Frutarom Highlights Weight Reduction Potential of Green Mate Extract

Latest results from an animal trial on obese rats with Frutarom’s green mate extract Finomate suggest that consumption over a longer period effectively reduces body weight and visceral fat.

23/10/08 Global flavor house and fine ingredients supplier Frutarom will showcase the latest study results on Finomate (EFLA920), a green mate extract with shown effects on weight and body fat reduction at Health Ingredients Europe. Furthermore, Frutarom will introduce EFLA956 Pelargonium Root Extract.

Green mate is traditionally used in folk medicine for its stimulant, diuretic and appetite suppressant effects. According to official references, it can be used to support weight management and act as adjuvant in slimming regimes. Latest results from an animal trial on obese rats with Frutarom’s green mate extract Finomate suggest that consumption over a longer period effectively reduces body weight and visceral fat. Interestingly, health effects are not limited to body weight management. Finomate also positively influences biomarkers for obesity, such as blood cholesterol and free fatty acid levels. This new animal trial amends the findings of the clinical study where FinomateT improved body composition of overweight women by reducing especially fat mass and fat percentage.

During this year’s HiE, visitors to the Frutarom stand will be able to gain in-depth insights into the latest study findings and how manufacturers of nutraceuticals and functional foods can benefit from them.

Moreover, new research data will be available on Frutarom’s patented wild green oat extract Neuravena (EFLA955), which has been shown to increase mental fitness and stress resistance in a recent human study.

Frutarom will also present EFLA956 Pelargonium Root Extract. Preparations from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides DC have traditionally been used by the South African Zulus to treat coughs, colds and sore throats. Pelargonium root extract can reduce the severity of throat, sinus and bronchial irritations and shorten the duration of the same. EFLA956 Pelargonium Root Extract is standardized on Umckalin, a unique constituent of Pelargonium sidoides. Available as versatile powder extract without carrier and manufactured according to PIC-GMP standards, Frutarom sees an attractive potential for EFLA956 in the growing children and adults herbal cold care market.

Another highlight of the Frutarom stand will be LinumLife with its "beauty from within" effects. LinumLife is a standardized lignan extract from flax. Lignans are phytoestrogens which the body metabolizes into bioactive mammalian lignans that have balancing effects on hormones. This hormone balancing effect contributes to the multiple health benefits of LinumLife.

Alongside health effects for menopause and prostate health, LinumLife also shows effects on appearance. By regulating hormone levels, lignans can contribute to smoother skin and help reduce excess sebum excretion, particular important in cases of acne. LinumLife may help to combat hair loss and oily skin in men, while it may help to reduce wrinkles in women’s skin. LinumLife is therefore especially suitable for "beauty from within" formulations.