Morristown, N.J., – OmniActive Health Technologies’ Supa, India facility is the fourth to successfully go through the FDA CFR110 cGMP audit, joining our facilities in Oros, Pune and Talwar, India.

“OmniActive consistently strives to meet the highest quality and regulatory controls by continuously optimizing our operations and facilities,” stated Chaitanya Desai, COO. “Our efforts in meeting and exceeding the world’s strictest standards serve as the foundation of our achievements, as recognized by the FDA.”

OmniActive ensures that all personnel are fully trained in several aspects of operational excellence and quality control standards, and its facilities are certified cGMP and ISO9005:22000. In addition, as a responsible supplier, OmniActive’s ingredients are produced through effective, efficient and sustainable operations.

“We take great pride in our efforts, and being recognized for doing so under rigorous analysis by the US FDA further solidifies our dedication to deliver the industry with premium, innovative ingredients,” said Lynda Doyle, Vice President, Global Marketing, OmniActive.

For more information on OmniActive or the company’s operations, facilities, award-winning ingredients, technologies or research visit omniactives.com or contact l.doyle@omniactives.com.

About OmniActive Health Technologies
OmniActive Health Technologies (www.omniactives.com) offers a range of quality ingredients, which are innovative and scientifically validated for dietary supplementation, nutritional fortification, functional food/beverage, coloring, flavor enhancement and personal care applications. The company addresses complex challenges for customers in the dietary supplement, food and beverage space using technology-driven, sustainable solution with application support within a global regulatory framework. Whether looking for a new ingredient to add to a finished product, or an ingredient solution to enhance an existing ingredient, you will find unmatched innovation at OmniActive.

Core products include carotenoids, plant extracts and specialty functional ingredients. OmniActive leverages international R&D strengths to deploy an array of state of the art manufacturing technologies in extraction, purification, isolation and delivery of nutritional actives. The company’s manufacturing operations are located at multiple sites in India and are cGMP and HACCP system compliant.

Xyience Performance Nutrition, a leading sports nutrition and supplement company, has selected Nutramunity™ Beta Glucan (NBG®), the versatile immune health ingredient from NutraQ, as the key component in its new post-workout formulations. Conveniently available in popular stick-pack formats, the products include Xyience Multivitamin & Mineral Complex, Xyience Strength and Conditioning Men’s Post Workout and Xyience Cardio Women’s Post Workout.

Nutramunity™ is a beta-1,3/1,6-glucan, a safe immune-enhancing component isolated from baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). Research have shown that this beta-glucan has positive effects on the immune health of active people, from professional athletes to gym goers. They expose themselves to hard physical stress (muscular, circulatory as well as respiratory), making them temporarily more susceptible to infection. Nutramunity helps support healthy immune function, so athletes and recreational users alike can recover faster from exercise stress.

“Xyience continues to lead the way in sports nutrition innovation. The addition of Nutramunity offers an exciting new option for consumers seeking to reduce recovery time after workout,” said Simon Seward, Commercial Director, NutraQ. “Athletes and trainers know that a well-functioning immune system is crucial to achieve results at the gym.”

“Our objective is to create products that are unique, effective, and safe. We’ve picked Nutramunity because we know that beta-1,3/1,6-glucan works and it’s clinically proven in human trials,” said Dan Kaczmarek, Chief Science Officer, Xyience Performance Nutrition.

The products are available for sale in the US at www.xyiencenutrition.com.

About Xyience Performance Nutrition
Xyience was established in 2004 in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a sports nutrition and supplement company. Xyience’s products are formulated in accordance with metabolic changes that occur before, during and after workout to help the body maintain its ideal chemical balance. For more information, visit www.xyiencenutrition.com.

About Nutramunity™
Nutramunity™ Beta-Glucan (NBG®) is a versatile immune health ingredient suitable for foods, beverages and dietary supplements. Nutramunity™ may also be used as a cosmetic ingredient in personal care products. Nutramunity™ is a beta-1,3/1,6-glucan, a potent and safe immune-enhancing component isolated from baker’s yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that helps support healthy immune function. Nutramunity™ is naturally-derived, non-GMO, kosher and halal-certified, allergen-free, GMP-produced, and EU Novel Food-authorized. Yeast beta-1,3/1,6-glucan is US FDA GRAS-recognized. Learn more at www.nutramunity.com

Dietary Supplement May Improve Overall Brain Function*

New York City – XPI Supplements has created Alpha-Focus with Cognizin^® Citicoline and a variety of other ingredients that may help improve brain function.*

Alpha-Focus leverages Cognizin^® with ingredients such as Vinpocetine, which increases blood flow to the brain, and Huperzine-A, which prevents break down of acetylcholine, a compound critical for learning, memory, and concentration.*

Cognizin^® Citicoline is a compound that promotes the production of phosphatidylcholine, important for brain function. Clinical research has shown that citicoline has multiple applications and is able to improve various aspects of the brain’s physiological activity.*

For more information on XPI Supplements Alpha-Focus, visit http://www.xpisupplements.com/products/alpha-focus/.

