Wellmune

EAGAN, MN – June 6, 2013 – Wellmune WGP^®, the natural immune boosting ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, is now available along with a prebiotic in a functional freezer pop. The fruit-flavored Prebiotic Freeze Pops with Immune Support combine the systemic immune health benefits of Wellmune with the digestive health benefits of prebiotic dietary fiber.

The shelf-stable pops, which are launching at the Healthy Beverage Expo in Las Vegas June 7-9, booth #937, will also be available for sampling at the Biothera booth #1333 at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo in Chicago. They are made by Fun Treats, Inc. of Cleveland, Tenn.

Immune support already ranks among consumers as the third most sought after functional benefit, according to a survey published last year in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Interest in prebiotics is rapidly going mainstream as awareness grows for their vital role in nourishing probiotic activity in the gut.

“Prebiotic Freeze Pops with Immune Support are a functional treat that everyone in the family can enjoy right out of the freezer,” said John Allman, General Manager, Fun Treats, Inc. “Consumers will now have the option to choose a freezer pop that is not only refreshing but has the added benefit of helping to maintain their health.” Allman added that there are plans to expand and include a beverage with Wellmune as well.

“These Freeze Pops add some ‘fun’ to the functional benefits of Wellmune,” said Richard G. Mueller, CEO, Biothera. “They’re an innovative application for delivering Wellmune’s everyday immune support. They also align with the trend to bundle functional ingredients, making it easier than ever and convenient for people to maintain their health.”

Suggested serving size is 1 ice pop daily for small children, 2 daily for older children and 3 per day for adults. The pops are available in packages of eight 3-oz. pops in assorted flavors. They are expected to have a suggested retail price in the range of $2.00-$2.50. Prebiotic Freeze Pops with Immune Support are available for distribution throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

About Fun Treats

Cleveland, Tenn.-based Fun Pops, Inc., established in 1989, manufactures fruit-flavored freezer pops and novelty beverages. Its markets are the United States east of the Mississippi, Canada and the Caribbean.

About Wellmune WGP^®

Wellmune WGP is a proprietary baker’s yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan that is clinically proven to boost key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This natural food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel foods approval in Europe and China. Wellmune is available in more than 100 products in more than 50 countries around the world. It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. Wellmune is a recent winner of an NBT Award for its research program and has won a number of other industry awards. Wellmune WGP is a product of Biothera, a U.S. biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.

Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
dwalsh@biothera.com

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EAGAN, MN – May 9, 2013 – The role that a natural immune health ingredient can play in reducing the incidence of cold and flu symptoms is the subject of a research presentation on Tuesday, May 14 during Vitafoods Europe in Geneva, Switzerland. The session, “Wellmune WGP Beta-Glucan Reduces Cold & Flu Symptoms,” will focus on the clinical evidence supporting a yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan derived from a propriety strain of baker’s yeast.

Typical cold and flu symptoms, such as upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), are caused by rhinovirus and influenza viruses. In multiple peer-reviewed, published clinical studies Wellmune WGP^® was found to be effective in reducing URTI symptoms and improved overall physical health.

“There is an extensive body of published, peer reviewed science that demonstrates the safety, mechanism of action and effectiveness of Wellmune WGP in shortening the duration and severity of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms in both well and stressed subjects,” said Don Cox, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of R&D, Healthcare Group, Biothera, who will deliver the presentation.

Wellmune is  made from a proprietary strain of baker’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It safely boosts key immune cells to help keep the body healthy.

Cox will provide highlights of the peer-reviewed, published clinical research Biothera has conducted and discuss Wellmune’s mechanism of action, toxicology data and pre-clinical data that provides proof of concept on ingredient efficacy.

“Immune support is one of the most sought-after functional benefits among consumers,” said Richard G. Mueller, CEO, Biothera. “A well-researched ingredient like Wellmune enables food and beverage companies to meet this market need with a solution that is flexible for a wide range of food and beverage applications.”

