Biothera announced the European Union will invest 6 million Euros in an international research project to evaluate the immune health effects of Biothera’s Wellmune WGP and several other functional food ingredients.
Spray Ingredient Technology will attend the Vitafoods conference in Europe and discuss a new Finnish research study that shows cranberry juice may reduce recurrences of urinary tract infections in children.
Research indicates that ß-glucans derived from oats, yeast and mushrooms play a positive role in modulating the immune system in athletes, allergy sufferers, and those who frequently contract colds and the flu. Strengthening the immune system can have significant impact on overall well-being, mood, and performance.
New product launches promoting specific ingredients for immunity claims have surged in recent times, with a 30% increase in global product launch activity with such claims tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2010, compared with the previous year.
Two features first posted on NutraSolutions.com look at supporting research behind plant-derived peptides for blood pressure control and beta-glucans for immunity enhancement.
Lonza announced its International Patent Application was published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for Larch Arabinogalactan (LAG), the key component in the immune ingredient, ResistAid™.
For companies searching for a way to meet the surging consumer demand for healthier foods and beverages that still taste great, WILD has an exciting answer.
A recent study by Griffith University and the Australian Institute of Sport supports the health benefits of the Danisco probiotic strain Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 in healthy, physically active adults.