NutriLeads to Present the Science of Immune Health Ingredient BeniCaros

10.31.22

Soluble prebiotic carrot fiber known as RG-I (Rhamnogalacturonan-I) has a dual mode of action to help minimize the impact of everyday health challenges.

Booth #3876

NutriLeads BV will present clinical research demonstrating the effectiveness of BeniCaros, the company’s natural immune health ingredient for foods, beverages and supplements on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 11 am at the SupplySide West Supplier Presentation Theater, Booth #3077.

Ruud Albers, PhD, NutriLeads founder and chief scientific officer, will discuss research showing that 300 mg of BeniCaros daily accelerated protective immune responsiveness, reduced airway symptom severity (20-33%) and duration (25-43%), and minimized the impact on quality of life following a controlled challenge with a common cold virus. His presentation is titled, “Meeting Post-Pandemic Consumer Demands in Immune Health.”

BeniCaros is a soluble prebiotic carrot fiber known as RG-I (Rhamnogalacturonan-I). BeniCaros trains the immune system to respond faster through a dual mode of action: preparing innate immune cells for a heightened state of readiness, and selectively increasing beneficial gut microorganisms and their metabolites that support immune responses.

“BeniCaros is a first-of-its-kind ingredient that delivers multiple health benefits,” said Albers. “Its powerful dual mechanism of action is unique among immune health ingredients. The clinical results show BeniCaros can help minimize the impact of everyday health challenges so consumers can stay focused on what matters to them.”

NutriLeads will showcase BeniCaros in gummy products that attendees can sample at its Booth 3876 adjacent to the Supplier Presentation Theater. The popular gummy format is just one of the application possibilities for which BeniCaros is suited, the company said.

BeniCaros is sourced from upcycled carrot pomace, which contributes to a circular economy and makes this clean label product also eco-friendly, the company said. In addition, the ingredient’s formulation profile—tasteless, odorless, water soluble and heat/pH stable—makes it compatible with most foods, beverages, and supplements.