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Celebrating 23 years of good health
An Introduction to
Protexin Research
and mode of action can vary. Therefore,
preventing genetic shift will mean that
the benefits of the Protexin strains will
not change. It is for this reason that when
taking a probiotic, it is essential that it is
identified to strain level, produced
to the highest quality, and backed by
good science.
Protexin’s Research
One of the key areas of investment for
Protexin is research. A large, diverse
programme is in place across all divisions,
covering new product development,
as well as new clinical evidence for
existing products.
Probiotics International Ltd (Protexin) introduced their first probiotic product
on the market over 22 years ago. Back then the term ‘probiotic’ was not as
well-known as it is today, but as the evidence of probiotic benefits grew, so
did the knowledge and the number of products on the market. This evidence
is still growing at a rapid rate, and as an example, a simple PubMed search for
published trials using the search word ‘probiotic’ brings over 12,700 articles,
whereas a similar search just 5 years ago returned less than half this number.
About Protexin
The Protexin Strains
Protexin products are sold to over 80
countries worldwide and manufacturing
is at their purpose built facility in
Somerset, South-West England. Quality
is of paramount importance, with a
dedicated quality department and
accreditations including cGMP (audited
by the MHRA) and ISO 9001:2008.
All of the Protexin strains are lodged at a
leading culture collection bank known as
the National Collection of Industrial, food
& Marine Bacteria (NCIMB). This allows
safe storage as well as a library to ensure
no genetic shift of the strains.
This is important as there are many
different strains of the same species, but
as research has shown, their efficacy
Janine Barlow, Technical & Product
Development Manager at Protexin explains
the process; ‘At Protexin, we have a
philosophy of producing innovative,
research-based products to the highest
standards for both human and animals.
Our product development can take a
long time, and once a new product is
launched into the market, the research
does not stop there. We are committed
to an extensive research programme that
includes supporting products already on
the market as well as developing new
products. For example, on the healthcare
side, we are commissioning four new
clinical trials on existing products over the
next 12 months, and this is in addition
to more than 15 clinical trials already
completed with Protexin products.’
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Janine continues, ‘our commitment to
new product development research is
large too, with projects both on the
human and veterinary side that will
keep us at the forefront of producing
innovative, research-based new products.’
The product development at Protexin
includes more than just clinical trials – preclinical work such as proof of concept,
survivability and shelf life stability are to
name just a few stages of this process.
The Research Team
With more than 100 people employed
across the company, our knowledgeable
and committed research and product
development team has grown in all
divisions. On the healthcare side is Head
of Research Peter Cartwright, who has a
wealth of microbiota knowledge, Medical
Advisor Dr Mayur R Joshi and Technical
Advisor Natalie Lamb. On the Veterinary
side, there is Veterinary Technical
Manager, James Kyffin and Veterinary
Research Manager, Lindsay Rose. Lindsay
explains ‘the depth of research here
at Protexin is paramount to producing
products that optimise animal health. It is
an exciting time with new research results
being released this year and more trials
currently under way.’
Protexin works with various leading
organisations across the world on
research projects, including universities,
clinical research organisations and
hospitals. Janine explains ‘it is the variety
of organisations that we have links with
and our in-house knowledge which
enables us to produce high standard
research on scientific formulas alongside
world-leading experts’.
Human
Clinical Trials
Our Protexin Strains
Here is a summary of some of the latest human
clinical trials using the Protexin strains. If you
would like to read a more detailed research
summary visit www.protexin.com/research.
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Healthcare Reser
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Children
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
decreased intestinal
inflammation in
children with Cystic
Fibrosis
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
improved recovery
in infants
suffering with
Acute Diarrhoea
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
reduced symptoms
of eczema in
children
2011
2013
2010
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
reduced
infant colic
Protexin probiotics
significantly
increased H. pylori
eradication rates in
children
2014
2013
Protexin
probiotics
significantly reduced
diarrhoea associated
with antibiotics in
children
Protexin
probiotics
significantly reduced
sepsis and hospital
stay in babies with
Neonatal Pneumonia
2013
2012
Protexin probiotics
significantly
reduced childhood
constipation
2010 & 2014
Adults
Protexin
probiotics
significantly reduced
fasting blood sugar
levels in patients being
treated for Metabolic
Syndrome
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
improved liver function
in patients with
Non-alcoholic Fatty
Liver Disease
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
improved liver
function in patients
with Non-alcoholic
Steatohepatitis
2014
2014
2013
Summary
When you buy a Protexin product,
you can be assured it is of the highest
quality, backed by effective science and
supported by a highly qualified team of
experts. We look forward to sharing new
developments in the future!
Protexin
probiotics
significantly
reduced abdominal
cramps and
constipation
2011
Protexin probiotics
significantly
reduced Bacterial
Vaginosis
2014
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Human health care
Veterinary
Protexin are winners!
Other Vet News:
We’re delighted to announce
Urinary Health Campaign.
that we have been awarded the SME
Marketing Campaign Award at the 2015
Veterinary Marketing Awards!
We recently focussed on our dog and
cat products, CystoPro and Cystophan,
which offer high level support for urinary
health. We launched an informative
website, www.urinaryhealth.co.uk and
we also have a range of educational
material for veterinary practices to make
use of.
Awarded for the Digestive
Health Drive which ran
last summer, the aim
of this campaign was
to educate pet owners
on digestive health issues in dogs and
provide support to veterinary practices.
Focusing on Pro-Kolin+­­ and Pro-Kolin
Enterogenic, the campaign incorporated
new creative, a dedicated website (www.
pro-kolin.com), informative animations
and educational material for veterinary
practices to use.
Bio-Kult Student Bursary
Winner Announced!
Stephanie, a student studying
MSc Nutritional Therapy at Worcester
University has won £1000 towards her
career goals. Kristin, a student at CNM
came second and has won herself £500.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
Natural Products Europe 2015
We had a great time at
Natural Products Europe
2015. Here is a picture of our health
store inspired Bio-Kult stand and
informative ‘loo taboo’ Lepicol stand.
Collecting our award!
Equine Premium
Pampered Ponies!
We received great feedback
and over 80 entries for our Pampered
Ponies Facebook competition.
Congratulations to Amanda Prior,
whose photo of her horse Strider reading
the paper gained 1914 ‘likes’, winning
her a £300 spa voucher, a pamper
grooming kit for her horse and a stack of
Equine Premium goodies!
Bursary Award
We are now accepting
entries for this year’s Protexin Equine
Premium bursary award! Head over to
www.equinepremium.com/bursary now
to be in with a chance to win. This year,
we will be offering one fabulous rider a
whopping £600 Bursary, plus a deserving
under 18 the chance to receive a £200
Bursary. Hurry! Entries close 31st July.
Agriculture
We attended the International
Pig and Poultry Show held in
Nagoya, Japan
Whilst attending the event, Agriculture
Sales Manager, John Tuer gave a
paper setting out the role of Protexin
Concentrate to reduce the effects of gut
diseases including PEDv in piglets.
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Protexin’s Charlotte has been
making raw brownies and
they’ve gone down very well
at Protexin HQ! Here’s the
recipe - let us know if you
decide to make them too!
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rence
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Group Partner Conference
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processor.
2.Add 1 cup of dates and process
again – the mixture should be able
to stick together when pinched.
3.Add remaining ingredients and
process until mixed thoroughly.
4.Press into a square tin, lined with
parchment paper and place in the
fridge for 2 hours until firm.
5.Cut into bite sized pieces and
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