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SureStart™ BifidoB HN019™

#Specialty | #Probiotics

An extensively studied probiotic, SureStart™ BifidoB HN019™ supports immunity and digestive health in infants and young children.

Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis HN019

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Supports immunity & digestive health

Clinically tested to support the body’s defence against the viral infections of colds and flu and protect against common childhood illnesses, with no adverse effects.

High shelf life
stability

Proprietary manufacturing techniques create more robust probiotics for NZMP powder applications.

China approved
strain

One of only a few approved probiotics for use in foods for infants and young children in China.

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Ingredient Features

This ingredient has the following features:

  • Freeze-dried powder
  • Specifications are available for powders or dry supplements
  • For maternal and paediatric applications
  • Flavourless
  • Vegetarian, Halal and Kosher
  • Non-GMO Project Verified
  • New Zealand origin

Boosts immunity in infants

A strong immune system relies on a healthy digestive function and a well-balanced gut microbiome. Probiotics are good bacteria that can help support gut microbiome, providing protection against common childhood illnesses. 

 

Not all probiotics are proven to have the same benefits. Awareness of the specific benefits of particular probiotic strains and education on product efficacy is increasing. Fonterra probiotics are clinically tested to provide immune protection and gut health benefits.  

Covid-19 pandemic has heightened consumer awareness of the importance of a healthy immune system

Parents are increasingly interested in immunity benefits and will be looking for product claims supported by scientific evidence.  Even once the pandemic eases, demand for immunity-supporting products as a preventative measure will remain.

Gut health is widely recognised as an important part of total wellbeing

One of the major concens for Chinese consumers is gut health, giving rise to an to an increase in demand for baby nutritional products claiming digestive functions.

Clinically tested health benefits of SureStart™ BifidoB HN019™

  • Reduces the incidence of respiratory infections including colds, flu and pneumonia 
  • Reduces the incidence of fever and dysentery episodes
  • Lowers the rate of anaemia and iron deficiency
  • Supports the immune system, improves the balance and functioning of the gut bacteria
  • Reduces rates of prescribed medication

Clinical studies

China Clinical Study: In a 12-week clinical trial with 192 infants aged 6-12 months, supplementation with SureStart™ BifidoB HN019™ resulted in reduced rates of physician confirmed infections such as colds and flu and the need for prescribed antibiotics or antiviral medication.

 

India Clinical Study: In a one-year clinical trial with 624 young children aged 1-3 years, supplementation with SureStart™ BifidoB HN019™ resulted in reduced incidence of severe and acute respiratory infections, pneumonia, dysentery episodes, fever and duration of fever, as well as lower rates of anaemia and iron deficiency, and lower rates of antibiotic consumption.

SureStart™ is NZMP's brand for Paediatric Nutrition

Learn more about SureStart™

  • [1] Mintel, Baby Food & Milk, 15 May 2020.
  • [2] Mintel, Defend against disease with immunity-boosting products, Sept 2019.
  • [3] Mintel, Baby Nutrition , China May 2019.
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The product should be stored in a freezer below –18°C. It is recommended that it is stored below –30°C. Product has a shelf life of 5 years when stored frozen.

Use immediately after opening. Do not re-seal in the sachet.

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