N°64 - Évènements /Vitafoods Europe Compte-rendu supplements, Zactigis, based on an anti-oxidant through the discovery/rediscovery of sources formulation: lactoferrin, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B6, of polyphenols. Monteloeder’s Metabolaid is® copper, niacin(vitamin B3 or PP). based on hibiscus and lemon verbena extracts • Dermatological problems and their solutions rich in verbascoside and anthocyanins. Lonza’s are a key subject in the field of nutraceuticals. CardiaSlim combines extracts of Sphaeranthus® Suchexamples are psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, indicus (Ayurvedic medicine) and mangosteen. for which the Spanish company Bioiberica proposes Naturex (re)launches Aronox, its aronia extract® an “In&Out” fi nished product approach: a cream (seven clinical studies highlighted its effect on and a food supplement formulated with fi ve active the reduction of cardiovascular risk factors, blood ingredients - the Aquasorb concept contains,® circulation improvement and the reduction of amongst others, Biosfeen functional lipids and® oxidative stress). Please note that the cardiovas- CS b-Bioactive chondroitin sulfate, an ingredient® cular sector is an area of interest for Naturex, well known by the company which produces gly- which offers Sweoat beta-glucans following the® cosaminoglycanes. takeover of Swedish Oat Fiber (four claims in total, Note: a few years ago, Aderma (Pierre Fabre) had including one under Article 13.1 on cholesterol launched such a concept dedicated to skin with maintenance and one under Article 14.1 on cho- atopic dermatitis (topical application and probiotic lesterol reduction). supplement) which had not found its market (consu- Under the trademark Colenorm Cardio, the® mers’ or pharmacists’ misunderstanding?). Italian company Inpha offers a supplement that contains fermented red rice, berberine, quercetin, Cardiovascular supplements, resveratrol and chromium; the formula comes in a sure value gastro-resistant capsules. But also everything that relates to the metabolic Gourmet concepts and a syndrome, hypercholesterolemia etc. It is the wide range of drinks 152 fi eld of choice of marine ingredients (omega- 3s in particular), which are predominantly used Vitafoods also was a great opportunity to put forward in such formulations. The group Yves Ponroy many gourmet concepts (chocolate, cookies, pra- received the Omega-3 Product of the Year lines...). Some of them are very attractive from a Award for its food supplement formulated with visual point of view, as for their organoleptic pro- Excellium krill oil (Aker BioMarine). But the for- perties, they may be a bit disappointing at times. mulas tend to become increasingly sophisticated To start with, chocolate, which was used by many and/or to accommodate new sources of active companies alongside various ingredients. Milsing ingredients. First of all, probiotics, which are and its Chocowise Strong Bones squares, Evolva,® making their way. Sometimes through innova- which introduced squares formulated with its Veri- tive mechanisms of action, such as AB-Life by® Te resveratrol, Dietlife and its high-protein break-™ AB-Biotics, a complex based on three strains of fast biscuits based on cereals and cocoa. Not to Lactobacillus plantarum, which produces bile mention Laerbium Pharma, whose chocolate incor- salt hydrolases - hence their decreased reab- porates a symbiotic blend or that of Longvida,® sorption, thereby forcing the liver to synthesize based on turmeric. the same from blood cholesterol. Cholbiome by® Chocolate-based formulation were followed by Optbiotix Health combines a strain of Lactoba-® ready-to-consume drinks, an increasing number cillus plantarum with red yeast rice and vitamin of them claiming an “anti-aging”, “sport” or “health” B3. A yeast found in a supplement of the Italian positioning, such as the healthy ageing drink company Lactofl orene, this time associated® by Newtricious. The exhibitors also introduced with the strain Bi dobacterium Longum BB536.® “miracle” drinks helping you to sleep well, see Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 is used by VF well, eliminate under-eye bags: Your Good Night Bioscience in its Reg’Activ range in combina- and Your Vision syrups by Pharmalinea; Good Night tion with red yeast rice, cysteine, vitamins and from Wellcare; the Vivania beauty shot by Hankin- coenzyme Q10. The strain is described for its tatukku. And sports drinks, of course. ■ ability to reduce LDL-cholesterol oxidation and to increase the levels of paraoxonase, an enzyme that protects LDL particles from oxidation. Sources: Nutrikeo (Actif’s Magazine participated in the Nutrisafari Renewal in the cardiovascular sector passes webinar organized by Nutrikeo), Nutri zz and Pepswork ■ / Juillet - Août - Septembre 2018 / N°64 / L’Actualité des Ingrédients Fonctionnels & Santé