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Follow on Google News | Tocomin®SupraBio™ to be Used in Largest Clinical Trial on TocotrienolsCarotech announces the starting of the largest phase II clinical trial on tocotrienols that evaluates the neuroprotective and anti-atherogenic functions of Tocomin®SupraBio™.
By: CM Lai It is a 3-year randomized double blind placebo controlled study involving 400 subjects and funded by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board and the Ministry of Science, Malaysia. Carotech provides all the soft gel capsules (based on Tocomin®SupraBio™) This phase II clinical trial evaluates the neuroprotective properties of Tocomin®SupraBio™ Large animal studies conducted by Prof. Chandan Sen and his group of researchers at The Ohio State University Medical Center showed extremely low level of Tocomin® natural full spectrum palm tocotrienol complex prevented glutamate-induced death of neuron cells in mice through the inhibition of c-Src kinase and 12-lipoxygenase. In addition, tocotrienol- In addition to the neuroprotective effect, the study will also evaluate the effects of tocotrienols on blood parameters such as total lipid profile, Apo-B, C-reactive protein, antioxidant profile, Lp(a) and lipid peroxidation (secondary objectives). "We are proud to be chosen and associated with this largest ever clinical trial on tocotrienols. Being the largest and only GMP-certified tocotrienol producer, it underscores Carotech’s emphasis on science and clinical trials to bring this unique form of vitamin E to our customers." says WH Leong, the Vice President of Carotech Inc. "Tocomin®SupraBio™ # # # About Carotech Carotech Berhad, incorporated in 1990, is a public listed company in Malaysia (ACE Market, formerly MESDAQ Board). It is the first and largest producer of natural full spectrum tocotrienol complex (Tocomin® & Tocomin®SupraBio™) Carotech's product tradenames : Tocomin®, Tocomin®SupraBio™ Websites : www.carotech.net and www.tocotrienol.org Contacts: Dr. WH Leong Vice President Carotech Inc, Edison, NJ Tel : +1 732 906 1901 carot3@aol.com or info@carotech.net Dr. Sharon Ling Vice President, Scientific Affairs Carotech Ltd, United Kingdom Tel : +44 (0) 7541 966 007 sling@carotech.net End
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