Immunity
Good nutrition can help to boost your immune system naturally.
Overview
Building a strong immune system has always been a priority, now more so than ever.
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak, many consumers have begun to look for the best way to boost immunity. This heightened interest in immune health will likely persist well beyond this pandemic, and across different markets.
In China, 1 in 2 consumers take an active interest in foods with immunity-boosting claims, while 56% of US consumers claim to have made diet changes to improve immunity. The importance of building a good immune system is recognized by individuals across all age groups, as they understand how it contributes towards overall good health.
Consumers most commonly try to improve immunity through changes to their diet & nutrition.
Increasingly, consumers are looking for ways to strengthen the immune system naturally, and good nutrition is a key means of doing so. Incorporating certain types of foods within one’s diet, when coupled with an active lifestyle, can help individuals reap immune benefits.
Dairy products are good examples of food that contain many key nutrients that can support immunity. Some dairy components are bioactive, so can influence regulation of immune processes, whilst others can be broken down to provide building blocks for key components of the immune system.
Our ingredients can help you create unique products to address consumers' immunity concerns.
Dairy is rich in nutrients that can promote immunity. Dairy protein, a good source of alpha-lactalbumin, lactoferrin and essential amino acids, naturally contains minerals and vitamins like B12, that supports the protection and function of immune cells.
Probiotics derived from dairy cultures can also be beneficial. Our BifidoB HN019TM, for instance, has been clinically shown to support immune system function by promoting gut comfort, while LactoB HN001TM can reduce inflammation associated with higher levels of interleukin 6, a cytokine protein involved in inflammation response.
Ingredients
Our range of specialty ingredients are perfectly positioned for inclusion in Mental Wellbeing & Stress Management applications.
LactoB HN001™
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus HN001*
An extensively researched probiotic which supports a healthy immune system and digestive health by improving gut integrity and barrier function.
BifidoB HN019™
A probiotic that helps to reduce gut discomfort, and constipation, whilst reducing the risk of certain types of infection.
- Shelf life stability - Proprietary manufacturing techniques create more robust probiotics for powder applications
Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
A prebiotic soluble fibre, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, that may help to support immunity, digestive health and gut comfort.
Lactoferrin
A bioactive whey protein which naturally binds iron, and is recognised for its potential to support the human immune system.
Bioactive Whey Protein
Gently processed bioactive whey protein that allows naturally higher levels of Lactoferrin and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) than standard Whey Protein Concentrate. Lactoferrin and Immunoglobulin G are recognised to support the human immune system.
Applications
Ready to Drink
We have concepts to support ready to drink beverage applications, and functional proteins to overcome common beverage manufacturing challenges and meet consumer needs.
Nutrition Bars
We can help you target a range of specific consumer benefits from energy bars, supporting muscle recovery post-workout; a low-calorie meal replacement bar, a stress-buster bar or something that delivers healthy indulgence.
Ready to Mix Beverages
We have a range of instantized protein powders which are suitable for ready to mix beverages, from fast-digesting whey proteins, delicious milky proteins, and slow-digesting caseins.
Supplements
Whether you are looking to make capsules, tablets, sachets or formulated powders, our speciality ingredients are ideal for a range of different supplement formats.
Foods and Snacks
We have a wide range of dairy proteins suitable for fortifying food and snacking products. Our functional ingredients and extensive SureProtein™ portfolio allow for high-protein versions of a wide range of popular applications.
Resources
What makes Lactoferrin special?2:28
Lactoferrin or 'Pink Gold' is a scarce and valuable ingredient, naturally found in dairy milk
As a bioactive ingredient, Lactoferrin can influence biological processes in the human body to provide potential health benefits.
It is only found in milk at concentrations of 200-600 milligrams. This means 10,000 litres of milk is needed to make just one kilogram of Lactoferrin - this makes the ingredient extremely scarce!
Watch the video to learn how Lactofferin is made and the potential health benefits associated with its consumption.
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How probiotics work with the immune system to support health.