With the increased interest in immune health, consumers are becoming more familiar with beta glucan. According to GlobalData Global Consumer Survey 2015, immune support has risen to be the second-most desired health benefit that consumers want from the products.
Different structures, different benefits
A leading natural beta glucan clinically proven to help strengthen your immune system.
Wellmune® is a yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan extracted from the cell wall of a proprietary strain of baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cervisiae). This award-winning ingredient is 100% natural and can be added to a variety of products to deliver clinically proven immune health benefits. Wellmune® is a nutritional ingredient within the Kerry Functional Ingredients & Active Business and is supported by more than a dozen clinical studies.
New Study With Wellmune® Further Supports the Ingredient’s Ability to Strengthen the Immune System
A newly published study in the Journal of Dietary Supplements confirms that the consumption of foods and beverages with Wellmune®, a natural immune health ingredient, is a promising strategy for reducing the severity and impact of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms associated with intense exercise stress.
Beverage containing dispersible Yeast β-glucan Decreases Cold/Flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: A randomized controlled trial¹
Study Design: Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind Population: 202 participants Age: 18-66 years Duration: 91 days (45 days prior to, the day of, and 45 days after marathon) Serving: 250mg Wellmune® vs Placebo Outcome:
10% decreased in total URTI symptomatic days
19% reduction in severity for specific URTI symptoms
Decreased number of missed days of post marathon workout days
(Mah et al., 2018)¹
Recommended daily dose: 250mg for adults; 35-100mg for children Origin: Baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) Documentation: More than 10 clinical studies with different focus Safety: GRAS in US and novel food approval in Europe & China
Health benefits:
Improve general immune health.
Maintain overall physical health.
Protect against the harmful effects of stress.
Promote healthy energy levels & mental clarity.