Nutritas has received an FDA Letter of No Objection regarding the GRAS status of its muscle health ingredient, PeptiStrong.
The letter confirms that the muscle-supporting ingredient is safe for use at a dose of 2.4g per day in a number of different functional food and nutraceutical applications, including powders, gummies, ready to drink beverages and baked goods.
PeptiStrong is a natural ingredient derived from fava beans that has been formulated with a range of precision peptides to support muscular recovery in active consumers, while also preserving the body's strength.
According to Nutritas, the GRAS approval of PeptiStrong will expand its access to a larger customer base and instill trust in the mind of consumers.
Nuritas' CCO, Chris Lindsay, commented: “PeptiStrong is already widely used by many fantastic partners worldwide. This confirmation will further accelerate our penetration with large multinational CPG companies.”
Clinical trials back PeptiStrong's efficacy
A number of clinical trials have highlighted PeptiStrong's ability to support users in building muscle mass and strength, while also assisting recovery and energy retention.
PeptiStrong has also been demonstrated to reduce exercise-induced inflammation.
CEO of Nutritas, Dr Nora Khaldi, added: “Building and retaining muscle mass is essential for everyone. Studies show that increasing muscle mass can help reduce all-cause mortality and significantly improve quality of life.”
By supporting the body in periods of high activity, PeptiStrong is an ideal protein ingredient to enhance an active lifestyle, while also catering to the sports nutrition market.
To discover the ingredient, Nutritas levereges its artificial intelligence (AI) technology to discover and develop precision peptides that are highly effective in specific niches.
Dr Khaldi concluded: “Food is the main vehicle that gives everyday consumers access to nutrition and performance. We have built both robust safety and clinical data for PeptiStrong, our plant-based peptide ingredient, which allows it to become a staple component in a wide range of foods."
"Incorporating PeptiStrong into our diets helps give lasting energy throughout the day and enhances the nutritional effectiveness of protein, even in small amounts. This supports lean muscle mass maintenance, helping people live stronger for longer.”