New dietary ingredients based on plants

In the United States, a new dietary ingredient is a dietary supplement ingredient that has not been sold in the United States before October 15, 1994. Manufacturers or distributors are required to file with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 75 days before the product is marketed, submitting information that demonstrates "historical consumption or otherwise demonstrated safety" and that the ingredient is "reasonably believed to be safe" for use in dietary supplements.

With the improvement of health awareness, consumers' demand for natural and healthy plant extract products continues to expand, and "green consumption" has gradually become a new trend, which has also driven the growth of the industry. According to the response information displayed on the FDA website this year, a total of four plant components, extracts or mixtures were approved as new dietary ingredients in the first quarter, which have beneficial effects on the human body in improving immunity, maintaining intestinal health, anti-diabetes, and relieving mental stress. These four plant components include: momordica alcohol extract powder, wakame extract, HemoHIM herbal extract, and ginseng Botalys.

The alcohol extract powder of Momordica balsam is made by mixing the ethanol extract of the immature fruit of Momordica balsam with maltodextrin and lecithin. Studies have shown that bitter melon extract, which is immature and has not yet formed seeds, can play an anti-diabetic role by reducing glucagon and blood sugar levels, and can also activate substances that inhibit the accumulation of body fat.

According to the information released by the FDA, the maximum daily dosage of momordica alcohol extract powder is 2.4 grams, which can be taken for up to 3 months, and is suitable for adults, not for infants, children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women. For example, there is a bulk component of bitter melon alcohol extract powder on the market in the United States, which can be incorporated into various dosage forms, such as tablets, hard capsules, soft gels, powders, soft candies or beverages.

Wakame extract is a highly characteristic organic algin, derived from wild wakame seaweed. This seaweed grows in the waters off Patagonia in Argentina and Tasmania in Australia and can be harvested steadily and sustainably.

Fucoidan is not a single compound, but a family of compounds with different chemical components and biological activities. This unique composition is highly sulfated and acetylated, and its structure is dominated by fucose, including galactose and glucose. A large number of studies have shown that wakame fucose gum has a wide range of biological properties, which can improve body immunity, maintain intestinal health and digestive system health, and delay aging, and is suitable for various dietary supplements and nutritional products.

According to information released by the FDA, the recommended daily dosage of wakame extract is 500 mg, which can be taken for up to 3 months, and is suitable for adults, not for infants, children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women. The ingredient has previously been approved by the European Food Safety Authority for New Resources Food and is listed on the Australian Medicines Administration's list of registered Medicines.

The extract is a mixture of three plant liquids, namely Angelica sinensis (root), Dongchuanxiong (root) and Paeoniae alba (root). The plants have been used in Korea for more than 30 years as food and traditional medicine. Studies have shown that in a group trial of 53 subjects with white blood cell levels below 5000/ul, taking HemoHIM herbal extract can activate immune cells NK cells and produce more cytokines to enhance the body's immunity, especially suitable for athletes, students under stress, office workers and housewives.

According to the FDA, the herbal extract is intended for adults, and children, pregnant or nursing women, and other people under the care of a doctor are advised to consult a doctor before using the product.

Ginseng (red ginseng) is one of the representative herbs in Asian traditional medicine. Botalys ginseng is developed from a proprietary ginseng variety, using indoor bionic farming technology, growing under optimized conditions and containing up to 10% of rare ginsenosides, it is an ultra-pure plant with high quality, high purity and sustainability.

According to the information published by the FDA, the recommended daily dosage of Botalys ginseng is 300 mg, which can be used in any form of dietary supplement (such as capsules, tablets, chewing gum, capsules, powders) for healthy adults.

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2023-6-20

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