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We love it when there are innovative new ways that consumers can easily enjoy the everyday immune health benefits of Wellmune WGP. In this case, Wellmune is now incorporated in a filter for the blue water bottle shown – or any bottle you choose. Talk about an effortless way to support immune health.

The folks at LiveWell were sold on the immune health clinical research behind Wellmune WGP and you’ll see that our logo is displayed on the filter’s packaging.

You can learn more about this novel delivery system in the following news release from LiveWell, a company committed to health, wellness and addressing safety issues for drinking water.

LiveWell™ introduces LiveHealthy Immune Support System with Wellmune WGP® for daily immune support

Boise, Idaho, 4/30/12-  LiveWell LLC is expanding the offerings in its LiveWell Healthy Hydration System to include the LiveHealthy with Immune Health Support System with Wellmune WGP®. LiveWell Healthy Hydration Systems enable consumers to enjoy clean, enhanced, filtered water while on the go and without the cost and waste of bottled water.

The all-natural Wellmune WGP immune health ingredient is clinically proven to safely prime the immune system to keep the body healthy. Numerous peer-reviewed, published 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. LiveHealthy with Immune Health Support comes in a choice of Lemon Lime or Orange Creamsicle flavors. The filters can be used on specially designed LiveHealthy water bottles or on almost any bottled water. As with all LiveWell systems, they are BPA free and biodegradable.

The Livewell system was first developed by a youth soccer coach who wanted his kids to hydrate with safe, healthy water instead of popular sports drinks loaded with sugar and artificial ingredients.

“LiveWell understands that consumers are seeking new, effective vitamin delivery forms that are easy to use and provide benefits for immune support,” said Rick Anson, CEO, LiveWell. “We chose WellmuneWGP^® as our core immunity ingredient because of the science backing its health benefits.”

“Busy families now have the convenience of filtration, hydration and clinically proven immune support right at hand with the introduction of the LiveHealthy with Immune Support hydration system,” said Rich Mueller, president and CEO, Biothera. “It’s easy to use and a novel delivery system to reap the everyday benefits of Wellmune WGP.”

Wellmune WGP is patented, Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) under U.S. FDA regulations, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free.

For more information on LiveHealthy with Wellmune WGP, please visit www.livewellwater.com and www.wellmune.com.

About LiveWell™

LiveWell LLC is committed to consumer’s health and wellness, addressing safety issues for drinking water, and becoming the industry leader in eco-efficient products that are as environmentally and economically sustainable as possible.

About Wellmune WGP^®

Wellmune WGP is a natural carbohydrate that is clinically proven to prime key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This unique food, beverage and supplement ingredient is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) under U.S. FDA regulations. It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. The ingredient is a recipient of an IFT Innovation 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.

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EAGAN, MN — April 24, 2012 — Fourth-year medical students at Southampton University Medical School taking Wellmune WGP^®, a natural immune health ingredient, for 90 days reported fewer days of cold/flu symptoms than their placebo-consuming classmates, according to a paper published online in the June issue of the peer-reviewed journal Nutrition.

Wellmune WGP is scientifically proven to activate innate immune cells that help keep the body healthy.  Specifically, Wellmune primes neutrophils, the largest population of immune cells in the body and an important part of the body’s natural defenses.  This award-winning functional ingredient is contained in numerous foods, beverages and supplements in more than 30 countries.

The article notes that upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is the most frequent infectious disease in humans, with an average of two to four episodes per year in adulthood and 6 to 10 episodes per year in childhood.  The economic impact of the common cold is significant, costing an estimated $40 billion annually in the U.S. alone, with approximately 500 million non-influenza-related URTI episodes annually.

“Strategies to decrease the frequency and severity of URTI symptoms…would have a highly beneficial impact on health and socioeconomic performance,” said Richard Fuller, M.D. of The Dove Clinic for Integrated Medicine and principal investigator for the study. “Wellmune WGP activates innate immune cells, the body’s first line of defense, which helped students become more resilient to health challenges.”

The citation for the paper is:  Fuller R, et al., Influence of yeast-derived 1,3/1,6 glucopolysaccharide on circulating cytokines and chemokines with respect to upper respiratory tract infections. Nutrition (2012), doi: 10/1016/j.nut.2011.11.012. Click here for the abstract.

Study Design & Results

The study was conducted during the peak of the 2010 cold-flu season.  During the 90-day, double-blind, placebo-controlled study among 100 healthy medical students, participants taking 250 mgs of Wellmune WGP daily reported 43 fewer days of URTI symptoms than their classmates who received a placebo. The results are a strong statistical trend (p=0.06). The findings were originally presented at a British Society for Immunology conference in Liverpool, UK, in 2010.

