Indena
100 years of botanical excellence for the pharmaceutical & nutraceutical fields!
Since 1921 we’ve been taking inspiration from Nature with scientific advancements. Bright minds come together at Indena to support human health toward a new, healthier future. Our expertise has always been creating phytochemical solutions that are versatile and timeless - evolving with people's changing needs - with high quality, reliability, traceability and integrity.
The R&D department is Indena’s internal think tank dedicated to phytochemical engineering as a means to explore how humankind, in the next few decades, might take care of its health by reconnecting with the natural world.
Nature offers us boundless inspiration for brilliant ideas. There is no limit to what we can achieve when research begins with better, smarter cooperation with Nature itself, in a never-ending story of quality.
We care about where plants are grown, about how they are handled and for the people who are responsible for them along the supply chain. We know that paying attention at every step of the way positively impacts the quality and effectiveness we can offer.
The company owns 100 patent families, has published more than 1000 scientific studies and cooperates with the world’s most prestigious universities and private research institutions. Indena employs over 900 staff, investing a significant amount of its annual turnover in research, making this activity the key to its success.
Headquartered in Milan, Indena has 4 production sites and 5 international branches throughout the world and manages sales in more than 80 countries. The company's experts communicate and interact constantly with the major international regulatory authorities and cooperate on the update of all the main pharmacopoeias.
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Siliphos®
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.
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Indena Colchicoside
Chemical Name: Colchicoside
CAS Number: 477-29-2
Function: API Intermediate
Labeling Claims: Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
Indena Colchicoside is a pure molecule obtained from the seeds of Gloriosa superba L. This product is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a chemical intermediate for thiocolchicoside, a muscle relaxant. It has more than 85% active content, as determined using HPLC.
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Indena 18β-GA
Chemical Name: Glycyrrhizic acid
CAS Number: 1405-86-3
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
Indena 18β-GA is a pure molecule obtained from the roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. This product is used as an API in the pharmaceutical industry to treat inflammation. It has an active content of more than 96%, as determined by HPLC.
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Colchicine USP
Chemical Name: Colchicine
CAS Number: 64-86-8
Certifications & Compliance: United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Labeling Claims: Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
Colchicine USP is a pure molecule obtained from the seeds of Gloriosa superba L. This product is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an antigout API. Colchicine USP has an active content of more than 94%, as determined by HPLC.
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Indena 10-Deacetylbaccatin III
Chemical Name: 10-Deacetylbaccatin III
Function: Precursor, API Intermediate
CAS Number: 32981-86-5
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Synonyms: 10-Deacetylbaccatine III
Indena 10-Deacetylbaccatin III is a pure molecule obtained from the twigs and leaves of Glycyrrhiza glabra L. This product is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a chemical intermediate and precursor to the anti-cancer molecule docetaxel. It has more than 96% active content, as determined using HPLC.
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Colchicine Ph. Eur.
Chemical Name: Colchicine
CAS Number: 64-86-8
Certifications & Compliance: European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.), Certificates of Suitability (CEP)
Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
Colchicine Ph. Eur. is a pure molecule obtained from the seeds of Gloriosa superba L. This product is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an antigout API. Colchicine Ph. Eur. has an active content of more than 97%, as determined by potentiometry.
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Relissa™
Ingredient Name: Lemon Balm Extract
Function: Phytochemical
Active Component: Rosmarinic Acid, Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
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.
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Meriva®
Ingredient Name: Curcumin
Function: Phytochemical
Active Component: Curcuminoids
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin, Natural Origin
Labeling Claims: Plant-Based, Naturally Derived
Meriva® is a patent-pending delivery form of curcumin and has been shown to improve the bioavailability of curcuminoids by up to 30-fold compared to traditional forms. Studies have demonstrated that Meriva® can reduce stiffness, muscle soreness, improve physical function, and promote liver health and overall quality of life. Additionally, a long-term study has shown Meriva® to support ocular health and confirm its excellent safety profile.
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Oleaselect®
Ingredient Name: Olive Extract
Function: Phytochemical
Active Component: Hydroxytyrosol, Verbascoside
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin
Labeling Claims: Plant-Based, Halal, Kosher, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance: Halal, Kosher
Oleaselect® is a dry extract obtained from the fruit of Olea europaea L. This product is used in the Nutraceutical industry for its benefits in antioxidant activity and cardiovascular health. This product is halal- and kosher-certified. It contains more than 15% of hydroxytyrosol and more than 5.0% of verbascoside as determined by HPLC.
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Ginkgoselect
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
Ginkoselect® 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.
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Ginselect
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
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.
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Greenselect
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Tea & Coffee Products
End Uses: Nutraceuticals, Dietary Supplements
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.
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Leucoselect
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Fruit Products & Extracts
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
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.
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Mirtoselect
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Fruit Products & Extracts
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
Mirtoselect® is the authentic bilberry extract obtained from Vaccinium myrtillus L. berries with a very specific €œfingerprint€ identified through HPLC analysis. With major applications investigated in vascular health and ophthalmology, it is the most studied bilberry extract in the market. Studies suggest a broader clinical profile for anthocyanins, including memory improvement, cardiovascular health, and metabolic health.
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Omegablue
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Fruit Products & Extracts
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
Omegablue® is a source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). It capitalizes on the four decades€™ experience Indena has had with bilberries (Vaccinum myrtillus fruits). Extracted from the seeds of this unique berry, OmegaBlue® provides α-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) and linoleic acid (LA, omega-6), two fatty acids capable of maintaining normal blood cholesterol concentrations. Compared to other botanical PUFA sources, OmegaBlue® is characterized by a very high omega-3 content.
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Sabalselect
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
Sabalselect® is a highly standardized Serenoa repens extract that is effective for the relief of urinary symptoms associated with prostate health. Serenoa repens (Bartr.) small (also called saw palmetto) is a low shrubby palm that is native to North America, where it grows in pine woods among the sandy dunes in the coastal lands of South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida. The partially dried, ripe fruits were used in traditional American medicine to produce a drug that supports healthy prostate and bladder function.
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Siliphos
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Nutraceuticals & Supplements, Antioxidants
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
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.
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Centevita
Applications: Nutrition & Well Being, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
Product Families: Nutrition & Fortification, Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
End Uses: Nutraceuticals
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.
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