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Innovative Thai Supplement Targets Cardiovascular Health with Unique Fruit Extract
Pioneering research in Thailand offers promising dietary intervention for reducing heart disease risk.
In a significant stride for nutritional science and cardiovascular health, researchers in Thailand have developed a pioneering dietary supplement in the form of a jelly.
This novel development utilises an extract from Carissa carandas Linn, a flowering shrub commonly referred to as Bengal currant, which holds potential for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The project is a collaboration between Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MOHEI) and the Scientific and Technological Research Institute of Thailand.
The research unfolded in three major phases, starting with the extraction of key compounds from the fruit.
Following this, extensive testing for biological activity and safety was conducted through in vitro and animal studies.
The culmination of this effort is a dietary supplement designed for jelly form, now poised for potential commercialization.
Karom Polpornklang, spokesman for the Deputy Prime Minister's Office, heralded the development as a testament to the significance of herbal remedies in modern healthcare.
The fruit of Carissa carandas Linn is rich in chemical compounds including alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins.
These compounds are known for their antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them ideal candidates for investigating cardiovascular benefits.
Preliminary scientific evaluations have delivered remarkable results.
Notably, experiments conducted on rats with induced hyperlipidemia demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels among those administered the fruit extract.
Furthermore, rigorous safety assessments revealed no toxic symptoms or fatalities during both acute and subchronic toxicity testing, underscoring the supplement's safety profile.
The development of this supplement is a promising example of how traditional knowledge and scientific innovation can converge to address global health challenges.
With cardiovascular disease remaining a leading cause of death worldwide, such innovative dietary interventions could pave the way for new preventive strategies.
This novel development utilises an extract from Carissa carandas Linn, a flowering shrub commonly referred to as Bengal currant, which holds potential for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The project is a collaboration between Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MOHEI) and the Scientific and Technological Research Institute of Thailand.
The research unfolded in three major phases, starting with the extraction of key compounds from the fruit.
Following this, extensive testing for biological activity and safety was conducted through in vitro and animal studies.
The culmination of this effort is a dietary supplement designed for jelly form, now poised for potential commercialization.
Karom Polpornklang, spokesman for the Deputy Prime Minister's Office, heralded the development as a testament to the significance of herbal remedies in modern healthcare.
The fruit of Carissa carandas Linn is rich in chemical compounds including alkaloids, flavonoids, and saponins.
These compounds are known for their antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them ideal candidates for investigating cardiovascular benefits.
Preliminary scientific evaluations have delivered remarkable results.
Notably, experiments conducted on rats with induced hyperlipidemia demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels among those administered the fruit extract.
Furthermore, rigorous safety assessments revealed no toxic symptoms or fatalities during both acute and subchronic toxicity testing, underscoring the supplement's safety profile.
The development of this supplement is a promising example of how traditional knowledge and scientific innovation can converge to address global health challenges.
With cardiovascular disease remaining a leading cause of death worldwide, such innovative dietary interventions could pave the way for new preventive strategies.