While the authors note that larger studies are needed, results of this study demonstrated that Wellmune WGP provided real immune health benefits to the students. Specifically:

• There was a reduction (18%) in the total number of days with self-reported URTI symptoms in Wellmune WGP group compared to placebo.

• In total, 24 episodes of URTI were medically confirmed, 12 episodes in each group.

• Wellmune WGP did not induce inflammatory cytokines. No cytokine change was seen during symptomatic URTI between study groups.

“The results are consistent with eight other clinical studies regarding the immune support effects of Wellmune WGP,” said Don Cox, Ph.D., senior vice president of research and development at Biothera.

Biothera and its research collaborators have previously conducted clinical studies involving marathon runners, wildland firefighters, women and other individuals with high lifestyle stress. To learn more, go to www.wellmune.com/research/scientific-literature/clinical-research.

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.

EAGAN, MN – April 11, 2012 – Shoppers at 500 Walmart stores in 43 states nationwide can now take a bite-size approach to healthier snacking with the introduction of nutritious Praeventia cookies, made with Wellmune WGP^® and other specially selected ingredients.

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.

Praeventia cookies are also loaded with polyphenols (antioxidants), 16 percent of recommended daily dietary fiber and whole grain. Along with Wellmune WGP to support immune health, the cookies also contain prebiotic inulin fiber to support digestive health. A product of Groupe Biscuits Leclerc Ltd., Praeventia cookies contain no trans fats and are low in saturated fats and sugar.

“We believe the addition of Praeventia cookies aligns with Walmart’s overall commitment to offering nutritious food choices to consumers,” said Frédéric Langlois, vice president of R&D at Groupe Biscuits Leclerc. “The carefully chosen ingredients make Praeventia cookies a great option for customers who want their food dollar to support an overall healthier lifestyle.”

“We are thrilled that the world’s largest retailer will now carry Praeventia cookies with Wellmune WGP,” said Rich Mueller, president and chief executive officer, Biothera. “Praeventia cookies are a great example of innovations in functional foods that offer consumers foods that are healthier yet don’t compromise convenience or taste.”

There are two varieties: Ginger and Chocolate Chip with 70% cocoa and cranberry. They are conveniently packaged in seven single-serve pouches per box. Each serving has about 150 calories.

The Praeventia ginger cookies contain: Wellmune WGP, a natural ingredient derived from a yeast β-glucan for a healthier immune system; ginger, also known for its polyphenol (antioxidant) content and the whole oat, a whole grain, contributes daily dietary fiber. The Chocolate Chip with 70% cocoa and cranberry also includes polyphenols.

About Groupe Biscuits Leclerc

Founded in 1905 by François Leclerc, Groupe Biscuits Leclerc has grown tremendously in the last 15 years and boasts five ultramodern plants and more than 570 employees. The family-run company is headquartered in François Leclerc Industrial Park in the Quebec City suburb of Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures.

Leclerc specializes in manufacturing cookies, snack bars, crackers, and breakfast cereals, and exports to more than 20 countries. With its product lines of healthy, nutritious foods, it is known as an innovative company attuned to the tastes and needs of informed customers who care about the food they eat and like to treat themselves to life’s pleasures.  For more information about Praeventia, visit http://www.praeventia.ca/en/index.php.

About Wellmune WGP

Wellmune WGP is a natural carbohydrate that is clinically proven to prime key immune cells that keep the body healthy. This unique food, beverage and supplement ingredient is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) under U.S. FDA regulations. It is also patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free. The ingredient is a recipient of an IFT Innovation 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

You’ve heard the adage, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Whether you like a traditional sit-down breakfast or grab and go, you can give your immune system a boost at breakfast time.

Here’s my personal recipe for an immune health-friendly breakfast. It offers the perfect blend of proteins, fats and carbohydrates and is packed with natural immunity boosters.

The recipe is large enough for your family to enjoy. Prep all of the ingredients the night before so you can quickly blend and pour in the morning. The recipe works using fresh or frozen fruit.

Ingredients
1 pomegranate – just scoop out the seeds and remove the flesh. Pomegranate is in season when flu season is at its peak – how perfect!
1 cup blueberries
2 kiwi
1 cup strawberries or papaya
1 banana
1-2 cups greek-style yogurt
¼ cup wheat germ
¼ cup figs, dates or raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup fresh-ground flaxseed
1 cup kale
3 cups liquid – whether milk, soy milk, vegetable or fruit juices or your favorite beverage containing Wellmune WGP

For extra energy add 1-2 tablespoons of peanut better or tofu. And remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

– William Sears, M.D., scientific advisor to Wellmune WGP

By William Sears, M.D.

