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BBSRC Grant for WellBiome®
BBSRC Grant for WellBiome®.
About this update from Optibiotix Health Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nOptiBiotix Health plc\n(\"OptiBiotix\" or the \"Company\")\n \nBBSRC Grant for WellBiome®\n \nOptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing compounds to tackle obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes and skincare, announces that the University of Reading has provided a grant under the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) to fund a research project on WellBiome®.\n \nThe research project will be carried out by the University of Leeds and provides £55,451 to assess the ability of WellBiome®, a new prebiotic and mineral complex recently launched by OptiBiotix, to improve gut health and wellbeing. The grant will investigate WellBiome's® impact on the gut microbiome throughout the digestive tract and add to the existing scientific and clinical evidence. This is anticipated to provide further substantiation of existing health claims in international markets.\n \nWellBiome® provides a scientifically formulated, patented and trademarked solution for partners to either enter into, or extend, their product value proposition into the gut health and health & wellness market using functional ingredients. It has a number of existing health claims including:\n \n· Supports digestive health\n \n· Supports brain health and cognitive function\n \n· Contributes to improved bone health by aiding in the absorption of essential minerals including magnesium, calcium and zinc\n \n· Helps sustain a healthy energy metabolism\n \n· Helps reduce systemic inflammation, which lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity\n \n· Maintains a balanced immune response, which reduces the risk of infections and inflammation\n \n· Supports heart muscle function\n \nThe launch of a gut and digestive health WellBiome® product in 2023 was part of a strategy to enhance OptiBiotix's range of product offerings and to mitigate the seasonal variations in the sale of weight management products. WellBiome® has received excellent reviews on Amazon with growing month on month sales and a high number of repeat orders.\n \nStephen O'Hara, CEO of OptiBiotix, commented: \"The award of this grant to investigate WellBiome's impact on the gut ...