Lesaffre to introduce immune health products at Vitafoods 2016

LESAFFRE Human Care, supplier of quality ingredients from yeast and bacteria fermentation for the global human care markets, will be rolling out the proprietary bacterium: LifeinU^TM Bacillus subtilis CU1 at Vitafoods Europe in Geneva from May 10-12.

According to the company, LifeinU^TM Bacillus subtilis CU1 is the most stable probiotic for immune support with clinically proven efficacy.  Made of an exclusive and patented strain of Bacillus subtilis registered as CNCM I-2745, the product has been clinically proven to strengthen the body’s natural defenses, especially in people with a weakened immune system¹.

Its beneficial effects were demonstrated in a four-month clinical trial conducted in healthy seniors, in collaboration with an independent expert in Gastroenterology. The findings were recently published in the peer-reviewed ‘Immunity & Ageing’ journal² and showed that consumption of a small daily dosage (20mg/day) of LifeinUTM B. subtilis CU1:

- significantly boosts natural defenses by increasing SIgA³ stool and saliva concentrations by, respectively, 87 percent and 45 percent

- reduces the frequency of upper respiratory infections by 45 percent

With its ability to increase human sIgA levels by creating two natural shields, LifeinU^TM BSCU1  can help the whole family¹ maintain a powerful immune system at all times; helping consumers better face infections, stay healthy and perform well every day. It can also provide long-term support to healthy people at risk of immunodeficiency¹ such as the elderly, people suffering from chronic stress, undergoing intense training, children, etc.

The product, being highly stable, can survive extreme conditions such as exposure to the human gastrointestinal tract and harsh manufacturing processes; which allows it to deliver its health benefits through a diverse range of dietary supplement as well as food & beverage applications (e.g.: hot tea, cereal bar, etc.). In addition, it is compatible with all kinds of dietary restrictions (gluten free, lactose free, kosher, halal, etc.) and therefore suited for virtually any healthy individual that wants to boost their natural defenses.

Another probiotic, the LifeinU^TM LRGG is a reliable source of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. This probiotic bacterium has proven to be beneficial to digestive and immune health through research results reported in over 800 published papers, which undoubtedly makes L. rhamnosus GG the most studied probiotic bacterium. Lesaffre Human Care offers both food grade and baby food grade versions of LifeinU^TM LRGG, ingredient that can, not only protect the gut from antibiotic associated diarrhea and prevent gastrointestinal infections such as travelers’ diarrhea, but also boost the body’s natural defenses to reduce occurrences of the common cold.

Additionally, the company has been selected as one of the 3 finalists for the NutraIngredients “Readers’ ingredient of the year” Award for its exclusive living yeast ingredient: ibSium®, a real breakthrough in gastro-intestinal pain management. Winners will be announced at the exclusive awards night hosted on May 11th during Vitafoods Europe.

Visit Lesaffre Human Care at stand No. L12.

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1 As for all probiotics, the use of LifeinU^TM Bacillus subtilis CU1 in patients in fragile health conditions (such as high-risk immune-compromised patients, critically sick infants, pre-term infants...) as well as in children under 3 years old is contraindicated.

2 Lefevre M, Racedo S, Ripert G, Housez B, Cazaubiel M, Maudet C, Jüsten P, Marteau P, Urdaci M. Probiotic strain Bacillus subtilis CU1 stimulates immune system of elderly during common infectious disease period: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. Immunity & Ageing (2015) 12:24; DOI 10.1186/s12979-015-0051-y.

3 Secretory immunoglobulins A (sIgA) represent the 1st line of immune body defenses against pathogens.