Vitafoods Europe 2024 live: Rousselot unveils breakthrough collagen peptide innovation

14 May 2024 --- Collagen and gelatin innovator Rousselot launches a platform of collagen peptide compositions backed by rigorous scientific research and designed to target specific health benefits. According to the company, Nextida is set to revolutionize the landscape of natural health and wellness products through its extensive research into the “language” of collagen.

Rousselot has uncovered a vast library of specific collagen peptide compositions known as Nextida. These compositions have been meticulously studied and validated through preclinical and clinical trials to ensure their efficacy and safety. By harnessing the power of collagen peptides, Nextida offers targeted health benefits beyond traditional collagen formulations.

“Our new Nextida platform is the culmination of years of cutting-edge research into the collagen molecule that redefines the benefits we expect from collagen peptides,” Gaëtan Noiret, global director of health and nutrition at Rousselot, tells Nutrition Insight on the Vitafoods Europe show floor.

“Beyond broadening our understanding of collagen’s health-boosting properties, Nextida innovates by delivering targeted results where it matters.”

“At this time, we can only reveal the specific benefits offered by Nextida.GC is the first commercialized collagen peptide product from the Nextida platform. Nextida.GC aims to reduce the post-meal sugar spike in a natural way in healthy individuals. Results from scientific studies on the impact of Nextida.GC on glucose metabolism will be unveiled at the annual SupplySide West event.”

A new era of health
Rousselot highlights that its product launch marks the beginning of a new era of innovation for the company, leveraging its scientific expertise and production knowledge. Moreover, with Nextida, Rousselot says it is looking to open new market opportunities and empower customers seeking natural solutions for their health and wellness needs.

“Collagen is widely known as the multifunctional ingredient, offering a long list of holistic benefits from enhanced skin beauty to joint health and mobility support,” Noiret underscores. “This incredible versatility suggested the presence of hidden messages in the collagen molecule sequence beyond traditional collagen synthesis — which we were determined to decode.”

Rousselot uncovered a vast library of specific collagen peptide compositions known as Nextida, offering targeted health benefits that go beyond traditional collagen formulations.“We achieved this by testing specific collagen peptide compositions using cellular models, purposely designed to mimic our body’s natural modes of action. From here, we selected the most effective compositions and worked to develop them into innovative nutraceutical ingredients such as Nextida.GC.”

Noiret spotlights that the Nextida platform unlocks health benefits never before associated with collagen peptides — particularly in the realm of preventative health. Using the platform, Rousselot is establishing an extensive library of unique collagen peptide compositions to tackle targeted health concerns. He also notes that Nextida.GC is only the first solution to be developed using the new platform.

Form and function
Nextida.GC can be incorporated into nutraceuticals or functional foods. According to the company, it offers proven, high-quality formulations that meet the latest consumer trends. 

“Looking ahead, our research will continue to focus on the realm of preventative health, harnessing the framework detailed above to create new nutraceutical ingredients for dietary supplements and functional foods applications,” says Noiret. “There are many more exciting products each with their own unique set of benefits under development, but details surrounding these are currently confidential.”

“What we can promise, however, is that we will remain focused on developing preventative health solutions tailored for the needs of the nutraceutical, dietary supplement and functional food markets.”

“We are incredibly excited to introduce the industry to the limitless potential offered by these new launches and further empower producers striving to develop the next generation of natural health and wellness products.”

By William Bradford Nichols, live at Vitafoods Europe 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland