ESM Technologies along with joint venture partner Stratum Nutrition are excited to announce that they are now a corporate affiliate member of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) located in Springfield, Mo.

“We are pleased to have ESM Technologies join our list of partners,” stated Allen Kunkel, associate vice president for economic development and director of JVIC.  “ESM brings a different set of opportunities for JVIC, and their ties to the region and state are tremendous.”

ESM joins a list of corporate partners that includes: Brewer Science, Crosslink, Lockheed Martin Nanosystems and Mercy R&D . JVIC also works with a number of other local, national and international organizations on a variety of services and research activities.

“ESM and Stratum are pleased that we have become a corporate affiliate of JVIC and look forward to continuing our research and development collaboration with them over many years to come. We expect the expertise and specialized research facilities available from both JVIC and the other corporate affiliates to enhance and expand our efforts to develop and commercialize innovative, research-backed ingredients in human health and nutrition,” said Dr. Kevin J. Ruff, director of scientific and regulatory affairs for ESM Technologies.

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About JVIC

JVIC is a state-of-the-art, 75,000 sq. ft. specialized research, development and commercialization facility created by  Missouri State University to bring together the expertise from the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences, the Center for Applied Science and Engineering, and a variety of industry partners.  JVIC was specifically created to foster a collaborative environment intended to accelerate research, product development and commercialization of innovative technologies with the added benefit of exposing students to a greater breadth of interdisciplinary educational experiences.

About ESM Technologies

Located in Carthage, Mo., ESM Technologies researches, develops and manufactures high-quality branded nutritional supplement ingredients from a sustainable supply of USDA-inspected egg processing facilities. Working together with Stratum Nutrition, these egg-derived ingredients (NEM® and ESC®) along with a portfolio of other health-focused ingredients are commercialized and marketed to manufacturers of foods, beverages and dietary supplements.  All ingredients in the portfolio have published and ongoing research which contributes to the proprietary IP and brand uniqueness.  The research for each ingredient focuses on specific health conditions such as: bone and joint health, digestive health, immune health and/or cardiovascular health.

About Missouri State University
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive metropolitan system with a statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons. The university’s identity is distinguished by its public affairs mission, which entails a campus-wide commitment to foster expertise and responsibility in ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement.

ESM Technologies, of Carthage, MO USA, announces a nationwide Walgreens rollout of Advanced Joint Care by Jamieson Laboratories which features NEM® branded eggshell membrane.  “We are very proud to be a part of Jamieson’s introduction into the US and to have NEM® associated with a company known for their commitment to quality,” said Micah Osborne, President, ESM Technologies.

NEM® is quickly gaining market share, becoming more available to people and their pets through multiple sales channels.  Jamieson’s Advanced Joint Care is a once-daily capsule supplement available in all Walgreens store locations and online at www.Walgreens.com.  By choosing NEM®, Jamieson’s Advanced Joint Care includes the only branded, patent protected eggshell membrane ingredient that combines a small, once-daily dose with published safety and efficacy studies.

Advanced Joint Care with NEM® is part of  an important US launch for Jamieson to which Jillian Mariani, Director of Brand Marketing for Jamieson Laboratories says, “NEM has several unique advantages from a consumer perspective – it is a once daily capsule, it can work in as little as 7-10 days, and there is solid science behind it.  Additionally, it is sustainably sourced – all in all a very consumer friendly way to support joint health.  NEM works well with Jamieson’s values – we aim to provide pure, safe, efficacious, products that are fully traceable from farm to finish, and sustainably.”

Mariani comments, “Joint health is an obvious concern for millions of consumers and the FDM market for natural joint health supplements is significant.  Yet glucosamine as a consumer “solution” to joint health seems to have become less and less satisfying for consumers.  We feel the time is right for a new, natural way to support joint health – with better compliance and results you can feel sooner.”

People can find Advanced Joint Care in Walgreens stores nationwide and learn more about Jamieson Laboratories at www.jamiesonvitaminsusa.com.

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About NEM®

NEM® is the only eggshell membrane ingredient with multiple published clinical studies and is manufactured in Carthage, MO by ESM Technologies, LLC.  Utilizing the membrane lining of eggshells, NEM® provides a single, natural source of glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid (HA), collagens, proteins and other joint supporting nutrients.  NEM® is a once-daily, 500mg dose that supports joint comfort and flexibility within 7-10 days.  Published safety and efficacy studies are available to the public upon request.

NEM®, ESM Technologies’ eggshell membrane ingredient, is recommended by Sherry Torkos in her book, The Canadian Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Second Edition – a Canadian Bestseller. NEM is made from a patented process and contains chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, collagen and other essential nutrients for joint health. NEM can effectively support joint comfort and flexibility in just 7-10 days!

