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Current
Issues - Newsletter
August 2000 |
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Sabinsa
Participated in NNFA MarketPlace 2000 |
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Sabinsa Corporation exhibited at the National Nutritional
Foods Association (NNFA) MarketPlace 2000 held in Las
Vegas, Nevada from July 27th to July 29th 2000. Products
and literature from the expanding nutritional line were
displayed. |
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Sabinsa Receives Award |
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Dr. Muhammed Majeed,
President & CEO (second from left in picture)
received a plaque from Vitamin Retailer magazine,
presented by Dan McSweeney, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief,
(extreme left in picture) in appreciation of Sabinsa
being a finalist at the Thomas Alva Edison Patent
Awards, 1999. The others seen in the picture are:
David Seckman, Executive Director and CEO of NNFA
(extreme right), and Dr. Vladimir Badmaev, VP
Scientific and Medical Affairs of Sabinsa Corporation.
The award was presented at Sabinsa Corporation’s
booth at the Las Vegas NNFA 2000 show.
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New Product
Websites |
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Sabinsa
Corporation is pleased to announce the completion of
three, new, product websites,
www.bioperine.com,
www.forslean.com,
www.tetrahydrocurcuminoids.com
that describe Sabinsa’s leading products, Bioperine®,
Forslean®, and Tetrahydrocurcuminoids,
respectively.
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Bioperine®
is a nutrient bioavailability enhancing, standardized
extract from the fruits of Piper nigrum L. (black
pepper) or Piper longum L. (long pepper).
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| ForsLean®
is a proprietary, standardized extract from the
roots of the Coleus forskohlii plant that is clinically
proven to promote lean body mass. It is the only
known plant source to contain a compound called
forskolin.
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Tetrahydrocurcuminoids
(THC) are derived from curcuminoids (extracted
from the roots of Curcuma longa, commonly called
Turmeric root). THC is colorless, unlike the yellow
curcuminoids. It could therefore be used in color
free food and cosmetic products that currently
employ conventional synthetic antioxidants.
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More individual websites for Sabinsa’s products
are coming! Please visit www.bioperine.com, www.forslean.com,
and www.tetrahydrocurcuminoids.com for in depth information
about these individual products or visit Sabinsa’s
main website, www.sabinsa.com, for an overview of all
products from Sabinsa’s Nutritional, Functional
Food, and Cosmetic lines. |
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Green
Tea Extract in Skin Care Formulations |
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Green
tea extract by virtue of its content of catechins, particularly
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is valued as a topical
antioxidant. The stability of epigallocatechin gallate
in dermatological and cosmetic formulations, prepared
as creams and gels, determines its functionality as an
antioxidant.1
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by Sabinsa Corporation, explored the compatibility
of EGCG with selected excipients that are commonly
used in creams and gels. For the gel base, Carbopol
934 P at pH 3.5 (gelling agent) along with propylene
glycol (vehicle) and isopropyl palmitate (emollient)
were found to be compatible with EGCG. Based on
stability studies in this system, the recommended
level of EGCG in gel formulations for antioxidant
skin care is 1.5%. Such formulations would remain
shelf stable, with negligible loss in biological
activity, for a period of twelve months at room
temperature. |
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Source:
D’Amelio, F.S. (1999) Botanicals: A Phytocosmetic
Desk Reference. CRC Press: Boca Raton, Fl. pgs. 122-123.
Sabinsa Corporation supplies a cosmetic grade 75% Green
Tea Extract standardized for epicatechin, epigallocatechin,
epicatechin gallate, and epigallocatechin gallate.
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Antioxidant
Effects of Bacopa monniera
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Bacopa monniera (syn.
Herpestis monniera), commonly known as Brahmi, has
been used by Ayurvedic practitioners in India since
ancient times for the management of mental conditions.1
In clinical studies, Bacopa monniera, has been shown
to be a useful agent for renovating and revitalizing
components of intellectual behavior in children.2
In adults, Bacopa monniera has been reported to
be effective in reducing anxiety levels, thereby
improving brain functions in terms of memory enhancement
and elevated mental performance.3
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In a recent preclinical study4, researchers revealed
that Bacopa monniera possesses significant antioxidant
activity that may be responsible for its memory enhancement
and mental activity properties.
Bhattacharya, S.K. et al.4, the researchers of the
study, investigated the effects of a standardized extract
of Bacopa monniera and Deprenyl, the conventional medicine
used in the treatment of cerebral conditions such as
Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and depression,
on different regions of the rat brain (frontal, cortical,
striatal, and hippocampal).
Bacopa monniera exhibited a significant antioxidant
effect and increased the levels of the antioxidant enzymes,
superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione
peroxidase (GPX), in all the regions of the rat brain.
Since these enzymes form the first line of defense against
oxidative damage to the cells, the authors inferred
that the cognition-facilitating action of Bacopa monniera
may be attributed at least in part to free radical scavenging
activity. In contrast, Deprenyl induced an increase
of all antioxidant enzymes in all regions of the brain
except the hippocampus, the part of the brain where
all memories are created.
Sources:
- Nadkarni, A.K. (ed.) (1991) Dr. K. M. Nadkarni’s
Indian Materia Medica. Popular Prakashan Private Ltd.:
Bombay, India. pgs. 624-625.
- Sharma, R., Chaturvedi, C., and Tewari, P.V. (1987)
Efficacy of Bacopa monnieri in revitalizing intellectual
functions in children. J. Res. Edu. Ind. Med. Jan-June,
1-10.
- Singh, R.H. and Singh, L. (1980) Studies on the
anti-anxiety effect of the Medhya Rasayana Drug, Brahmi
(Bacopa monniera Wettst.)-Part 1. J. Res. Ayur. Siddha,
1, 133-148.
- Bhattacharya, S.K., Bhattacharya, A., Kumar, A.,
and Ghosal, S. (2000) Antioxidant activity of Bacopa
monniera in rat frontal cortex, striatum and hippocampus.
Phytotherapy Research, 14(3), 174-179.
Sabinsa Corporation supplies Bacopin®,
Sabinsa’s proprietary Bacopa monniera extract
standardized for a minimum of 20% Bacosides, the active
principles responsible for improving memory-related
functions. |
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People
focus |
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| Minghua Nie, formerly
an International Marketing Analyst in Sabinsa’s
Pisactaway, New Jersey office, has rejoined Sabinsa
Corporation. He will be working for Sabinsa in the
Canadian territory as well as coordinate efforts
with China. We take this opportunity to welcome
Minghua back! |
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Noelle Cummings joined
Sabinsa’s Payson, Utah office in December
1999 as a Marketing Assistant. Her responsibilities
include product promotion, including placement of
Sabinsa’s advertisements in magazines and
making arrangements for Sabinsa’s participation
in trade shows and other events.
Noelle has four years of experience
in customer service and enjoys working with people.
We take this opportunity to welcome Noelle aboard!
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Sabinsa's
upcoming shows |
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Sabinsa
Corporation will participate in the following Trade Show
Events in Sept.-Oct. 2000. Sept. 20-22, 2000:
Health Ingredients (HI) Japan with SAMI Chemicals &
Extracts Ltd. at the Big Sight Convention Center (Tokyo,
Japan)
Booth # 226
Oct 22-24, 2000:
Supply Side West (Las Vegas, NV)
Booth # 1811
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| "The information
presented in the "Current Issues" Newsletter
from Sabinsa Corporation is for informational purposes
only. It is abstracted from web and print media
sources. Readers are advised to refer to the original
sources for additional information". |
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