New Products In Brief: Salonpas gel, algal protein in CleanSeries, Kemin eye health line, Merck supplies Solgar folate

Salonpas gel targets pain precisely; Twinlab adds algal protein to CleanSeries; ZeaONE expands Kemin eye health line; Merck supplies Solgar folate; Cyvex offers fish-derived protein powder; NeuroScience calming products now dissolvable; Organix-South soothes with neem rub.

Salonpas gel targets pain precisely

Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. Inc.says the analgesic combination in Salonpas Deep Relieving Gel is indicated for temporary relief of arthritis pain, backaches and muscle soreness. The topical product, launched July 22, contains the active ingredients camphor 3.1%, menthol 10% and methyl salicylate 15%, all in a quick-absorbing, non-greasy formulation. Compared to OTC oral analgesics, topicals such as Deep Relieving Gel deliver medication more precisely to the site of pain, with little medication absorbed into the bloodstream, Florham Park, N.J.-based Hisamitsu America says. Salonpas Deep Relieving Gel is sold in a 2.75-ounce tube for a suggested $9.99.

Salonpas Deep Relieving Gel

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Twinlab adds algal protein to CleanSeries

Twinlab Corp. formulates Veggie Protein, the latest addition to its CleanSeries sports nutrition line, specifically for vegetarian athletes with microalgae-derived protein provided by Solazyme Inc. In an Aug. 6 release, Solazyme said the Veggie Protein launch is an indicator of market demand for its algal protein ingredient, which also is rich in fiber, healthy lipids and micronutrients. Twinlab initially debuted the CleanSeries brand in early 2013, saying the products meet high nutrition standards and are certified free of banned substances (Also see "New Products In Brief" - Pink Sheet, 25 Mar, 2013.).

ZeaONE expands Kemin eye health line

Kemin Industries Inc. launches ZeaONE, a form of the zeaxanthin carotenoid derived from marigold hybrids and marketed for use in eye health supplements. Unlike the zeaxanthin esters found in fruits and vegetables, the free-form zeaxanthin in ZeaONE does not need to be de-esterified by the body’s enzymes, Kemin said Aug. 8. The Des Moines, Iowa, ingredient developer, which already offers FloraGLO lutein for eye health, licensed the use of marigold hybrids for zeaxanthin production from Ball Horticultural Co. (Also see "In Brief" - Pink Sheet, 9 Jul, 2012.).

Merck supplies Solgar folate

Folate 1,000 mcg from [Solgar Inc.] delivers a bioactive form of folate, an important B vitamin that must be replenished regularly in the body. The product is formulated with Metafolin, a proprietary crystalline form of L-methylfolate from Merck KGAAthat may help consumers who have difficulty converting folic acid to its active form. Solgar, a Leonia, N.J.-based subsidiary of [NBTY Inc.], introduced Folate 1,000 mcg on July 25 and sells the product in 60- and 120-tablet bottles for a suggested $15.98 and $29.98, respectively.

Solgar Folate 1000 mcg

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Cyvex offers fish-derived protein powder

Protomine is a fish protein powder suitable for applications including protein bars, powders, shakes and clinical nutrition products, Irvine, Calif.-based Cyvex Nutrition Inc. says July 9. The subsidiary of [Omega Protein Corp.] says its latest ingredient provides hydrolyzed marine protein at greater than 80% concentration, plus all eight essential amino acids in a bioactive, easily digestible peptide form. Protomine is produced from sustainably harvested Peruvian anchovy stocks in conjunction with BlueWave Marine Ingredients of Lima, Peru, according to Cyvex.

NeuroScience calming products now dissolvable

NeuroScience Inc. reformulates its serotonin/GABA professional supplements into dissolvable tablets for easier administration, more rapid delivery and lower price points per serving. GABA Trex, formerly EndoTrex, offers the amino acid L-theanine to produce a calming effect, NeuroScience said July 8. A 60-count bottle of GABA Trex in grape flavor sells for $15 through NeuroScience’s website. The Osceola, Wis., company also redubbed its EndoPlus product SeroTrex and sells the fruit punch-flavored, 5-hydroxytryptophan tablets for $19. NeuroScience supplements are available only through registered health care practitioners and are to be used under medical supervision.

Organix-South soothes with neem rub

TheraNeem Naturals Soothing Therapé Chest Rub from Organix-South Inc. uses the Ayurvedic ingredient neem tree oil in a therapeutic blend, claiming calming support for minor bronchial irritations. The topical rub also contains tea tree oil, eucalyptus and menthol to open airways and promote relaxation and healing. Bowling Green, Fla.-based Organix-South, part of Nutraceutical International Corp., offers the TheraNeem product for $14.99 in a 3.77-ounce jar.