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SlimBiome® Approved by Health Canada
SlimBiome® Approved by Health Canada.
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n RNS Number : 0118Q\n OptiBiotix Health PLC\n 25 October 2021\n \n \n \n OptiBiotix Health plc\n (\"OptiBiotix\" or the \"Company\" or the \"Group\")\n \n SlimBiome® Approved by Health Canada\n \n \n OptiBiotix Health plc (AIM: OPTI), a life sciences business developing compounds that modulate the microbiome to tackle metabolic syndrome, systemic low grade inflammation, obesity and diabetes, cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol, announces that SlimBiome® has received approval for use as a licensed product for weight management by Health Canada, a Canadian federal institution responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health.\n \n \n \n In Canada, every supplement must be approved and authorised by Health Canada, as a licensed Natural Health Product (NHP) and receive a \n National Product Number (NPN). \n The NPN is displayed\n on the product label and\n \n is confirmation that a product has been assessed \n and found to be safe and effective with approved health claims. As part of the approval process \n Health Canada have validated the scientific and clinical data on SlimBiome® and determined the following health and nutrition claims can be made\n : -\n \n \n \n \n \n · \n Helps to lower cholesterol levels by reducing cholesterol absorption from the gastrointestinal tract\n \n \n · \n Helps to maintain normal blood glucose levels and supports a healthy glucose metabolism\n \n \n · \n Helps to prevent chromium deficiency and maintains the body's ability to metabolize nutrients\n \n \n · \n Complementary to a healthy lifestyle with a calorie-reduced diet and regular physical activity for individuals involved in weight management\n \n \n · \n Helps to support a feeling of fullness\n \n \n · \n Is a source of fiber and prebiotics\n \n \n \n \n \n Health Canada is seen as one of the world's leading authorities on regulating functional ingredients and supplements ensuring products are safe and marketed with approved health and nutrition claims. Health Canada approval is internationally recognised as a mark of a product quality, safety, and effectiveness and can lead to \n shortened product registration procedures in other international markets.\n \n \n \n \n \n SlimBiome® is a patented weight management ingredient supported by independent ...