There’s an easy way to keep in mind what you can do to support a healthy immune system. I’ve dubbed it the Four Pillars to a Healthy Immune System. Just remember what the the acronym LEAN:

L is for LIFESTYLE – Make health your hobby. By boosting your immune system you’re boosting your ability to stay healthy.

E is for EXERCISE – Exercise helps mobilize the immune system for health. Try to squeeze in even 10-minute activity breaks most days of the week.

A is for ATTITUDE – Stress weakens the immune system by producing excess stress hormones that slow the body from healing. Take time out for meditation or otherwise shift gears away from life’s stresses every day.

N is for NUTRITION – Everyone’s heard the adage, “You are what you eat” and what you eat will make a difference in immune health. To keep nutrition simple, focus on the 5 S’s. Nothing makes the list without passing my  “show me the science behind it” test:

• Seafood
• Salad – including an abundance of bright colored vegetables
• Smoothies – nutrient-rich and filling (see recipe in our next post)
• Spices – think turmeric, ginger and black pepper
• Supplements, including Omega 3 fish and Wellmune WGP^® daily to enhance your body’s immune responses to a wide range of health challenges

Click here for more about Dr. Sears’s thoughts on immune health.  A father of eight children, ages 16 to 41, and an author of over 40 books on childcare, Dr. Sears has been a practicing pediatrician for more than 35 years.  He received his pediatric training at Harvard Medical School’s Children’s Hospital in Boston and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, the largest children’s hospital in the world.

Click on the article below from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes for Health. Along with doing a good job explaining the innate and acquired immune system, it explores immunity as we age. The article suggests that ongoing research may help further understanding about whether or not there’s a way to “reverse the decline and boost immune protection in older individuals.”

Here’s the link: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/biology-aging/immune-system-can-your-immune-system-still-defend-you-you-age

We’d suggest that older folks consider taking Wellmune to safely enhance immune system function. Wellmune doesn’t discriminate based on age and primes the existing immune cell population to help maintain good immune health.

Check back often for more insight into the benefits of Wellmune throughout the life cycle.

For many people, stress is as much a part of the holiday season as mistletoe and holly, making the “most wonderful time of the year,” a time when it can be tough to stick to the everyday health and wellness routines that help you enjoy your busy life. Part of celebrating the season is to throw a bit of caution to the wind and enjoy favorite holiday foods and beverages. Yet despite attempts to fit it all in, all too often what’s sacrificed are trips to the gym or yoga class, or getting the right amount of sleep.

It can make the season of being “always on” leaving some feeling a little “off.”

The good news is that maintaining a healthy innate immune system never needs to take a holiday and can be part of your daily routine 24/7/365.  The innate immune system is the first line of defense in the daily battle to stay well. Unlike the dizzying array of other options on the drug store shelf, Wellmune WGP^® has a sleigh full of clinically proven and tested sound science behind it. When taken daily at the recommended level, Wellmune WGP helps mobilize billions of innate immune cells that are part of the body’s natural defenses. It helps these cells do their job effectively, yet without over stimulating the immune system, which can be harmful to long-term health.

Whether dashing through the snow to burn off those extra holiday pounds, racing to the mall for last-minute presents, or rushing from party after merry party, Wellmune WGP can help you maintain energy, vitality and mental clarity in the face of all of the physical and lifestyle stressors that the season can throw your way.

Keep in mind that staying healthy during the holidays shouldn’t feel like another chore. Focus on steps you can take today to keep healthy through the holidays and for a lifetime.

• Wash hands or use hand sanitizer frequently
• Get plenty of sleep
• Stay hydrated
• Don’t drink and drive
• Fasten seatbelts
• Get a flu shot if you haven’t already
• Focus on the people who matter most
• Be active
• Take time out for yourself

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making it easy to hit the high notes for health over the holidays. For some important reminders, just sing or hum along to the familiar tune of the 12 Days of Christmas: http://www.cdc.gov/family/holiday/12waysSong.htm.

Nutraceutical Business & Technology, Nov/Dec 2011

Check out the latest issue of Nutraceutical Business & Technology for an article on how Wellmune WGP may change the way athletes, trainers and coaches approach supplementation. Substantial research demonstrates that high intensity exercise weakens the immune system.  If you’re not well, you cannot achieve training or performance goals.  Clinical studies in marathon runners and cyclists in a heat stress lab showed that Wellmune WGP reduced the incidence of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms and activated protective immune responses that maintain health.  The results have sports nutrition implications for both recreational and elite athletes.