New Whitepaper Explores How Benicaros® Strengthens the Body’s First Lines of Defense

NutriLeads has released a new scientific whitepaper detailing how Benicaros®, its clinically proven precision prebiotic derived from upcycled carrot pomace, supports gut microbiome balance, gut barrier integrity, and immune readiness.

The whitepaper was officially launched at SupplySide Global and is available for download. It presents new insights for manufacturers developing next-generation gut, immune, and microbiome-focused products.

The Gut as the Body’s First Line of Defense

The whitepaper takes a deep dive into the gut’s central role in immune defense, highlighting why gut barrier integrity and microbiome balance are increasingly recognized as foundational to overall wellbeing. It also explores the limitations of traditional broad-spectrum fibers and explains how precision prebiotics offer a more targeted and consistent approach across diverse microbiomes.

New Science on Benicaros® (cRG-I)

A central focus of the whitepaper is Benicaros®, a precision prebiotic clinically shown to be selectively fermented by keystone beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium. This targeted fermentation leads to the production of key short-chain fatty acids, including acetate, propionate, and butyrate, which play important roles in gut and immune health.

The whitepaper also presents preclinical data demonstrating improved resilience of intestinal cells under stress, supporting Benicaros’ role in gut barrier protection.

Clinically Proven Immune Training

The publication highlights landmark rhinovirus challenge studies showing that Benicaros® supports immune responsiveness, including:

• 20–33% reduction in symptom severity
• 28–43% reduction in symptom duration
• Improved quality-of-life outcomes during infection

Additional mechanisms of action are discussed, including dendritic cell priming, natural killer (NK) cell activation, and interferon-related gene expression pathways.

Designed for Real-World Formulation

Beyond efficacy, the whitepaper outlines the formulation advantages of Benicaros®, including:

• Heat- and pH-stability
• High water solubility
• Ultra low effective dose
• Minimal impact on taste, texture, or odor
• Compatibility with capsules, gummies, powders, and beverages
• Upcycled sourcing that supports circular nutrition
  

Why This Matters for Manufacturers

Consumer demand continues to grow for proactive, natural, and clinically proven solutions that support both gut and immune health in convenient, everyday formats. With its multifunctional benefits and formulation flexibility, Benicaros® offers manufacturers a powerful opportunity to differentiate products while aligning with sustainability goals.

Download the Whitepaper

The full whitepaper, “Strengthening the Body’s First Lines of Defense,” is now available for download.