Lonza’s Launches Memree Brand of Phosphatidylserine

As announced in October 2011, Lonza has entered into an exclusive collaboration with Lipogen Ltd and received the global rights to commercialize this line of products in dietary supplements, medical foods, and food and beverage applications.

17 April 2012 --- Lonza has announced the launch of the Memree line of products containing high quality, soy-based phosphatidylserine. The Memree brand includes MemreePS and MemreePlus, a patented combination of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid.

As announced in October 2011, Lonza has entered into an exclusive collaboration with Lipogen Ltd and received the global rights to commercialize this line of products in dietary supplements, medical foods, and food and beverage applications. Both MemreePS and MemreePlus are positioned for cognitive health applications, whereas MemreePlus has additionally been shown to reduce cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that is associated with stress as well as impeded recovery after exercise. The Memree products are available both in liquid and dry forms.

Lonza notes that phosphatidylserine has been widely studied as a cognitive health ingredient. Numerous studies have shown that phosphatidylserine helps improve brain functions that decline with age. Specifically, PS has been shown to improve memory retention and support mental concentration. Furthermore, PS is the only cognitive health ingredient for which the FDA allows a qualified health claim.

MemreePlus supplementation has been shown to impact the stress response, including decreasing cortisol levels and distress. In a double blinded, placebo controlled trial, participants took either a MemreePlus supplement or a placebo for three weeks. After three weeks of supplementation, participants completed the Trier Social Stress Test. Salivary and serum cortisol were measured, as was perceived stress. Participants in the 400 mg arm of the study showed statistically significant decreased levels of cortisol and distress after the stress test.

MemreePlus supplementation may also be beneficial in sports recovery. When individuals and athletes engage in vigorous training programs, cortisol levels may rise. High levels of cortisol, however, can impede the recovery process after exercise. Cortisol is a catabolic hormone and breaks down muscle protein into its component amino acids. Cortisol also prevents amino acids from entering muscle cells for muscle tissue repair and rebuilding. Decreasing levels of cortisol could help athletes train harder and help improve the recovery process after exercise. Studies have shown that PS not only lowers cortisol levels after exercise, but also improves muscle soreness and perceptions of well-being.

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