Products in Nutrition & Fortification

Prodigest® is a combination of two standardized ingredients: a lipophilic CO2 extract of ginger roots (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and a unique extract of artichoke leaves (Cynara cardunculus L.) that has been shown to improve digestion. Digestive problems can ruin the pleasure of a good meal, but Prodigest® offers a new, natural way to enjoy healthy digestion. This unique combination of artichoke leaves and ginger extracts from Indena has been proven effective.

Ginkgoselect® is a standardized dry extract from Ginkgo biloba L. leaves. An extensive review describes the activity of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract as "polyvalent," due to its action on multiple physiological functions. It is beneficial for maintaining cerebral and peripheral vascular health, as well as reducing age-related effects such as dizziness, ringing in ears and short-term memory deterioration.

Indena Ruscogenins 60% is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Ruscus aculeatus L. This product is used in a variety of pharmaceutical applications because of its benefits for cardiovascular health. The health benefits of this product are that it functions as an anti-haemorrhoidal and venotropic agent.

Indena Horse Chestnut is a dry extract derived from the seeds of Aesculus hippocastanum L. It is utilized in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals due to its positive impact on cardiovascular health. This product is kosher-certified and contains more than 16.0% less than 22.0% of saponins expressed as Escin by spectrophotometry, as well as less than 10% of total triterpene glycosides expressed as protoaescigenin (dried extract) acc. to Ph. Eur #1829 by HPLC.

Leucoselect® is an extract obtained from the seeds of Vitis vinifera L. This product is used in the Nutraceutical industry for its benefits in antioxidant capacity, cardiovascular health, and immune function support. This product is halal- and kosher-certified. It contains more than 95.0% and less than 105.0% of proanthocyanidins as determined by GPC, and more than 13.0% and less than 19.0% of catechin and epicatechin as determined by HPLC.

Centevita® is a dry extract obtained from the leaves of Centella asiatica (L.) Urban. This product is used in the nutraceutical industry for its antioxidant activity. It contains more than 45% of the sum of asiaticoside, madecassoside, and asiatic and madecassic acids, as determined by HPLC. This product is ECOCERT- and COSMOS-validated.

Greenselect® is an extract obtained from the leaves of Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze. This product is used in the nutraceutical industry for its antioxidant activity. It contains more than 60% total polyphenols and more than 40% (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, as determined by HPLC. This product is kosher-certified.

Indena Saw Palmetto is an oily, soft, or alcoholic extract obtained from the fruit of Serenoa repens (Bartr.) Small. This product is used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for its benefits in promoting healthy prostate and bladder function. It is also kosher-certified and CEP granted.

Indena Saw Palmetto CO₂ is an oily or soft extract obtained from the fruit of Serenoa repens (Bartr.) Small. This product is used in various pharmaceutical applications for its benefits in promoting urinary tract health, prostate health, and its antiandrogen and anti-BPH properties.

Indena St. John’s Wort is a dry extract obtained from the flowering top of Hypericum perforatum L. This product is used as an antidepressant in the pharmaceutical industry. This product is CEP-granted, and it helps with balancing mood, anxiety, stress, and sleep.

Indena Cascara Sagrada is a dry extract obtained from the bark of the trunk of Rhamnus purshiana DC. This product is used in a variety of nutraceutical applications for its benefits for gut health and as a laxative. This product is kosher-certified.

Indena Sennosides Acid 45% is a dry extract obtained from the leaves of the Cassia angustifolia Vahl plant. This product is used in various pharmaceutical applications for its benefits in gastrointestinal health, specifically as a laxative that provides health benefits.

Indena Ivy Dry 10% is a hydroalcoholic extract obtained from the leaves of Hedera helix L. This product is used in a variety of nutraceutical applications for its benefits in respiratory system health and circulation support. This product is kosher-certified.

Relissa™ is not your typical lemon balm ingredient. It is a standardized extract of Melissa officinalis leaves with a high content of hydroxycinnamic and rosmarinic acid, combined with an innovative formulative technology. The unique combination of high and standardized content of hydroxycinnamic and rosmarinic acid, along with the innovative formulative technology, sets Relissa™ apart from other lemon balm extracts.

Quercefit® is the patent-pending food-grade delivery system of quercetin from Sophora japonica L., formulated with Phytosome® proprietary technology to optimize the biological absorption of the flavonoids, supporting overall wellbeing in many conditions. Compared to the unformulated quercetin, bioabsorption and solubility are greatly optimized so that lower dosages can be used, while still retaining its efficacy.

Siliphos® is a patented botanical derivative that is obtained from Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. It is commonly referred to as milk thistle, and the plant has been used for centuries to address liver health. Siliphos® is an Indena Phytosome® ingredient in which silybin, one of the main bioactive constituents in milk thistle, is associated with phospholipids to significantly optimize bioabsorption.

Indena Devil’s Claw 100% procumbens is a dry extract obtained from the root of Harpagophytum procumbens DC. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in joint health, and it is halal-certified. It is composed of 1.8-2.2% of harpagoside, as determined by HPLC.

Mitidol® is a formulation of two standardized botanical extracts, Zingiber officinale and Acmella oleracea, that are effective as a natural adjuvant in pain management. Ginger, or Zingiber officinale Roscoe, is an excellent source of several bioactive phenolics, including non-volatile pungent compounds such as gingerols, paradols, shogaols, and zingerones. These compounds have major properties that include immune modulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, anti-hyperglycemic, and antilipidemic actions.

