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Botanicals Suffer Blurred Line Between Immune Boosters, 'Boasters'

Formulation challenges and bioavailability gaps complicate efficacy of trending ingredients
Dr. Dana McCurdy
Dana McCurdy, PhD
April 21, 2026

Botanical ingredients like curcumin, ashwagandha and quercetin continue to gain traction in immune health, but questions remain around efficacy, dosing and bioavailability. For product developers, the research underscores the importance of formulation strategies, standardization and ingredient synergies to deliver meaningful functional benefits.


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Protekt Liquid Immunity Supplement Beverage Enhancer

The immunity formulation joins a lineup of liquid and performance science-backed supplements
December 22, 2022

This all-natural liquid formulation showcases zero calories, no sugar, and no added artificial flavors or ingredients.


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Boosting Beverages with Nutritional Ingredients

Beverage makers appeal to consumers with products that contain vitamins and minerals, protein (plant or dairy), botanicals, tea, tea extracts, probiotics, prebiotics, and fiber
Anne-Marie Ramo
September 9, 2021

Today’s consumers are rarely satisfied with just a thirst-quenching drink when they crave a beverage. They’re seeking healthful extras that target everything from immunity to mood issues, from energy to meal replacement. And of course, they want plenty of flavor with few calories.


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Bulletproof Sugar-Free Gummies

New health-focused, sugar-free gummies
June 30, 2021
Bulletproof introduced four gummy offerings with sugar-free ADK (a daily multi made up of vitamins A, D3, K1 and K2), Turmeric (for anti-inflammatory), Sleep, and Immune.
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Numi Organic Tea Stay Healthy Line of Functional Herbal Teas

The new line features whole-plant efficacious herbs to support physical, emotional and mental health
February 24, 2021
Numi Organic Tea announced the launch of its new Stay Healthy Line. Featuring efficacious plants like echinacea, elderberry, dandelion root, kanna leaf and burdock root, the line contains potent herbal blends developed to support immunity, combat common cold symptoms, and help users relax during a time when consumers are increasingly seeking out physical and emotional wellbeing.
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2021 Predictions: BOTANICALS

Plants Used as Food and Medicine Continue to Intertwine

Assaults on physical and mental health are compounding the toll already taken on an aging yet active population
Kerry Hughes
Kerry Hughes
December 17, 2020

Recent events have not only driven consumers to seek ways of staying healthy but pulled the mental health side of mind-body wellness to the forefront. The stress of having lives and routines (and incomes) disrupted, illnesses threatening or even invading the family, and social isolation has led to an unprecedented 40% of US adults reporting that they’re struggling with mental health problems.


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Remedy Organics Berry Immunity

Functional wellness beverage brand debuts immunity-focused plant-based protein shake
October 7, 2020
Berry Immunity features the high quality, immune-boosting ingredients including elderberry, echinacea, camu camu, lion’s mane mushroom, and 10g of plant protein along with prebiotics.
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