About Wellmune WGP^®

Wellmune WGP is a proprietary baker’s yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan that is clinically proven to boost key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This natural food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel foods approval in Europe and China. Wellmune is available in more than 100 products in more than 50 countries around the world. It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. In addition to receiving an IFT Innovation Award, Wellmune has received a SupplySide West Scientific Excellence Award and a Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Research Award. Wellmune WGP is a product of Biothera, a U.S. biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.

Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
dwalsh@biothera.com

EAGAN, MN — March 21, 2013 — Biothera and its Hong Kong-based master distributor Maxland Enterprises have named Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology Co., Ltd. as the China distributor of Biothera’s immune health ingredients for foods, beverages and supplements.

Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology will represent Wellmune WGP^®, the industry leading immune health ingredient from Biothera that is clinically proven to boost the performance of key immune cells that help keep the body healthy.  Nine clinical studies support the safety and efficacy of Wellmune WGP, a beta 1,3/1,6 glucan from a proprietary strain of baker’s yeast.

“Shanghai Toong Yeuan specializes in the sale of proprietary ingredients that are backed by credible science,” said Richard Mueller, chief executive officer of Biothera. “This focus, along with their well-established relationships with major food, beverage and supplement companies in China, makes Shanghai Toong Yeuan an excellent representative for Wellmune in this important market.”

“We are excited about the strong scientific evidence, safety and efficacy behind Wellmune WGP,” said David Wang, Chairman of Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology. “We are confident that this ingredient has the potential to greatly contribute to the wellness of the people of China.”

Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology Co., Ltd. will participate in Food Ingredients China on March 26-28 in Shanghai. The company will sponsor a seminar on the morning of Tuesday, March 26 during which John Blocher, Ph.D., assistant vice president for Research & Development at Biothera, will discuss science of Wellmune WGP and present clinical research results with this unique ingredient.  FI China is one of the most specialized trade events for food ingredients and additives in China, attracting more than 800 exhibitors.

About Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology Co., Ltd. is a highly respected and professional food ingredient supplier that has been serving China for 16 years. The company is primarily focused on functional ingredients that can help food manufacturers increase the value of their products and deliver science-based health benefits to consumers. Shanghai Toong Yeuan Food Technology is a strategic partner of many well-known companies and has extensive experience with immune-boosting ingredients.

About Wellmune WGP^{®
Wellmune WGP is beta 1,3/1,6 glucan derived from a proprietary strain of baker’s yeast that is clinically proven to boost the performance of key immune cells that are part of the body’s first line of defense. This unique food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel foods approval in Europe and China. It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. In addition to receiving an IFT Innovation Award, Wellmune has received a SupplySide West Scientific Excellence Award and a Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Research Award. Wellmune WGP is a product of Biothera, a U.S. biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.}

Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
dwalsh@biothera.com

Dr. Philip Calder

As part of our ongoing commitment to increase understanding of the link between nutrition and immune health, we are pleased to make available an archive of the first in a series of continuing education modules for dietitians! The webinar, presented by Philip Calder, BSc (Hons), PhD, DPhil, RNutr, Professor of Nutritional Immunology, University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine) was hosted by the Dietiitans in Integrative an Functional Medicine Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

This one-hour webinar explored the immune system, a complex system of cells and tissues that protects the human body from invading pathogens. Dr. Calder, a leading nutritional immunologist, highlighted the growing body of clinical understanding about the role that good nutrition plays in immune health throughout the lifecycle, and the importance of immune health to overall health and well being. He shared the latest clinical insights on enhancing immune function and conclude with several examples of novel dietary immune interventions.

Click here for a link to the webinar.

Click here for more about Dr. Calder.

EAGAN, MN − January 31, 2013 − Biothera announced today that Joy Dubost, Ph.D., RD, CSSD, has joined its board of scientific advisors. In this role Dr. Dubost will help guide the company in its outreach initiatives to dietitians and food and beverage manufacturers for Wellmune WGP^®, Biothera’s clinically proven immune health ingredient.

