EDISON, N.J.—Vitamin E is a well-known remedy for scar reduction and other skin benefits. Researchers are constantly investigating tocotrienols’ health benefits and uncover new uses. Carotech Inc., a GMP (good manufacturing practice)-certified tocotrienol producer, confirmed the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will be holding its inaugural international conference on “Tocotrienols and Chronic Diseases” from July 29 to 30 at Wynn Resort, Las Vegas.
The MPOB’s decision to organize the conference is a result of FDA’s GRAS (generally recognized as safe) approval of the palm tocotrienol complex in April 2010. Carotech and MPOB have been actively involved in the process of GRAS application since 2008. The GRAS approval means applications of palm tocotrienol complex ingredient such as Tocomin® (Carotech Inc.) are now extended to everyday food and beverage products such as margarine and spreads, bakery products, functional beverages and more.
“This inaugural event is a ‘must attend’ if you have been following tocotrienol’s studies that we regularly post on our Web sites, said WH Leong, vice president, Carotech Inc.. “We thank MPOB for inviting us to be a part of the Conference. We are proud to contribute to this scientific conference specifically on tocotrienols.”
The two-day international conference gathers professors, academics, research and regulatory experts that present latest research updates, insights and new potentials of palm tocotrienol complex. It will highlight the novel benefits of palm tocotrienol complex such as skin nutrition (acceleration of wound healing and reduction in scarring), anti-inflammatory action, anti-cancers (prostate, breast, colon, etc.), protection against radiation injuries, nutrition, absorption/pharmacokinetic and bioavailability.