12.21.11
Cardium Therapeutics, San Diego, CA, has launched MedPodium Nutra-Apps, small, pharmaceutically-sealed, tasteless, easy-use capsules in pocket-sized packaging that are designed to address the unique needs of today's highly mobile and technology-driven millennial consumers (aged 20-35). MedPodium's Neo-Energy is a dietary supplement capsule that contains a customized blend of natural caffeine, green tea leaf extract and vitamin B3 (niacin). MedPodium's Neo-Carb Bloc features a custom formulation of maximum strength Phase 2 white kidney bean extract shown to reduce the enzymatic digestion of dietary starches contained in many carbohydrate-rich foods, according to the company. Neo-Carb Bloc is designed to reduce the uptake of the types of carbohydrates found in many starchy foods, without blocking the absorption of "good" simple carbohydrates such as those derived from vegetables and whole grains.