There are different approaches to dealing with tendinopathies, but they all aim to reduce symptoms, especially pain, promote recovery and increase tendon function. An important aid for the management of the painful symptomatology of tendinopathies comes from Cetylated Fatty Acids (CFA) patented by Pharmanutra S.p.A. in Cetilar® products.
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Founded and led by Chairman Andrea Lacorte and Vice Chairman Roberto Lacorte, PharmaNutra, established in 2003, develops unique nutraceuticals and innovative medical devices, overseeing the entire production process from the proprietary raw materials to the finished product. PharmaNutra is the leading producer, with the SiderAL® trademark, of iron-based nutritional supplements, a field where it holds important patents on Sucrosomial® Technology, and is regarded as one of the top emerging players in medical devices for the rehabilitation of joint capacity thanks to the Cetilar brand. The effectiveness of its products has been demonstrated by extensive scientific evidence, including more than 130 published papers. In Italy, sales are conducted through a network of more than 160 medical representatives, who also handle exclusive marketing of PharmaNutra products to pharmacies and parapharmacies all over the country. International sales in more than 60 countries are managed through 40 partners selected from top pharmaceutical companies. Over the years, the Group has developed a specific intellectual property production and management strategy, based on integrated management of all components: proprietary raw materials, patents, trademarks and clinical data

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