Postview Vitafoods Europe \ Event - N°64 blind, placebo-controlled study, the WOMAC pain shown in studies as able to reduce oxidative stress and physical function subscores had signifi cantly levels, while also maximizing antioxidant effects diminished following supplementation with 10 g and acting on pro-infl ammatory markers (in parti- Naticol/day as of week 8 (p≤0.001) while no signi-® cular in the knee area). fi cant change was registered in the placebo group. In fact, joint health is a major area which proposes … To inflammation increasingly complex solutions for the “manage- ment” of joint problems. As for Aurea Biolabs, it proposes Acujoint, a® ® combination based on turmeric, boswellia, pepper From cartilage regeneration… and camphor tree extract. The product design was made by patent pending PNS (Polar Nonpolar As regards cartilage regeneration, collagen pep- Sandwich) Technology for improved bioavailability. tides are entering the competition alongside chon- Also in the area of infl ammatory problems, this droitin. This active ingredient, one of the most- time digestive ones, the products targeting chronic frequently incorporated ingredients into joint health IBDs and the irritable bowel syndrome are the new formulations - generally alongside glucosamine, warhorses, hence the ingredients that provide real will probably follow the same path as marine-origin answers are favoured. Among those introduced omega-3s: alternatives are being developed. Either at Vitafoods, please note the prebiotic fi bre BioE- of plant origin, such as ChondroSea by Pharma-® colians by Solabia - a clinical study has shown® nager Ingrédients, Phytodroitin by ProTecNutra,® that it reduces the pain, bloating and discom- or obtained by fermentation, such as Mytho- fort associated with a moderated syndrome; the condro by Gnosis. Curcumin has taken the lion’s® blend of bacterial strains, FOS, inulin and enzymes share in anti-infl ammatory mechanisms control. It’s marketed under the trade name Ecologie 825 by® been a few years since the market players have Winclove Probiotics. This area is also supported started a real “fi ght” around the key to its appli- by botanical extracts. A published clinical study cations: bioavailability. Amongst the most notable related to Pycnogénol highlighted the signifi cant,® recent launches, Hydrocurc, a water-soluble and® protective and preventive activity of the French 149 water-dispersible curcumin launched by Pharmako Landes maritime pine bark extract against the Biotechnologies (start-up award). Please note that irritable bowel syndrome. As for Aboca, it has Indena Group launched a new label based on patented a botanical molecular complex that forms Meriva (curcumin phytosomes), The Life Guar-® a protective layer over the surface of the mucous dian. Innexus Nutraceuticals (The Netherlands)™ membrane. The complex is composed of resins, launches OptiPEA, a palmitoylethanolamide® polysaccharides and polyphenols. extracted from palmitic acid (patented production Iontec has patented Supermastic, a dry extract® process) with a large number of protective effects from lentisc resin (Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia) with for the body (analgesic, anti-infl ammatory). a high content of terpenic compounds: oleanonic Finally, new active ingredients are emerging! acid, moronic acid, 24Z-isomasticadienoic acid… Move!plx by Monteloeder, an extract from lemon The extract has anti-inflammatory and radical verbena with very high polyphenol levels (phenyl- scavenging properties, it acts on the gastro-intes- propanoids). This active ingredient has been tinal system and exerts a hepato-protective effect. News on Functional & Health Ingredients \ N°64 \ July - August - September 2018 \ ■