About XPI Supplements
XPI Supplements is a sports and health supplement company that provides a wide range of products designed optimize workout performance and results, as well as enhance overall well-being. For more information, visit www.xpisupplements.com.

About Citicoline (Cognizin^®)
Cognizin is a branded form of Citicoline, a natural substance found in every cell of the body and especially vital to brain health.* Citicoline is broken down during intestinal absorption and, after passing through the blood/brain barrier, is reconstituted in the brain as citicoline.* Citicoline is a water-soluble compound that supplies precursors for the synthesis of phospholipids, including phosphatidyl-choline, a major constituent of brain tissue*; helps maintain normal levels of acetylcholine, a chemical that regulates memory and cognitive function*; enhances communication between neurons*; supports visual function*; protects neural structures from free radical damage*; enhances metabolism and healthy brain activity*; and helps sustain healthy cellular mitochondria for sustained energy*. Cognizin is also highly stable, GRAS, ultra-pure and allergen-free.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckzXjbuIHPI

About KYOWA HAKKO USA, INC.:
KYOWA HAKKO USA, INC. is the North American sales office for KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO., LTD., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin^® Citicoline, Pantesin® Pantethine, Setria® Glutathione, as well as Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information, visit www.kyowa-usa.com.

PLT Health Solutions proudly announces its sponsorship of the Vitamin K2 Workshop at Supply Side West.

The session, entitled “Vitamin K2 Workshop: New Findings & Trends for Heart and Bone Health”, will take place on Friday October 9 from 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and feature the following speakers:

Dennis Goodman, MD, cardiologist, director of integrative medicine at New York University, and author of Vitamin K2: The Missing Nutrient for Heart and Bone Health, will address Vitamin K2’s impact on heart health and how it is being used in integrative medicine.

John Abernethy, president of Florida-based AMK Research Inc. will discuss Energy & Circulatory Wellness: Vitamin K2 has the ability to ameliorate chronic venous insufficiency, which can address a number of chronic health conditions.

Leon Schurgers, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry at University Maastricht and CARIM (the Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht). will address Vitamin K2 as being the key vitamin in controlling vascular calcification, via activation of vitamin K-dependent proteins such as matrix Gla protein.

Katarzyna Maresz, PhD, president of the International Science and Health Foundation, will discuss the essential role Vitamin K2 plays in children’s bone health, specifically how children have the greatest need for K vitamins and that statistics indicate that vitamin K consumption is declining in Western societies.
Vitamin K2 is hot! And the science behind Vitamin K2 is compelling. It shows that Vitamin K2 helps:

• The body utilize calcium to build healthy bone matrix in kids, adults and the active elderly;
• Decrease the age-related decline in bone mineral density and bone mineral content;
• Improve age-related stiffening of the arteries.

PLT Health Solutions is proud to support the Vitamin K2 Workshop. We offer MenaQ7, the first patented Vitamin K2 for heart health. MenaQ7 is GRAS, Kosher and Halal. It is ideal for tablets, capsules, foods and beverages.

Efficiency demonstrated in a randomised, double-blind vs placebo study

A panel of 34 people (Skin phototypes IV and V) has received a 100mg food supplement of Cosmythic® consisting in 2 daily intakes of 50mg during 56 days. The results have been measured by a spectrocolorimeter (Minolta® CM700-d) on the 3 parameters L, a and b.

• Parameter L measures skin lightening (from the darkest to the lightest).
• Parameter a measures the spectrum from the green to the red.
• Parameter b measures the spectrum from the blue to the yellow.

After a 56-day treatment using Cosmythic®, a significant decrease in parameter b, the yellow pigment of the skin (p=0,0147), can be observed.

Skin lightening is dramatically improved after a 56-day treatment (p=0,07) whereas no significant variation can be observed for the placebo group.

Parameter ITA is a skin luminosity indicator. The higher the parameter is, the more the skin pigmentation decreases.

