NatIng has developed a range of nutraceutical extracts with diverse functional benefits, including PataChol®, which shows potential for supporting metabolic modulation.
The autumn season brings an abundance of highly nutrient-rich plant foods – beetroot, spinach, pumpkin, carrot, and sweet potato – which are natural sources of β-carotene and other phytocompounds with antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties. β-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, contributes to protecting cell membranes against free radicals, improving vision, and modulating the immune response.
PataChol® multifunctional extract
Further to its protective effect on oxidative stress, recent scientific research highlights a growing interest in extracts titrated in β-carotene for their regulatory role in modulating energy and lipid metabolism. In particular, the sweet potato extract PataChol®, developed with DEFS® technology on an amaranth carrier and standardized for β-carotene, has been the subject of in vivo studies indicating a potential beneficial effect on postprandial glycemic control, reduction of plasma triglycerides, and modulation of total cholesterol levels – key factors in managing metabolic syndrome.
Thanks to these properties, PataChol® is a multifunctional extract: a natural source of antioxidants and a valuable tool in supporting carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, with potential implications for the prevention of metabolic dysfunction associated with oxidative stress and chronic low-grade inflammation.
Grain and legume blend: autumn comfort food
With the arrival of autumn, the body tends to crave warm, nutritious foods that deliver sustained energy and support changing physiological rhythms. Soups, whether based on gain, legumes, tubers and vegetable, reflect not only tradition, but also a nutritional need for fibre, complex carbohydrates, and plant-based proteins to promote satiety, glycemic balance, and digestive well-being.
With this in mind, NatIng has developed a line of nutraceutical extracts that capture the richness of grains, tubers, and legumes:
- AmaChol®: amaranth extract, a source of soluble fiber and bioactive compounds, useful for modulating lipid metabolism.
- PataChol®: sweet potato extract with amaranth carrier, standardized in β-carotene, supporting both carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
- RedLens®: hulled red lentil extract, rich in fibre and plant proteins, with prebiotic activity and support for intestinal regularity.
The Harvard Health Plate: the NatIng philosophy
The renowned Harvard Health Plate emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, quality proteins, and healthy fats. Following this principle, NatIng has developed a complete range of nutraceutical extracts that translate functional nutrition into highly standardized and scientifically validated ingredients:
- Fibre- and vitamin-rich extracts: AnnurChol®, BeramChol®, OpunCherry®, QuincyNat®, ideal for supporting digestion, intestinal regularity, and antioxidant action.
- Complex carbohydrate extracts: BlackNat®, VioRice®, AmaChol®, PataChol® providing a steady source of energy and supporting carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
- Extracts rich in healthy fats: GlycavOx®, supporting lipid metabolism and cardiovascular health.
- Protein-rich extracts: RedLens® and ChokoRed®, supporting lean mass and protein metabolism.
Combined, these extracts bring the benefits of a balanced diet in nutraceutical form, with natural ingredients high in bioactive compounds, capable of supporting metabolic, digestive, and cardiovascular health.
