Children’s Beverage for Immunity Launched Containing Wellmune WGP

30 Jul 2014 --- Immune-boosting Wellmune WGP from Biothera is a key ingredient in I Mune Nurture, a new all-natural fruity water beverage designed to strengthen the immune systems of children ages 2-5 I Mune Nurture is the third Wellmune-containing beverage from UK-based Natural Immune Products Ltd., which won “Best Functional Water” honors for Mune at the 2013 Beverage Innovation Awards presentation at Drinktec.

I Mune Nurture is a fruity water (50% juice + 50% water) that also includes vitamins B3, B5, B9, B12, C, D and calcium and zinc. The beverage comes in two 100% natural, sugar-free flavors: Strawberry/Cherry and Orange/Pineapple. I Mune Nurture is available in a unique spill-proof pouch at more than 450 Tesco store locations in the UK, at RRP £2.99 for a pack of four 200ml pouches.

“We understand the importance of a strong immune system to the overall health of children,” said Richard G. Mueller, chief executive officer of Biothera, the manufacturer of Wellmune WGP. “We are proud that Wellmune is part of an innovative beverage such as I Mune Nurture. Clinical research continues to demonstrate the immune health benefits of Wellmune for children and people of all ages.”

Wellmune WGP is proprietary baker’s yeast beta glucan that mobilizes billions of innate immune cells that are part of the body’s natural defenses, without over stimulating the immune system. Ten clinical studies support the safety and efficacy of this natural super fiber.

“We believe children should explore their environment, which often is filled with germs and other environmental hazards. My wife and I created I Mune Nurture to provide children with a 100% natural drink that would strengthen their immunity and keep their bodies healthy,” said Derek Sanders, founder of Natural Immune Products Ltd. “In our search for the right ingredients, we were thrilled to incorporate Wellmune because it scientifically proven to naturally and effectively support healthy immunity.”

Wellmune WGP is 100% natural baker’s yeast beta 1,3/1,6 glucan that has been clinically proven to strengthen key immune cells that help keep the body healthy. This natural food, beverage and supplement ingredient has regulatory approval in major markets around the world, including GRAS status in the U.S. and novel food approval in Europe and China. Products containing Wellmune are available in more than 60 countries. Wellmune is patented, Kosher, Halal, non-allergenic and GMO-free.