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Dietary Supplement May Support Memory and Focus Improvement*

New York City, NY August 18, 2015 – Medispec, the marketer and distributor of pharmaceutical and health supplement products in Malaysia, has released Vitamode^® CogniPro Tablets that leverage Cognizin^® Citicoline to help support cognitive function.*

Vitamode^® CogniPro contains 250mg of Cognizin^® Citicoline to support focus, attention, memory, and protection from free radical damage.* Citicoline is a compound that promotes the production of phosphatidylcholine (phospholipids), important for brain function.*

Phospholipids make up approximately 30% of brain tissue, aid neural communication and provide essential protection for neurons. Clinical research has shown that citicoline has multiple applications and is able to improve various aspects of the brain’s physiological activity.*

Cognizin^® Citicoline is a branded form of citicoline, an essential substance for brain health. Citicoline works to enhance communication between neurons, maintain normal levels of acetylcholine, protect neural structures, and enhance health brain activity and energy.*

The Cognipro Tablets is now available in selected clinics and pharmacies in Malaysia.

For more information about Vitamode^® CogniPro Tablets, visit
http://www.medispec.com.my/tour-view/vitamode-cognipro-tablet/ .

About Vitamode^®
Vitamode® is a house brand owned by Medispec (M) Sdn Bhd, a marketer and distributor of pharmaceutical and health supplement products with a track record of over 30 years in Malaysia. Vitamode® range of health supplements aim to promote optimal health with high quality, effective, affordable and “cutting-edge” formulations, which are based on sound scientific research data. We choose only top-grade ingredients from the best raw material suppliers across the globe to ensure we deliver the best to our customers. We take pride in providing supplement solutions to empower people to take control of their health.

About Citicoline (Cognizin^®)
Cognizin is a branded form of Citicoline, a natural substance found in every cell of the body and especially vital to brain health.* Citicoline is broken down during intestinal absorption and, after passing through the blood/brain barrier, is reconstituted in the brain as citicoline.* Citicoline is a water-soluble compound that supplies precursors for the synthesis of phospholipids, including phosphatidyl-choline, a major constituent of brain tissue*; helps maintain normal levels of acetylcholine, a chemical that regulates memory and cognitive function*; enhances communication between neurons*; supports visual function*; protects neural structures from free radical damage*; enhances metabolism and healthy brain activity*; and helps sustain healthy cellular mitochondria for sustained energy*. Cognizin is also highly stable, GRAS, ultra-pure and allergen-free.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckzXjbuIHPI

About Kyowa Hakko Singapore
 Kyowa Hakko Singapore is the Southeast and South Asian office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa Hakko Bio is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin^® Citicoline, Lumistor^® L-Hydroxyproline, Pantesin^® Pantethine, Setria^® Glutathione, as well as Sustamine^® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information, email at singapore@kyowa-asia.com.

Frutarom Health BU expands its natural pharmaceutical ingredients line

Frutarom Health BU, Switzerland, expands its offering of natural pharmaceutical ingredients with therecent acquisition of Vitiva d.d. The addition of the GMP-certified plant of Vitiva is a game changer in the ingredients market and offers synergetic opportunities for the company.

“Vitiva’s natural ingredients are produced in the SlovMelissa extract in glass bottle with fresh leavesenian GMP-certified facility, with an Active Substance Master File (ASMF) documentation, and are a perfect match for the current portfolio of Frutarom’s natural pharma-grade extracts,” says Holger Riemensperger, General Manager of Frutarom Health BU. “The all-natural ingredients fit seamlessly within our EFLA®pharm range.”

With the increased use of traditional medicine worldwide, safety and efficacy—as well as quality control—of herbal medicines and traditional procedure-based therapies are major concerns for health authorities and the public.

“Vitiva brings to the table not just this important addition to our portfolio but also its know-how, technical support, production and innovative methods,” continues Riemensperger. “Our expertise will be applied toward incorporating these new ingredients in our system and increase service to our client base.”

Vitiva developed exceptional botanical extracts covering important categories for Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products (THMP), such as passion flower and valerian for mental health, lemon balm, for digestive health and bearberry for urinary tract health.

All Vitiva and Frutarom extracts are produced using the most advanced equipment, technologies and expertise, and all comply with the highest quality standards.

Wellington, New Zealand and Saint Charles, MO USA – Anagenix and Stratum Nutrition are pleased to announce that ACTAZIN™, a digestive health ingredient derived from green kiwifruit, has received certification from the Non-GMO Project as being Non-GMO Project Verified.

The Non-GMO Project, an independent, non-profit organization is the world’s foremost organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing independent, 3rd party verification that an ingredient is non-GMO. The non-GMO status of ACTAZIN increases its opportunities to be included in non-GMO supplements and functional foods.

Revised-Seal-copyThe topic of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and associated labeling has become paramount within the food, beverage and supplement industries. Non-GMO Project verification is determined through a document-based critical evaluation and, at times, an onsite inspection of manufacturing and processing facilities. Thousands of retailers support and endorse the Non-GMO Project; when a product carries the Non-GMO Project verified seal, it assures that consumers enjoy a trusted alternative to GMO-containing products.

