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Pharma-grade Starch and Superdisintegrants from DFE Pharma Now Available!

Together with our principal DFE Pharma, we are expanding our range of pharmaceutical excipients for tablets and capsules:   

SuperStarch® 200 - Partly pregelatinised maize starch

- Mixture of native and pregelatinised maize starch; offers good compactibility and disintegration

- Performs multiple functions: binder, disintegrant, lubricant and flow-aid

Read more on Superstarch® 200 here 

Superdisintegrants 

Superdisintegrants provide shorter disintegration times at lower dosages than regular disintegrants, and therefore have less impact on other tablet properties such as tablet strength and hardness.  DFE offers two variants:

Primojel® - Sodium starch glycolate

Primellose® - Croscarmellose sodium

Read more on the DFE Superdisintegrants here

Omega-3s, especially EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), are arguably the most sought after nutritional ingredients in the world today.

A recent consumer study conducted by Discovery Research Group showed that nearly 4 out of 10 supplement users are looking for an omega-3 source other than fish oil.  These particular consumers either don't tolerate fish oil well, citing bad taste and/or aftertaste and fishy burps, or struggle to swallow large capsules.

Introducing Superba Krill Oil from Aker Biomarine  ***** NOW IN STOCK*****

What is it?

- a pure, natural source of EPA and DHA, as well as the potent antioxidant astaxanthin

- extracted exclusively from Euphausia superba, an Antarctic krill specie

Read more here

What makes it unique?

- EPA and DHA are provided in phospholipid form, facilitating better absorption by the body

- Contains the potent antioxidant astaxanthin

- Naturally low in accumulated contaminants

- No reflux, fishy burps or other digestive issues

- Lower dose required than for fish oil - smaller capsules possible

Read more about krill's unique benefits here 

Where does it come from? 

Superba™ Krill is sourced from the pristine waters of the Southern Ocean in Antarctica.  See how Aker Biomarine's krill is harvested and processed here 

How can it improve human health? 

- Higher uptake of phospholipid omega-3 fatty acids

- Improved blood lipid profiles

- Increased uptake of DHA in brain tissue compared to other omega-3 fatty acid sources.  

Read more on health benefits here

What about sustainability?

- Superba Krill Oil is the only krill ingredient certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) as being sustainable and 100% traceable from sea to shelf

- Eco-Harvesting™ is Aker BioMarine's environmentally friendly technology developed for catching krill. It is a gentle process that singles out by-catch and minimises environmental impact

Read more on sustainability here

Warren Chem is proud to be associated with Aker Biomarine and is pleased to offer Superba™  Krill Oil capsules ex stock.  Please contact us for pricing! 

NewStudy: Astaxanthin Inhibits Development of Skin Cancer

The World Cancer Report estimates that 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers are skin cancer. This rise in prevalence is attributed to increased overexposure of skin to sun/UV light and a reduction in the natural protection from the ozone layer.

A clinical trial recently undertaken by Ranga Rao et al (2013) and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has characterised and examined natural astaxanthin for its anticancer potency, looking at its effect on UV-DMDA-induced skin carcinogenesis in vivo in healthy albino rats. 

Read more about it in Astareal's May Newsletter

The Astareal range is produced by a unique process from the green-red alga Haematococcus pluvialis and contains the potent antioxidant astaxanthin.  Contact us for more info!

New Product Launch: Fenusulin® for Glycaemic Control

Enzyme supplements have the ability to impact the nutritional value of our diets, decrease the occurrence of food intolerances, and to act systemically to support various body systems.  Current medical research has identified a consistent link between inflammation and disease which may also be impacted by certain enzymes.  

There are many different enzymes used in dietary supplements but most may be categorised as proteases, carbohydrases, lipases or antioxidant enzymes. 

Research continues to identify both new applications and novel enzymes with nutritional benefits.

Download the white paper released by our principal National Enzyme Company to learn more about the many uses and functions of enzymes. 

This is evidence of Warren Chem's total commitment to quality in both its products and its services.