Immunomodulators and their effects on immunity is a topic at the forefront of growing research on how yeast beta glucans can support immune health. Join Sonja Nodland, principal scientist for Wellmune®, in a Q&A on immunomodulators and the latest insights into how they influence immune health. Q: Tell us a bit about your background, and Continue reading…
Insights, Trends, News, and Research.
Our passion for helping people be well and stay well keeps us dedicated to providing the latest Wellmune® news, market and industry trends, research, and immune health information.
Immune Health Demands Continue to Grow In Asia
It goes without saying that concern about the risks from foreign challenges such as viruses has never been higher. However, even before the current crisis, immunity was a major concern for consumers in Asia. Immune support is in high demand in Asia. Last year, Wellmune® conducted consumer research showing that demand for immune health Continue reading…
[Infographic] Why Are People Taking Dietary Supplements?
In today’s challenging health landscape, immune health is more important than ever. Consumers around the world are looking for ways to support their health not only through proven habits such as exercise, sleep, and diet, but also with dietary supplements. Market insights. Although the immune health dietary supplements market trends show strong growth, it Continue reading…
Scientific Review Highlights Beta Glucans’ Immune Health Benefits
A scientific review of the role of beta glucans in immune health has highlighted their benefits for groups of healthy populations that have increased risk of respiratory infections. There is growing evidence that supplementing with beta glucans from yeast and fungi can support the body’s natural defenses. The review, published in the Molecular Nutrition & Continue reading…
Wellmune’s Commitment During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
Kerry, the owners of the Wellmune® brand, has been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as it continues to impact communities around the globe. During this uncertain time, we remain committed to providing the best possible immune health ingredient through our dedication to safety, efficacy and scientific research. Focus on health and safety. We Continue reading…
Scientific Claims Key to Standing Out in Crowded Supplement Markets
News Release: Scientific claims can help manufacturers create supplements consumers value, with nearly four in ten more likely to buy products backed by credible data, research has found. A report from Kerry, makers of immune health ingredient Wellmune®, notes that consumers of healthy lifestyle products have more choice than ever. It finds that the growing Continue reading…
Things You Can Do to Help Stop the Spread and Support Immune Health
Immune health is on our minds right now. Constantly. Whether you’re on the forefront of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as a healthcare provider, or among the millions quarantined or told to maintain social distance, protecting our immune health is an urgent need. While top-of-mind concerns include contracting the virus, there’s also an undercurrent of anxiety Continue reading…
What is a Yeast Beta Glucan? And How Does it Support Immunity?
When you’re considering ways to support your immune health, the options on the market are vast. From echinacea to zinc, the choices can be overwhelming—and often reflective of the latest trending health news. One trend—oat- and mushroom-derived beta glucans—has been associated with a myriad of health benefits, including lowering cholesterol and improving heart health—and in Continue reading…
Products with Wellmune? Application and Delivery Examples
During uncertain times like this, the search for staying our healthiest is ever growing. More people are looking brands to create nutritional foods, beverages and supplements that can help support their immune health. Quality and effective immune health products start with functional ingredients backed by clinical research. With more consumers looking to support their immune Continue reading…
What Makes a Quality Immune Health Dietary Supplement?
Market trends are reflecting a call for more quality immune health dietary supplements. With 42% of consumers worldwide taking a proactive approach to their health and well-being the concept of ‘food as medicine’ is gaining traction, and is obscuring the boundaries between food, functional food and beverage and supplements. People are being proactive about their Continue reading…
How May Yeast Beta Glucans Help Improve General Immune Health?
Today, there is substantial global concern over public health due to foreign challenges such as viruses. While a healthy immune system is our best defense against illness, it is also the foundation of overall wellness. Immune health enhances quality of life for people of every age and in every need state, which is one of Continue reading…
Enhancing the Performance of Functional Beverages
Consumption of functional beverages, drinks that contain perceived health benefits, is on the rise. The category represents a healthy segment of the market. Valued at $98.77 billion USD in 2019, the market is forecast to grow to $120.12 billion USD by 2024, with a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The positive performance of Continue reading…