Role of Carotenoids in Prevention and Treatment of Age-related Macular Degeneration: Review of Studies and Future Perspectives Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic degenerative disease of the retina characterized by degradation of photoreceptors and retinal pigment epithelial cells in the macula, leading to loss of visual acuity and sharpness (Golestaneh et al., 2017; Rickman…
Registration of Class IIa Medical Device for Gastroesophageal Reflux at the Department of Health in Hanoi, Vietnam The Department of Health in Hanoi, Vietnam officially registered our Class IIa medical device. Additionally, it’s important to note that the device holds an MDD certificate extension. The device is an oral emulsion composed of key actives: low…
Conference “Dietary Supplements: Market and Development” – Participation of Farmaimpresa and Meetings with Prominent Italian Politicians On July 4, 2024, the conference “Dietary Supplements: Market Analyzed and Development Prospects in the Current European Regulatory Framework” was held in the Sala del Refettorio at Palazzo San Macuto. It was a privilege for Gruppo FarmaImpresa to be…
Effects of Bacillus coagulans Probiotic on Lactose Digestibility and Malnutrition in Rats: In Vivo Study Bacillus coagulans has been shown to enhance nutrient digestibility and amino acid absorption from milk proteins in vitro. However, the impact of this probiotic supplementation on digestion has not been evaluated in vivo. Female Wistar rats were subjected to a…
Extension of MDD Certificate for Our Medical Devices for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Based on Alginates The MDR regulation, effective from May 2017 and applicable from May 2021, governs medical devices in Europe. Deadline extensions allow the marketing of devices compliant with the Medical Devices Directive (MDD) until December 31, 2027, for…
Probiotics and Sports Nutrition: The Impact of Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2 on Protein Absorption and Performance in Resistance-Trained Males The integration of probiotics has garnered increasing interest in sports nutrition, with a particular focus on its effects on nutrient digestion and absorption. This study delves into the impact of Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2, a probiotic…
GFI Publishes Clinical Study on Dietary Supplement (Cresko) for Asthenic Children: Psychosocial and Emotional Benefits The early years of life represent a critical phase in the overall development of children, profoundly influencing their future physical, social, cognitive, and emotional outcomes. Interventions adopted during this period, between 3 and 10 years old, offer significant benefits compared…
Discovery of the Longevity Herb: Sideritis Scardica and Its Potential Health Benefits, Including Alzheimer’s Disease Sideritis scardica Griseb. (Lamiaceae), a perennial hairy shrub with yellow flowers blooming on the stem, known as the “longevity tea,” grows on rocky ground at high altitudes and has been used in traditional medicine in Eastern Europe since ancient times…
Ear Spray for Hygiene: Cerumen Removal and Prevention of Irritation and Inflammation – Class I Medical Device We recently registered in Jordan for a Class I medical device: an ear spray with a gas-free cannula, formulated with sodium chloride (NaCl) and boric acid. This product is specifically indicated for the hygiene of the ear cavities,…
Caralluma Fimbriata: an effective ally in the fight against obesity and metabolic syndrome Obesity is one of the main public health challenges of the 21st century. Caralluma fimbriata (CF) has been studied for its hypoglycemic, hypolipemic, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant properties, with significant results. This plant is traditionally consumed by ethnic populations in central India for…