Introduction
Fermentation is a traditional yet revolutionary bioprocess that has been increasingly applied to botanical extracts and powders to enhance their efficacy, bioavailability, and safety profiles. Our portfolio includes fermented extracts and powders from Curcuma longa, Ashwagandha, Ginger, Beetroot, and Papaya—widely recognised botanicals known for their health-benefiting phytochemicals.
Product Portfolio
- Fermented Curcuma Longa Extract (95% Curcuminoids) Powder – A highly standardised extract delivering curcuminoids at levels not less than 95%, targeting systemic antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, and cardioprotective effects.
- Fermented Ashwagandha Powder – Root powder enriched with adaptogenic withanolides and withaferin, promoting stress resilience, anxiolytic benefits, and neuroprotection.
- Fermented Curcuma Longa Powder – More traditional powdered form with antioxidant and digestive health support.
- Fermented Ginger Powders – Featuring active gingerols and shogaols known for anti-nausea, metabolic regulation, and cardiovascular protection.
- Fermented Beetroot Powder – Rich source of nitrates and betanins supporting antioxidant defense, liver and kidney health, blood pressure balance, and athletic performance.
- Fermented Papaya Powder – Fruit powder high in polyphenols delivering antioxidant, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing effects.
Scientific Background on Fermentation Benefits
Microbial fermentation significantly transforms botanical phytochemistry by enzymatically breaking down complex cellular matrices, releasing bioactive compounds, and sometimes producing novel metabolites with enhanced biological activities. Fermentation also:
- Enhances absorption and bioavailability by converting glycosides to aglycones and lowering molecular weight compounds.
- Increases antioxidant capacity through elevated levels of polyphenols, flavonoids, peptides, and polysaccharides generated by microbial metabolism.
- Reduces toxicity and adverse reactions by degrading or transforming toxic constituents, making botanical drugs safer for extended use.
- Positively modulates gut microbiota through prebiotic effects of fermented botanical components, which can indirectly improve systemic metabolic and immune health.
Mechanisms of Action
The combined effect of fermentation-derived changes in bioactive profiles manifests in multiple health-promoting mechanisms:
- Antioxidant Protection: Fermented botanicals provide stronger free radical scavenging capacity, protecting cells from oxidative damage.
- Anti-inflammatory Modulation: Suppression of inflammatory mediators and cytokines reduces chronic tissue inflammation.
- Neuroprotective Effects: Enhanced neural cell survival and function supported by fermentation-enhanced phytochemicals.
- Metabolic and Cardiovascular Support: Improved lipid metabolism, blood pressure regulation, and vascular health.
- Immunomodulation: Fermented botanicals regulate immune responses favorably, supporting resilience against infection and chronic inflammation.
Dosage and Application
Dosages vary by product and application but generally fall into these ranges based on traditional and clinical data:
| Fermented Curcuma longa Extract | 500 – 2000 mg/day in 2–3 divided doses |
| Fermented Ashwagandha | 300 – 600 mg/day |
| Fermented Curcuma longa Powder | 1 – 3 g/day |
| Fermented Ginger Powders | 500 – 1000 mg/day |
| Fermented Beetroot Powder | 1 – 3 g/day |
| Fermented Papaya Powder | 3 – 9 g/day |
These doses are based from general literature and are to be tailored to formulations and consumer needs.
Safety Profile
Fermentation reduces the content of allergenic or toxic components frequently found in raw botanicals, improving tolerability and safety. The enzymatic and microbial biotransformations often facilitate gentler digestion and reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
Conclusion
The synergy of traditional botanical wisdom and modern fermentation technology yields superior botanical extracts and powders. Our fermented botanical product range offers enhanced therapeutic profiles backed by scientific evidence and centuries of traditional use, aimed at providing natural, efficacious solutions for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, metabolic, and immunomodulatory healthcare needs.
References
- https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1430238/full
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10748213/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5514491/
- https://foodchemistryjournal.com/2023/11/06/the-impact-of-the-fermentation-process-on-bioactive-compounds-in-turmeric-a-review/
