| MARKETING |
Co today announced plans to market glucosamine hydrochloride, a product for the dietary supplement industry that does not use shellfish as its source. The announcement was made here in conjunction with Natural Products Expo West 2002 at the Anaheim Convention Center. "Our proprietary process will ensure customers a stable and cost-effective supply of glucosamine that is produced in an environmentally sound manner according to the Food and Drug Administration's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines in an ISO-9000 registered facility." glucosamine will be sold in the hydrochloride form, which has at least 83% active glucosamine as compared to the sulfate form, which has 50.7% active glucosamine. |
| RESEARCH | Clinical research suggests that glucosamine may be effective in promoting joint health. |
| INDICATION'S |
More than 21 million adults suffer from osteoarthritis. The U. S. National Institutes of Health is currently conducting a multi-year clinical trial designed to test the effectiveness of glucosamine in reducing pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. "Consumers are educating themselves to work closely with their physicians on the maintenance of their health |
| MANUFACTURING | Co. has developed a proprietary process for manufacturing a cost-effective and consistently high-quality supply of glucosamine using naturally occurring sources other than shellfish. |
| OBSERVATION'S |
Glucosamine used in dietary supplements today is derived from shellfish, which can cause an allergic reaction in some people. product will offer manufacturers the only source of glucosamine that is free of potential shellfish allergens. "Our glucosamine product can offer dietary supplement manufacturers the opportunity to serve that market without carrying a food allergen label on their consumer branded packages." |
| UPDATE | 03.02 |
| USES |
Co. hopes to sell its product for use in food and beverages. |
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| CUSTOMER | Co. is currently providing formulation samples to interested customers for use in their research and development efforts and expects to produce commercial volumes of the product in early 2003. |
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