Health Ingredients Guide 2015-9: Enhancing Immunity

recent years, there has been a relative increase in the number of products claimed to help strengthen the immune system, especially baby food, soft drinks and dairy products. Despite the ongoing regulatory issues associated with health claims, which have potential negative impacts in some countries and regions, the number of products continued to rise

2013.Key ingredients that enhance immunity include a range of probiotic strains and compounds, vitamins, especially so-called
ACE vitamins
) and zinc, but many products do not make specific claims, relying instead on consumers to associate product ingredients with these health benefits.The main categories of products used include infant food, soft drinks and dairy products, the most important of which are infant formula
/
milk (
35 per cent
), fruit juice and juice drinks (
5 per cent
), infant cereals and biscuits, tea and drinking yogurt (total
4 per cent
). Since the EU no longer allows probiotic claims related to immunization, Danon has added large amounts of vitamin
C
and super fruits to some products in order to be able to continue immunization claims.Natural Ingredients Wellmune
is a natural food and beverage ingredient that has been clinically proven to safely strengthen the immune system and thus help keep the body healthy. This product is ideal for everyday use by a family.
Wellmune
is
β-1,3/1,6
glucosaccharide extracted from a patented yeast strain that helps mobilize the billions of natural immune cells that form the body's natural barrier.
10,
clinical studies of marathon runners, medical students, children, and other people under physical and life stress have shown that
Wellmune
can help keep your body healthy. The product is available in more than
60,
countries, and
Wellmune
is patent protected, generally recognized as safe (
GRAS
) under the U.S.
FDA
, Jewish certified, clean food certified, allergy-free, gluten-free and genetically modified organisms.
——Biothera,
Natural Immune Support Lonza
's
ResistAid
is a natural, immune-enhancing patented ingredient made from deciduous pines produced in the United States.
ResistAid
is composed of soluble polysaccharide arabic semi-lactose and bioactive polyphenolic flavonoids and therefore has antioxidant properties.ResistAid
supports both inherent and adaptive immune responses, as well as gastrointestinal health. Clinical studies have shown
resistaid
regulate and support both reactions of the immune system and provide antioxidant benefits.
ResistAid
has many technical properties that are easy to use in dietary supplements and functional foods.
ResistAid
high degree of solubility and can be completely soluble in hot or cold water. It remains stable
significantly
the temperature and pH values. In beverages, it can remain functional without decomposition or hydrolysing.
Resistaid
received a Jewish certification and the U.S.
FDA
Announcement on Generally Recognized Safety for Self-

(GRAS).
——Lonza Group Ltd.,
ProbioticsDuPont Nutrition

Health offers a complete range of probiotic
-
many of which have immune-enhancing benefits. Clinical records show that
probiotics
howARU Protect help maintains inherent immune defenses. The three ready-made recipes are
HOWARU Protect Kids
,
HOWARU Protect Adult
and the newly added
HOWARU Protect Sport
.
howARU Protect Sport
best exercise performance for adults who exercise physically.
, published in the journal
Nutrition, says the formula can increase activity, significantly extend exercise time, significantly increase training intensity and delay the onset of respiratory infections.
——
DuPont Nutrition & Health,