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SaffSerene™ is a standardized saffron extract from stigmas containing 2% safranal, crocin and picrocrocin. It promotes healthy psychological function, supporting emotional health and mood balance as demonstrated in multiple published studies.Features & BenefitsHelps support healthy mood balanceHelps support positive mental outlookHelps support healthy eating habitsNatural appetite suppresantHelps support nervous system healthHelps support stressful lifestyleHelps support healthy stress levels

Cleanmood™ (Organic 5-HTP) is extracted from the seeds of organic G. simplicifolia without the use of synthetic solvents. As a result of 5-HTP being a precursor to serotonin production in the brain, this product has demonstrated support towards various crucial aspects of health, such as healthy sleep, mood, stress, and weight management.

MUSHPOWER- AdaptGuard™ Organic Mushroom Blend (MBH0889) is a highly soluble, clean-label all mushroom blend. This product is available in powder form which is versatile in almost all applications. In addition to traditional nutritional supplement formats, it can be applied to many plant-based food products.

KEFI'ASHWA ORGANIC is a freeze-dried ashwagandha powder fermented by KEKOM ferment (symbiosis of living yeast-bacteria from kefir and kombucha). The KEKOM fermentation releases active plant molecule, increases their intestinal bioavailability and amplifies their medicinal effects. Kefi'Ashwa modules your intestinal microbiota indispensable to your optimal health. Kefi'Ashwa helps the body manage stress and maintain mental balance and emotional stability. Kefi'Ashwa makes it possible to recover the optimal energy that leads to a better intellectual and physical well-being.Kefi'Ashwa contributes to optimal relaxation that helps recover strength and serenity for a happy life.

VF Bioscience SAS Lactobacillus helveticus VFH045 has been isolated from yak milk yogurt, in the Altaï mountains of Mongolia. The strain presents a remarkable proteolytic activity over a variety of protein substrates. Hydrolysis of milk casein by L. helveticus VFH045 leads to the release of peptides with a capacity to inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), which is involved in several physiological processes, including regulation of blood pressure. L. helveticus VFH045 can be used for production of functional dairy products targeting the cardiovascular and metabolic markets.

Lactobacillus helveticus VFH049® is a patented strain that stimulates absorption and transport of calcium by intestinal cells, and favors its assimilation by the organism. Lactobacillus helveticus VFH049® can be used for several applications including bone health (prevention of osteoporosis), sport nutrition, or dental health. Suitable for use in food supplement form, or as fermentation starter for functional dairy products.

ETAS® is an innovative extract obtained from asparagus, which alleviates the effects of stress by controlling the levels of cortisol. ETAS® also shows a clinically validated efficacy for sleep improvement, support of mood and cognitive function, and protection of neuronal cells. Most of ETAS® beneficial effects derive from its capacity to induce cytoprotective heat-shock proteins.

Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3® is a patented probiotic strain with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Consumption of Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3® boosts production of the major cellular antioxidant glutathione. 20 years of research and clinical studies support the efficacy of L.fermentum ME-3® for cardiovascular and metabolic disease prevention (reduction of oxidized LDL, cholesterol and triglycerides), anti-aging (systemic antioxidant effect), detoxification (liver function support).

OLIGONOL® is a potent antioxidant ingredient made from highly-absorbable, low molecular weight lychee polyphenols. Clinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of OLIGONOL® in the fields of overweight/metabolic syndrome (regulation of blood lipids and glycemia), sport nutrition (prevention of heat stress and inflammation, improvement of blood flow), as well as anti-aging (prevention of skin glycation). OLIGONOL® can be used as functional food (dietary supplements, drinks) but also as cosmetic ingredient in topical formulations for anti-aging.

AHCC® is produced by a patented process of Shiitake cell culture. AHCC®’s main active components, alpha-glucans, are small molecules easily absorbed by the organism.