Immune Health Solutions

Kemin Human Nutrition & Health specializes in providing functional ingredients sourced from plant-based, natural sources around the world to deliver a wide range of health solutions for your next immune health formulation. Our solutions meet at the intersection of cutting-edge science and nature to elevate and differentiate a variety of dietary nutrition products including functional beverages, food, and supplements. 

Science-Backed Immune Health Ingredients

North American Immune Health Insights

According to a recent survey¹, 77% of consumers recognize the connection between their immune system and their overall health. Additionally, 70% of consumers understand the link between their immune system and digestive health. The importance of maintaining a healthy immune system is also widely recognized, with 79% of consumers acknowledging that it reduces the risk of illness. Many consumers, 74%, would like to know more about how to improve the health of their immune system. The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced how consumers view immune health, 79% of respondents stated they are now more attentive to their immune health because of the pandemic. Research also shows that 66% of consumers are interested in nutritional supplements that promote immune health. 71% of North American consumers expressed interest in purchasing products that help boost the immune system, even when not suffering from specific health problems. When purchasing immune health products, consumers value scientific evidence to support claims, natural formulations, and benefits for leading a healthy lifestyle. 

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1. Survey: FMCG Gurus Immunity – Q3 2022 – Global & Regional
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3. Patents granted a patent on beta 1,3 glucans for modulating immune function (US Patent 10,912,794).  This new patent joins a previously issued patent, US 9574217, on the production of immune modulation using algae from a proprietary strain of Euglena gracilis ATCC PTA-123017.
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5. KHTL-017-149 Characteristics and Prebiotic like Properties of BetaVia Complete
6. KHTL-017-159  BetaVia Complete Supports Gut Health after Induced Colitis in Mice
7. Kemin, BetaVia Complete can prime key cells in the innate immune system. KHTL-017-150.
8. Kemin, Beta 1,3 Glucan Derived from Euglena gracilis Improves Antioxidant Status and Metabolic Health, KHTL-017-160. 
9. Kemin, BetaViaTM Complete supports a healthy gut by protecting intestinal barrier function after induced colitis in mice. KHTL-017-159.
10. Kemin, Characteristics and prebiotic like properties of BetaVia Complete. KHTL-017-149.
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