09.08.11
Star Scientific, Inc., Glen Allen, VA, has introduced Anatabloc, a dietary supplement designed to support the immune system in maintaining healthy levels of inflammation. Anatabloc, developed by the company's Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals subsidiary, contains anatabine citrate. Anatabine is an alkaloid that is found in a variety of plants in the Solinaceae family, including the tobacco plant as well as in eggplant, green peppers and green tomatoes. Anatabine citrate, combined with vitamins A and D3, is believed to assist the body in maintaining anti-inflammatory support. A provisional patent application has been filed with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for the Anatabloc product.