FDA GRAS Confirms Its Safety for Use in Dietary Supplement
Pasadena, TX (February 15, 2021) — Kaneka Probiotics is demonstrating its ability to innovate in the field of probiotics by the announcement that Cardio Probiotic (L.plantarum KABP™-011, L.plantarum KABP™-012, and L.plantarum KABP™-013) has successfully achieved the qualification of U.S. FDA GRAS Certification for its Cardio Probiotic product. The Cardio Probiotic is based on a foundation of published clinical trials, phenotypic data, and genotypic analysis.
Mike Kolifrath, Vice President, Sales and Marketing of the Probiotics Division at Kaneka, commented, “The FDA GRAS certification demonstrates our commitment to a higher level of safety and quality for this ingredient. Brands can be assured to have best in class ingredient when selecting to use the Cardio Probiotic raw material blend in their products for lipid metabolism and cardiovascular benefits.”
Cardio Probiotic is a clinically tested formulation of three strains that specifically supports healthy total cholesterol, LDL and HDL levels already in normal range. The three Lactobacillus plantarum strains used in the Cardio Probiotic formula were initially isolated via a screening process specifically designed to identify strains that have a beneficial effect on lipid metabolism.
Cardio Probiotic is part of the Kaneka Probiotics Portfolio, which are products based on a mechanistic approach to identify optimal strains for specific health applications. Our strain library collection has over 1,000+ strains strategically sourced from populations around the world with conserved microbiomes. The Kaneka Probiotics portfolio includes formulations for Immune, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Digestion, GI Challenges, Oral-Gum Health, Colic, Women’s, Gut-Brain Axis, Cardiovascular, and Stress/Mood/Anxiety. We are committed to
quality, innovation & science and have 20+ studies that are ongoing for areas in Sports Nutrition, Leaky Gut, Nutrition Absorption, COVID-19, Halitosis, and many other disciplines.
Kaneka has once again created a probiotic product that speaks directly to the dietary supplement consumer and their targeted health needs. Kaneka is committed to promoting business development to provide solutions that support healthy and energetic lives.