Dr. Dubost is president of Dubost Food and Nutrition Solutions LLC and an expert source of evidence-based information within the food, beverage and nutrition communities. She has been a media spokesperson for a number of professional organizations and serves on the Nutrition Division leadership team for the Institute of Food Technologists. She is also a recognized speaker at industry events, a sought-after expert among professional and consumer media and has published a number of peer-reviewed scientific papers. Dr. Dubost has worked in the areas of clinical nutrition, nutrition communications, public policy, recipe and product development, and nutrition education.

Food Science & Nutrition

EAGAN, MN, January 2, 2013—Wellmune WGP, a natural immune health ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements, helped modulate immune responses to improve overall health and quality of life, according to clinical results published online in the peer-reviewed journal Food Science & Nutrition.

Wellmune WGP modulated immune responses, as measured by a significantly significant reduction in allergy symptoms in people with ragweed allergies, according to researchers. An estimated 40 to 50 million Americans are affected by allergies, with ragweed a leading cause of seasonal allergy symptoms including nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes and difficulty breathing. Allergy symptoms are caused by an immune system overreaction to ragweed pollen.

The placebo-controlled, double-blinded study of 48 healthy people who were subjected to high pollen counts demonstrated statistically significant (p<0.05):

• Reductions in overall symptoms and severity

• Reductions in key nasal and eye-related allergy symptoms

• Improvement on the Quality of Life Index, a scientifically validated tool for measuring how participants rate their overall sense of wellness.

Wellmune, a proprietary baker’s yeast beta glucan, activates innate immune cells that are part of the body’s natural defenses without over-stimulating the immune system. In this study, Wellmune was found to modulate the immune system when less of an immune response was needed.

The results of this study are consistent with numerous previous peer-reviewed, published studies demonstrating that Wellmune can safely boost the immune system to keep the body healthy.

“A daily regimen including all-natural Wellmune WGP is well-documented to safely support immune health, a key contributor to overall health and well-being,” said Richard G. Mueller, chief executive officer, Biothera. “This study shows that Wellmune can effectively modulate immune responses to help the immune system to achieve balance that is important to staying healthy.”

Study Design

The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study included self-described “moderate” ragweed allergy sufferers. Forty-eight healthy subjects were equally divided (31 female, 17 male; 39± 13 years of age) into two groups. One group consumed a placebo while the other a 250 mg serving of Wellmune WGP daily for four weeks during September/October 2011 in an area of southeast Ohio with high pollen counts. Participants completed allergy surveys including the validated Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire (RQLQ) to assess differences in allergy symptoms.

The research was funded by Biothera, Inc.

About Wellmune WGP^®

Wellmune WGP is a natural yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan that is clinically proven to boost key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This unique food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel foods approval in Europe and China.  It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. In addition to receiving an IFT Innovation Award, Wellmune has received a SupplySide West Scientific Excellence Award and a Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Research Award. Wellmune WGP is a product of Biothera, a U.S. biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.

Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
651-675-0300 (main)
dwalsh@biothera.com

Immune health was on the menu at the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine breakfast during the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Philadelphia on October 8.  The featured speaker at the Biothera-sponsored event was Roger Clemens, DrPH, past president of the Institute of Food Technology. In this short video Dr. Clemens recaps the key points he made in this presentation to a packed hall of dietitians, focusing on what the immune system is, the role of nutrition in immune health and what is involved in immune function.

For more about immune health and nutrition resources for dietitians click here.

EAGAN, Minn., September 19, 2012 – Wellmune WGP^®, the immune health ingredient from Biothera, is now available for the first time in a beverage product in the European Union. This latest innovation in functional beverages with Wellmune WGP follows the 2011 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies positive scientific opinion on Wellmune WGP® as a novel food.

