Originally published December 13 2005
Biotech company continues to develop soluble keratin product
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Cynatine FLX, a soluble keratin developed by New Zealand biotech company Keratec, promises to prevent breakdown in the joints and provide anti-inflammation and antioxidant support to cells.
Launched as a joint health ingredient in March, Cynatine FLX is a form of soluble keratin derived from the intermediate filament part of wool fiber.
Keratin is normally non-soluble but the company has developed a method of extracting it from wool in a soluble, digestible form by separating wool fiber into its constituent keratin parts without destroying its natural amino acid structure.
As well as preventing joint breakdown and building resilience, it also has an anti-inflammatory effect, increases the antioxidant glutathione which activates the defense enzyme glutathione peroxidase, and provides direct antioxidant protection for cells.
"We feel we have much stronger science behind the four-fold action of the joint health product," Fertram Sigurjonsson, VP business development, told NutraIngredients-USA.com at last week's SupplySide West in Las Vegas.
An in vivo rat study found the ingredient to have no effect on biochemical markers of toxicity; a mice study that found there was no effect on reproduction; a study in sheep showing that it is biocompatible; and a skin test on 51 human subjects and an in vitro study both showed up no skin irritation action.
Since Cynatine FLX launched in March, Sigurjonsson said that many of the company's customers are using it to differentiate their glucosamine offering.
Our sheep are happy sheep," said Sigurjonsson.
So far, there is not yet a consumer product in the market containing Cynatine FX, but Keratec is currently working with a handful of companies that are developing products from capsules to nutrition bars and drinks.
The first products are expected to be on shelves within three to six months.
Prior to the launch of Cynatine FX earlier this year, Keratec was already producing keratin for the topical cosmetics market, which is distributed by Croda.
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