Booth E84

Indena is showcasing its scientifically-validated, sustainably-produced botanical ingredients at Vitafoods 2023.

“Vitafoods is always an exciting opportunity to share our latest innovations, both regarding products and sustainability-oriented governance, and to discuss the latest news in the nutraceutical world with our stakeholders,” said Francesca de Rensis, Marketing Director at Indena SpA.

The company is presenting CUBO, which combines Curcumin Phytosome and Boswellia Phytosome, with proven efficacy for a healthy gut. Indena is also discussing the latest clinical evidence on Relissa, Indena’s formulation of Melissa officinalis in Phytosome, which is able to help relaxation and sleep.

“Both products represent a natural support to face one of today’s most important challenges: managing a stressful lifestyle,” said de Rensis, “As regards sustainability, we’re proud to present our consolidated approach to the supply chain, which is responsibly managed with the aim of protecting nature, people and business. Both at our stand and during our presentations at Vitafoods 2023, we’re sure we’ll have inspiring conversations with all our guests.”

CUBO for Gut Health

The complex microbiota play a crucial role in overall health. Indena sought to develop a combined strategy compounding the benefits of two ingredients supported by solid scientific evidence: both in Phytosome formulation and processed with a strong commitment to sustainability. Curcumin and boswellia join forces to control oxidation, bacterial balance and muscle cramps, for optimal gut health and a better quality of life, according to the company.

Recent clinical evidence has demonstrated the gut support benefits of CUBO, which has been shown to provide multiple health benefits for easy gut transit, controlling bloating, abdominal discomfort and balancing intestinal microbiota.

Relissa for Sleep

Sleep plays a fundamental role in wellbeing; decreased sleep duration or quality can both adversely affect mental health.

Melissa officinalis (a member of the mint family), with its high content of rosmarinic acid, is known for its calming effect with a positive outcome for sleep. The main mechanisms of action are the modulation of the GABA-transaminase enzyme (resulting in a high level of GABA) and its antioxidant and radical scavenging activities.

Relissa is a health food ingredient based on the formulation of Melissa officinalis with phospholipids, i.e. Melissa Phytosome, to optimize dispersion in gastrointestinal fluids and biological performance. It’s the Indena solution for turning a good ingredient (Melissa officinalis) into a great ingredient.

Clinical evidence shows that Relissa has a clear effect on sleep, mood, stress, emotional health, and quality of life with significant results based on validated self-assessed questionnaires given to 100 subjects. Moreover, Indena’s ingredient also has a positive impact on the Lactobacillus rhamnosus, which is known to be involved in the maintenance of a good quality sleep-wake cycle.

Sustainability

Sustainability has been an approach to governance for Indena for many years. The company makes a major commitment to protecting nature in innovating technology to address climate change and in taking care of people as the real source of sustainable success.

There are five main global sustainability challenges, according to Indena: climate change, loss of biodiversity, waste, social vulnerability, and health. The company’s concrete actions to face those challenges were the focus of a presentation by de Rensis called: Protecting nature, people and business: exploring responsible supply chain and energy management with Indena.