Newly recognized for supporting bone and cardiovascular health, Vitamin K2's mechanism of action is now identified as impacting other health areas, including brain health, healthy joints, vision health, and more. All of this lends itself to the argument that correcting a widespread K2 deficiency can significantly impact global health.


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At Gnosis by Lesaffre, we harness the power of microorganisms and biotransformation processes like fermentation to cultivate nutritional actives, probiotics, and nutritional and functional yeasts that benefit human health and wellbeing.
We draw on our focused research and development capabilities, rigorous quality and regulatory standards, and extensive clinical validation procedures so that we can effectively collaborate with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical brands to develop game-changing products that help their customers thrive. We relentlessly explore the potential of microbial biotransformation–an untapped, transformative resource–to develop natural, sustainable, and efficacious solutions.
Quatrefolic®: metabolic active form of folate, available for its biological action, ubiquitous in all body cells for benefit health and wellbeing.
ibSium®: (Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856) is an exclusive beneficial live yeast designed to support a complete intestinal comfort.
VitaMK7®: the naturally fermented vitamin K2 in the form of menaquinone-7 (MK7), produced by Gnosis in its own European manufacturing site through a patent granted biofermentation process.
Quatreflora™: a patented and proprietary strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856 indicated for vaginal infections caused by fungi and bacteria.
Mythocondro®: the first Non-Animal Chondroitin Sulfate produced by a patented, green, non-animal fermentation-based manufacturing process with a level of use lower than those of animal CS
Adonat®: the S-Adenosylmethionine, the most important methylating agent of human body.
Noochy Crisp™: First extruded nutritional yeast with an excellent nutritional profile full of nutrients, making it a must-have for health meals and snacks. Consumers will discover a new way to consume nutritional yeast thanks to the crunchiness of Noochy Crisp™
MenaQ7®: the only clinically proven vitamin K2 for bone and heart health. With over 20 clinical studies that prove safe and effective health benefits, MenaQ7’s ironclad science portfolio gives you the confidence that your products will deliver promised health benefits and the ability to offer claims that will gain attention on crowded shelves.

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07 Nov 2023 --- Live from the SupplySide West trade show, we speak with Gnosis by Lesaffre’s global marketing manager about the company’s high-quality active folate offering, Quatrefolic. Ahead of the company’s upcoming webinar, Silvia Pisoni discusses the importance of folate throughout women’s lifespans and not only during pregnancy. She highlights the nutrient’s ability to boost cardiovascular health as well as benefits for male and female fertility.
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