

by Lisa Schofield | September 1, 2024

Immune support remains a priority for consumers—keep it fresh with science-backed ingredients. Feeling blah for a bit is either a signal that something wicked this way comes (an immune assault by an opportunistic virus) or it can be the result of a sluggish immune system. Being overworked and overstressed can open the door to bouts ...

Fun With Functional Mushrooms

by Eric Munson | April 1, 2024

Mushrooms are gaining a reputation as easy-to-use, versatile ingredients. Mushrooms have long been used as medicine in Asia, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine, for thousands of years, and now are often used in recipes, but also functional foods, as well as dietary supplements. The Cleveland Clinic has noted functional mushrooms’ unique and versatile health benefits ...

Vitux Opens New Production Facility in Canada to Expand Smart Chew System

by Shari Barbanel | August 21, 2023

On August 15, Vitux opened its first North American location to better meet growing global demand for its Smart Chew system, which packages nutrients in a chewable jelly matrix. The new production facility in Windsor, Canada adds much-needed capacity to Vitux’s parent plant in Norway, according to the company. Vitux is the originator of this ...

Resilience Rising

by Lisa Schofield | September 1, 2022

Immune support products remain in demand. Here’s how to fulfill it. Another winter season is getting ready for its closeup, and its predecessor autumn is warming up the stage by cooling down the temps, making room for germs to cavort among us. According to a report by FMCG Gurus, “What’s Next for Immune Health in ...

Immune Support in the Eye of the Storm

by James Gormley | May 1, 2020

Finding a responsible way forward for immune health and seasonal wellness nutrition. The Participants Are: Rob Brewster, President, Ingredients by Nature, Montclair, CA, http://ingredientsbynature.com Melanie Bulger, Nutrition & Regulatory Manager, Clasado Biosciences, Reading, U.K., https://clasado.com Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, https://hpingredients.com Kim Edwards, Global Product Manager, Kemin Human Nutrition and Health, Des Moines, ...

Combining Ingredients: Creating New Generation Supplements

by Tyler White | November 1, 2019

From joint health, active nutrition and healthy aging to heart health, digestive health and immune support, a growing number of consumers are now taking an increasingly proactive approach to maintaining overall health. This has also fueled the rise of the personalization trend, which is gaining traction as the ways in which people define and address ...

Industry Roundtable: Granting Immunity!

by James Gormley | September 4, 2019

Natural immune support comes of age. The Participants Are: • Hank Cheatham, Vice President, Daiwa Health Development, Gardena, CA, www.dhdmed.com and www.dhdusa.net • Christopher Detzel, PhD, Director of Research & Development, Entera Health, Ankeny, IA, www.enterahealth.com • Juliana Erickson, Senior Marketing Manager, Consumer Health & Nutrition, Lonza, Basel, Switzerland, www.lonza.com • Tim Hammond, Vice President ...

An Immune Movement

by Rajiv Leventhal | September 1, 2011

Immune health is no longer just a cold and flu seasonal concern, but a yearlong matter that has consumers looking for proven ingredients. Maintaining a strong immune system is at the base of preventative health care. Immune system health is a fickle thing; not only are essential nutrients critical for the production and maintenance of key ...

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