Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients will feature its line of titanium dioxide-alternative capsules, developed specifically for clean label innovation, along with its suite of Launch with Lonza innovation services and unique liquid-filled capsules at Booth 3077.
 
The latest in ingredient innovation will also be showcased, including the award-winning TWK10 sports probiotic—the first probiotic that increases exercise endurance by up to 75%¹—along with a sneak peek at new research on established joint health ingredient UC-II undenatured type II collagen.
 
During the conference, Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients experts will also be hosting a presentation, “Innovating in Active Nutrition: The Next Generation of Wellness,” with speaker Lindsey Toth, associate director, global product management for nutrition products and services for Lonza on Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 2:30 to 2:50 pm at the Presentation Theater, located on the show floor.
 
Health has become a top priority recently for consumers, and increasingly, physical activity. For everyday wellness enthusiasts, weightlifting and hardcore sports aren’t the name of the game. With more ways to stay active, what does the next generation of innovation look like for an active lifestyle? Learn about the active nutrition market and consumer opportunities and meeting the needs of consumers seeking an active lifestyle beyond muscle building and performance enhancement.
 
Titanium Dioxide-Free (TiO2) Capsule Portfolio
Globally, consumers prefer clean label attributes when it comes to their dietary supplements. To support customer preference, Lonza offers a portfolio of TiO2-free capsules, consisting of a preset palette of colors and masking options for hard gelatin capsules and a wide color range of vegetarian capsules (HPMC) for nutraceutical applications.
 
Capsugel Vcaps Plus HPMC capsules are also available as food-colored capsules, featuring four colors, naturally obtained from vegetables, spices, or algae without having to use food additives.
 
UC-II Undenatured Type II Collagen
UC-II undenatured type II collagen is a joint health ingredient that is clinically proven to maintain joint health and increase flexibility and mobility. 
 
Unlike glucosamine and chondroitin or hydrolyzed collagen, UC-II collagen works by helping to repair and rebuild cartilage via the immune system with only one small 40 mg dose per day. 
 
TWK10 Sports Probiotic
TWK10 sports probiotic is an award-winning active nutrition ingredient for athletes of all levels, clinically proven to increase exercise endurance by up to 75%. Unlike beta-alanine, TWK10 sports probiotic delivers benefits in a small 100 mg dose at as few as 30 billion CFU and that is vegan friendly and originally sourced from Taiwanese kimchi.
 
Oceanix Marine Phytoplankton for Sport
Oceanix marine phytoplankton is a sustainably sourced active nutrition ingredient clinically proven to increase explosive strength by up to 30% in athletes of all levels. ​
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Unlike creatine monohydrate, Oceanix marine phytoplankton is clean label, plant-based, delivers benefits in a single 25 mg daily dose, and lends itself to a wide array of supplements and food & beverage applications. 
 
Reference
1. Huang, et al., (2018). Effect of Lactobacillus Plantarum TWK10 on Improving Endurance Performance in Humans. The Chinese journal of physiology, 61(3), 163–170. https://doi.org/10.4077/CJP.2018.BAH587