Formulations to Boost Immune Health

Published: May 3, 2021
Updated: June 17, 2024

It is often said that health is wealth, and in the post-pandemic era, people are taking this expression to heart. Over 74% of adults in the US take at least one dietary supplement daily. While it’s true that having a balanced diet is a crucial part of being healthy, it’s not always easy to cover all of the body’s nutrient needs from exclusively whole foods. With the addition of unhealthy lifestyle habits and exposure to pollutants in the environment, the immune system has its work cut out for it to defend the body from viruses and illness.

Nutrient supplementation can be an effective way to achieve one’s goal of staying well and fit while supporting a strong immune system. Along with some basic vitamins and minerals, research suggests that certain herbs and nutraceuticals can facilitate normal immune functions such as natural killer cell activation, B-cell and T-cell mediated responses, and more.

With a high consumer demand for dietary supplements that support overall health, consider boosting the immune support of your offerings with high-quality ingredients. Vitamins, minerals, pre/probiotics, botanicals, and nutraceuticals are examples of components to consider adding to your product. Although, these ingredients shouldn’t be chosen without a strategy in mind.

When selecting your nutrient profiles, we suggest starting at a targeted health outcome such as foundational wellness, stress support, and weight management. Once the goal is established, the list of components can be narrowed down to those which are backed by science to support the claims of the offering.

For example, vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of respiratory infections, so it can be included in an offering aimed at general immune support and protection against illnesses or viruses. To take it a step further, add a nutraceutical like echinacea powder to give the immune system extra support. When sourcing these ingredients, be sure to assess the credibility and reliability of a distributor and determine how they can help bring the product to market.

To boost the immune support of your offerings, Prinova’s nutrient premixes and customized solutions offer strategic formulations with both functional and flavor ingredients compatible with your finished products. Our capabilities extend to RTDs, RTMs, gummies, powdered and liquid supplements, and more.  Prinova carries a broad spectrum of high-quality nutrient ingredients thanks to strategic partnerships and a global supply chain network.

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