Joint health supplements with NEM® are available throughout the U.S. and Canada>>

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Alive’s article discusses the growing number of people that have joint issues. So what can be done to help support healthy joints? Eggshell membrane provides a range of essential joint supporting ingredients such as collagen, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and glycosaminoglycans – all in combination instead of each ingredient independently.  NEM®, ESM’s branded eggshell membrane ingredient, can effectively support joint comfort and flexibility in as little as 7-10 days.

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Better Nutrition’s Top Remedies Health Guide 2013 features NEM® (ESM’s eggshell membrane ingredient) in their article on joint health.  The magazine mentions how NEM® can effectively support joint comfort and flexibility in as little as 7-10 days with a much smaller dosage than a lot of competing joint health ingredients.

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Nutritional Outlook’s article “Marketing for the Ages” takes a look at how food and supplement companies are focusing efforts on selling to older adults that want to stay healthy. ESM’s NEM® and ESC® are two clinically proven ingredients that can help support the body’s joint and bone health.

NEM® helps maintain an adult’s joint comfort and flexibility during the body’s natural aging process. NEM is clinically proven to provide effective support in just 7-10 days with only a small, 500mg dose per day.* It contains naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, chondroitin and collagen, which are essential nutrients for maintaining joint health.

ESC® supports bone health, also helping with healthy aging of the skeletal system. It is an ultra pure source of calcium that naturally contains trace minerals and transport proteins which contribute to a high absorption of the calcium.

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BLIS K12 is featured in WholeFoods Magazine’s article “Staying Well is Hard to Do”. BLIS K12 is an oral probiotic that supports healthy bacteria in the mouth for long-term fresh breath and immune support.

Unlike other probiotics that are recognized for their activity in the GI tract, BLIS K12 can activate in the mouth and support oral health, which contributes to immune function. Oral health refers to a healthy balance of bacteria in the mouth that affects the breath, teeth and gums and the health of the ears, nose and throat.

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Natural Product Insider’s October article Still Beating Strong discusses how a healthy heart is dependent up on healthy cardiovascular system overall. There are natural, effective heart health products available that help to combat heart issues. Stratum’s Artinia ingredient is a chitin-glucan fiber shown to target oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), an increasingly recognized precursor and predictor of Cardiovascular Disease. Read the article to find out more on what can be done to support heart health.

Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International Business focusing on nutrition through functional and specialty ingredients, announces the publication of its clinical trial “Chitin-Glucan Fiber Effects on Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein: A Randomized Controlled Trial” in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (doi:10.1038/ejcn.2012.121).

This gold-standard study design was a 6-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating the insoluble fiber chitin-glucan, commercially available as ARTINIA®, derived from the Aspergillus niger mycelium.  The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of chitin-glucan (CG), alone and in combination with a potentially anti-inflammatory olive oil (OO) extract, for reducing oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL) in subjects with borderline to high LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) levels.

Evaluating 130 subjects free of diabetes mellitus with fasting LDL-C 3.37–4.92 mmol/l (130-189.9 mg/dl), participants were randomly assigned to receive CG (4.5 g/day), CG (1.5 g/day), CG (1.5 g/day) plus OO extract (135 mg/day), or matching placebo.  The results showed that administration of 4.5 g/day CG for 6 weeks significantly reduced OxLDL compared with placebo.  At the end of study, CG was associated with lower LDL-C levels relative to placebo, although this difference was statistically significant only for the CG 1.5 g/day group.

Elevated OxLDL has been linked to inflammation, and is associated with increased risk of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease, endothelial dysfunction, the metabolic syndrome, and worsening complications of diabetes mellitus.  In conclusion, this 6-week study showed CG (4.5 g/day) reduces circulating OxLDL, an effect that might reduce the risk for atherosclerosis. According to Joseph L. Evans, PhD, Executive Manager, Pharmacology for Stratum Nutrition and Co-Investigator on this study, “…these results are very supportive of previous results obtained in animal models regarding the beneficial effects of chitin-glucan on cardiovascular health, and provide a strong rationale to pursue additional research with this unique fiber ingredient.”

A preliminary report of these findings was previously presented during the American Heart Association “Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012” Scientific Sessions in San Diego, California in March.  Stratum Nutrition hopes to gain further recognition for this emerging biomarker – oxidized LDL (OxLDL) – with this reputable organization.

The published full article is available online with Open Access from the journal at www.nature.com/ejcn/index.html.  For more information on ARTINIA®, visit www.StratumNutrition.com or contact us toll-free at 888-403-5039.