Arjuna’s turmeric extract receives coveted EU treatment patent

08 May 2018 --- Arjuna Naturals Ltd. turmeric extract BCM-95 has been granted a patent that solidifies its standing in the European market. The patent, for “composition for use in treatment,” granted by the European Patent Office (EPO) is in addition to the 16 patents (13 in the US, two in Japan and one in Europe) that Arjuna already holds on its BCM-95 turmeric extracts.

“This patent is an important step in building BCM-95’s position in the European market,” says Benny Antony, Ph.D., Joint Managing Director for Arjuna. “This highly bioavailable curcumin is already a leading brand in the US, marketed by Dolcas Biotech, USA – so much so Arjuna installed a fully solar-powered continuous extraction plant – and tripled its manufacturing capacity in Coimbatore, India, to meet this growing demand.”

The new patent covers Arjuna’s composition of the active curcuminoids, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and Ar-turmerone. The essential oil of turmeric has proven effective in helping the treatment of depression, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease. The patent is strictly enforced in most countries in the EU and the US.

Last year, BCM-95 was affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This confirms the safety profile of BCM-95 and cements it as a trusted, clean brand. BCM95 has been involved in 42 published studies and more than a dozen studies are ongoing, including pre-clinical and clinical studies on its multiple health benefits.

Arjuna created a unique composition of curcumin and essential oil of turmeric that increases free-curcumin bioavailability and provides multifaceted health benefits. BCM95 goes through stringent quality control from raw material sourcing throughout the manufacturing process and its therapeutic benefits are proven by rigorous clinical trials. Arjuna ensures traceability of BCM-95’s supply chain, from farm to finished supplement, to ensure a pure, clean, and safe product.

The extract “can be used in dietary supplements as well as in beverages since it is water dispersible, it can also be used in nutrition bars and candies,” Anthony tells NutritionInsight.

“Arjuna conducts several research projects to create new formulations and provide significant value for our customers,” adds Antony. “We are continually investing in new technologies to answer the constantly expanding needs of our customers while developing a growing portfolio of natural health supplements, all made more secure by diligently securing our intellectual property.”

The turmeric trend is not set to subside, predicts Anthony, adding that Google search has identified a rise in searches for turmeric since 2004 and that their BCM-95 sales have increased dramatically.

By Laxmi Haigh