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Evonik to present findings on anthocyanins at Vitafoods’ 2017 edition
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Thursday, 11 May, 2017, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Geneva
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Evonik will present its latest findings on anthocyanins at the polyphenols forum at Vitafoods 2017, the trade fair dedicated to nutraceuticals, which is currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland and will conclude on May 11.
New studies have suggested that anthocyanins may benefit cognitive health. The organisers of Vitafoods have selected research conducted by Evonik and Dr Dag Aarsland, specialist in dementia and dementia research, King’s College, London, as an industry success story.
Anthocyanins are naturally-occurring, highly potent antioxidants. They are predominantly found in blue, purple, red or bluish-black fruits and vegetables. Evonik produces a proprietary anthocyanin-rich extract from wild Scandinavian bilberries and blackcurrants from New Zealand.
The extract, marketed as an ingredient for functional foods under the name Healthberry, is also used in Medox, a highly successful nutritional supplement available in Norway to consumers via Medox number.
Numerous scientific studies suggest that anthocyanins have cardiovascular benefits. Recently, attention has turned to their potential advantages for cognitive health.
A past study carried out by Dr Aarsland’s team demonstrated that the anthocyanins in Medox safeguard cells and cells transfected with Alzheimer mutation against neurotoxic substances.
On that basis, a team of researchers at the Centre of Age-Related Research at the renowned Stavanger University Hospital decided to conduct a placebo-controlled clinical trial with elderly participants having an elevated risk of dementia.
Specifically, they investigated whether the anthocyanins can prevent memory dysfunction.
Dr Anne Katrine Bergland, a specialist in geriatric medicine from Dr Aarsland’s team, and Dr Ian Grayson from Evonik reported on these promising new findings at Vitafoods from May 9.
Moreover, at its booth, and in the New Ingredient Zone at the trade fair, Evonik will showcase ways to formulate Healthberry in functional foods – for example, in effervescent tablets, energy bars and gummy bears.
Evonik will also present its controlled release technologies for ingredients in nutritional supplements, which allow for precise dosage and bioavailability improvement.
Dr Ludger Eilers, director, food segment, Evonik, explained, “Advanced formulations with controlled release characteristics are gaining importance.”
“With our Eudraguard functional excipient platform and extensive formulation technology experience, we can help customers develop the next generation of nutraceuticals and functional foods,” he added.
A global network of application technology laboratories enables Evonik to provide customers with local support for the development of innovative formulations – from feasibility studies to analytics, prototyping and commercial-scale manufacturing in a network of trusted partners.
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