Ginselect® is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals as an adoptogen and tonic. It contains more than 7% ginsenosides and malonylginsenosides, 0.9 - 1.4% of Rg1, and 1.7 - 3.0% Rb1, as determined by HPLC. This product is halal-certified.

Lymphaselect® is a standardized dry extract obtained from the aerial parts of Melilotus officinalis (L.), a plant known as Yellow Sweet Clover or King’s Clover, a name related to its alleged use by Henry VIII. Sweet clover has been traditionally used in the treatment of venous-lymphatic insufficiencies.

Indena Black Cohosh is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Cimicifuga racemosa (L.) Nutt. (syn. Actaea racemosa L.). This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in menopause. This product is kosher-certified. It contains more than 5% of total triterpenic glycosides.

Polinacea® is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Echinacea angustifolia DC. This product is used in the nutraceuticals industry for its benefits in immune system health. It contains more than 2.0% of echinacoside by HPLC, more than 5.0% of IDN 5405, and less than 0.1% of isobutylamides.

Indena Rhubarb 5% is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Rheum palmatum L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in promoting gut health, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of 5.0-6.1% of hydroxyanthracenic derivatives expressed as rhein calculated on dried extract.

Greenselect® Phytosome® is a proprietary, caffeine-free catechin extract from green tea formulated with Phytosome® technology. Traditionally, green tea consumption has been linked to lower body fat. Clinical studies have also demonstrated that green tea increases thermogenesis, which is the production of body heat derived from fat oxidation, thus promoting energy expenditure and caloric consumption. There are two independent human studies which support the beneficial effects of Greenselect® Phytosome® on weight management and general health when associated with diet.

Berbevis® is an innovative, food-grade ingredient that is based on the formulation of berberine from the roots of Berberis aristata. It sports a new custom Phytosome® formulation, optimizing the bioabsorption by 10-folds. Berbevis® might promote a healthy metabolism by positively modulating blood sugar levels in a plethora of multifactorial disorders, including type II diabetes and PCOS.

Leucoselect® Phytosome® is a standardized grape seed extract rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC). It is based on Phytosome®, a natural food-grade delivery system. This product is specifically designed to support healthy cardiovascular function and provide protection from oxidative stress-related challenges.

Anthocran® Phytosome® is a unique delivery system for cranberry extract (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) that utilizes Phytosome® technology to enhance its bioabsorption and health benefits. Phytosome® is a natural delivery system that ensures high-performance and food-grade quality, making it the only one of its kind in the world. This amplifies the potential of the bioactive compounds found in Anthocran®, further enhancing its benefits.

Indena Boldine is a pure molecule obtained from the bark of the trunk of Peumus boldus Molina. This product is used as a choleretic API in the pharmaceutical industry. It has more than 98.5% active content, as determined using HPLC. This product is halal-certified and CEP-granted.

Enovita® is a proprietary proanthocyanidin-rich (OPC) extract made exclusively with grape seeds from white wine production. Using only water as the extraction solvent, Enovita® is a food-grade grape seed extract whose development has capitalized on Indena's 40-year experience in grape seed extract production.

Ginseng 18-22% is a dry extract obtained from the roots of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer. This product is used in nutraceuticals as an adaptogen and tonic for its benefits in nervous system health. This product contains 18 to 22% of total ginsenosides and malonylginsenosides calculated by HPLC. It is also kosher-certified.

Indena Boldo is a dry extract obtained from the bark and leaves of Peumus boldus L. This product is used as a choleretic in nutraceuticals for its benefits in promoting gut and digestive health, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 0.05% boldine by TLC and less than 0.2% total alkaloids by acidometry.

Indena Rhubarb 10% is a dry extract obtained from the rhizome and root of Rheum australe D. Don. This product is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals for its benefits in eupeptic, gut health, and as a laxative. This product is kosher-certified.

Valeroselect® is a dry extract obtained from the rhizomes and roots of Valeriana officinalis L. It has benefits for healthy mood and sleep disorders and is used in pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. It contains more than 0.8% of valerenic acids, as calculated by HPLC. This product is kosher-certified and CEP-granted.

Ubiqsome® is the optimized delivery form of coenzyme Q10, formulated using the Phytosome® proprietary technology. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) - also known as ubiquinone or ubidecarenone - is an essential endogenously produced cofactor for the electron transport chain in the mitochondria, and it also serves as a powerful antioxidant in cells. It is the only lipid-soluble antioxidant that can be synthesized by cells, and it plays an important role in sustaining cellular bioenergetics, thereby promoting activities such as sports, healthy aging, heart and cardiovascular health, brain health and many other activities that involve energy expenditure. Since the oral bioavailability of CoQ10 is rather low due to its high molecular weight and low aqueous solubility, it has been formulated with Phytosome® technology to optimize its bioabsorption.

Indena Passion Flower 4% is a dry extract obtained from the aerial parts of Passiflora incarnata L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in mood support, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 4.0% flavonoids as vitexin, as determined by spectrophotometry.

Indena Passion Flower 2% is a dry extract obtained from the aerial parts of Passiflora incarnata L. This product is used in nutraceuticals for its benefits in mood support, and it is kosher-certified. It is composed of more than 2.0% flavonoids as vitexin, as determined by spectrophotometry.