The U.K.’s Natural Immune Products Ltd. introduces I Mune Nurture, an award-winning fruity water (50% juice, 50% water) that includes vitamins B3, B5, B9, B12, C, D and calcium and zinc. Officials say the product also features Biothera’s immune-boosting Wellmune WGP to strengthen the immune systems of children ages 2-5.

I Mune Nurture won “Best Functional Water” honors at the 2013 Beverage Innovation Awards presentation at Drinktec I Mune Nurture comes in two 100% natural, sugar-free flavors: Strawberry/Cherry and Orange/Pineapple. It 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 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,” says 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.”

Officials say I Mune Nurture is the third product from Natural Immune Products to feature Wellmune as an ingredient.

“We understand the importance of a strong immune system to the overall health of children,” adds Richard G. Mueller, CEO at 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.”

Biothera says 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. As many as 10 clinical studies support the safety and efficacy of this natural super fiber.

Derek and Lucia Sanders co-founded Natural Immune Products Ltd. (www.munehealth.co.uk), which has earned accolades at the Natural Organic Awards and Global Beverage Innovation Awards. Inspired by the discovery of what children experience in their early toddler years, Natural Immune Products Ltd. developed a healthy immunity drink specifically for children, ages 2+, called I Mune Nurture.