Chris Johnson, Group Managing Director for Anagenix comments, “While New Zealand is GMO free by law, we wanted to take a leadership role and ensure that our product aligned with consumer insights and global demand by having ACTAZIN independently verified as a non-GMO product. After careful consideration of the organizations that are set up to perform this type of verification, we chose the Non-GMO Project as we believe they have the most credibility.”

“Ongoing support of Research and Development and gaining third party certifications from organizations like the Non-GMO Project underpin the Stratum promise of empowering product innovation. We are extremely pleased to work with companies like Anagenix that share our values and commitment to innovative, safe, and reliable ingredients like ACTAZIN,” said Jeremy Moore, President of Stratum Nutrition.

The news of ACTAZIN attaining non-GMO verification comes on the heels of ACTAZIN’s recent clinical trial published in Nutrition Research (May 2015), which demonstrated significant digestive health benefits in a healthy cohort.*

ACTAZIN is a whole-fruit powder derived from New Zealand green (Actinidia deliciosa ‘Hayward’) kiwifruit. ACTAZIN is a rich source of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, polyphenolic compounds, and fiber and has been shown in vitro to provide prebiotic activity, making it a good companion to probiotics. Contributing to the modes of action for ACTAZIN are the presence of bioactive substances including fiber, polyphenolics, and the kiwifruit-specific enzyme, actinidin. Actinidin is a proteolytic enzyme shown to support the digestion of proteins such as eggs, dairy, and fish. An additional mode of action of ACTAZIN is possibly due to its ability to serve as a substrate for endogenous gut bacteria.*

For more information on ACTAZIN, please visit Stratum Nutrition.

About Stratum Nutrition
Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International company, is a specialty health ingredient supplier to the supplement and pet food industries. Stratum offers a portfolio of branded, value-added ingredients developed in collaboration with global partnerships such as Anagenix, based on consumer need, and supported by science. Stratum specializes in condition-specific categories which include digestive, immune, and structural health to offer full solutions for human and companion animal nutrition. Leveraging the Novus core competencies in nutritional research and innovation, these ingredients are innovative, safe, and substantiated by clinical research. www.StratumNutrition.com

Why worry about Chondroitin? NEM^® Eggshell Membrane works in 7-10 days

Recent research conducted on chondroitin shows it needs more control or regulation to better assure its quality. NutraIngredients’ article, “Chondroitin needs pharma-style control: Review“, discusses this study done by Canadian and Spanish researchers. Chondroitin is a highly marketed joint health ingredient, however, chondroitin material coming from non-trustworthy sources can have issues with safety, efficacy and adulteration.

So, our question to you: Why worry about chondroitin? NEM^® brand eggshell membrane works in 7-10 days, with a much SMALLER dose, and is manufactured in an NSF-certified GMP facility.

Hear Bryce Wylde discuss NEM^® quality

Kyowa’s Marketing Center Supports Global Marketing Activities

New York City, NY – Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd.,(Kyowa), a leading company in bio-technology and fermentation, says it is taking a major step in strengthening its global marketing strategy in order to fully support its customers and leverage the clinical science and quality behind its branded ingredients.

The company has established a Global Brand Marketing Center comprised of members from Kyowa’s headquarters in Japan and regional offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

In addition to creating the Kyowa Quality Logo, Kyowa has built a strong portfolio of branded ingredients that reinforce the company’s vision to contribute to the health, beauty and well-being of diverse populations around the world. Each ingredient is backed by rigorous science. Branding their ingredients helps to distinguish Kyowa’s products from competitors, protects their science supporting these products, reinforces the quality of the raw material and provides a consistent message to consumers.

“We understand the importance of marketing locally, but as our brands grow and develop we needed a more structured organization to ensure our branding activities were consistent globally,” said Karen E Todd, RD, Sr. Director of Global Brand Marketing for Kyowa.

Kyowa’s key branded ingredients include:

Kyowa’s trademarked brand names and logos serve as a guarantee that their ingredients are backed by the company’s commitment to the highest standards:

• Purity
• Quality
• Science
• Reliability
• Excellence

About Kyowa Hakko USA
Kyowa Hakko USA is the North & South American office for KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO. LTD., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin^® Citicoline, Lumistor^® L-Hydroxyproline, Pantesin^® Pantethine, Setria^® Glutathione, as well as Sustamine^® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine. For more information visit http://www.kyowa-usa.com or email at info@kyowa-usa.com

About KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO LTD
KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO. LTD., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. Kyowa is the maker of branded ingredients including Cognizin^® Citicoline, Lumistor^® L-Hydroxyproline, Pantesin^® Pantethine, Setria^® Glutathione, as well as Sustamine^® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine.

To learn more about their brands visit the Kyowa Hakko USA suppliers page.