A new line of Alibi Pretox functional beverages from Solution Sciences Ltd. of London, will include Wellmune for immune support, along with Vitamin K for bone and heart health. The Alibi Pretox beverages are sparkling health drinks that support a proactive approach to daily health by preparing and protecting the body with enhanced levels of nutrition.

“Wellmune’s everyday immune support benefits align well with Alibi’s focus on supporting the body’s natural ability to stay well,” said Richard Mueller, CEO, Biothera. “This product is a great example of innovation in the functional beverage category using ingredients backed by sound science.”

Wellmune WGP is clinically proven to safely prime the immune system to keep the body healthy. Numerous peer-reviewed studies demonstrate that Wellmune WGP mobilizes billions of innate immune cells that are part of the body’s natural defenses without over stimulating the immune system.

Wellmune WGP is the only yeast-derived beta glucan to receive the novel food designation and be permitted for use in foods, beverages and supplements in Europe.

About Wellmune WGP^®

Wellmune WGP is a natural beta 1,3/1,6 gluco polysaccharide that is clinically proven to prime key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This unique food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel foods approval in Europe and China.  It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. In addition to receiving an IFT Innovation Award, Wellmune has received a SupplySide West Scientific Excellence Award and a Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Research Award. Wellmune WGP is a product of Biothera, a U.S. biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.

 Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
651-675-0300 (main)
dwalsh@biothera.com

Biothera is participating in BENEFIQ 2012, an international event focused on the commercial, scientific and regulatory aspects of the health ingredients sector scheduled for Sept. 25-27 in Quebec City. The program will include Biothera’s John Blocher, Ph.D. speaking on the topic of “Successful Immune Health Ingredient: A Case Study.”

Using Biothera’s Wellmune WGP^® as a case study, Dr. Blocher will provide an overview of published scientific information and limited unpublished data in four key areas: safety, mechanism of action, pre-clinical efficacy and human clinical data.

The conference and exhibition is an initiative of the Institute of Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods, the largest group of researchers in Canada dedicated entirely to the complex interactions between foods, food components, nutrition and health. For more information about BENEFIQ 2012 visit www.benefiq.ca.

EAGAN, Minn., August 9, 2012 – Wellmune WGP^®, the immune health ingredient from Biothera, continues to expand its availability in Thailand with the addition of a new dietary supplement distributed by Aim Star Network, a leading multi-level marketing company focused on dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care products. Multi Pro is a protein-based dietary supplement suitable for all ages.

Wellmune WGP is clinically proven to safely prime the immune system to keep the body healthy.  Numerous peer-reviewed studies demonstrate that Wellmune WGP mobilizes billions of innate immune cells that are part of the body’s natural defenses without over stimulating the immune system.

“We’re always looking to bring innovative ingredients that could deliver high value to our consumers,” said Labha Watcharasriroj, founder, Aim Star Network, noting that there are more than 1 million representatives and members of the Aim Star Network. “The science behind Wellmune WGP will get everyone talking.”

“Multi Pro offers the convenience of daily immune support to promote overall health and well being,” said Rich Mueller, president and CEO, Biothera. “Aim Star Business Owners can recommend Multi Pro with confidence, knowing that they are offering a product with clinically proven immune health benefits.”

In addition to containing Wellmune WGP, the combination powder dietary supplement has whey protein isolate, isolated soy protein, milk protein hydrolysate, branch chain amino acid, fish hydrolyzed collagen and creatine monohydrate.

About Wellmune WGP^®

Wellmune WGP is a natural beta 1,3/1,6 gluco polysaccharide that is clinically proven to prime key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This unique food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel foods approval in Europe and China.  It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. In addition to receiving an IFT Innovation Award, Wellmune has received a SupplySide West Scientific Excellence Award and a Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Research Award. Wellmune WGP is a product of Biothera, a U.S. biotechnology company dedicated to improving immune health.

Contact:
David Walsh
VP Communications
Biothera, the Immune Health Company
651-256-4606 (direct)
651-675-0300(main)
dwalsh@biothera.com